Suzanne Slade
Suzanne Slade is an award-winning author of over 150 children's books, a former mechanical engineer who worked on rockets, and a Sibert Honor recipient known for writing about STEM topics and inspiring historical figures.[1][2][3] Born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in Goshen, Indiana, she transitioned from engineering to writing after adopting children and becoming a stay-at-home mom.[5][7] She lives in Illinois and maintains an active presence in children's literature.[2]
Harvey, Illinois, USA
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Children's Literature
STEM
Biography
Ants (Under the Microscope: Backyard Bugs)
A Dollar Bill's Journey
What Eats What in a Desert Food Chain
The Science of Bicycle Racing
Ladybugs (Under the Microscope: Backyard Bugs)
Grasshoppers (Under the Microscope: Backyard Bugs)
Elements and the Periodic Table (Library of Physical Science)
What Do You Know about Plant Life? (20 Questions: Science)
What Can We Do About Endangered Animals?
A Look at Saturn (Astronomy Now!)
A Look at Jupiter (Astronomy Now!)
The Structure of Atoms (The Library of Physical Science)
The Kids' Guide to Money in Sports
Feel the G's: The Science of Gravity and G-Forces
Let's Go Hiking (Adventures Outdoors)
Scientific instruments for studying atoms and molecules
What Can We Do About Pollution?