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# Science Rocks - Jennifer Swanson

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- [Footprints Across the Planet](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/footprints-across-the-planet/) - Every footprint―from the physical to the digital and the permanent to the fleeting―leaves a mark on Earth telling a story of the past, the present, or the future. What type of imprint will YOU leave? Journey around the world and experience through these vivid photographs how every being on the planet leaves an imprint, with
- [The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-lost-forest-an-unexpected-discovery-beneath-the-waves/) - After local fishers noticed a large swarm of fish in an unlikely area in the Gulf of Mexico, a team of divers found the remains of a forest deep beneath the waves. The ancient trees had been undisturbed for more than fifty thousand years before finally being uncovered by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Acclaimed science
- [Up Periscope!: How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/up-periscope/) - Up Periscope!: How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding by Jennifer Swanson (Author), Veronica Miller Jamison (Illustrator) Girls like Raye Montague weren’t supposed to like math or science, or go to engineering school. But tenacious Raye had a plan, one that eventually took her all the way to the US Navy. There, she was assigned an
- [The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide to Inventing the World](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-atlas-obscura-explorers-guide-to-inventing-the-world/) - Following up on the New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid, with more than 200,000 copies in print, here is a globe-spanning history of invention like no other. This illustrated and STEM-oriented exploration of the planet’s 50 most interesting inventions and scientific discoveries sends middle-grade readers on an
- [3 Weeks in the Rainforest: A Rapid Inventory in the Amazon](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/3-weeks-in-the-rainforest-a-rapid-inventory-in-the-amazon/) - A women-led team of scientists save the Amazon rainforest from destruction as readers get a firsthand account of real-life fieldwork in action. A compelling, nonfiction, photo-illustrated STEM read for 8-12-year-olds who aspire to be future scientists, environmentalists, and conservationists! Over 22 years, a team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago has helped conserve
- [Who Owns The Moon?](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/who-owns-the-moon/) - Who Owns The Moon? And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space Today’s teens may travel to the Moon in their lifetimes. This primer on what to know for a future in space combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject. For teens who are space
- [Spacecare: A Kid's Guide to Surviving Space](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/spacecare-a-kids-guide-to-surviving-space/) - Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human
- [LEGO Amazing Earth: Fantastic Building Ideas and Facts About Our Planet](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/lego-amazing-earth-fantastic-building-ideas-and-facts-about-our-planet/) - A whistle-stop tour of the most amazing features and places on planet Earth, illustrated with LEGO models, including tips for budding LEGO builders Explore our amazing planet – and learn to build the most incredible things on Earth! There is so much to see on planet Earth. From the rainforest canopy to the deepest depths
- [Outdoor School: Rock, Fossil, and Shell Hunting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/outdoor-school-rock-fossil-and-shell-hunting-the-definitive-interactive-nature-guide/) - Outdoor School: Rock, Fossil, and Shell Hunting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide OUTDOOR SCHOOL: ROCK, FOSSIL, AND SHELL HUNTING is an indispensable tool for young explorers and rock collectors. ** KIRKUS Best Middle-Grade Nature Book of 2021** **Kirkus STARRED review: "A stellar guide that engages readers with rocks, minerals, fossils, and shells." ** Make every
- [Great Britain](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/great-britian/) - This book provides readers with many interesting factual details about the British nation. Starting with its geography and moving on to its complex and long history. The book charts Britain’s rise as an empire to its fight for existence during World War II. The book then goes on to talk about modern Britain and modern
- [The Secret Science of Sports](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-secret-science-of-sports/) - The Secret Science of Sports: The Math, Physics, and Mechanical Engineering Behind Every Grand Slam, Triple Axel, and Penalty Kick Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports
- [Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/beastly-bionics-rad-robots-brilliant-biomimicry-and-incredible-inventions-inspired-by-nature/) - Featured in Disney's Summer Reading List! Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book. Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed
- [Save the Crash Test Dummies!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/save-the-crash-test-dummies/) - This entertaining book navigates readers through the history of car production and offers a front‐seat view of the science and engineering that makes the world’s most important vehicle safe for us to drive. Cars take us to work. To school. To soccer practice. To the grocery store and home again. Can you imagine a world
- [Everything You Need to Ace Chemistry in One Big Fat Notebook](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/everything-you-need-to-ace-chemistry-in-one-big-fat-notebook/) - The Big Fat Notebooks are going to high school! Published just four years ago, the Big Fat Notebooks—with nearly 4.6 million copies in print and sales escalating every year—revolutionized the study guide for middle schoolers. Now this lifesaving series is ready to graduate. Announcing the first two titles for high school students: Everything You Need
- [Environmental Activist Wangari Maathai](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/environmental-activist-wangari-maathai/) - Have you ever tried to come up with ways to solve a problem in your community? Wangari Maathai worked to solve an environmental crisis and help people at the same time. When Maathai was young, it was unusual for girls in Kenya to go to school, but she was determined to learn more about science
- [Spies, Lies, and Disguise: The Daring Tricks and Deeds That Won World War II](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/spies-lies-and-disguise-the-daring-tricks-and-deeds-that-won-world-war-ii/) - In the late 1930s, times were desperate. The world found itself at war again, less than twenty years after the first World War had ended. No one could quite believe it. And no one wanted it. The leaders of every country involved were left with no choice. They had to try to end the war
- [Penny & Rio: The Locked Doghouse Mystery](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/penny-rio/) - The crime-fighting dog duo of Penny and Rio are on the case again! Squeaky the mouse desperately needs their help to recover his precious belongings from a locked doghouse next door. But will Hobbes, the Great Dane, who lives in the yard object? Through an inventive plan, the resourceful pair strive to solve this mystery.
