Background
Daughter of David Clarence (a university professor) and Elizabeth Richardson (a science educator and businesswoman) Pulley, Mrs. Sayre was born in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, on April 11, 1966.
Daughter of David Clarence (a university professor) and Elizabeth Richardson (a science educator and businesswoman) Pulley, Mrs. Sayre was born in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, on April 11, 1966.
April Sayre was a student of Duke University, from which she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987.
Mrs. Sayre worked at World magazine, National Geographic Society, serving as an intern since 1988. From 1988 to 1991 she joined the staff of National Wildlife Federation, being an associate editor of school programs. Starting from 1991 she has acted as an author and video producer.
(Discover the wonderful world of snow with this companion ...)
(Discover the magic—and the science—behind the migration o...)
(Discover the wonder of water in this refreshingly fun and...)
(This seed-themed companion to Rah, Rah, Radishes! and Go,...)
(Fruit takes center stage in this delectable ode to health...)
(How can a leaf become a fish? Join two young children and...)
(Discover the magic—and the science—behind fall leaves wit...)
(Insects take center stage in this follow-up to the wildly...)
(Meet the bad boys (and girls) of the primate world. Playf...)
(Are you feeling hoppy? Hop hop hop. Like a rabbit? Or a k...)
(What is dust? More than you think. What can it do? You wi...)
(Humans offer a helping hand. Sea turtles face many danger...)
(Squirrels wrestle. Squirrels leap. Squirrels climb. Squir...)
(Swoop and land. Hitch and hop. Shred a tree stump. Chop, ...)
Quotations:
"My favorite part of the work is researching — reading books and magazines, calling people on the phone, and visiting museums, parks, and aquariums. The writing itself is difficult. But I write and rewrite until I’m satisfied with every paragraph. I try to communicate the excitement I feel about nature and my fascination with the way scientists discover how nature works. I also feel it’s important to write about the environmental problems our planet faces and what’s being done to solve those problems."
"My advice to young writers/naturalists is to read a lot, write a lot, and grab a hand lens, go outdoors, and check out all the bizarre and beautiful insects and spiders that live on the plants in your neighborhood. Like me, you’ll probably be amazed by what you find living close to home."
April Sayre married Jeffrey Peter Sayre, an author and software developer, in 1989.