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Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
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Patent in Hawaii, 2007
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| Born | Dorothy Hinshaw April 30, 1940 Rochester, Minnesota, US |
| Occupation | Writer and educator |
| Education | BA in biological sciences, Ph.D. in zoology |
| Alma mater | Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley |
| Genre | Children's nonfiction |
| Subject | Nature |
| Notable awards | Washington Post/Children's Book Guild 2004 Nonfiction Award |
| Spouse | Greg Patent |
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, born on April 30, 1940, is a well-known American author and teacher. She has written more than 100 nonfiction books especially for young readers. Her books often explore fascinating topics about nature and science. Today, she lives in Missoula, Montana. In 1964, she married Greg Patent.
Awards and Special Honors
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent has received many awards for her amazing writing. In 1987, she earned the Eva L. Gordon Award. This award came from the American Nature Study Society. It recognized her great contributions to science books for young readers. She also received the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award in 2004.
External Links
- Works by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent at Library Thing
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