Author: Anastasia Suen

From her studio in Northern California, developmental editor Anastasia Suen reads, writes, and edits books for creators of all ages.
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Working in Space

Working in Space
by Ellen Lawrence (Author)

Booktalk: How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out aboard the International Space Station (ISS)? And how does it feel to step out of the space station into the darkness of space? Discover the answers to all these questions and many more fascinating facts about working in space.

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Rocket to the Moon!

Rocket to the Moon!: Big Ideas that Changed the World
by Don Brown (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” when the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it wasn’t just one man who got us to the moon. See the history of rocket building: from ancient Chinese rockets, to “bombs bursting in air” during the War of 1812, to Russia’s Sputnik program, to the moon landing.

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Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana: Sound of the Heart, Song of the World
by Gary Golio (Author) and Rudy Gutierrez (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Carlos Santana grew up surrounded by music. His father, a beloved mariachi performer, teaches his son how to play the violin when he is only six years old. But when Carlos discovers American blues, he is captivated by the raw honesty of the music. Unable to think of anything else, he loses all interest in the violin. When Carlos finally receives his first guitar, his whole life begins to change.

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The Story of Rock

The Story of Rock
by Editors of Caterpillar Books (Author) and Lindsey Sagar (Illustrator)

Booktalk: From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Janis Joplin to David Bowie–rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in this board book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all!

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Stubby: A True Story of Friendship

Stubby: A True Story of Friendship
by Michael Foreman (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend . . . and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in World War I — sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies, and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

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