Sally.M Walker author page

Sally M. Walker biography

Sally M. Walker is an American author known for her nonfiction books for children and young adults. She specializes in science, history, and nature topics, often focusing on making complex subjects accessible to younger readers. Walker has written numerous books that explore topics such as paleontology, forensic science, and environmental issues.

Her book Secrets of a Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley was published by Carolrhoda Books in 2005. This title received the Sibert Medal from the American Library Association in 2006, recognizing it as an outstanding informational book for children. Walker’s works are frequently used in educational settings and have been recognized for their thorough research and engaging presentation.

In addition to her writing, Walker has contributed to educational resources and has been involved in promoting science literacy among young readers. Her bibliography includes titles such as Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland and Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917, both of which have been noted for their detailed research and narrative style.

Walker’s Secrets of a Civil War Submarine received the Sibert Medal in 2006.