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Elin Kelsey is the author of Strange New Species: Astonishing Discoveries of Life on Earth.
 Elin is committed to sharing her enthusiasm for nature and wildlife with readers of all ages.
A noted natural history expert and science communicator, Elin has headed up the public education programs of the Vancouver Aquarium, the Calgary Zoo, and the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Elin’s previous book include Canadian Dinosaurs, Finding Out About Dinosaurs and Finding Out About Whales. Elin lives with her husband, a marine-life expert, and their two children, in Monterey, California.
About the Book: Strange New Species
In the riveting pages of this groundbreaking book, readers will meet scientists from around the world who search for new species on our planet--with everything from submarines to spaghetti strainers.
Adventure and discovery wait in the depths of the oceans, Earth’s varied surfaces, the vast expanse of sky, and beyond. Elin Kelsey’s outstanding narrative, complemented by stunning photos, draws readers right into the field with intrepid researchers,
and into a world of wondrous and surprising forms of life.
* Leagues beneath the sea, highly specialized communities of tubeworms, clams, and shrimp flourish in temperatures that reach a scorching 426 C (800 F).
* Surviving on saltwater slush bubbling up from the extremely harsh landscape of the great Gobi desert in north central Asia, the wild bactrian camel might be a new species.
* The discovery of a new species of microbe growing in the oxygen-deprived mud of Mono Lake in northern California suggests that life exists within similar environments on Mars.
Scientists are discovering new species everyday. Why are so many new species turning up? Advancements in technologies allow scientists to safely study remote parts of the world that were previously impossible to visit.
DNA testing and genetic sequencing has become instrumental in identifying new species. Meanwhile, genetic modification has become a hot topic among scientific communities, adding a new dimension to our already-teeming pool of life on Earth.
New species--they’re new to you, new to science, and sometimes even new to the Earth. Strange New Species features the very latest discoveries, and its “you are there” pages involve readers right in the action.
Awards
2005: Curtis Memorial Library (Maine), Nominee -- Cornerstones of Science
2005: USA Book News, Finalist -- Best Books 2005, Children’s Non-Fiction Category
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