has been described by Eugenie Clark, as one of the world’s foremost authorities on marine biology, as “a Cousteau for young readers.” In her more than 30 years of writing books for children, McGovern has not confined herself to marine topics alone. She is the author of more than 50 books, and her many other titles include BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL, EGGS ON YOUR NOSE, IF YOU SAILED ON THE MAYFLOWER, TOO MUCH NOISE, and ROBIN HOOD OF SHERWOOD FOREST. She lives in Pleasantville, New York.                                         www.annmcgovern.com