Shar Levine
| Shar Levine | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
Shar Levine (born 1953 in Edmonton, Alberta) is an award-winning, best selling Canadian children’s author, and designer.
Shar has written over 70 books and book/kits, primarily on hands-on science for children. Levine, and her co-author, Leslie Johnstone, were co-recipients of the Eve Savory Award for Science Communication from the BC Innovation Council (2006) and their book, Backyard Science, was a finalist for the Subaru Award, (hands on activity) from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science Books and Films (2005). The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope was a finalist-2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize Hands -On Science/Activity Books.
Shar Levine, or Sciencelady as she is known professionally, frequently speaks at Writer’s Festivals and at teacher/librarian conferences. Her science presentations at schools and libraries have been enjoyed by thousands of children.
Fellowships
- 2011 (May 18-27) Marine Biological Lab, Woods Hole- Science Journalism Fellowship
- 2010 (Sept 12-18) Woods Hole, Mass- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution -Science Journalism Fellowship
- 2010 (June 14- 18) Boulder, Co. National Center for Atmospheric Research- Science Journalism Fellowship
- 2009 (May 18-22) Kauai, National Tropical Botanical Garden-Environmental Journalism Fellowship
Awards
Book Awards
- Projects for a Healthy Planet:
- Canadian Children's Book Centre 1993 "Our Choice Award".
- The Paperbook and Papermaker:
- Canadian Children's Book Centre 1994 "Our Choice Award".
- Toy Testing Council of Canada - top recommendation.
- National Parenting Publication Award (US) - 1994.
- Everyday Science:
- Canadian Children's Book Centre 1995 "Our Choice Award".
- Science Around the World:
- Canadian Children's Book Centre 1996 "Our Choice Award".
- The Microscope Book:
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre 1997 “Our Choice Award”.
- WormWorld:
- National Parenting Publication Award (US) - 1997.
- Parent’s Choice Award- Bronze (US) - 1998.
- The Magnets Book:
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre 1998 “Our Choice Award”.
- Fun With Your Microscope:
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre 1998 “Our Choice Award, starred selection”.
- The Ultimate Balloon Book:
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2002 “Our Choice Award”.
- The Science of Sound and Music:
- Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2001 “Our Choice Award”.
- Backyard Science: finalist:
- 2006 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize (Hands -On Science/Activity) Books.
- the Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope: finalist:
- 2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize (Hands -On Science/Activity) Books.
General Awards
- Co-recipient Eve Savory Award for Science Communication 2006, BC Innovation Council.
- Playthings 1989, Merchandising Achievement, Award of Merit Department Design.
- Sea Festival Parade, 1989, Third Prize Commercial.
Publications
List of Books Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone
- Bathtub Science, HarperCollins Canada, enhanced Ebook, 2011
- Snowy Science, Scholastic Canada, 2011
- Scary Science, Scholastic Canada, 2010
- In a Class of Their Own -Animals, Crabtree Publishing, Canada, 2010
- In a Class of Their Own -Plants, Crabtree Publishing, Canada, 2010
- USA Today, Weather Wonders, Sterling Publishing Ltd. New York, 2009
- The Icky, Sticky and Gross Fascinating Factbook, Mud Puddle Books, New York
- Smart Lab- Amazing Animal Challenge, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2008
- Smart Lab- Extreme Secret Formula Lab, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2008
- Super Smelly Lab, Scholastic Inc. New York, 2008
- Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope, Sterling Publishing Ltd. New York, 2008
- Volcano book and Kit, Mud Puddle, New York, 2007
- Smart Lab- Human Body Challenge,becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2007.
- Smart Lab-Indoor Outdoor Microscope, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2007.
- Superpower Microscope, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2007.
- Volcano Book and Kit, Mudpuddle, New York, 2007.
- Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd. New York, 2007.
- Smart Lab-Secret Formula Lab, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2006.
- Smart Lab- Science and Nature Challenge, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2006.
- Smart Lab- Weird and Gross Challenge, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2006
- Sports Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2006.
- First Science-The Amazing Human Body, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2006.
- First Science- Magnet Power, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2006.
- Stop Thief! Build Your Own Backpack Alarm, Scholastic Press, New York, 2006.
- Super Secret Formula Lab, Scholastic Press, New York, 2006
- Secret Formula Lab: Smart Lab, becker & mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2006
- Extreme 3-D Your Body, Silver Dolphin Books, San Diego, CA, 2005.