- [Penny & Rio: The Mysterious Backyard Meeting](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/penny-rio-the-mysterious-backyard-meeting/) - Penny and Rio are two dogs who are complete opposites. Penny is curious and always on the go, while Rio prefers a good nap. At their new house, Penny discovers that their backyard is the meeting place for several different animals. Penny doesn't know why a cat, a groundhog, a squirrel, and an owl could
- [How Have Animals Evolved and Adapted?](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/how-have-animals-evolved-and-adapted/) - Series: Let's Find Out! Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Rosen Education Service (August 1, 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 1622759974 ISBN-13: 978-1622759972
- [Everything Robotics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/everything-robotics/) - They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is
- [Explore Forces and Motion!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/explore-forces-and-motion/) - With 25 Great Projects (Explore Your World) Everything moves! Kids run around the playground, cars drive on the road, and balls fly through the air. What causes all this motion? Physics! Forces and motion rule the way everything moves through space. In Explore Forces and Motion! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10
- [The Fall of the Mongol Empire](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-fall-of-the-mongol-empire/) - As spectacular as its creation was, the fall of the Mongol Empire was just as remarkable. Its descent into chaos was signaled by inter-family rebellion across the four khanates established by Genghis Khan. As weaker Mongol leaders struggled to retain control, drought, flood, famine, and the bubonic plague eventually contributed to the collapse of each
- [Lewis and Clark: Famed Explorers of the American Frontier](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/lewis-and-clark-famed-explorers-of-the-american-frontier/) - When Thomas Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, he needed a team to survey that vast, unknown expanse of land. He chose Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Together, they led the Corps of Discovery, a team of intrepid explorers across a wild, dangerous country. Readers will understand the impact Lewis and Clark's expedition had
- [Busting Boredom with Experiements](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/busting-boredom-with-experiements/) - Feeling inventive? Get ready to bust boredom with simple experiments! You can learn how to create lightning bolts, build a catapult and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos, Busting Boredom with Experiments has never been more fun. Series: Edge Books: Boredom Busters Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Raintree (April 6, 2017) Language: English
- [Dr. E's Super Stellar Solar System: Massive Mountains, Supersize Storms, Alien Atmospheres, and Other Out-of-This-World Space Science](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/dr-es-super-stellar-solar-system-massive-mountains-supersize-storms-alien-atmospheres-and-other-out-of-this-world-space-science/) - Take to the skies with Planetary Geologist Dr. E and her robot sidekick, Rover, to explore the solar system's wildest, most astronomical geology--with comic book flair! This stellar book introduces kids to outer space through in-depth info and comic book adventure. Along the way, kids follow explorer Bethany Ehlmann, a member of the NASA Mars
- [Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/geoengineering-earths-climate-resetting-the-thermostat/) - "Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to escape extreme weather caused by climate change. Some scientists say we need to act faster and with radical new technologies—now—to save our planet. They propose geoengineering,
- [Building With Poop (Power of Poop)](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/building-with-poop-power-of-poop/) - Grade Level: 3 - 4 Series: Power of Poop Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc (January 15, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 0766091082 ISBN-13: 978-0766091085
- [Pearl Harbor (American Girl: Real Stories From My Time)](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/pearl-harbor-american-girl-real-stories-from-my-time/) - Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories From My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Plus, in each book, an American Girl
- [Explore Bridges!: With 25 Great Projects](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/explore-bridges-with-25-great-projects/) - Getting from one place to another sounds easy if you are on a straight piece of land, but what if you have to get over―or under―a body of water or a deep gorge? Build a bridge! Bridges are the great connectors. They allow us to travel the twists and turns, highs and lows, ins and
- [Absolute Expert: Dolphins](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/absolute-expert-dolphins/) - Kids who have a laser focus on dolphins will learn everything they've ever wanted to know about them in an eye-catching, page-turning book for aspiring experts, featuring exclusive content from a National Geographic explorer currently in the field. Hey, dolphin fin-atics! Get ready to dive into the world of your favorite fabulous marine mammals in
- [Zoology: Cool Women Who Work With Animals](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/zoology-cool-women-who-work-with-animals/) - Love to work with animals? Zoology is the study of everything having to do with animals, including how and why they look, act, and behave in their environments and with other animals. As a zoologist, you might study how elephants solve problems or take care of tigers at a zoo. Zoology: Cool Women Who Work
- [SUPER GEAR: Nanotechnology and Sports Team Up](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/super-gear-nanotechnology-and-sports-team-up/) - Listed as one of the 2016 Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association. Cutting-edge science; high-performance sports How are the sports played by Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Michelle Wie, and Usain Bolt related? Nanotechnology! Take a close-up look at sports and nanotechnology, the cutting-edge science that manipulates objects at the atomic level. Nanotechnology
- [Astronaut Aquanaut](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/astronaut-aquanaut/) - How Space Science and Sea Science Interact Space and the ocean. If you don't think they go together, think again! Both deep-sea and space explorers have to worry about pressure, temperature, climate, and most importantly, how to survive in a remote and hostile environment. Join us on an amazing journey as we go up in
- [How Hybrid Cars Work](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/how-hybrid-cars-work/) - Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Series: Discovering How Things Work Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Child's World; 1 edition (August 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1609732170 ISBN-13: 978-1609732172 Non-Fiction REVIEWS:
- [Body Bugs: Invisible Creatures Lurking Inside You](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/body-bugs-invisible-creatures-lurking-inside-you/) - Age Range: 8 - 14 years Grade Level: 3 - 4 Lexile Measure: 770L Series: Tiny Creepy Creatures Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Capstone Press (August 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1429672714 ISBN-13: 978-1429672719 Non-Fiction REVIEWS:
- [The Wonderful World of Wearable Devices](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-wonderful-world-of-wearable-devices/) - GR 8 & UP — As the world becomes increasingly more tech-based, students and consumers must learn how to operate efficiently and effectively within that framework. In order to help readers become well informed, this series discusses the benefits and drawbacks of several technological advances that are permeating education and industry today, as well as
- [National Geographic Kids Brain Games: The Mind-Blowing Science of Your Amazing Brain](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/national-geographic-kids-brain-games-the-mind-blowing-science-of-your-amazing-brain/) - QUICK: Name the most powerful and complex supercomputer ever built. Give up? Here’s a hint: It’s housed in your head and it’s the one thing that makes you YOU. Your brain is mission control for the rest of your body and steers you through life. Not bad for something the size of a softball that
- [How the Internet Works](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/how-the-internet-works/) - Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Series: How Things Work Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Child's World; 1 edition (August 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1609732189 ISBN-13: 978-1609732189 Non-Fiction
- [How Solar Energy Works](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/how-solar-energy-works/) - Presents information about solar energy, including its history, the science behind solar cells, how they work, and possible future developments. Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Series: Discovering How Things Work Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Child's World; 1 edition (August 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1609732219 ISBN-13: 978-1609732219 Non-Fiction
