Lisa Amstutz is the author of ~150 books for children and co-author of an adult book on the local foods movement. She has also written for a variety of magazines and newspapers. In 2021, she joined Storm Literary Agency as an associate literary agent.
A former outdoor educator, Lisa specializes in topics related to nature, sustainability, and agriculture and is passionate about sharing the wonders of nature with young readers. Her background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology.
Lisa has been writing professionally since 2005. She also spent eight years as a freelance editor, working with individual authors as well as publishing companies. She served as Assistant Regional Advisor and in several other board positions for SCBWI: Ohio North and as a volunteer judge for Rate Your Story.
Recent books include Mammal Mania (Chicago Review Press, 2021), Plants Fight Back (Dawn Publications/Sourcebooks, 2020), Amazing Amphibians (Chicago Review Press, 2019), Finding a Dove for Gramps (Albert Whitman & Co., 2018), and Applesauce Day (Albert Whitman & Col, 2017).
When she’s not writing, you may find Lisa hiking, scrapbooking, or enjoying a cup of tea and a good book. She lives with her family on a small-scale farm in Ohio.
Plants Fight Back
How do you survive when danger is near and you are rooted in the ground? Plants use their defenses and fight back!
As readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find fun and poetic language describing various situation where different plants find themselves under attack. This is followed by informative, science-based lessons about these plants and their survival methods. Backmatter includes a glossary and a STEM challenge activity to use at home or in the classroom.
Backmatter Includes:
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- Explore More for Kids: photos and information about the plants and animals in this book.
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- Explore More for Teachers & Parents: STEAM connections!
