Silverstein, Herma

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SILVERSTEIN, Herma

SILVERSTEIN, Herma. American, b. 1945. Genres: Children's non-fiction. Career: Author of children's books, 1978-. Instructor of writing for children; lecturer. Publications: (with C. Arnold) Anti-Semitism: A Modern Perspective, 1985; Mary Lou Retton and the New Gymnasts, 1985; (with C. Arnold) Hoaxes That Made Headlines, 1986; Scream Machines: Roller Coasters Past, Present, and Future, 1986; Mad, Mad Monday (fiction), 1988; Spies among Us: The Truth about Modern Espionage, 1988; David Ben-Gurion, 1988; Teenage and Pregnant: What You Can Do, 1988; Teen Guide to Single Parenting, 1989; Alcoholism, 1990; Teenage Depression, 1990; The Alamo, 1992; Date Abuse, 1994; (with T.J. Donnahoo) Baseball Hall of Fame, 1994; (with Donnahoo) Basketball Hall of Fame, 1994; (with Donnahoo) Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1994; Yearbooks in Science: 1990 and Beyond, 1995; Threads of Evidence: Using Forensic Science to Solve Crimes, 1996; Kids Who Kill, 1997. Contributor to periodicals. Address: c/o Andrea Brown Literary Agency, PO Box 371027, Montara, CA 94037, U.S.A.