Contributor Bio:Klepeis, Alicia Z
From jellybeans to strange snakes, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that make nonfiction exciting for readers. Alicia Klepeis began her career at the National Geographic Society. Alicia's travels have taken her from Singapore to Sydney to Sumbawa. Everywhere she goes she samples the local ice cream, gum, and candy options. Alicia has written several books and magazine articles for many markets, and is currently working on several nonfiction projects on international food, cool inventions, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York.

Contributor Bio:Mara, Wil
Wil Mara is an award-winning author. Wil worked as a professional editor for more than 20 years and has written more than 150 children's fiction and nonfiction books for publishers such as Scholastic, Cavendish Square Publishing, Cherry Lake Publishing, and Capstone. Wil is also an associate member of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians and a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Center for the Book.