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Shar Levine (born 1953 in Edmonton, Alberta) is an award-winning, best selling Canadian children’s author, and designer.Shar has written over 70 books and book/kits, primarily on hands-on science for children. Levine, and her co-author, Leslie Johnstone, were co-recipients of the Eve Savory Award for Science Communication from the BC Innovation Council (2006) and their book, Backyard Science, was a finalist for the Subaru Award, (hands on activity) from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science Books and Films (2005). The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope was a finalist-2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize Hands -On Science/Activity Books.Shar Levine, or Sciencelady as she is known professionally, frequently speaks at Writer’s Festivals and at teacher/librarian conferences. Her science presentations at schools and libraries have been enjoyed by thousands of children.