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Patricia Newman

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Writing for children is the hardest thing I’ve ever done—the field is intensely competitive. But I write because I can’t imagine not writing. I write for myself and for the kids who read my work. I write for the joy of seeing a kid sitting in the front row at a school visit, hand stretched high to answer my questions. I write for the kid who tells me he already owns one of my books and has read it 15 times.

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	Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem 4.05 avg rating — 375 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author), Annie Crawley (Photographer) 3.93 avg rating — 217 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author), Natasha Donovan (Illustrator) 4.42 avg rating — 136 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author), Becca Hall (illustrator) 4.48 avg rating — 84 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation 4.21 avg rating — 75 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author), Annie Crawley (Photographs) 4.59 avg rating — 59 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Neema’s Reason to Smile 4.35 avg rating — 57 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nugget on the Flight Deck by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author), Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 2009 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea 4.85 avg rating — 40 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Zoo Scientists to the Rescue by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author), Annie Crawley (Photographer) 4.36 avg rating — 42 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Are PlantBottles "better" plastic? #scichat #STEM #eco #plasticpollution

Usually I buy orange juice in cardboard cartons to avoid plastic bottles, but one day my grocery store didn't have any more cartons, so I turned to the plastic bottles in the refrigerator. One brand bottled its juice in a plastic PlantBottle, and it started me wondering. What's a PlantBottle? Does it biodegrade? Is it more sustainable than petroleum-based plastic? The label says its recyclable Read more of this blog post »

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Patricia Newman has read Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was amazing One Mad Cat and the Missing Book by Vicky Fang (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Cute. Quirky. Delightful! Cat has some 'likes' and a lot of 'dislikes', but she loves puzzles. Kids will enjoy her antics as she tries to solve the puzzle of Hedgehog's missing book. Maybe they'll even figure it out before she does! ...more
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was amazing Rainbow Shopping by Qing Zhuang	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The true meaning of comfort food! Sharing favorites with beloved family members even when you're far away from home. A cultural taste of China as mother and daughter shop for the family's meal. It will make your mouth water! ...more
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was amazing The True Ugly Duckling: How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan by Sandra Nickel (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sandra Nickel's portrayal of Hans Cristian Andersen is all heart. Her words have special weight in the hands of paper sculptor Calvin Nicholls, whose stupendous cut-paper art gives special meaning to Andersen's struggles to become a storyteller. ...more
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was ok Spooky and the Gargoyle by Teresa Traver (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was amazing Squirrel Draws Big Feelings by Erin Dealey (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful story of how art can bring us together and help us take control of our 'big' feelings. Kids will love Powell's expressive illustrations and Dealey's rhyming text. Use this story to help your kids find their happy places. ...more
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was amazing Lucas and the Capoeira Circle by Joana Pastro (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a fun slice of Brazilian life! I'd never heard of capoeira before. Joana Pastro's clear text and Douglas Lopes' vibrant illustrations work together beautifully to introduce young readers to this custom that's a combination of dance, martial arts ...more
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Patricia Newman rated a book really liked it The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Patricia Newman rated a book it was amazing Messi's Magic by Caroline L. Perry (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
For the soccer-obsessed kid in your life! A story of grit, determination, and inspiration that every sport-loving kid will love. Parents will love the underlying message of hard work and dedication.
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