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Michelle Nichols is Master Educator at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL, and has worked at the Adler for more than twenty years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University.

Ms. Nichols specializes in informal education (i.e., “out-of-school-time” education). She has developed, facilitated, and evaluated hundreds of astronomy, space exploration, and history of astronomy activities for audiences ranging from early elementary children to adults.

Ms. Nichols has served as an advisor for several children’s books: Superfast Rockets, Space: Surviving in Zero-G, Ellen Ochoa: Reach f ...more

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Michelle Nichols My best way to deal with it was to distract my brain for a few minutes. If I wasn't sure how to explain something, I would go off & read something com…moreMy best way to deal with it was to distract my brain for a few minutes. If I wasn't sure how to explain something, I would go off & read something completely different or set my manuscript aside for a while. When I went back to it, I often could see the problem from a different perspective, allowing me to plow through the block. Luckily, though, it didn't happen too often! (less)

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Michelle Nichols When I actually consider myself to be a writer, I'll let you know! I am a rookie... this is my first book as the lead author, so I am still reeling fr…moreWhen I actually consider myself to be a writer, I'll let you know! I am a rookie... this is my first book as the lead author, so I am still reeling from the thought that what I wrote on electronic paper will actually be published on real paper. (less)

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	Astronomy Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Activities 4.19 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Astronomy Lab for Kids, abridged paperback edition: 26 Fun, Family-friendly Activities 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Beautiful Penelope by Nancy Elhard Nichols, Amanda Paschal (Illustrator), Michelle Nichols (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Astronomie-Labor: Eine Abenteuerreise durch das Weltall in 52 Experimenten 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self-care Journal: Bartender Knowledge Invest few minutes daily to Physical, Mental and Emotional Health Planner, Tracker Notebook Record Book 110 Pages Undated 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Learning Labs: Astronomy for Kids, abridged edition 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Learning Labs: Astronomy for Kids, Abridged Paperback Edition: 26 Family-Friendly Activities about Stars, Planets, and Observing the World Around You; Activities for Steam Learners 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Space: Surviving in Zero-G by Donna Latham, Michelle Nichols (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars