Lorraine
Hopping
Egan
Born:
10/01/1960
Detroit
,
MI
Parents: William Y. and Marilyn K. Hopping
Spouse: Christopher Egan
Address(es):
Permanent :
5606 North Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor , MI 48105
Contact Information:
Phone : 734-662-5201
Website : http://www.hoppingfun.com
Parents: William Y. and Marilyn K. Hopping
Spouse: Christopher Egan
Address(es):
Permanent :
5606 North Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor , MI 48105
Contact Information:
Phone : 734-662-5201
Website : http://www.hoppingfun.com
Writings
Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
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Chief Joseph : the voice for peace | Non Fiction , Biography , History | Children , Teen | New York : Sterling | 2010 |
World of Inventors: Leonardo da Vinci | Non Fiction , Biography | Children , Teen | San Diego, CA; Silver Dolphin | 2009 | |
Be a crime scene investigator - With crime scene investigator consultants: Sharon Plotkin and Christine Kruse-Feldstein |
Non Fiction | Children , Teen | Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub. | 2008 | |
Explore Within an Egyptian Mummy | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | 2008 | ||
The body as evidence | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | Milwaukee, [Wis.] : Gareth Stevens Pub. | 2007 | |
Investigating a crime scene | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | Milwaukee, WI : World Almanac Library | 2007 | |
|
Bone Detective: the story of forensic anthropologist Diane France | Non Fiction , Biography | Children , Teen | New York, N.Y. : Franklin Watts ; Washington, D.C. : J. Henry Press, | 2005 |
Space rocks : the story of planetary geologist Adriana Ocampo | Non Fiction , Biography | Children , Teen | New York : Franklin Watts ; Washington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press | 2005 | |
Flight Test Lab: Hovercrafts - Book and toy combination with stories, science facts and features about how hovercrafts work and the history of hovercrafts. Fiction and non-fiction. |
Fiction , Non Fiction | Children | Silver Dolphin/Becker & Mayer | 2004 | |
15 primary source activities : American history / by Louise Hopping and Lorraine Hopping Egan | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 2003 | |
Crime Lab Science | Non Fiction | Teen | Scholastic Access Reading | 2003 | |
Across the Atlantic | Non Fiction | Children | New York; Pearson Inc. | 2003 | |
Hatshepsut: Egypt's Female Pharaoh | Non Fiction , Biography | Children | New York; | 2003 | |
Wild earth : volcanoes! | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Scholastic | 2001 | |
Best-ever vocabulary word & study games : engaging games and activities that expand students' vocabulary to help them read, write, and test better | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 2001 | |
Noun hounds & other great grammar games : 20 fun and easy reproducible games that help every kid grasp the essential rules of grammar / by Lorraine Hopping Egan | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 2001 | |
Race to the South Pole | Non Fiction , Adventure | Children | Marlborough, MA; Newbridge Publishing | 2001 | |
Today's weather is-- : a book of experiments | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : MONDO Pub. | 2000 | |
Sally Ride : space pioneer | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : McGraw-Hill | 2000 | |
Wild weather. Floods! | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Scholastic | 2000 | |
Wild earth : avalanche! | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Scholastic | 2000 | |
Jacques Cousteau : saving our seas | Non Fiction , Biography | Children , Teen | New York : McGraw Hill | 2000 | |
Great American history games | Non Fiction , History | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 2000 | |
Wild weather. Lightning! | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Scholastic | 1999 | |
25 super cool math board games: Easy-to-play reproducible games that teach essential math skills | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 1999 | |
Wild weather : Blizzards! | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Scholastic | 1998 | |
Teaching Shakespeare-- yes you can! - by Lorraine Hopping Egan. |
Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 1998 | |
Inventors and inventions : creative cross-curricular activities / by Lorraine Hopping Egan. | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scholastic Professional Books | 1997 | |
Wild weather. Tornadoes! | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Scholastic | 1994 | |
Man-eaters - Joint Author: Christopher Egan. |
Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Trumpet Club | 1992 | |
The kid's book of skateboarding | Non Fiction | Children , Teen | New York : Parachute Press, Inc. | 1988 | |
Sports hall of fame : Ken Griffey, Jr., Peyton Manning, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Grant Hill, Michelle Kwan - Joint author: Christopher Egan |
Non Fiction , Biography | Children , Teen | New York : Mondo |
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
I have been writing books, articles, software scripts, radio scripts, web content, and more, professionally since 1982. Many of my creations are aimed at making learning and reading fun for kids and adults -- by way of lively prose, engaging storytelling, and games -- I also write for the pleasure of it.
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes
Donation: Bone Detective: the story of forensic anthropologist Diane France.
Skills:
Author
Education:
Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
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- Took art classes | Washington Community College, Eastern Michigan College, University of Michigan |
Career:
Position | Organization | Location | Date |
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Editor: The Story of Science series
- A three-book history of science series by author Joy Hakim. |
Smithsonian/Harper Collins | 2004 -2007 | |
Product Development Director
- Evaluated, created, and developed board games from idea to end product; hired and managed freelance writers, editors, consultants, and art designers. |
Aristoplay, now Talicor / Aristoplay | http://talicor.com/ | 1991 -1996 |
Founding Editor | SuperScience, Scholastic, Inc. | 1982 -1991 | |
Chief Creative Officer
- Fiction and nonfiction books, games, software scripts, radio scripts, online content, and magazine articles for publishers, studios, and other clients. |
Hopping Fun Creations | hoppingfun.com | |
Co-owner
- Retail store. |
Hall of Fame Sports Books | Ann Arbor , MI | |
Reporter, editor, and columnist
- Electronic Learning, Teaching and Computers, Futures and other Scholastic magazines |
Scholastic Inc. |
Other Resources:
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