Nathan Aaseng (born Park Rapids, Minnesota, 1953) has written at least 175 books for children. Many of his books are about sports and athletes, but he does write about a variety of other topics. His works include Sports Great Michael Jordan and Invertebrates.
Marc Chagall (born Vitsyebsk, Russia (now Belarus), 1887; died St. Paul de Vence, France, March 28, 1965) was an artist. He went to France in 1923. His pictures contain elements of dreams and fantasy. Children could visit a website at: Marc Chagall to see how he uses color.
Robert Heinlein (born Butler, Missouri, 1907; died Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, May 8, 1988) is well-known for his works of science fiction. He wrote a number of “Heinlein juveniles,” science fiction for young adults. Those books include Citizen of the Galaxy and Time for the Stars. Children can learn more at: Robert Heinlein.
Leroy “Satchel” Paige (born Mobile, Alabama, 1906; died Kansas City, Missouri, June 8, 1982) was a baseball player. He moved from the Negro leagues to the major leagues. He played for the Cleveland Indians; they won the World Series in 1948. Children could learn more at: Satchel Page. They could find out why his nickname was “Satchel.”
Dr. John Watson “was born” in 1852. Watson was the friend of Sherlock Holmes, created by the writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Older children can read Doyle’s works at: Project Gutenberg.
Wendy Watson (born Paterson, New Jersey, 1942) writes and illustrates books for children. Her books include Moving and Lollipop. Children can visit her website: http://www.wendy-watson.com/.
Harriet Ziefert (born North Bergen, New Jersey, 1941) has written several hundred books for children. Her books include One Smart Skunk and Buzzy’s Birthday.