- [How Submarines Work](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/how-submarines-work/) - Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Series: How Things Work (Child's World) Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Child's World; 1 edition (August 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1609732227 ISBN-13: 978-1609732226 Non-Fiction
- [How Electricity Works](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/how-electricity-works/) - Age Range: 6 and up Grade Level: 1 and up Series: How Things Work Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Childs World; 1 edition (August 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1609732162 ISBN-13: 978-1609732165 Non-Fiction
- [Smart Strategies for Turning an Idea into a Product or Service](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/smart-strategies-for-turning-an-idea-into-a-product-or-service/) - Series: Financial Security and Life Success for Teens Library Binding: 80 pages Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group (August 2014) Language: English ISBN-10: 1477776346 ISBN-13: 978-1477776346
- [Metamorphic Rocks](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/metamorphic-rocks/) - Gr 4-7-Readers will be fascinated by this intermediate series and its appreciation for all things rock. Filled with vibrant images of crystals and gems that jump off the pages, these informative volumes explore the field of geology in easy-to-understand texts. Series: Rocks and Minerals Library Binding: 48 pages Publisher: Core Library (September 2014) Language: English
- [Top 10 Secrets for Saving Successfully](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/top-10-secrets-for-saving-successfully/) - A Student's Guide to Financial Empowerment Series: A Student's Guide to Financial Empowerment Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: Rosen Pub Group (July 15, 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 144889378X ISBN-13: 978-1448893782
- [Amazing Feats of Electrical Engineering](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/amazing-feats-of-electrical-engineering/) - Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of electrical engineering. Engaging text explores the global positioning system, solar power plants, and self-driving cars. It also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the
- [Uninvited Guests: Invisible Creatures Lurking in Your Home](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/uninvited-guests-invisible-creatures-lurking-in-your-home/) - Age Range: 8 - 14 years Grade Level: 3 - 4 Lexile Measure: 790L Series: Tiny Creepy Creatures Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Capstone Press (August 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1429672757 ISBN-13: 978-1429672757 Non-Fiction
- [Penny & Rio: The Diamond Collar Adventure](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/penny-rio-3/) - The dynamic canine detectives, Penny and Rio, escape from the backyard for the first time in search of a valuable diamond collar lost by Hannah, the beautiful show dog. During their search for the misplaced treasure, they encounter Ted, the loveable and energetic collie, Sarge, the belligerent and forceful German shepherd, and an obstacle of
- [The Chief Who Wanted More](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-chief-who-wanted-more/) - A Native American man wants to teach his son not to be greedy. So he tells him the humorous story of Great Fox, a chief who didn’t know how to be satisfied with what he had—until he learned the hard way. Kindle Ebook Series: Rainbow Readers Book 350 Publisher: Compass Publishing (October 31, 2013) Sold
- [Russia](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/russia/) - The largest country in the world has a colorful history and is very diverse in both geography and culture. This book provides a helpful introduction to Russia’s past and present, from Viking rule to Stalin to the proud Russian Olympic team. Kindle Ebook Series: Rainbow Readers Book 350 Print Length: 22 pages Publisher: Compass Publishing
- [Tsunamis](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/tsunamis/) - Lexile Measure: 860L Series: Earth in Action Library Binding: 48 pages Publisher: Core Library (August 2013) Language: English ISBN-10: 1617839418 ISBN-13: 978-1617839412
- [The Shocking Truth about Electricity](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-shocking-truth-about-electricity/) - What do you call a power failure? A current event! Get it? If you dont get this joke, you need this book! Itll teach you everything you need to know about the power that powers your world. The answers might shock you! Age Range: 8 - 10 years Grade Level: 3 - 4 Lexile Measure:
- [Top Secret Science: Projects You Aren't Supposed to Know About](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/top-secret-science-projects-you-arent-supposed-to-know-about/) - Deadly bombs. Human experiments. Spies and black ops. Top secret projects arent just the stuff of fantasy in books and movies. They are real, and some are even happening right now. Age Range: 8 - 14 years Grade Level: 3 - 4 Lexile Measure: 760L Series: Scary Science Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Capstone Press (January
- [The Attractive Truth about Magnetism](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/the-attractive-truth-about-magnetism/) - A bat walked into a magnetic field and stuck. Get it? If you dont get this joke, you need this book! Itll teach you everything you need to know about what makes magnets work. The answers will attract your curiosity. Age Range: 8 - 10 years Grade Level: 3 - 4 Lexile Measure: 650L (What's

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- [Jennifer Swanson - Author, Speaker, Teacher](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/) - Science Rocks! And so, do Jennifer Swanson’s books. She is the award-winning author of over 55 nonfiction books for children, mostly about science and technology.
- [Author Visits](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/about/author-visits/) - Let award-winning author Jennifer Swanson engage and inspire your students. She’ll help them to become creative writers, independent thinkers, and will encourage their imaginations to SOAR WITH SCIENCE through her interactive programs. All programs can be tailored to fit audience level.. PRICES 2025-2026 school year In Person School Visit For more information and
- [Teachers Guides for Jennifer Swanson Books](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/teachers-guides-for-jennifer-swanson-books/) - Download your free teacher companion guides for Jennifer Swanson's books by clicking on the guide image: FAST Conference Notes - July 21, 2020
- [Book Festivals](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/about/book-festivals/) - Jennifer Swanson offers dynamic and interactive presentations for all types of festivals. Current Festival Programs Do YOU have what it takes to be a HUMAN Crash-test Dummy? Grades 1-8, 50 min, serves up to 150 students Based on my award-winning Save the Crash-test Dummies book, this program introduces students to STEM, specifically engineering principles and
- [Videos](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/videos/) - VIDEO PRESENTATIONS SOLVE IT FOR KIDS | ANIMAL ADVENTURES | OCEAN CREATURE SHORTS
- [Books](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/books/)
- [About](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/about/) - Jennifer began her writing career at the age of five when she wrote and illustrated books for her kindergarten class. A self-professed science geek, Jennifer has always been captivated by the world around her and is curious to understand how it works. As a young child she used to gather leaves and flowers and look
- [Videos](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/teachers-guides-for-jennifer-swanson-books/videos/) - Greetings Teachers, Parents, and Kids-at-home I hope you are enjoying my science videos and are able to do some of the activities. If you feel like it, snap a picture of yourself doing one of the activities and send it to me at Jennifer@jenniferswansonbooks.com or tag me on Twitter or Instagram @JenSwanBooks and I'll give
- [Media](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/media/) - In the Media 2018 KidLit TV / Texas Librarians Assoc. Conference STEM and the 2017 Auto Show Author Chat on WMBD Living Well - Sept 2016 Author Chat on The Chat - June 2016 Everything Robotics - News4Jax March 30, 2016 Brain Games Interview
- [Jennifer Swanson's Books](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/jennifer-swanson-books/) - Jennifer’s books can be found in your favorite independent bookstore or online at the following merchants:
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- [Speaking Engagements](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/about/speaking-engagements/) - Jennifer would be happy to speak at your conference, teacher training session, library, or workshop. Sharing her passion for science and technology is important to Jennifer: Getting kids of all ages excited about science, technology, and engineering is what I DO. After all, science is ALL AROUND you, you are always a part of it.
