Perry, Phyllis J.

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PERRY, Phyllis J.

PERRY, Phyllis J. American, b. 1933. Genres: Children's fiction, Children's non-fiction. Career: Boulder Valley Public Schools, CO, teacher, curriculum specialist, educational programs specialist, instructional design specialist, director of talented and gifted education, principal, 1968-91. Publications: FOR CHILDREN. NONFICTION: Spiders, 1964; Let's Look at the Birds, 1965; A Trip through the Zoo, 1968; One Dozen Swimmers, 1968; Let's Look at Moths and Butterflies, 1969; Let's Look at Frogs, 1969; Let's Look at Snails, 1969; Let's Look at Seashells, 1971; The Fiddlehoppers, 1995; Ballooning, 1996; Sea Stars & Dragons, 1996; Armor to Venom: Animal Defenses, 1997; The Crocodilians, 1997; Hide and Seek: Creatures in Camouflage, 1997; The Snow Cats, 1997; Soaring, 1997; Bats, 1998; Crafty Canines, 1999; Freshwater Giants, 1999; Boardsailing, 2000; Keeping the Traditions, 2000; Trains, 2001; Animals That Hibernate, 2001; Animals That Live under Ground, 2001; The Musical ABC, 2001. FICTION: Mr. Crumb's Secret, 2003; The Secret of the Silver Key, 2003. BOOKS FOR TEACHERS. Full Flowering, 1985; A Guide to Independent Research, 1986; Colorado History, 1994; A Teacher's Science Companion, 1994; Getting Started in Science Fairs, 1995; (with P. Rillero) 365 Science Projects and Activities, 1996; Guide to Math Materials, 1997; Reading Activities & Resources That Work, 1997; Myths, Legends and Tales, 1998; Science Fair Success with Plants, 1999; Ten Tall Tales, 2001; Teaching Fantasy Novels, 2003. LITERATURE BRIDGES TO SCIENCE SERIES: Bridges to the World of Water, 1995; Rainy, Windy, Snowy, Sunny Days, 1996; The World's Regions & Weather, 1996; Exploring the World of Animals, 1997. LITERATURE BRIDGES TO SOCIAL STUDIES SERIES: Exploring the World of Sports, 1998; Exploring Our Country's History, 1998. OTHER: Let's Learn about Mushrooms, 1974; Mexican American Sketches, 1976; A Look at Colorado, 1976; Jazz up Your Journal Writing, Grades 1-2, 2003, Grades 3-4, 2003, Grades 5-6, 2003. Contributor to books and periodicals. Address: 3190 Endicott Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, U.S.A.