Synopses & Reviews
Fun, photographic nonfiction at its best! True or False? You decide!
Lets face it, kids love to ask and answer questions, which is why the Scholastic True or False series is packed full of fun questions like "Do all mammals live on land?" and "Is the mouse the smallest mammal?" Kids will read the question on the right-hand page and then flip it over to find out the answer. Its the truth--the Scholastic True or False series is a hit!
About the Author
Melvin Berger was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 23, 1927. He attended City College of New York, earned a B.M. from Eastman School of Music, holds an M.A. from Columbia University, and earned an associate degree from the University of London. Before becoming a freelance writer and musician (he is a professional violist), Berger was a lecturer in music and a music teacher. He lives in East Hampton, NY, with his wife, author Gilda Berger. They have two daughters, Eleanor and Nancy.
Gilda Berger was born on June 30, 1935, in New York City. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in education, in 1955 and 1956 respectively, from City College. She married author Melvin Berger the following year and raised their two daughters, Eleanor Ruth and Nancy Beth. Gilda worked for many years as a teacher of children with special needs. When her husband accepted a publishing companys request for him to write childrens books, Gilda helped him with the task, and thus began their lifelong family career.