- [Teacher Workshops](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/about/teacher-workshops/) - Jennifer is always happy to speak to teachers about the intersection of literacy and STEM, how to excite your students about STEM, ideas for teaching nonfiction writing, and introducing students to the joys (and importance) of research. Talks can be geared to teachers at any level from K-8. Book your professional development workshop HERE STEAMing
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## Testimonials

- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/1246/) - The magic of Jennifer’s talks lies in the amalgamation of science, research and the writing process and to be sure, our students were enchanted. Questions were plentiful during the Q&A and her easy demeanor made for a lively interaction. The younger students were particularly drawn in—her ‘Science All Around You’ program was a hit with
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/1206/) - Jennifer Swanson delighted our students in several virtual author visits. Her animated and informed presentations on a wide range of topics sparked students' curiosity. Grades 1-2 were fascinated as they compared the training, tools, and jobs of science explorers in the book Astronaut/Aquanaut; grade 3-4 delighted in experiencing how the brain works with the book
- [Parents' Choice Gold Award - Save the Crash-test Dummies](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/parents-choice-gold-award-save-the-crash-test-dummies/) - This book brilliantly combines history, physics, and design. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of car safety—bumpers, brakes, seatbelts, and so forth—and chronicles its design history, explaining early ideas and tracing how various approaches were either developed or abandoned. The result is both funny and compelling. Swanson treats each design idea with respect, considering
- [BRAIN GAMES  is a 2016 International Literacy Association (ILA) Children's Choice selection!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/brain-games-is-a-2016-international-literacy-association-ila-childrens-choice-selection/) - Each year 12,500 school children ages 5–12 from different regions of the United States read newly published children’s and young adults’ trade books and vote for the ones they like best. These Children’s Choices, selected from more than 900 titles, can be counted on as books children really enjoy reading.
- [Fall of the Mongol Empire](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/fall-of-the-mongol-empire/) - At its greatest extent in the 13th and 14th centuries, the Mongol Empire stretched from northeastern Europe to northern China and the Pacific, and this well-written set covers its entire history, from founding to expansion and enormous influence to decline... The Mongol empire is an often overlooked part of history, and this set gives it
- [Super Gear](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/463/) - A highly engaging introduction to an exciting aspect of cutting-edge, real-world science for STEM collections. School Library Journal
- [Super Gear](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/464/) - This reader-friendly introduction to nanotechnology breaks down the science and describes the processes of nano-manufacturing in a clear and understandable way. Packed with photographs, diagrams, and text boxes, this book will appeal to athletes and sports enthusiasts—and the curious. -- ILA
- [Super Gear](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/465/) - Swanson is splendid at explaining how nanotechnology works, and boxed asides help readers conduct experiments on drag, surface area, and such. -- Kirkus Reviews
- [Super Gear](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/466/) - Colorfully illustrated by photos, this book introduces “the science of the very small” as applied to sports equipment and clothing… An up-to-date look at the intersection of technology and sports. -- Booklist
- [Everything Robotics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/467/) - This book is chock full of text and visual information about robotics. It will take readers days and many close re-readings to digest all the information provided about the history of robotics, the influences of robotics on facets of our lives, and how to get involved with robotics challenges. -- ILA
- [Everything Robotics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/468/) - These titles are designed for casual browsers and more serious readers alike. The four chapters, introduction, and afterword offer a planned route through these ambitious overviews, while the mini-bites of information keep them friendly.VERDICT These resources present accessible fun; both will find eager audiences. School Library Journal
- [Explore Forces and Motion](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/explore-forces-and-motion/) - Physics is fun with this colorful and informative book for students ages 7–10.Using the theme of motion, the book encourages readers to push, pull, spin, twist, and turn their way to learning basic concepts of force and motion. There are ample activities and projects throughout the book that provide the reader with ways to explore
- [The Wonderful World of Wearable Devices](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/228/) - GR 8 UP—As the world becomes increasingly more tech-based, students and consumers must learn how to operate efficiently and effectively within that framework. In order to help readers become well informed, this series discusses the benefits and drawbacks of several technological advances that are permeating education and industry today, as well as ones that teens
- [Brain Games](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/brain-games-2/) - Brainy books aren’t for everyone, but if you’re one of those who love everything “brain” including how your brain works, how it perceives and relays those perceptions to you, and how—in many ways—it works you like a puppet on a string, there’s a new picture book just for you. It is National Geographic Kids’ Brain
- [Body Bugs: Invisible Creatures Lurking Inside You](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/body-bugs-invisible-creatures-lurking-inside-you/) - Girls will say, "Eww, yuck!" and walk away. Boys will say, "Gross!" and read the series. From the enlarged microphotographs on the covers, the reader's eye is drawn to the topics. Helpful study tools include bolded words defined in a word box, and labeled microphotographs. All books discuss the harmfulness of uncontrolled microorganisms, but also
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/184/) - Jennifer Swanson knows how to make science exciting--both in her books and in her presentations. She shares fascinating facts about people, places, and things that make life interesting. Her enthusiasm for learning is contagious! The workshop she did for our Annual Conference was A+! --- Jane R. Wood, VP of Marketing, Florida Authors and Publishers
- [How Things Work: Hybrid Cars](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/how-things-work-hybrid-cars/) - This vibrantly–illustrated book on hybrid cars, one of a series of 13 on "How Things Work," is very informative, with a relevant message for our society. The author (a middle school science teacher) explains greenhouse gases and global warming at an appropriate level, then connects the information to the importance of hybrid cars.
