You Are Weird: Your Body's Peculiar Parts and Funny Functions, Kids Can Press, 2009, illustrated by Kathy BoakeAnimals Aha!: Thrilling Discoveries in Wildlife Science, Annick Press, 2009Bugs Up Close, Kids Can Press, 2007, illustrated by Paul DavidsonCheetah Cubs and Beetle Grubs, Annick Press, 2007, illustrated by Mariko Ando SpencerCanada's Bugs, Scholastic Canada, (French edition: Insectes de chez nous) 2007Welcome to the World of Spirit Bears, Walrus Books, 2007Welcome to the World of Wolverines, Walrus Books, 2007A Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays, illustrated by Mariko Ando Spencer, Annick Press, 2006The Wonder in Water, Annick Press, 2005Welcome to the World of Orangutans, Walrus Books, 2004Welcome to the World of Kangaroos, Walrus Books, 2004Turn It Loose, Annick Press, 2004, illustrated by Warren ClarkThe Balloon Sailors, Annick Press, 2003, illustrated by Krystyna Lipka-SztarballoTunnels! true stories from the edge, Annick Press, 2003

Welcome To The Whole World series (Whitecap Books)Welcome to the Whole World of Penguins, 2003Welcome to the Whole World of Elephants, 2003

The Dentist & You, Annick Press, 2002Nibbling on Einstein's Brain, 2001 (Annick Press, illustrated by Warren Clark)Norwegian edition of Nibbling on Einstein's Brain called Smak Pa Einsteins Hjerne! (Humanist Forlag, 2003, illustrated by Warren Clark)The Doctor and You, 2001 (Annick Press)

"Mysterious You" SeriesHmm? 2001 (Kids Can Press, illustrated by Rose Cowles)Burp! 2001 (Kids Can Press, illustrated by Rose Cowles)

Animals Can Be So SeriesAnimals Can Be So Playful, 2002Animals Can Be So Hard to See, 2002Animals Can Be So Sleepy, 2001Animals Can Be So Speedy, 2001

Animals Eat the Weirdest Things (Whitecap Books and Henry Holt, 1998, illustrated by Terry Smith)

Bug Bites (Whitecap Books, 1997, illustrated by the Royal British Columbia Museum)Buffalo Sunrise (Whitecap Books and Sierra Club Books for Children, 1996)The Day of the Twelve-Story Wave (Whitecap Books/Longstreet Press, 1995, illustrated by Laura Cook)Sky Dancers (Whitecap Books and Voyageur Press, 1995, illustrated by Doug Penhale)Safari Beneath the Sea (Whitecap Books and Sierra Club Books for Children, 1994, photography by the Royal British Columbia Museum)Coyotes in the Crosswalk (Whitecap Books, 1994 and Voyageur Press, 1995, illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Attention! Coyote Au Carrefour (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)Squirts and Snails and Skinny Green Tails (Whitecap Books, 1993, 1997 and Bob Adams, 1994, illustrated by Warren Clark); French edition: Coquilles, Coquillages Et Tresors De La Plage (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)The Emerald Sea (Whitecap Books and Alaska Northwest Books, 1993, photography by Dale Sanders)Why Seals Blow Their Noses (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 and Voyageur Press, 1994, illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Pourquoi Les Phoques Ont-Ils Un Ballon Sur Le Nez? (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)A Toothy Tongue and One Long Foot (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993 and Bob Adams, 1994, illustrated by Warren Clark and Carolyn Swanson)

Welcome to the World series (Whitecap Books)Welcome to the World of Alligators and Crocodiles, 2002Welcome to the World of Frogs and Toads, 2002Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds, 2002Welcome to the World of Wild Horses, 2002Welcome to the World of Sharks, 2001Welcome to the World of Snakes, 2001Welcome to the World of Coyotes, 2001Welcome to the World of Squirrels, 2001Welcome to the World of Octopuses, 2000Welcome to the World of Rabbits and Hares, 2000Welcome to the World of Skunks, 1999Welcome to the World of Porcupines, 1999Welcome to the World of Moose, 1999Welcome to the World of Beavers, 1999Welcome to the World of Bats, 1998Welcome to the World of Raccoons, 1998Welcome to the World of Foxes, 1998Welcome to the World of Eagles, 1998Welcome to the World of Owls, 1997Welcome to the World of Wild Cats, 1997Welcome to the World of Bears, 1997Welcome to the World of Otters, 1997Welcome to the World of Wolves, 1996Welcome to the World of Whales, 1996

Up Close series (Greystone Books)Headgear that Hides and Plays, 2001Skin that Slimes and Scares, 2001Feet That Suck and Feed, 2000Teeth That Stab and Grind, 2000Tails That Talk and Fly, 1999Noses That Plow and Poke, 1999

Nature Detectives...The Living World series (Pacific Edge Publishing Ltd.)The Kingfisher Camp River Detectives, 1998The Gibson Park Grassland Detectives, 1997The Central School Seashore Detectives, 1997The Cedar Club Forest Detectives, 1996The Sixth Street Wetland Detectives, 1996More than Meets the Eye: Student Book and Teachers' Guide (Pacific Educational Press, 1989, co-authored by Vivien Bowers)Technology for the Home (British Columbia Ministry of Education, 1987)Exploring Canada (Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1985, co-authored by Vivien Bowers); French Edition: Explorons le Canada (Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1987)

