 Susan
Casey
is the author of Women Invent! Two Centuries of Discovery That
Have Shaped Our World, chosen as one of the top 10 history books for
girls, and of Kids Inventing! A Handbook for Young Inventors, a chapter
of which is anthologized in the McGraw Hill Open Court Reading Series
Imagine It 2009. Based in Los Angeles, Susan has presented at schools
throughout California and in other states including Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Montana and Idaho. Invention and the world of non-fiction writing come
alive in her interactive presentations. Students see videos and images
of kid and women inventors, and handle inventions they created, learn
the basics of invention and come away, "Hey, I could be an inventor!" |
 MIKE GRAF is a former classroom teacher and TV weatherman. He knows how to speak to children and his assemblies are highly engaging and informative. Mike has written over 70 books for children and teachers. Mike’s presentations include personally-experienced, gripping tales about scorpion encounters, flash floods, dinosaur digs, wolf sightings, bears encounters, cave rescues and explorations, thunderstorms and lightning strikes, tornado chasing, national parks adventures, rock-climbing and many other subjects. He also presents information on weather, the writing process, and how to create great stories. |
 Pam Withers' best-selling and award-nominated series combines her passion for outdoor adventure with her journalism background. She researches her books thoroughly and interviews experts, ensuring accuracy and realism. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. |