Two Adventurous Bloggers: A Human and a Lizard!

A crow peers menacingly in the dim light of dusk.

Birds

Revenge of the Crows!

I’ve always liked crows and ravens. They’re very intelligent and dedicated to their families. They also don’t mind interacting with people. I’ve read about crows

Small blue jellyfish float around in a small clump against a dark background.

Conservation

Jellyfish in the… Desert?

The tram operators of Sabino Canyon in Tucson, AZ are offering nighttime tours this summer. It’s part of an overall upgrade to the beautiful park

Several bats flying in the sky at sunset.

Conservation

All About Bats: A Citizen Scientist Update

Last year, I wrote about the bat survey I’m taking part in. Researchers at Texas Christian University are studying the usage of pools by desert-dwelling

Blue water sloshing against a blue background.

Science Education

This Blog May Be a Bit Soggy

I’ve noticed when I’m trying to write, the ideas really flow. Not while I’m sitting at my computer, of course. But rather, when I’m immersed

Conservation

What’s So Bad About Algae?

Even though I live in the Sonoran Desert, many of my book’s settings are in areas that have ocean beaches. Often in the Caribbean. These

A dinosaur (statue) peeks out from green foliage.

Conservation

Invasion of Jurassic Park

I like the Jurassic Park movie series, I mean I really like it. I enjoy watching reptiles eat well. Fresh food is important in their

Two tortoises relaxing in a grassy yard.

Conservation

Turtles and Tortoises Don’t Age?

Recently, one of my iguana companions died. Ezra, a green iguana (Iguana iguana), finally succumbed to old age. A green iguana, a very common pet

The black silhouette of a lizard climbing on a window screen..

Lizards

Not Just Another (Wall) Lizard

I like lizards – no surprise there. In fact, the majority of my family is made up of lizards. But my love for lizards doesn’t

The sunrise over a thick forest trees in Florida.

Living with Reptiles

Mornings Are Never Long Enough

Are you a night person, like the yellow-crowned night heron (Nyctanassa violacea)? Or are you a morning person, like the green heron (Butorides virescens)? Personally,

Iguanas

Life with My Rascally Reptiles

Home sweet home. What do you think of when you think of home? Family? Safety? Danger? Well, maybe not danger, but there are so many

Elaine a powers with Myrtle, a red-foot tortoise.

Conservation

Shell-a-Brate World Turtle Day!

If you are familiar with my writing, you’ll have noticed that turtles are a frequent topic. But wait, you may say, I thought you usually

Hands make a bird shaped shadow on a white wall.

Iguanas

Having Fun with Shadows!

Do you enjoy shadows as much as I do? As a child, I fondly remember making shadow puppets with my family, creating animals out of

graphic of three books in The Don't Series

Book Stories

Why Don’t I Write That?

I’m so happy in-person book sales are returning. I love speaking to people about my books and about the importance of science education through children’s

Conservation

Celebrating HerStory Month!

March is an important month for women! Not only was March 8th International Women’s Day. But it’s also HerStory Month, otherwise known as Women’s History

Kudzu vines covering the ground and trees.

Conservation

Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Every Week!

This year, National Invasive Species Awareness Week was from February 28th through March 3rd. It always begins on the last Monday of February. If you’re

Elaine A. Powers, Author

MAKING SCIENCE BOOKS FUN!

BLOG: Tales and Tails

Revenge of the Crows!

Jellyfish in the… Desert?

All About Bats: A Citizen Scientist Update

This Blog May Be a Bit Soggy

What’s So Bad About Algae?

Invasion of Jurassic Park

Turtles and Tortoises Don’t Age?

Not Just Another (Wall) Lizard

Mornings Are Never Long Enough

Life with My Rascally Reptiles

Shell-a-Brate World Turtle Day!

Having Fun with Shadows!

Why Don’t I Write That?

Celebrating HerStory Month!

Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Every Week!

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