- [Brain Games](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/321/) - I never imagined that reading about how the brain works could be such fun! Brain Games is an interactive and exciting reading experience. Readers learn as they play. Brain Games explores memory, emotion, decision-making, and physical action using real life examples and sound scientific facts. A fantastic resource for school or home. Elizabeth Raum, author
- [How Things Work: Hybrid Cars](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/how-things-work-hybrid-cars-2/) - Combining the popular subjects of environmentalism and new technology, hybrid cars make for an ideal topic for middle-grade readers. This volume in the How Things Work series is bouncy, savvy, and, above all, clear; it is hard to come away without a working knowledge of everything from the mechanics of hybrid engines to why dependence
- [Brain Games](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/brain-games/) - This colorful book is full of cool optical illusions, memory tests, and pattern finding challenges paired with clear and energetic explanations of the neuroscience behind them. Swanson’s Brain Games is a fun and informative read that will propel kids to explore their own brain power. Mary Kay Carson, author of five books in the Scientists
- [Super Gear](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/super-gear/) - 2016 Best STEM Book Award by the National Science Teachers Association Best STEM Books is a joint project of several organizations: the American Society for Engineering Education, the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, the National Science Teachers Association, the Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees, and the Children’s Book Council (ASEE, ITEEA, NSTA, SEPA, and
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/181/) - Jennifer Swanson presents a dynamic nonfiction seminar. Captivating visuals, continuous content, and Jennifer’s entertaining personality left attendees and I wanting more. Who knew nonfiction children’s books were so much fun!
- [Brain Games school visit](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/brain-games-school-visit/) - Thank you so much for coming to our school to talk about the science all around us, and inside us -- our brains! How our brains respond to stimuli, and which brain regions control different body and mood functions could be dry for kids because it’s complicated. But, you made it easy to understand, super
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/nuts-and-bolts-of-science-writing-workshop/) - Miranda Paul and Jennifer Swanson I wanted to let you know that the Workshop Nuts and Bolts of Science Writing the two of you presented at Highlights Foundation was THE BEST WRITING WORKSHOP EVER !!!!!!!!!! Jeanette Koscheski
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/nuts-bolts-of-science-writing-workshop/) - I just attended the Nuts & Bolts of Science Writing workshop and it was even better the second time around! What a wonderful week! Special thanks to the faculty: Jennifer Swanson, Miranda Paul, Emily Feinberg, Paige Hazzan, and Clara Gillow Clark. They are absolutely awesome! I hope you offer the workshop again next year so
- [Highlights Foundation Workshop](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/highlights-foundation-workshop/) - I can't say enough about the great Highlights Foundation workshop I attended earlier this month. This video was actually filmed while I was there. Jennifer Swanson, Miranda Paul, Emily Feinberg, and Paige Hazzan inspired and informed us with a bit of laughter on the side. Annette Whipple
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/983/) - Jennifer Swanson captures her audience in engaging inquiry discussions and hands-on, exploratory activities. She inspires critical thinking and new learning experiences. Dr.Cynthia Dawn Martelli Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Florida Gulf Coast University
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/792/) - Innovative Science. Awe-Inspiring Stories. Infectious Laughter. Jennifer Swanson blows away World Science Festival audiences every time. Caroline Gelb Senior Producer, World Science Festival
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/793/) - Jennifer visited Atlanta for the Atlanta Science Festival in 2019 and captivated us all. Her presentation on her book Astronaut or Aquanaut sparked excitement and curiosity from everyone in the room - kids and adults alike! We can't wait to have her back for future Festivals! Meisa Salaita, PhD Executive Co-Director & Co-Founder, Science ATL
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/794/) - The FGCU Literacy Festival was excited to have Jennifer Swanson interact with over 2,000 students from Title I schools with her books in 2019. Once again, she is joining us for the 2020 FGCU Literacy Festival! Students are currently reading her newest book, Save the Crash-Test Dummies, and are enthusiastic to attend her HUMAN crash-test
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/728/) - After Jennifer's presentation without fail each grade level teacher thanked me and stated that the students were highly engaged during Brain Games. I was so happy that I was able to book Jennifer to our school. I knew that I had made the right call when so many teachers and students had cool comments to
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/727/) - Jennifer Swanson (author extraordinare) has visited my school several times and I have never been disappointed. She is one of a kind when it comes to her writing and presentation style. My kids are always wowed and every time inspired to become non-fiction readers and writers. Her expertise and knowledge of so many topics will
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/726/) - Ms Swanson is one of THE best speakers we have ever hosted. Her content (Astronauts) was the perfect tie in to our Right to Read Week. The manner in which she actively engaged our LARGE student population was amazing. As a principal, I have booked many speakers for our students who are very knowledgeable about
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/661/) - Astronaut/Aquanaut is a challenging book to read. There is a great deal of information packed into each page. Yet it is compelling. I believe that there are plenty of intelligent, ambitious kids out there who dream of exploration and will savor every word of this book. Read More
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/646/) - Thank you for coming to talk about all things science with our 2nd through 5th graders at Crystal Lake Elementary! The students loved playing Brain Games, Fact or Fiction and learning about how science surrounds us. You bring a wonderful energy to your presentations that inspires students to learn more about writing and science. It's
- [Manuscript Critiques](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/519/) - Coming highly recommended and a well known author/editor in the genre of my manuscript, I engaged Jennifer to perform the autopsy. Well, it wasn't quite dead but I certainly had beat it nearly to death. What I received was amazing! She provided an in-depth constructive evaluation, identifying grammar, pacing, some developmental needs for the character
- [Super Gear](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/462/) - Selected as 1 of 12 Books to Jump-Start Your Summer by the International Literacy Association (May 2016)
- [What Kids Are Saying.](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/what-kids-are-saying/) - "I really enjoyed your book. It’s just so interesting to me and my whole family. I take your book everywhere I go. I hope you come back to show us more." -- Jada "I learned a lot. I had a blast, my first in school!! You taught me the skills I didn’t know and they
- [Noteworthy Non-Fiction](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/noteworthy-non-fiction/) - Body Bugs: Invisible Creatures Lurking Inside You The "Introduction," noting that "your body is home to more than 90 trillion microbes" will grab the attention of lovers of everything gross. Besides bacteria, mites also live on human skin, and while most are harmless, some are parasites. Viruses love nose hair, most of which the body
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/386/) - Thank you for your time. The kids LOVED the Skype visit. Several told me that that you helped them realize how fun it is to write nonfiction. They found what you shared to be very motivating. We've posted the photo on our school's Facebook page. I appreciated your enthusiasm and help. Thank you!
