Carol Amato says poetry has always been her first writing love. A natural science educator, she enjoys showing  the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Author of The Young Reader’s Series – ten titles about endangered and threatened animals – and Fireworks and Freedom  (Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.), and Backyard Pets – Activities for Exploring Wildlife Close to Home (John Wiley & Sons), Carol provides natural science classroom programs in the greater Boston area. She is also a language disability specialist and developed The Concept-Seeking / Natural Science Program, aimed at developing inquiry skills and improved auditory processing.