Mari C Schuh

Jellyfish Mari C Schuh

Marc Notes: Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, and behavior of jellyfish--; Provided by publisher.;4-8.; K to grade 3. Publisher Marketing: Jellyfish aren't really fish at all! These spineless sea-dwellers use their umbrella-shaped bells to swim, while their long tentacles sting prey. Learn what they eat and how they survive in the big ocean. Contributor Bio:  Schuh, Mari C Mari Schuh is the author of more than 150 nonfiction children s books, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. She has written numerous articles for daily newspapers and has presented at the West Virginia Book Festival. Mari lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Joe, and their house rabbit, Kindle. Contributor Bio:  Saunders-Smith, Phd Gail Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B. S. and M. A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M. S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph. D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.