- [Critique Service](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/331/) - Talking with Jennifer for the first time when she critiqued my manuscript was like talking with a good friend who knows just what to say and just what you need. She is someone you can trust. Jennifer cheered the sections that soared and zeroed in on places where the story got lost in the writing.
- [The Challenges and the Brain Breaks games are fun for kids and adults!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/the-challenges-and-the-brain-breaks-games-are-fun-for-kids-and-adults/) - Explore how your brain’s wet ware helps you create memories, experience emotions, make decisions, and control your body. Brain Games chapters begin with an intriguing Challenge to try, then explain what’s happening. The Challenges and the Brain Breaks games are fun for kids and adults! Vivid illustrations complement clear writing. Enjoy this lively read alone,
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/254/) - I want to share that I had a wonderful critique session with Jen Swanson yesterday. She gave me lots of feedback. We brainstormed appropriate publishing houses. I enjoyed working with her. I think my revised manuscript will soon be ready for submissions to editors. I can't really say enough good things about my critique session
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/253/) - My critique with Jen this morning was fantastic! She was such a help to get me focused with what to do with my big variety of stories and where they might fit with publishers and which are the strongest. Thank you, Jen Swanson, for clear direction for my next step in this unfolding, never a
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/240/) - Thank you Jennifer for sharing your love of science and writing with our students. The students were able to see how they can connect passions in their lives in a whole new way! Students loved hearing about your unique science books as well as hearing about what it takes to be an author. It has
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/239/) - Jennifer provided a fantastic presentation to our students. From 1st thru 6th grade, our students were able all that being an author entails. Jennifer’s love of science as well as writing has provided her with the unique opportunity to engage students in creative way. We loved having Jennifer on campus and we would welcome her
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/213/) - Thank you for visiting Emma Love Hardee. We were delighted to have a visit from an author with your experience. Your books inspired questions from many of our students. Your books make science and technology fun and exciting to read about. We have 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and you were able to reach our
- [Reading Across America](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/reading-across-america/) - Thank you for the delightful Skype visit today. It was so interesting to learn your eeewwww facts! Kiddos and I had a wonderful experience!
- [Skype in the Classroom!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/skype-in-the-classroom/) - Thank you so much for talking with grades 3, 4, and 5 today in China! My Grade 3 class made you a thank you sign. All the students loved talking and listening to you. It was really wonderful, and it got them very excited about literacy. You also mentioned editing, which is something they are
- [Worldwide Skype](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/worldwide-skype/) - I think that it’s pretty cool that although Jennifer Swanson is so far away we felt like she was right there in the room thanks to Skype. I think that the whole class enjoyed this experience and we all want to do it again! Read more
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/201/) - I was very pleased with my critique with Jennifer. Her thoughtful line editing had great ideas and helped me see things that I needed to address. Her comments were extensive and spot on. I would highly recommend her.
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/147/) - Jennifer Swanson has written over twenty books for both trade and educational publishers. She is active in social networking and is keenly aware of current trends in the NF market. In critiques, she has given me knowledgeable advice in researching, using innovative writing techniques and kid friendly language. As a professional, Jennifer would be an
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/146/) - Jennifer Swanson's critiques are always helpful, insightful and chock full of fabulous suggestions. Jennifer brings an extensive writing and publishing background to the table and I'm grateful to have had her help many times over. Not only is Jennifer full of knowledge, but she's sweet and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/145/) - Jen's critique of my historical fiction picture book immediately targeted the weaknesses in my manuscript. She helped me structure and refocus the story line in the form of a question, which I could use to assess the flaws or inconsistencies in my story. I would definitely recommend Jen's services!
- [](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/144/) - Jen coached me through the process of getting a contract to write for the educational market. Her comments on my cover letter, resume, and writing samples, as well as her advice about how to navigate the market, helped me craft a great package and gave me confidence. My first two books are coming out this
- [Writing Program](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/writing-program/) - Jennifer Swanson came to visit my 3rd grade class at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School. She took the time to answer every student’s question. She also reinforced the importance of the writing process and spent a lot of time talking about editing and revising.
- [Meeting a Real Author!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/testimonial/meeting-a-real-author/) - Thank you very much for visiting Henry F. Kite Elementary. The children were inspired after meeting a "real" author! Your read aloud was wonderful as was your presentation on the story glove .... Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to not only share your book, but also to inspire future authors.

## Events

- [Atlas Obscura Event at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/atlas-obscura-event-at-the-smithsonian-national-museum-of-natural-history/) - Join coauthor Dylan Thuras and I for tons of FUN activities at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on September 5th from 10am to 12pm
- [Up Periscope! Book Signing at the Library of Congress National Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/up-periscope-book-signing-at-the-library-of-congress-national-book-festival/) - Stop by the Arkansas State booth to get your copy of Up Periscope!: How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding signed by illustrator Veronica Miller Jamison and ME from 3-4pm September 6, 2025.
- [55th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Celebration at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/55th-anniversary-of-the-moon-landing-celebration-at-the-richard-m-nixon-presidential-library/) - Join Jennifer Swanson as she presents her Astronaut-Aquanaut book event at this famed Presidential Library. Find out the answer to this puzzling question--Would you rather be an astronaut or an aquanaut?
- [World Ocean Day at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/world-ocean-day-at-the-smithsonian-institutions-musem-of-natural-history/) - Join Jennifer Swanson as she conducts fascinating and fun interviews with SI scientists! Learn cool facts, intriguing information, and ask lots of questions to engage your curiosity and explore the aquatic environment.
- [Presentation and Book Signing at the Smithsonian Institution's Udvar-Hazy Museum](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/presentation-and-book-signing-at-the-smithsonian-institutions-udvar-hazy-museum/) - Spacesuits: Past, Present and Future https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/spacesuits-past-present-and-future Hear from authors and join us for story time: Meet Jennifer Swanson, author of Spacecare: A Kid’s Guide to Surviving Space, Smithsonian Institution's Udvar-Hazy Museum -- Author Event
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast-7/) - Interview with TeMika Grooms, Civil Engineer Topic: How Do You Move a lot of Water from Where you Don’t Want it to Go to where you Do?
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast-6/) - Interview with Dr. Emily Swanson, Dentist Topic: How Do You Build Teeth Out of Soap?
