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Heather L. Montgomery

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Heather L. Montgomery writes about science and nature for kids. Her subject matter ranges from snake tongues to spider silk to snail poop. With a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Environmental Education, Heather's passion for nonfiction comes out in her writing and presentations. When she is not writing, Heather can be found climbing a tree, hiking to a waterfall or paddling a river. Learn more about her books at www.HeatherLMontgomery.com. ...more

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Average rating: 4.2 · 1,137 ratings · 330 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	What's in Your Pocket?: Collecting Nature's Treasures by Heather L. Montgomery (Goodreads Author), Maribel Lechuga (Illustrator) 4.44 avg rating — 457 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
	Something Rotten: A Fresh Look at Roadkill by Heather L. Montgomery (Goodreads Author), Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator) 4.07 avg rating — 242 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	Bugs Don't Hug: Six-Legged Parents and Their Kids by Heather L. Montgomery (Goodreads Author), Steve Stone (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Stephen Stone (Illustrations) 4.05 avg rating — 166 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
	Who Gives a Poop?: Surprising Science from One End to the Other really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 103 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
	Sick!: The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs by Heather L. Montgomery (Goodreads Author), Lindsey Leigh (Illustrator) 4.08 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	How Rude! Real Bugs Who Won't Mind Their Manners by Heather L. Montgomery (Goodreads Author), Howard McWilliam (Illustrations) 4.32 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Little Monsters of the Ocean: Metamorphosis under the Waves 3.71 avg rating — 28 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
	Wild Discoveries: Wacky New Animals 4.05 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Unsolved Mysteries of Nature 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Why Do My Teeth Fall Out?: And Other Questions Kids Have About the Human Body by Heather L. Montgomery (Goodreads Author), Jon Davis (Illustrator) 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2009 — 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

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I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life

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Heather Montgomery liked Melody's review of Sick!: The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs: "Fantastic book. Great science. Great science concepts. Cartoons and alliteration make the complex topics easier to comprehend."
Oct 01, 2024 04:12PM · see review
Heather Montgomery liked Sharon Pegram's review of Sick!: The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs: "Disease has never been this much fun. But seriously, I learned a ton about how animals fight off germs and how their strategies might help keep humans healthier, propelled to keep reading by energetic text and graphic novel-style illustrations. Extre" Read more of this review »
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Heather Montgomery liked Laurie Thompson's review of Sick!: The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs: "From the clever introduction, through the engaging comic-book style illustrations and the fun (and not-so-fun) facts, to the grateful (yes, grateful!) conclusion, Sick! The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs will fascinate and delight. An ideal mix" Read more of this review »
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Heather Montgomery and 1 other person liked Jessica Harrison's review of Sick!: The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs: "Sick! The Twists and Turns Behind Animal Germs is middle-grade gold. It features comic-style art and is full of stuff that kids simultaneously will say eewww about while asking for more. In short, the creators have made germs fun. At the very beginnin" Read more of this review »
Oct 01, 2024 04:11PM · see review
Heather Montgomery rated a book it was amazing You Are a Robin! (Meet Your World) by Laurie Ann Thompson (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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Heather Montgomery rated a book it was amazing You Are a Honey Bee! (Meet Your World) by Laurie Ann Thompson (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
Did you know that bees squeeze royal jelly from their heads? This book is sure to astound young and old alike with fun bee facts. But its not just a list of facts. There's tons of action and even spot illustrations demonstrating how young readers can ...more
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Heather Montgomery rated a book it was amazing Let the Light In by Laurie Ann Thompson (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
Every kid has had sad days. Both big and little kids need reminders of hope and new ways to cope. This is a book for the little and big kids in your life.
Oct 01, 2024 03:55PM · 1 like · like · see review
Heather Montgomery rated a book it was amazing The Oddball Book of Armadillos by Elizabeth Shreeve	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
Did you know there are 23 living species of armadillos? This book is full of fun facts and illustrations which introduce the reader to the wonderful world of armadillos. Another great Elizabeth Shreeve book that makes you say "WOW!" and opens minds t ...more
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Heather Montgomery rated a book it was amazing The Upside-Down Book of Sloths by Elizabeth Shreeve	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
As someone who nerds out on animal facts, I found this book fascinating! Shreeve deftly uses those fun facts support larger learning: Who knew there were pygmy sloths? Shreeve describes them as "the size of a chubby chihuahua" and then explains insul ...more
Oct 01, 2024 03:29PM · like · see review
Heather Montgomery rated a book it was amazing A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds by Rebecca E. Hirsch (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
This book had me hooked! The clever combination of poison, passion, history, and chemistry kept me reading. The illustrations gave intrigue, the language kept it playful, and the photos provided realism. True-crime, plants, and humor all wrapped up t ...more
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