M. L. Herring
M. L. Herring lives on a peach farm in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, where she writes and illustrates works of science. She is an associate professor emeritus of science communication at Oregon State University.
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Books by this Author
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Ricky in the City
Notable Book - 2019 Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award It’s early fall when Ricky and Ellie travel to Portland from their homes in the Cascade...
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Ellie's Strand
Sigrud Olson Nature Writing Award, Notable Children’s Book Green Earth Book Award, Honor Book There are days in late winter when the Pacific coast enjoys...
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Ricky’s Atlas
In this sequel to Ellie’s Log: Exploring the Forest Where the Great Tree Fell, Ricky Zamora brings his love of map-making and his boundless curiosity...
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Ellie's Log
After a huge tree crashes to the ground during a winter storm, ten-year-old Ellie and her new friend, Ricky, explore the forest where Ellie lives...