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast-5/) - Interview with Dr. Gene Van Buren, Nuclear Physicist @ Brookhaven Laboratory Topic: How Do You Measure Particles That Can’t be Seen?
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast-4/) - Interview with Dr. Darlene Lim, NASA Scientist Topic: How Will We Communicate from Earth to Mars?
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast/) - How Do You Compose Music that is as Big as the Universe? Listen Weekly for interviews with Jennifer Swanson and a different scientist, engineer, artist or expert that has a really cool job where they solve problems.
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast-2/) - How do you live in Space? with Cady Coleman, Astronaut Listen Weekly for interviews with Jennifer Swanson and a different scientist, engineer, artist or expert that has a really cool job where they solve problems.
- [Solve It for Kids Podcast](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/solve-it-for-kids-podcast-3/) - What Would You Bring to an Underwater Spaceship? Listen Weekly for interviews with Jennifer Swanson and a different scientist, engineer, artist or expert that has a really cool job where they solve problems.
- [Lakeland Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/lakeland-book-festival/) - World of Reading THE JUNIOR LEAGUE WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL WORLD OF READING FESTIVAL IN BARNETT PARK SATURDAY, APRIL 18 FROM 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. THIS IS A FREE EVENT OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES! “Where will reading take you?” is the continued theme and spotlight book tents will be focused
- [Atlanta Science Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/atlanta-science-festival-2/) - Program Presentation: Do you Have What it Takes to Be a HUMAN Crash-Test Dummy? Cars take us to work, to school, to lots of places! Can you imagine a world without them? It’s not easy! And who do we have to thank for helping to make our cars safe? A crash-test dummy! Come join children's
- [Atlanta Science Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/atlanta-science-festival/) - Full Dome, Half Price Space Spectacular Cultivate your scientific curiosity at Fernbank Science Center during our Full Dome, Half Price Space Spectacular. Join Jennifer Swanson, the award-winning author of the children's book Astronaut-Aquanaut, for an exciting, interactive presentation that will have you soaring into space or diving deep into the ocean. Enjoy the Planetarium's 4K
- [NSTA National Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/nsta-national-conference/) - Presenter
- [Amelia Island Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/amelia-island-book-festival-3/) - Author Expo/Readers' Extravaganza Saturday, February 15, 10 am - 5 pm ​ During the Expo, readers can engage with more than 100 authors of many genres in an up-close and personal way to learn about their work, what inspires them, purchase books and have them signed personally to you or your friends. ​ In addition
- [Florida Gulf Coast University Literacy Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/florida-gulf-coast-university-literacy-festival/) - The Florida Gulf Coast University College of Education Annual Literacy Festival is the only university-sponsored literacy festival in the state of Florida. Every year it connects children's and young adult authors and illustrators with over 2000 students from regional Title I schools. The College of Education purchases participating authors’ books and distributes them regionally before
- [Library of Congress: National Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/library-of-congress-national-book-festival/) - Jennifer Swanson will present her latest book "Save the Crash Test Dummies" at this year's festival in Washington DC
- [Books by the Banks](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/books-by-the-banks/)
- [NCTE Baltimore](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/ncte-baltimore/)
- [AASL Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/aasl-conference/) - American Association of School Librarians Conference
- [Book Release: Spies, Lies, Disguise](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/book-release-spies-lies-disguise/) - Spies, Lies, Disguise: Daring Tricks and Deeds of WWII book release (Bloomsbury Publishing)
- [Save the Crash Test Dummies Book Release](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/save-the-crash-test-dummies-book-release/)
- [ISTE - EdTech Conference Philadelphia](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/iste-edtech-conference-philadelphia/)
- [World Science Fest NYC](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/world-science-fest/)
- [Book Expo America NYC](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/book-expo-america-nyc/)
- [Nuts & Bolts of Science Writing Workshop](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/nuts-bolts-of-science-writing-workshop/) - Energize readers through active fiction and nonfiction writing that shines the light on exciting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts. You love science and our world, and want to share your knowledge and passion with kids. How do you accomplish it? Learn the dynamics of engaging fiction and nonfiction science-based writing for children and
- [nErD Camp GA](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/nerd-camp-ga/) - Join in some nerdy fun at nErDcampGA! Meet and learn from authors Jeff Anderson, Aimee Buckner, R. Gregory Christie, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lisa Eickholdt, Shelli Johannes, Erin Estrada Kelly, Dori Kleber, Irene Latham, Mike Lowry, Heather Montgomery, Lola Schaefer, Laurel Snyder, Nic Stone, Jennifer Swanson and more! nErDcampGA is a free, full-day literacy event for
- [Sheboygan's Children's Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/sheboygans-childrens-book-festival/) - This year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the SCTBF and the power of books to transport us beyond our known world to explore other places, people, and ideas -- whether they be real or imaginary.
- [Greensboro Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/greensboro-book-festival/)
- [Claire's Day Festival presenter](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/claire-day-book-festival-presenter-oh/) - Claire’s Day is the Celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators and Reading Excellence. Join us at Toledo Lucas County Public Library on Saturday, May 12 from 9am – 4pm for this free event. Held annually for the past 17 years in Maumee, Ohio in memory of Claire Lynsey Rubini this book festival will be a new
- [School  Visits in Leesburg / Chantilly Virginia](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/school-visits-in-leesburg-chantilly-virginia/)
- [Texas Library Assn Conference - Dallas](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/texas-library-assn-conference-dallas/) - Presenter 4/5/18 - 8:30am STEM in action
- [Tucson Festival of Books](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/tucson-festival-of-books/) - Presenting Author
- [Jacksonville Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/jacksonville-book-festival/) - The Jacksonville Public Library is thrilled to host the second annual Jax Book Fest on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. With more than 3,000 people in attendance last year, you definitely do not want to miss this literary event. Meet and mingle with local and best-selling authors, purchase books, attend
- [Register for World Read Aloud Day](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/world-read-aloud-day/) - Read Jennifer Swanson's Book Astronaut Aquanaut during the 2018 World Read Aloud Day. If you would like Ms. Swanson to join your event via skpe, use the form below to save your slot. In previous years, Ms. Swanson read with children across the globe! Read more about this book. Available Jan 8, 2018 This event
- [Amelia Island Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/amelia-island-book-festival-2/)
- [Tradewinds Elementary School Author Visit](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/tradewinds-elementary-school-author-visit/)
- [SCBWI New Jersey Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/scbwi-new-jersey-conference/) - Workshop Presenter Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, N.J.
