Jules Verne (1828– 1905) was a prolific French author whose writing about various innovations and technological advancements laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne’ s love of travel and adventure, including his time spent sailing the seas, inspired several of his short stories and novels.
Laurence Yep is the author of Newbery Honor books < I> Dragon Wings and < I> Dragon's Gate. He lives in Pacific Grove, California.
