Alicia KlepeisAlicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that bring the world to young readers - from amazing animals to extreme environments. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society. She is the author of more tha 170 children's books, including Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Polar Bears & Penguins: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; The Science And Technology Of Ben Franklin; and The World's Strangest Foods. A former middle school teacher, Alicia loves doing school visits. She lives with her family in upstate New York. Read More Read Less