A vampire bat must drink half its weight in blood every night. This is just one of the enthralling facts readers discover through accessible text. Fact sheets and vivid photographs detailing the animal's habitat, behaviors, and life cycle will keep any young reader engrossed from start to finish.
Rachel Lynette has written over seventy nonfiction books for children as well as resource materials for teachers. She is also a Top Ten seller on the website teacherspayteachers.com. In addition, she writes a blog for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers focusing on higher level thinking skills called Minds in Bloom (www.minds-in-bloom.com).
Rachel lives in the Seattle area with her two delightful children, David and Lucy, and a cat named Cosette. When she isn't writing she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, biking, drawing, and crocheting colorful hats.
Rachel also writes under the pen names: Lynette Robbins and Tori Miller.