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Unique Part of Australian Fauna
Bush-Turkey Needs a Friend follows a curious young bird who embarks on a journey of self-discovery while trying to find a friend who resembles himself. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I have been studying Australian brush-turkeys (commonly known as bush-turkeys) for many years and I realised that even though they are such a unique part of Australian fauna, children know very little about them.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
First, to educate children about the very special way a brush-turkey incubates its eggs (by dumping them in mounds of leaf litter), and about their unique approach to parenting (not looking after your young at all).
Second, as a teacher, to address personal issues that many children face – is it ok to be different? How patient do I need to be before I can find a friend?
Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
Among the children’s books all those that promote Australian wildlife to young readers, such as On the Trails of the Plains Wanderer by Rohan Cleeve.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
I’d prefer to skip that question – still thinking about it. Not sure really! I just had to write this book because it was bothering me that children know so little about brush-turkeys.
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Benefits of reading Bush Turkey Needs a Friend:
Uplifting animal adventure with valuable life lessons about friendships and the power of self-acceptance.
Creating an emotional connection to a young bird that initially struggles to find a friend.
A newfound understanding of the Brush (Bush) Turkey, a remarkable Australian native bird found in bush and backyards.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 3 to 8.
Complicated and Amazing
Nurse Florence®, Tell Me About the Spleen follows three friends who, after learning about water filtration systems, want to know if the human body has a similar system. What do you find the most interesting about the spleen, making it a good topic to write about?
I love to write about human physiology. The body is very complicated and amazing. There seems to always be something to learn. Scientists are still discovering new things about how the human body functions, and it’s easy to be a lifelong learner with this topic. I thought discussing the spleen would be interesting for families since not everyone knows its purpose.
When writing the books in the Nurse Florence® series, how do you determine how in-depth to go into explaining concepts without overwhelming your younger readers but still providing enough information for a clear understanding of the topic?
You brought up one of the biggest challenges for me as the author of the series. I believe I have a gift of writing complex things into understandable units of information. My illustrators work very hard to create informative illustrations to complement the writing.
I love the Journal questions included at the story’s end. Have you considered adding other activities to future books to help further retention of the information?
We intend to create some activity books like word searches, connect the dots, and more in the future to supplement the series.
What topics are you planning next for Nurse Florence® to educate readers on, and when can your fans of the series expect a new book out?
We are planning about 500 books in the series to discuss all of the human physiology questions kids may have and diseases that may afflict families. We are publishing a new book about every 10 days. We have around 50 illustrators to support this project. Please visit www.nurseflorence.org for the latest information on the series and find a link to purchase the books directly from the printer.
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The Truth About Dietary Supplements
The Truth About Dietary Supplements by author Mahtab Jafari wants you to lead a healthy lifestyle where you understand that whatever you consume builds or destroys your body. In her book, the well-versed author extensively discusses dietary supplements, how to take them and what works best for everyone. Dietary supplements are crucial because more people are taking supplements every day to boost energy or improve their immune systems. This book is informative and touches on areas that pharmacies do not discuss when selling supplements.
As a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the author is knowledgeable about medicines and their effects on the human body. Anyone reading this book will understand that the author is not discouraging the use of supplements but instead advising on how to use them as misuse of supplements may have adverse long-term effects on your body. The author uses facts and statistics to argue her points allowing readers to analyze the facts without a lot of conjunctures.
Mahtab Jafari is engaging in her writing. While reading the book, one can virtually feel Jafari’s presence and get the impression of having a one-on-one consultation with her. After reading this book, readers will change how they take supplements and think more about their health by being selective with what they consume. The Truth About Dietary Supplements is the book readers need if looking for guidance on the truth about supplements, what science can back up on the validity of taking supplements, the role the media plays in informing or encouraging the use of dietary supplements, and much more. This book will, in addition, benefit pets as the author also discusses supplements taken by pets.
The Truth About Dietary Supplements is informative and enlightening and will captivate readers on topics such as science, health, diet and fitness, and mental health.
Pages: 219 | ASIN : B09FGHNT73
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