Loree Burns is a scientist-turned-author who specializes in writing nonfiction books about science and nature for young readers. Her works explore the lives and discoveries of passionate researchers, from oceanographers tracking plastic ducks across the globe to entomologists studying backyard mason bees. Among her notable titles are books that highlight the dedication of scientists unraveling mysteries, such as an astronomer deciphering ancient desert ground drawings in Peru.
With a background in science, Burns brings a meticulous and engaging approach to her writing, blending factual accuracy with compelling storytelling. Her books aim to inspire curiosity by showcasing the real-world adventures of scientists and their groundbreaking work. She emphasizes the human side of scientific inquiry, making complex topics accessible and intriguing for young audiences.
Burns continues to write and share the stories of remarkable scientists, fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the people who study it. Her works serve as a bridge between scientific exploration and the next generation of curious minds.
Children's Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Citizen Scientists
2012
2
You're Invited to a Moth Ball
2020
3
Honeybee Rescue
2022
4
One Long Line
2024
Junior Library Guild Selection Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Emma and the Blue Genie (By: Cornelia Funke, Oliver Latsch, Kerstin Meyer)
2002
2
Egyptian Diary: The Journal of Nakht (By: David Parkins, Richard Platt)
2005
3
My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio (By: Jane Harrington)
2008
4
Lucky: Maris, Mantle, and My Best Summer Ever (By: Wes Tooke)
2010
5
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's (By: Michael O. Tunnell)
2010
6
Child of the Civil Rights Movement (By: Raúl Colón)
2011
7
Zombie Makers (By: Rebecca L. Johnson)
2012
8
Zorro Gets an Outfit (By: Carter Goodrich)
2012
9
Courage Has No Color (By: Tanya Lee Stone)
2013
10
Chasing Shadows (By: Swati Avasthi)
2013
11
Journey into the Deep ( By: Rebecca L. Johnson)
2013
12
Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle (By: Cheryl Bardoe)
2014
13
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole (By: Chuck Groenink)
2014
14
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey (With: Ellen Harasimowicz)
2014
15
Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold (By: Joyce Sidman)
2014
16
The Hugely-Wugely Spider (By: Ethan T. Berlin)
2018
Scientists in the Field Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Snake Scientist (By: Sy Montgomery)
1999
2
The Wildlife Detectives (By: Donna M. Jackson)
2000
3
Digging for Bird Dinosaurs (By: Nic Bishop)
2000
4
Swimming with Hammerhead Sharks (By: Kenneth Mallory)
2001
5
Anthropologist (By: Mary Batten)
2001
6
Looking for Life in the Universe (By: Ellen Jackson)
2002
7
The Tarantula Scientist (By: Sy Montgomery)
2004
8
Gorilla Doctors (By: Pamela S. Turner)
2005
9
The Prairie Builders (By: Sneed B. Collard III)
2005
10
Diving to a Deep-Sea Volcano (By: Kenneth Mallory)
2006
11
The Quest for the Tree Kangaroo (By: Sy Montgomery)
2006
12
Tracking Trash
2007
13
Emi and the Rhino Scientist (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2007
14
The Whale Scientists (By: Fran Hodgkins)
2007
15
The Mysterious Universe (By: Ellen Jackson)
2008
16
Science Warriors (By: Sneed B. Collard III)
2008
17
Extreme Scientists (By: Donna M. Jackson)
2009
18
The Frog Scientist (By: Pamela S. Turner)
2009
19
Saving the Ghost of the Mountain (By: Sy Montgomery)
2009
20
Kakapo Rescue (By: Sy Montgomery)
2010
21
Project Seahorse (By: Pamela S. Turner)
2010
22
The Hive Detectives
2010
23
The Bat Scientists (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2010
24
The Elephant Scientist (By: Caitlin O'Connell, Donna M. Jackson)
2011
25
The Mighty Mars Rovers (By: Elizabeth Rusch)
2012
26
Wild Horse Scientists (By: Kay Frydenborg)
2012
27
Stronger Than Steel (By: Bridget Heos)
2013
28
Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives (By: Elizabeth Rusch)
2013
29
The Tapir Scientist (By: Sy Montgomery)
2013
30
The Dolphins of Shark Bay (By: Pamela S. Turner)
2013
31
Chasing Cheetahs (By: Sy Montgomery)
2014
32
Park Scientists: Gila Monsters, Geysers, and Grizzly Bears in America's Own Backyard (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2014
33
Beetle Busters
2014
34
The Next Wave (By: Elizabeth Rusch)
2014
35
The Octopus Scientists (By: Sy Montgomery)
2015
36
Call of the Osprey (By: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent)
2015
37
Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2015
38
The Great White Shark Scientist (By: Sy Montgomery)
2016
39
Crow Smarts (By: Pamela S. Turner)
2016
40
Mission to Pluto (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2017
41
Eye of the Storm (By: Amy Cherrix)
2017
42
Amazon Adventure (By: Sy Montgomery)
2017
43
Life on Surtsey
2017
44
Impact! (By: Elizabeth Rusch)
2017
45
The Hyena Scientist (By: Sy Montgomery)
2018
46
Saving the Tasmanian Devil (By: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent)
2019
47
Eclipse Chaser (By: Ilima Loomis)
2019
48
Condor Comeback (By: Sy Montgomery)
2020
49
The Big One (By: Elizabeth Rusch)
2020
50
The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale (By: Nancy F. Castaldo)
2022
51
Backyard Bears (By: Amy Cherrix)
2022
52
The Lizard Scientists (By: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent)
2022
53
The Tornado Scientist (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2023
54
Urban Coyotes (By: Mary Kay Carson)
2024
Loree Griffin Burns Anthologies
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
1968: Today’s Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, and Change