The creative process that united all of the interesting and entertaining elements of the book, Charlie Visits a Science Laboratory, has been a rewarding endeavor. Stemming from the author's experiences in educational and professional environments, the meaningful concepts and language of science have been thoughtfully preserved to provide challenge and pleasure for children of all ages. Diane Hammond Ross has earned a Master in Education degree. Over a span of about two decades, she intermittently worked as a teacher and substitute teacher in the elementary and middle school settings, teaching