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Tales From Elaine

February 6th is National Play Outside Day!

In many places, playing outside on February 6th will involve snow and layers of warm clothes. Even in the Sonoran Desert, the reptiles are brumating

Tales From Elaine

Now That Dog Can Bark On Pitch!

I am a retired biologist who writes rhyming children’s science books. I’ve been questioned about this and I believe the rhyming happens because I’m also

a blue and white children's book cover with curly-tail lizards illustrated

Book Stories

Do Books Have Birthdays? Yes!

I am pleased to announce the “birth” day of my book above. Curtis Curly-tail is Lizardnapped (an adventure tale featuring endangered flora and fauna of

Conservation

February 1st is National Serpent Day!

I came across this beauty, a Western Diamondback Rattler, on a recent ride in the Sonoran Desert. Ooh, February 1st is National Serpent Day! Some

Tales From Elaine

January 31 is National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

The artist strategically placed the shells on the branches of the bush skeleton above. A piece of the exoskeleton of a horseshoe crab was also

Iguanas

January 28th is NATIONAL HAVE FUN AT WORK DAY

Working from Home with our Pets January 28th is National Have Fun at Work Day and with the pandemic, many people who would go to

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Event

Author Interview: Elaine A. Powers January 27th Big Blend Radio

I will be interviewed by Big Blend Radio on January 27th at 5:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time. The broadcast will available online at Big Blend Radio’s

Tales From Elaine

Welcome to Tales and Tails!

“Welcome! I’m Elaine A. Powers, the biologist and author of the science books on this website. Welcome to Tales and Tails–a blog written by two

Science Education

What Makes Sunsets So Spectacular?

Sunsets can be spectacular in Tucson, Arizona. Bright colors predominate, such as the red one above. Sometimes, they’re dark red, sometimes orangish-red like on this

Curtis Tails

A Big Hello from Curtis!

Welcome to Tales and Tails. I am Curtis Curly-tail, the very special lizard who launched Elaine’s career as the author of science-based children’s books–and now,

Conservation

Uh, Oh! A Green Iguana Found in Sweetwater Wetlands Needs a New Home

Here is Albert finishing up his recovery in foster care. By the way, he’s very adept at using his magnificent tail for defense! The Sonoran

Science Education

There’s a Rainbow in that Dying Cactus

The saguaro pictured above is dying. I was curious about where the colors were coming from. I learned the green color in the photo above

Living with Reptiles

The Box-Tortoise

Photo Above is Amarillo the Redfoot Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) In some of my books and videos, I mention box turtles, genus Terrapene. These are amazing

Tales From Elaine

What Does 2021 Hold?

If you’re familiar with Facebook, you know they often have games for people to play. Every now and then I can’t resist and participate. After

Tales From Elaine

Beauty in Unusual Places

With social distancing, I’ve been spending more time observing at my house. Maybe it’s the isolation, but I’m finding beauty in unusual places. Because of

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February 6th is National Play Outside Day!

Now That Dog Can Bark On Pitch!

Do Books Have Birthdays? Yes!

February 1st is National Serpent Day!

January 31 is National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

January 28th is NATIONAL HAVE FUN AT WORK DAY

Author Interview: Elaine A. Powers January 27th Big Blend Radio

Welcome to Tales and Tails!

What Makes Sunsets So Spectacular?

A Big Hello from Curtis!

Uh, Oh! A Green Iguana Found in Sweetwater Wetlands Needs a New Home

There’s a Rainbow in that Dying Cactus

The Box-Tortoise

What Does 2021 Hold?

Beauty in Unusual Places

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