Dennis Schatz

Biography

Dennis Schatz is Senior Advisor at Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Washington. He is also Field Editor of a new journal, Connected Science Learning, which highlights links between in-school and out-of-school learning. The journal is a joint effort of the National Science Teacher Association and the Association of Science Technology Centers.Dennis is the author of 23 science books for children, including Uncover A T. rex (becker&mayer!), the Fossil Detective series of four books (becker&mayer!) and the popular Totally series of six books (Totally Dinosaurs in 2000 to Totally Sea Creatures in 2003; becker&mayer!). His books have sold almost 2 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 23 languages. His Uncover A T. rex book was a 2003 Parents Choice Award Winner, and his Fossil Detective Woolly Mammoth received a 2006 iParenting Media award. He is also coauthor/editor of several curriculum resources for teachers. He lives and works in Seattle, Washington.