Shar Levine is an award-winning, best selling Canadian children’s author

Children's literature

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, and designer.

Shar has written over 55 books and book/kits, primarily on hands-on science for children. Levine, and her co-author, Leslie Johnstone, were co-recipients of the Eve Savory Award for Science Communication from the BC Innovation Council

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 (2006) and their book, Backyard Science, was a finalist for the Subaru Award, (hands on activity) from the American Association for the Advancement of Science

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, Science Books and Films (2005).

Shar Levine, or Sciencelady as she is known professionally, frequently speaks at Writer’s Festivals and at teacher/librarian conferences. Her science presentations at schools and libraries have been enjoyed by thousands of children.

Book Awards

• Projects for a Healthy Planet:
  • Canadian Children's Book Centre 1993 "Our Choice Award".
• The Paperbook and Papermaker:
  • Canadian Children's Book Centre 1994 "Our Choice Award".
  • Toy Testing Council of Canada - top recommendation.
  • National Parenting Publication Award (US) - 1994.
• Everyday Science:
  • Canadian Children's Book Centre 1995 "Our Choice Award".
• Science Around the World:
  • Canadian Children's Book Centre 1996 "Our Choice Award".
• The Microscope Book:
  • Canadian Children’s Book Centre 1997 “Our Choice Award”.
• WormWorld:
  • National Parenting Publication Award (US) - 1997.
  • Parent’s Choice Award- Bronze (US) - 1998.
• The Magnets Book:
  • Canadian Children’s Book Centre 1998 “Our Choice Award”.
• Fun With Your Microscope:
  • Canadian Children’s Book Centre 1998 “Our Choice Award, starred selection”.
• The Ultimate Balloon Book:
  • Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2002 “Our Choice Award”.
• The Science of Sound and Music:
  • Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2001 “Our Choice Award”.
• Backyard Science: finalist:
  • 2006 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize (Hands -On Science/Activity) Books.
• the Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope: finalist:
  • 2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize (Hands -On Science/Activity) Books.

General Awards

• Co-recipient Eve Savory Award for Science Communication 2006, BC Innovation Council.
• Playthings 1989, Merchandising Achievement, Award of Merit Department Design.
• Sea Festival Parade, 1989, Third Prize Commercial.

List of Books Shar Levine and Leslie Johnstone

• Scary Science, Scholastic Canada, 2010
• In a Class of Their Own -Animals, Crabtree Publishing, Canada, 2010
• In a Class of Their Own -Plants, Crabtree Publishing, Canada, 2010
• USA Today, Weather Wonders, Sterling Publishing Ltd. New York, 2009
• The Icky, Sticky and Gross Fascinating Factbook, Mud Puddle Books, New York
• Smart Lab- Amazing Animal Challenge, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2008
• Smart Lab- Extreme Secret Formula Lab, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2008
• Super Smelly Lab, Scholastic Inc. New York, 2008
• Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope, Sterling Publishing Ltd. New York, 2008
• Volcano book and Kit, Mud Puddle, New York, 2007
• Smart Lab- Human Body Challenge,becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2007.
• Smart Lab-Indoor Outdoor Microscope, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2007.
• Superpower Microscope, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2007.
• Volcano Book and Kit, Mudpuddle, New York, 2007.
• Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd. New York, 2007.
• Smart Lab-Secret Formula Lab, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2006.
• Smart Lab- Science and Nature Challenge, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2006.
• Smart Lab- Weird and Gross Challenge, becker&mayer!, Bellevue, WA, 2006
• Sports Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2006.
• First Science-The Amazing Human Body, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2006.
• First Science- Magnet Power, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2006.
• Stop Thief! Build Your Own Backpack Alarm, Scholastic Press
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  , New York, 2006.
• Super Secret Formula Lab, Scholastic Press, New York, 2006
• Secret Formula Lab: Smart Lab, becker & mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2006
• Extreme 3-D Your Body, Silver Dolphin Books, San Diego, CA, 2005.
• Extreme 3-D Weird Animals, Silver Dolphin Books, San Diego, CA, 2005.
• Extreme 3-D Scary Bugs, Silver Dolphin Books, San Diego, CA, 2005.
• Backyard Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2005.
• First Science Experiments with Nature, Senses, Weather and Machines, Sterling Pub. Co. Ltd. , New York, 2005.
• Skyblades- becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2004, (not released).
• Build Your Own Portable Doorbell, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2004, (not released).
• First Science-Mighty Machines, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2004.
• First Science-Nifty Nature, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2004.
• Kitchen Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
• The Ultimate Bubble Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
• First Science-Wonderful Weather, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
• First Science- Super Senses, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2003.
• Build your own Spyscope, becker & mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2002.
• Build your own TV remote control, becker&mayer! Bellevue, WA, 2001.
• Incredible Ice Cream Machine, becker&mayer! Kirkland WA, 2001.
• The Incredible Secret Formula Book, becker & mayer!, Kirkland WA, Troll Communications, New York, 2001.
• Solar Oven, becker&mayer!, Kirkland WA, Scholastic, New York, 2000.
• Shocking Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
• Quick-but-great Science Fair
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   Projects, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
• The Science of Sound and Music, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
• Blast Off, a Rocket Science
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   kit and book, becker & mayer!, Kirkland WA, 2000.
• It's my world, you just live on it, becker & mayer!, Kirkland WA, 2000.
• Bath Tub Science, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000
• 3-D Lungs and Microtongues, Somerville House Books Ltd., Toronto, Penguin Putnam
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  , New York, 1999.
• 3-D Bees and Microfleas, Somerville House Books Ltd., Toronto, Penguin Putnam, New York, 1999.
• The Mega Dome Chemistry Book, Wild Planet Toys, San Francisco, 1999.
• Gross Lab, Wild Planet Toys, San Francisco, 1999.
• Fun with your Microscope, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1998.
• The Optics Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1998.
• The Magnets Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1997.
• Science Around the World, John Wiley and Sons
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  , New York, 1996.
• The Microscope Book, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1996.
• Silly Science, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1995.
• Everyday Science, John Wiley and Sons, New York - winner of Canadian, 1995.

