Awakening Curiosity – writing science for children

Read my tips about science writing for children in the latest edition (Winter 2015) of The New Zealand Author. In Awakening Curiosity: writing science for children I discuss 4 science education research-based principles that I apply to my writing and 2 tips for writers of non-fiction from my publishing experience.

Gillian Candler June 18, 2015 Children's books, Non-fiction books, Schools

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Gillian's books

Latin for Bird Lovers

by Roger Lederer

Kruso

by Lutz Seiler

Family Matters

by Rohinton Mistry

Paradise Saved

by Dave Butler

This book tackles a huge topic, telling the story of wildlife sanctuaries in New Zealand. It is partly a listing of sanctuary projects (although there are some community projects that don't make it in), and partly advice to conservation ...

Wetlands of New Zealand

by Janet Hunt