tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post4651308300931576910..comments2024-03-28T05:25:32.959-04:00Comments on Nonfiction Fest: Writing About Scientists in the Field — While Working With Scientists in the Field Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-26659448626394241102022-03-02T09:14:03.510-05:002022-03-02T09:14:03.510-05:00Thanks for the insights. I especially like the ide...Thanks for the insights. I especially like the idea of books being mirrors, windows and doors.Jessica Coupéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07275115993345265088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-69513569198563957532022-03-01T13:57:20.005-05:002022-03-01T13:57:20.005-05:00This is fun! So I got to the"Give it a try&qu...This is fun! So I got to the"Give it a try" section and started the exercise. Draw a picture of....an opossum. But his nose was pointed and he turned out to be a rooster!!! But I did write parts and actually came up with a story idea. Thank you. (you may have guessed I'm a non artist!)<br />monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798895753247353517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-1197539642291546152022-03-01T13:34:12.930-05:002022-03-01T13:34:12.930-05:00I love your insight on how to frame a question to ...I love your insight on how to frame a question to a scientist to get the answer you're seeking.topangamariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471547925766098901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-25351702464940103952022-02-27T16:59:50.873-05:002022-02-27T16:59:50.873-05:00Amazing adventures. This post will change the way ...Amazing adventures. This post will change the way I approach a book I'm researching. Thank you!Denise Englehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270591772451720073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-60871069061013523302022-02-26T15:02:15.840-05:002022-02-26T15:02:15.840-05:00I loved your post! Thanks for sharing your experi...I loved your post! Thanks for sharing your experience and insights. I can't wait to read ANTARCTICA.Knordstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048409336240530118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-89386219879716480862022-02-26T11:39:25.960-05:002022-02-26T11:39:25.960-05:00Thank you for this great post. I love your enthusi...Thank you for this great post. I love your enthusiasm and passion for sharing your discoveries with children!Julie K Rubinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513962473935837718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-89164076131145051212022-02-25T18:03:01.010-05:002022-02-25T18:03:01.010-05:00What a fascinating post (and life!). Looking forwa...What a fascinating post (and life!). Looking forward to all your books! Melissa Stollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241631485270604691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-71374624031176913192022-02-25T10:21:04.403-05:002022-02-25T10:21:04.403-05:00Your adventures are so cool. This article has 100%...Your adventures are so cool. This article has 100% given me an idea to expand on a science topic I'm currently querying. Two potential books (and maybe more) out of one topic. Thank you so much. Eileen Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10894904022310416750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-12821425372629651432022-02-23T17:02:34.933-05:002022-02-23T17:02:34.933-05:00Absolutely love the line "Can you help me exp...Absolutely love the line "Can you help me explain this to fourth graders?" and the translation. Priceless!Roberta Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514132056058021466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-39668639902068962782022-02-23T15:46:20.349-05:002022-02-23T15:46:20.349-05:00Wow, what an adventure you have had.Wow, what an adventure you have had.Bettie Boswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/14557387595895531869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-54941253024001655562022-02-23T11:57:18.228-05:002022-02-23T11:57:18.228-05:00Fascinating post Karen! Thank you for sharing your...Fascinating post Karen! Thank you for sharing your adventures and translated questions to ask scientists.Nicki Jacobsmeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216436124604881139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-13882760106196087852022-02-23T11:50:43.735-05:002022-02-23T11:50:43.735-05:00Love your attitude and helpful tips, especially th...Love your attitude and helpful tips, especially the line, “Can you help me explain this to fourth graders?” Suzanne Poulter Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228948769125734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-45161751910288994312022-02-22T20:34:08.441-05:002022-02-22T20:34:08.441-05:00Oh those expeditions of yours. I mean, who gets to...Oh those expeditions of yours. I mean, who gets to go to Antarctica? This was so wonderful to read. Especially your, Give it a Try, starter questions. Great read. Great resource.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-60107238236284246792022-02-22T19:28:24.151-05:002022-02-22T19:28:24.151-05:00Amazing tips from your amazing life. Thank you.Amazing tips from your amazing life. Thank you.Sue Eyermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803563857289982613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-63734936229862695052022-02-22T18:41:18.586-05:002022-02-22T18:41:18.586-05:00Karen, thank you for this amazing post. I apprecia...Karen, thank you for this amazing post. I appreciate your insights and questions to consider while writing about scientists. Charlotte Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907242751556735710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-7519750396558323142022-02-22T17:40:09.066-05:002022-02-22T17:40:09.066-05:00How exciting! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I re...How exciting! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I really enjoyed it.Dianne Borowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903387405865504875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-57382570368103845282022-02-22T17:33:20.830-05:002022-02-22T17:33:20.830-05:00Karen, this sounds so fun. And that question - &qu...Karen, this sounds so fun. And that question - "What to see somethinng amazing?"- is universal to all careers and even kids. Mathmeticians, wood-workers, architects, engineers, artists, and especially kids are so excited to share what they've created. THanks for the reminder that the answer is always - "YES!" McMarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220596181845667321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-51533874129831490172022-02-22T16:23:27.559-05:002022-02-22T16:23:27.559-05:00As someone married to a scientist, I can attest to...As someone married to a scientist, I can attest to the geek out and no-white-lab-coats things...LOL! What a great idea to do a web-comic about science careers and climate (wish I had thought of that since I'm married to a climatologist)!Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-76997618648325841832022-02-22T15:18:43.344-05:002022-02-22T15:18:43.344-05:00I love this article, Karen. You and your work are ...I love this article, Karen. You and your work are a constant inspiration!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716573664096381075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-11598527126807726532022-02-22T13:28:47.679-05:002022-02-22T13:28:47.679-05:00So cool! I love the questions to ask scientists an...So cool! I love the questions to ask scientists and experts, even if you aren't in Antarctica at the time:)Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-71705311192428964912022-02-22T12:44:22.822-05:002022-02-22T12:44:22.822-05:00What a fun and informative post. You've inspir...What a fun and informative post. You've inspired an idea for additional back matter to one of my PB projects! Thank you for sharing your interesting experiences and drawings.Traci VWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158949570719862850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-41151192033811388212022-02-22T12:16:05.962-05:002022-02-22T12:16:05.962-05:00What a small world - just last week I got to meet ...What a small world - just last week I got to meet one of the scientists you feature, Dawn Wright! And she told me about your website! I love the work that you are doing. I'm very jealous that you got to go to Antarctica and hang out with scientists.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801138194789110002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-68945115006335102012022-02-22T11:38:40.300-05:002022-02-22T11:38:40.300-05:00cool post - and what a fun way to get into writing...cool post - and what a fun way to get into writing about a topic: with your visual storytelling activity.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-2914351132795341762022-02-22T11:24:28.245-05:002022-02-22T11:24:28.245-05:00Fascinating post. I love how you convey so much in...Fascinating post. I love how you convey so much information in your drawings. Linda Zajachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930130216892471502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-2277836929466981402022-02-22T09:48:44.814-05:002022-02-22T09:48:44.814-05:00Karen, what an amazing life you have! I like your ...Karen, what an amazing life you have! I like your comparison between scientists and writers. Thank you for your very doable "give it a try." I think your way of presenting information with drawings is a perfect way to draw young readers in and encourage them to want to learn more.Melissa Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369365972764473673noreply@blogger.com