Books by Shar Levine

• Extreme Balloon Tying, Co-Author, Michael Ouchi,Sterling Publishing, New York, 2007.
• The Ultimate Balloon Book, Co-Author, Michael Ouchi, 2001, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2001.
• Awesome Yo-Yo Tricks, Co-Author, Bob Bowden, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 2000.
• Marbles, A Player's Guide, Co-author, Vicki Scudamore, 1998, Sterling Publishing Co. Ltd., New York, 1998.
• WormWorld, the Worm Book, Somerville House, Toronto, 1997.
• Chocolate Lover's Cookbook, Co-author, Vicki Scudamore, 1997, Sterling Publishing, New York, 1997.
• The Paperbook and Papermaker, Somerville House, Toronto, 1993.
• Einstein’s Science Parties, Co-Author,Allison Grafton, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1993.
• Projects for a Healthy Planet, Co-author, Allison Grafton, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1991.

Translations of books

• The Ultimate Balloon Book (Russian), 2004.
• Dolle Knutselpret met Ballonnen. (The Ultimate Balloon Book) Deltas, Uitgeverij N.V. Aartselaar, Belgium, 2004.
• Creations originales avec des Ballons (The Ultimate Balloon Book). Chanteclerr, Paris, 2004.
• Pesta Sains ala Einstein (Einstein's Science Parties). Pakar Raya, Bandung , Indonesia, 2003.
• Ciencia Magica, Experimentos extranos y asombrosos, Albatros tusMaravillas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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  , (Spanish), 1998.
• Ciencia Con Todo, Experimentos simples con las cosas que nos rodean, Albatros tus Maravillas Hipolito, Buenos Aires, Argentina, (Spanish), 1997.
• Ecociencia- Experimentos ecologies para chicos, Albatros tus Maravillas (Buenos Aires, Argentina, (Spanish), 1997.
• Projectos para um Planeta Saudavel ( Projects for a Healthy Planet). Editora Augustus, São Paulo-SP Brasil, (Portuguese), 1995.
• Projects for a Healthy Planet, (Korean), 1995.

External links

• http://www.sciencelady.com
• BC Innovation Council Awards recipients: Eve Savory Award for Science & communication 2006
• BC Innovation Council 2006, Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone vignette video
• Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone Video & Award Speech - BC Innovation Council 2006
• CBC News, Bright Lights, Oct 30 2006
• Interview with Shar Levine on CityTv-BT Nov 3 2006