- [April is for Authors](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/april-is-for-authors/)
- [Nuts and Bolts of Science Writing III](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/nuts-and-bolts-of-science-writing-iii/) - Highlights Foundation "Nuts and Bolts of Science Writing III" Energize readers through active fiction and nonfiction writing that shines the light on exciting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.
- [SCBWI Wisconsin Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/scbwi-wisconsin-conference/)
- [Ohio Educational Library Media Assn Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/ohio-educational-library-media-assn-conference/)
- [Illinois Reading Council Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/illinois-reading-council-conference/) - Thousands of literacy advocates, educators, and researchers will gather from September 29-October 1, 2016 for the 49th Annual IRC Conference, Reading: Unlocking Opportunities, at the Peoria Civic Center and Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria, Illinois.
- [Super Gear Book Launch Party](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/super-gear-book-launch-party/)
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-10/) - Call the Library to reserve your spot Highlands Regional Library (Teen Program)
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-9/) - Call the Library to reserve your spot Westbrook Branch Library (ages 6-12)
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-8/) - Call the library to reserve your spot Regency Branch Library (ages 6-12)
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-7/) - Call the Library to reserve your spot Program for ages 6-12 – Maxville Branch Library
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-6/) - Call the Library to reserve your spot Program for ages 6-12 – Graham Branch Library
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olymplics/) - Teen Program Brendwood Library
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-5/) - This highly interactive program will be based on my National Geographic Kids book, Brain Games, which is modeled after the wildly popular TV show of the same name. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities from the show that show how the brain works.So fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus! Come join us
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympkics/) - This highly interactive program will be based on my National Geographic Kids book, Brain Games, which is modeled after the wildly popular TV show of the same name. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities from the show that show how the brain works.So fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus! Come join us
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-4/) - This highly interactive program will be based on my National Geographic Kids book, Brain Games, which is modeled after the wildly popular TV show of the same name. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities from the show that show how the brain works.So fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus! Come join us
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-3/) - This highly interactive program will be based on my National Geographic Kids book, Brain Games, which is modeled after the wildly popular TV show of the same name. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities from the show that show how the brain works.So fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus! Come join us
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics-2/) - This highly interactive program will be based on my National Geographic Kids book, Brain Games, which is modeled after the wildly popular TV show of the same name. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities from the show that show how the brain works.So fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus! Come join us
- [Brain Games Olympics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-olympics/) - This highly interactive program will be based on my National Geographic Kids book, Brain Games, which is modeled after the wildly popular TV show of the same name. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities from the show that show how the brain works.So fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus! Come join us
- [Book Launch: Everything Robotics](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/book-launch-everything-robotics/)
- [21st Century Nonfiction Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/21st-century-nonfiction-conference/) - Workshop Presenter
- [NJSCBWI Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/njscbwi-conference/) - Workshop Presenter
- [American Library Association Annual Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/american-library-association-annual-conference/) - Book signings and Events!
- [Georgia Children's Book Awards Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/georgia-childrens-book-awards-conference/) - Presenter and Book Signing
- [Jacksonville Science Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/jacksonville-science-festival/) - Book signing, STEM events and presentations
- [Amelia Island Book Festival](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/amelia-island-book-festival/) - Book signing all day with a 3pm BRAIN GAMES presentation!!!
- [2015 Florida Association for Media in Education](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/2015-florida-association-for-media-in-education/) - FAME Presenter
- [Florida Reading Association Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/florida-reading-association-conference/) - Presenter
- [Highlights Foundation Workshop](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/highlights-foundation-workshop/) - Presenting "The Nuts and Bolts of Science Writing" Jennifer Swanson is a self-professed science geek and the author of twenty nonfiction and fiction books. She has three books forthcoming from National Geographic and one with Charlesbridge. Her book How Hybrid Cars Work received a starred review from Booklist and also a Top 10 Books for
- [Brain Games Book Launch Party](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/brain-games-book-launch-party/) - Fire up your neurons and hang onto your hippocampus and join Jennifer Swanson for the BRAIN GAMES Book Launch 2pm Saturday September 26, 2015 Barnes and Noble St. Johns Town Center Brain Teasers, Challenges, and Prizes Galore Brain Games Book Launch Flyer
- [Join Jennifer on The Morning Show!](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/join-jennifer-on-the-morning-show/) - Channel 4 Morning show will interview Jennifer about her newest book - Brain Games!
- [Britanica Kids: How Animals Evolved and Adapted Book Release](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/britanica-kids-how-animals-evolved-and-adapted-book-release/)
- [Skype in the Classroom: Plymouth UK](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/skype-in-the-classroom-plymouth-uk/) - Mrs. Swanson’s non-fiction and science-based children’s books will be part of this event. She will read to the students from her book, Uninvited Guests: Invisible Creatures Lurking in Your Home and talk about how to make science fun! She will also answer any questions about the books, science, or being an author.
- [Read Across America: New Hampshire, Oklahoma, & Missouri](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/read-across-america-new-hampshire-oklahoma-missouri/) - Visitng with Students via Skype in New Hampshire, Oklahoma and Missouri
- [Read Across America: Skype in the Classroom](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/skype-in-the-classroom/) - Visiting with Students in New Jersey and Illinois. Reading and discussing the book Uninvited Guests: Invisible Creatures Lurking in Your Home
- [School Visit](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/school-visit/) - Emma Love Hardee Elementary School Fernandina Beach, FL
- [SCBWI FL Mid-Year Orlando Conference](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/scbwi-fl-mid-year-orlando-conference/) - Jennifer Swanson will be presenting "Novel, Nonfiction, and Work-for-Hire Workshop" at the SCBWI Florida Mid-Year Conference Sharing what she has learned is important to Jennifer: "I firmly believe that I wouldn't be where I am today without the help and support of several really special author friends who took the time to "show me the
- [The Wonderful World of Wearable Devices Book Release](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/the-wonderful-world-of-wearable-devices-book-release/) - Series: Digital and Information Literacy 48 pages
- [National Geography Kids: Brain Games Book Release](https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/event/national-geography-kid-brain-games-book-release/) - Age Range: 8 - 12 years Grade Level: 3 - 7 112 pages

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