As a child, Elizabeth Raum loved writing reports. For her, doing research has always been a kind of treasure hunt. Her treasures are the facts that create pictures of past worlds and faraway places. She's put those facts into nearly 100 biographies, histories and science books for young readers. She's also written several interactive adventures that place you, the reader, inside the story. She hopes that all her books lead you to imagine yourself in some intriguing place among fascinating people. Be sure to check out her newest book, THE BIG, BOLD, ADVENTUROUS LIFE OF LAVINIA WARREN, available now for pre-orders on Amazon.com.