Tory Christie

Tory Christie is a pen name. My real name is Victoria Christensen. I am a research scientist and use my real name for my research publications and non-fiction books. For more information on that research, click here. If you are a creative or a scientist that wants to know how to manage it all effortlessly, subscribe to my Project Management Lab Substack. 

Non-fiction titles for kids:

Our world is comprised of many different biomes. Grassland biomes are called different names, such as savannas, steppes, or prairies. They're found on every continent except Antarctica. Learn about the geography and resources of the grassland biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted grassland environments. Explore this biome's future and what people can do to help keep it safe. Purchase a copy at Bookshop.org, Capstone, or your favorite book retailer.

Almost all life on Earth relies on water, including plants and animals. The freshwater biome includes lakes, rivers, wetlands, ice, and even water in the ground. This biome is a resource for food, air, and water for plants, animals, and people all over the world. Learn about the geography and resources of the freshwater biome as well as how animals and people have adapted to and impacted freshwater environments. Explore this biome's future and what people can do to help keep it safe. Purchase from Bookshop.org, Capstone Publishers, or your favorite book retailer.

Water cycles around our planet constantly through a natural process called the water cycle. This water is stored in lakes, reservoirs, oceans, glaciers, and lots of living things. Humans have altered the water system with canals, dams, sewers, and other structures. Readers can learn all about human's history with water, tools used by water scientists, and things that we can do to protect this precious resouce. Contact Twig Education for information on the book and accompanying curriculum.

We've been using energy in various forms for centuries, but some energy sources are not renewable. They are being used in increasing amounts. Someday these energy sources may be gone if we are not careful. On the other hand, renewable energy comse from sources that cannot be used up: the sun, wind, and water power. Learn all about energy and fuel in this book including an interview with an energy expert. Contact Twig Education for information on the book and accompanying curriculum.

Have you ever wondered how a set of batteries power the remote for your TV? Or have you ever wanted to examine the battery inside a car? Without batteries, we would not be able to power many of the electronics we use every day. But how does a battery store energy and provide electricity to these devices? What are the parts that make a battery work? Discover the history of batteries and how scientists and engineers figured out ways to store electricity. Learn how batteries power all kinds of electronics from a cell phone to a bus! Buy from Amazon or Lerner Books.

Did you know that trees, buildings, and even people can act as conductors for electricity? Scientists, engineers, and electricians use conductors in their work and research, but conductors are also found in many of the devices and tools we use every day. How does electricity travel through a conductor? Why are some materials better conductors than others? Discover how a conductor works, as well as what makes a good insulator, and explore how different types of conductors work in modern technology! Purchase from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores! Or Lerner Books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or your favorite book seller.

Have you ever seen lights turn on automatically when you step into a room? Or have you ever wondered how a garage door knows to not close when someone is standing beneath it? What these and countless other electronic devices have in common is a sensor. But how do sensors work? Discover how robotic and electronic sensors can be programmed to work as our five senses do. Learn how sensors are used to save energy, keep us safe, and sometimes make life a little more convenient! Purchase from Bookshop.org to support local bookstores! Or Lerner Books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or your favorite book seller.