Exploring Science through Young Adult Literature - Paperback

by Paula Greathouse (Editor), Melanie Hundley (Editor), Stephanie Wendt (Editor)

This is the first book that offers science educators suggested approaches for teaching young adult literature in tandem with science concepts.

Author Biography

Paula Greathouse, Ph.D., is an associate professor of secondary English Education at Tennessee Tech where she teaches English methods and literacy courses. She was a secondary English and Reading teacher for sixteen years. Melanie Hundley, Ph. D., is Professor in the Practice of English Education at Vanderbilt University where she teaches digital and multimodal composition, young adult literature, and literacy courses. She was a secondary English teacher for many years. Stephanie Wendt, Ed.D., is an associate professor of Teacher Education at Tennessee Tech where she teaches science methods to preservice teachers. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Science Teachers Association and is an active member of the National Science Teaching Association.