Ana María Rodríguez

Science, nature, history, and outstanding people

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Two women, mother and daughter, each defy a destiny that strives to break their spirit. Who will emerge triumphant, women or destiny?

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Selected Works

Science, Nature, Intermediate school readers

EXTREME ANIMALS IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS SERIES

They live in the most extreme places on earth. How do they survive?

Memoirs and Biographies

THE IRON BUTTERFLY: MEMOIR OF A MARTIAL ARTS MASTER, 2011 (teens and up) FINALIST IN THE 2017 BOOK PIPELINE COMPETITION

An inspirational memoir of the highest ranking woman in the martial art of Kuk Sool Won. (teens and up)

Science, Intermediate school readers

SECRET OF THE PUKING PENGUINS...AND MORE! Society of School Librarians International, 2009

Pinguins puke (their chicks love it!), chameleons have a super tongue, alligators have good "feelings," a master of disguise, and how to catch a rainbow! Five fascinating animal secrets and how scientists uncovered them.

SECRET OF THE SLEEPLESS WHALES...AND MORE! Society of School Librarians International Honor AWARD IN SCIENCE 2008!

What is the secret of the sleepless whales?Join the scientists and their animal partners in a amazing adventure that will reveal the secrets of these amazing aquatic mammals! Find out... (middle-school and up)

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE BRAIN (read an excerpt here) SCIENCE BOOKS & FILMS' BEST BOOKS LIST AWARD 2007

It doesn't look cool and it doesn't feel pleasant, but it rules everything you do. The brain is the most intriguing and still mysterious organ in the body. Follow fellow classmate Mark through a regular day and see how his brain makes it possible for him to learn, feel pain, get stressed, and have fun. (middle school and up)

EDWARD JENNER CONQUEROR OF SMALLPOX (read reviews here) SCIENCE BOOKS & FILMS' BEST BOOKS LIST AWARD 2006

The fascinating life of the 19th Century British doctor who discovered the first safe vaccine against smallpox, the most deadly disease of his time.