- Extreme 3-D Weird Animals, Silver Dolphin Books, San Diego, CA, 2005.
- Extreme 3-D Scary Bugs, Silver Dolphin Books, San Diego, CA, 2005.
- Backyard Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2005.
- First Science Experiments with Nature, Senses, Weather and Machines, Sterling Pub. Co. Ltd., New York, 2005.
- Skyblades- becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2004, (not released).
- Build Your Own Portable Doorbell, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2004, (not released).
- First Science-Mighty Machines, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2004.
- First Science-Nifty Nature, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2004.
- Kitchen Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
- The Ultimate Bubble Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
- First Science-Wonderful Weather, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
- First Science- Super Senses, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
- Build your own Spyscope, becker & mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2002.
- Build your own TV remote control, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2001.
- Incredible Ice Cream Machine, becker&mayer! Kirkland WA, 2001.
- The Incredible Secret Formula Book, becker & mayer!, Kirkland WA, Troll Communications, New York, 2001.
- Solar Oven, becker&mayer!, Kirkland WA, Scholastic, New York, 2000.
- Shocking Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
- Quick-but-great Science Fair Projects, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
- The Science of Sound and Music, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
- Blast Off, a Rocket Science kit and book, becker & mayer!, Kirkland WA, 2000.
- It's my world, you just live on it, becker & mayer!, Kirkland WA, 2000.
- Bath Tub Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000
- 3-D Lungs and Microtongues, Somerville House Books Ltd., Toronto, Penguin Putnam, New York, 1999.
- 3-D Bees and Microfleas, Somerville House Books Ltd., Toronto, Penguin Putnam, New York, 1999.
- The Mega Dome Chemistry Book, Wild Planet Toys, San Francisco, 1999.
- Gross Lab, Wild Planet Toys, San Francisco, 1999.
- Fun with your Microscope, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1998.
- The Optics Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1998.
- The Magnets Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1997.
- Science Around the World, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996.
- The Microscope Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1996.
- Silly Science, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1995.
- Everyday Science, John Wiley and Sons, New York - winner of Canadian, 1995.
Books by Shar Levine
- Extreme Balloon Tying, Co-Author, Michael Ouchi,Sterling Publishing, New York, 2007.
- The Ultimate Balloon Book, Co-Author, Michael Ouchi, 2001, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2001.
- Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks, Co-Author, Bob Bowden, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
- Marbles, A Player's Guide, Co-author, Vicki Scudamore, 1998, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1998.
- WormWorld, the Worm Book, Somerville House, Toronto, 1997.
- Chocolate Lover's Cookbook, Co-author, Vicki Scudamore, 1997, Sterling Publishing, New York, 1997.
- The Paperbook and Papermaker, Somerville House, Toronto, 1993.
- Einstein’s Science Parties, Co-Author,Allison Grafton, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1993.
- Projects for a Healthy Planet, Co-author, Allison Grafton, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1991.
Translations of books
- Le Labo Des Malins, Scholastic Canada, 2010
- Le Labo Sous Zero, Scholastic Canada, 2011
- The Ultimate Balloon Book (Russian), 2004.
- Dolle Knutselpret met Ballonnen. (The Ultimate Balloon Book) Deltas, Uitgeverij N.V. Aartselaar, Belgium, 2004.
- Creations originales avec des Ballons (The Ultimate Balloon Book). Chanteclerr, Paris, 2004.
- Pesta Sains ala Einstein (Einstein's Science Parties). Pakar Raya, Bandung, Indonesia, 2003.
- Ciencia Magica, Experimentos extranos y asombrosos, Albatros tusMaravillas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, (Spanish), 1998.
- Ciencia Con Todo, Experimentos simples con las cosas que nos rodean, Albatros tus Maravillas Hipolito, Buenos Aires, Argentina, (Spanish), 1997.
- Ecociencia- Experimentos ecologies para chicos, Albatros tus Maravillas (Buenos Aires, Argentina, (Spanish), 1997.
- Projectos para um Planeta Saudavel ( Projects for a Healthy Planet). Editora Augustus, São Paulo-SP Brasil, (Portuguese), 1995.
- Projects for a Healthy Planet, (Korean), 1995.
External links
- http://www.sciencelady.com
- BC Innovation Council Awards recipients: Eve Savory Award for Science & communication 2006
- BC Innovation Council 2006, Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone vignette video
- Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone Video & Award Speech - BC Innovation Council 2006
- CBC News, Bright Lights, Oct 30 2006
- Interview with Shar Levine on CityTv-BT Nov 3 2006
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