Book Cover - Polar Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth by L.E. Carmichael

Winner of the

SWCC Book Award!

Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth

From the author of the critically acclaimed The Boreal Forest, a stunning exploration of the animals that have adapted to survive in Earth’s harsh polar regions.

Word Herder.
 Fact Addict.
 Escaped Lab Monkey.

Publishing under the name L. E. Carmichael, Lindsey is the award-winning author of over 20 non-fiction books for children and young adults. Whether writing about forensics, medicine, animals and the environment, or engineering and technology, Lindsey specializes in making science engaging, relevant, and above all, fun. Teachers, librarians, and parents across North America use Lindsey’s books to spark excitement for STEM in students of all ages.

Lindsey has a PhD in wildlife genetics and worked as a forensic scientist before becoming a children’s writer. Drawing on 20 years’ experience teaching both science and writing, her school visits encourage participation and experiential learning. She is also a popular speaker at conferences, writing workshops, and professional development sessions for adults.

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Early Reader

(Ages 6-9)
How Do Video Games Work? by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
What Are Programs and Apps? by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
Humpback Whale Migration by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
Locust Migration by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover

Middle Grades

(Ages 8-12)
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cover of The Boreal Forest by L. E. Carmichael
Forensics in the Real World by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
Innovations in Entertainment by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover

Young Adult

(Ages 12+)
Forensic Science: In Pursuit of Justice by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
Fuzzy Forensics: DNA Fingerprinting Gets Wild by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
Amazing Feats of Civil Engineering by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover
Living with Obesity by L.E. Carmichael - Front Cover

Appearances, Education, Mentorship

School Visits

Lindsey offers interactive science programs and writing workshops for students of all ages. Invite her to your school, library, or summer camp for an educational experience so fun, the kids won’t realize they’re learning!

For Adults

Need a keynote speaker, workshop leader, or panelist for an upcoming event? Book Lindsey for a session guaranteed to inspire teachers, librarians, adult writers, or avid readers. Available for courses, conferences, and professional development days.

Public Appearances

Lindsey has appeared at festivals ranging from Word on the Street, to Science Literacy Week, to Hal-Con. Check for upcoming events, or contact her to schedule a book signing or speaking engagement.

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