Dorothy Hinshaw Patent facts for kids
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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 writer and teacher. She has written over 100 nonfiction books for young readers. Her books often teach about animals, nature, and science. She lives in Missoula, Montana. In 1964, she married Greg Patent.
Awards for Her Amazing Books
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent has won many awards for her writing. These awards show how much her books are loved and respected.
Eva L. Gordon Award
In 1987, she received the Eva L. Gordon Award. This award came from the American Nature Study Society. It recognized her great work in writing science books for young people.
Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award
She also received the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award in 2004. This award celebrates authors who write excellent nonfiction books for children.
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