Fred Bortz

I love sharing science with young readers, and I use my books and website to do that. I also visit schools whenever I can. I give talks called "Our Next Planet," which invites my audience to travel with me to other worlds, and "The Truth About Space Aliens" based on my book about the "Cool Science" of Astrobiology.

I am especially excited to have these three fully revised and updated books available for the Kindle:

Dr. Fred's Weather Watch: Create and Run Your Own Weather Station (co-authored with Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd)

Collision Course! Cosmic Impacts and Life on Earth

Martian Fossils on Earth? The Story of Meteorite ALH84001

My award-winning book, "Meltdown! The Nuclear Disaster in Japan and Our Energy Future" (Twenty-First Century Books, 2012, grades 5-8), examines the impact of the Fukushima disaster on the world's energy choices.

My website, "Dr. Fred's Place," has sections called "Ask Dr. Fred," where you can discover some of my favorite questions. It also has pages about all my books, with updates and links for several of them. I have special sections about ""Meltdown!" and "Beyond Jupiter: The Story of Planetary Astronomer Heidi Hammel." The Beyond Jupiter section includes the story of my trip to a major telescope on Hawaii's highest mountain with Heidi. It also includes her frequently asked questions about astronomy.

After you visit "Dr. Fred's Place," you will understand why I say that science is not about answers but rather about questions and the way we follow them to discoveries. Discover my books, follow your questions, and share in wonderful adventures.