Bugs Up Close-Finalist, Silver Birch Express Award, 2009-Finalist, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 2008

The Wonder in Water - shortlisted for the Silver Birch Award, 2006/07

Turn It Loose - shortlisted for the 2006/07 Red Cedar Award

Tunnels! True stories from the edge, Winner of the Hackmatack Award, 2004—05

Nibbling on Einstein's Brain- Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2003/2004- White Raven, International Youth Library, Munich, 2002- Nonfiction Honor List, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), American Library Association, 2002- Notables 2002, Canadian Library Association- Short-listed, Science in Society Award, 2002- Los Angeles' 100 Best Books, 2001

Hmm? (Kids Can Press, 2001, illustrated by Rose Cowles)- Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2003/2004 - Short-listed, Utah Children's Informational Book Award, 2002—03- Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 2002- Winner, Informal Education Product of the Year Award for Linguistic Intelligence, 2002

Burp! (Kids Can Press, 2001, illustrated by Rose Cowles)- Notables 2002, Canadian Library Association- Children's Choices for 2002, International Reading Association and Children's Book Council- Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 2002- Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Award, 2002—03- Short-listed, Atlantic Provinces Hackmatack Award, 2002—03- Winner, Informal Education Product of the Year Award for Linguistic Intelligence, 2002

Up Close: Skin That Slimes and Scares, (Greystone Books, 2001)- Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2003/2004

Animals Eat the Weirdest Things (Whitecap Books & Henry Holt, 1998, illus. by Terry Smith)- Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Book Award, 2001

Welcome to the World of Rabbits and Hares, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book CentreWelcome to the World of Octopuses, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book CentreFeet That Suck and Feed, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book CentreTeeth That Stab and Grind, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 1995, for Safari Beneath the Sea

Animals Eat the Weirdest Things (Whitecap Books & Henry Holt, 1998, illus. by Terry Smith)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2000/2001
• Short-listed, Mr. Christie's Book Award, 1999
• Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1999
• Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 1999

Bug Bites (Whitecap Books, 1997, illustrated by the Royal British Columbia Museum)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 1999/2000
• Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 1998
• Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1998

Buffalo Sunrise (Whitecap Books and Sierra Club Books for Children, 1996)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Short-listed, International Reading Association's Young Adult Choice Award, 1998
• Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1997

The Day of the Twelve-Story Wave (Whitecap Books/Longstreet Press, 1995, illus. by Laura Cook)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Sky Dancers (Whitecap Books and Voyageur Press, 1995, illustrated by Doug Penhale)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 1997/98

Safari Beneath the Sea (Whitecap Books & Sierra Club Books for Children, 1994, photography by the Royal British Columbia Museum)

• Winner, Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (USA), 1995
• American Library Association Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Short-listed, Garden State (New Jersey) Children's Book Award, 1997
• Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 1995
• Short-listed, Utah Children's Informational Book Award, 1995—96

Coyotes in the Crosswalk (Whitecap Books, 1994 and Voyageur Press, 1995, illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Attention! Coyote Au Carrefour (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1996
• Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 1995

Squirts and Snails and Skinny Green Tails (Whitecap Books, 1993, 1997 and Bob Adams, 1994, illustrated by Warren Clark); French edition: Coquilles, Coquillages Et Tresors De La Plage (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

The Emerald Sea (Whitecap Books and Alaska Northwest Books, 1993, photography by Dale Sanders)

• Short-listed for the Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice, B.C. Book Prizes, 1994

Why Seals Blow Their Noses (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 and Voyageur Press, 1994, illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Pourquoi Les Phoques Ont-Ils Un Ballon Sur Le Nez? (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)

• Winner, Best Illustrated Book, One Color, Mid-America Publishers Association Awards, 1995
• Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 1993
• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Book-of-the-Month Club Selection

A Toothy Tongue and One Long Foot (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993 and Bob Adams, 1994, illustrated by Warren Clark and Carolyn Swanson)

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World series (Whitecap Books)Welcome to the World of Porcupines, 1999

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• B.C. 2000 Book Award

Welcome to the World of Skunks, 1999

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• B.C. 2000 Book Award

Welcome to the World of Beavers, 1999

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• B.C. 2000 Book Award

Welcome to the World of Moose, 1999

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• B.C. 2000 Book Award

Welcome to the World of Bats, 1998

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World of Raccoons, 1998

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World of Foxes, 1998

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World of Eagles, 1998

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World of Owls, 1997

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World of Wild Cats, 1997

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre

Welcome to the World of Bears, 1997

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Winner of a Parents' Choice Award, US, 1998

Welcome to the World of Otters, 1997

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Winner of a Parents' Choice Award, US, 1998

Welcome to the World of Wolves, 1996

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Book-of-the-Month Club Selection

Welcome to the World of Whales, 1996

• Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
• Book-of-the-Month Club Selection

CWILL B.C.Canadian Children's Book Centre

Author biography in the book, "welcome to the world of otters"

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