Mel Boring
Melvin Lyle Boring (born September 12, 1939) is an American children's author and educator who specializes in non-fiction for young readers. He has written books focused on nature, science, and history and has spoken widely to students about writing and publishing. His works include Take-Along Guides and titles such as Incredible Constructions and the People Who Built Them, Caterpillars, Bugs, and Butterflies, and Guinea Pig Scientists (coauthored with Leslie Dendy).
Awards
["Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators of Iowa Award", 'Booklist Top Ten Science Books for Youth designation (2005)', 'Book Links Lasting Connections designation (2005)', 'Subaru Science Books and Films Prize finalist (2006)', 'American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults designation (2006)', 'New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age designation (2006)']
Notable Works
['Caterpillars, Bugs, and Butterflies', 'Guinea Pig Scientists: Bold Self-Experimenters in Science and Medicine', 'Incredible Constructions and the People Who Built Them']
