Born on the 17th of February 1971 in Perth, Western Australia. She teaches Yoga in the process of rehabilitating her own crippling case of double Rotoscoliois (abnormal rotating curvatures of the lumbar and thoracic spine). Karren’s passion has always been to read and write while experiencing the adventures of world travels for the purpose of furthering her Yogic knowledge. In 2009 she began to write her father’s biography which was completed days before he passed away in September 2011. It was intended that he would have the honour of giving family and friends a copy but instead Karren presented the copies at his funeral. The biography which is titled The 7 Footer Crays ‘n’ Crazy Tales has received high praise for its well written presentation of a wild man’s unusual life story. Karren has a life time of rich worldly experience to draw upon and intends to reach readers of different genres in different ways. Currently she is focussing on writing children’s books that are designed to remind children and their parents the ways in which we can bond through sharing our experiences and positive qualities. She is also a wife and mother to two very happy, well natured children who are the inspiration for furthering her topics in children’s writing.

How do stars shine so bright? Stella's imagination takes her on an adventure to explore the stars. Join her on a mission to visit constellations, learn about the closest star to Earth, and maybe even race a shooting star! Find out more about the fascinating stars in the night sky.

Before Stella's father comes in to tell her a bedtime story, Stella takes a little trip in a spaceship.

This rhyming children's book tells the story of Stella, a brave young dino scientist, saving the dino species from meteoric destruction by taking all the dinosaurs to live in outer space. One night through her telescope, Stella sees an asteroid coming to earth and tries to warn the other dinosaurs, but they do not believe Stella and are not interested in her warnings. Despite the dinos doubts, Stella builds a rocket ship. And when the asteroid gets closer, the dinos come to Stella's rocket ship looking for an escape - she welcomes them all. Stella and the dinos blast off into space just in time, and the reader is left to wonder where they landed among the stars and whether the dinosaurs may some day return.Stella and the Dinos, Alive in Space is a story of courage and heart. Stella is an inspiration to young girls in science, and demonstrates the outsized impact one small individual can have if they believe in themselves and lead with love.

Stella's Stellar Adventure Stella chooses to go on a space adventure because she finds the tail of a comet interesting. As she looks into the comet's secrets, she and her trusty robot companion have fun and make new friends. Bio: Stella has a bright personality, and her eyes light up with thoughts of exploring space. She has always been interested in the beautiful night sky, which has driven her to learn new things and try new things from a young age. Stella has a huge imagination, bigger than the world itself. She often looks up at the sky and wonders what's beyond the moon and stars. She makes up her mind to go on a dangerous trip into space to find the answers. This will fulfill her wish and start a fun new journey. Stella goes on an exciting trip with her robot friend, who stands for her imagination and friendship. These dynamic pairs are exploring space in ways that have never been seen before. They are the perfect mix of scientific wonder and human desire. Stella's search turns into a deep journey of self-discovery as they go through the universe and face both dangers and wonders. She learns the value of friendship in the middle of being alone, the value of being brave in the face of the unknown, and the beauty of looking at the world with eyes full of wonder. Stella's story is inspiring because it shows that we can learn about the universe's wonders if we are curious, brave, and ask our friends for help. Page 9 of 25 In Summary: "Stella's Stellar Adventure" is a sweet story about friendship, discovery, and wonder that takes kids on an amazing journey through space. We meet Stella at the beginning of the story. She is a little girl who is very interested in the night sky. She sees a comet cutting through the sky, which changes her life in an exciting way. Its mysterious beauty interests her. Stella sets out on an epic trip to find out more about the comet. Stella's loyal robot friend stays with her as she continues her journey through space. Their trip is an ode to the universe's wonders and the desire to find new things. In a secret valley on Mars, they find mysteries. On the Moon, old whispers tell them stories about the universe. On Mars, they dance through an asteroid belt where each rock hums its own cosmic tune. As the couple speeds through Saturn's rings, they see how stars are formed in a beautiful cloud, hear the comet they've been following sing by itself, and almost get sucked into an unimaginable black hole. Stella learns new things and faces new challenges in each area, which helps her grow and understand the world better. Stella and her robot have their most important contact on a faraway planet, where they learn from friendly aliens about how all living things are connected and different at the same time. Like the other meetings, this one stresses unity, bravery, and the insatiable human need to know and understand the unknown. She comes back to Earth at the end of her trip through the galaxy, full of amazing stories and lessons she learned while she was away. Stella is still very interested in learning, even though the trip is over. After she gets back, she sees the night sky not as a faraway work of art that she can't understand, but as a call to endless journeys and chances. "Stella's Stellar Adventure" tells kids to have big dreams, value their relationships, and always ask questions about the world they live in. It's not just a story about going into space. Stella thinks of the world as a beautiful, interesting, and never-ending place to learn. This makes her think of the journey that people who are brave enough to look beyond will go on. Page 10 of 25 Chapter 1: Comet's Night. Stella was amazed as she looked up at the sky on a clear, quiet night. The stars were shining like tiny lanterns, and the sky was a deep dark blue. On this particular night, she saw something very beautiful. The sky was filled with a comet that was as bright as the moon. Its tail flashed with colors Stella had never seen before, leaving a bright path of color behind it. As it moved through space, the comet left behind a sparkling path where red, blue, green, and purple colors mixed. Stella felt a spark of excitement ignite inside her. She was full of wonder and couldn't stop asking questions. She said, "I have to find out where it's going." She thought the comet was calling to her, luring her to go on an exciting journey with its mysterious beauty and hypnotic path. Stella knew that this was a unique chance to see something in the universe. She was very interested in following the comet, figuring out what it was, and figuring out its path. Stella saw the comet going through asteroid belts and cosmic clouds, above planets and stars, and deeper into the unknown with each second that went by. With its rainbow of colors, the comet's tail looked like a map of the universe's secrets and undiscovered wonders. Each glimmer could help us figure out one of the secrets that lie beyond. Stella was excited about the idea of going on a space journey to follow the comet and learn about the stories it might hold. Stella made a choice that would change her life because she liked to try new things and was eager to learn. She wouldn't just watch the comet from her garden; she would go after it, going into space to follow its tail and find out where it was going. Stella stuck to her promise, even though the idea was controversial and might be dangerous. She was ready to go on an amazing trip to find new places and learn about the universe's great mysteries. After she made her choice, Stella's mind was full of plans and thoughts. How could she find the comet? What secrets would she find along the way? Without a doubt, the trip would be hard and full of both pleasures and difficulties. Stella, on the other hand, showed no fear. She liked to try new things and was very interested in the universe, so she was ready to take on anything it had to offer. On the night of the comet, she felt like she wanted to learn more about the world and figure out its mysteries again. She was about to start her trip through space. Page 11 of 25 Chapter 2: A Friend in the Loft Stella was amazed as she looked up at the sky on a clear, quiet night. The stars were shining like tiny lanterns, and the sky was a deep dark blue. On this particular night, she saw something very beautiful. The sky was filled with a comet that was as bright as the moon. Its tail flashed with colors Stella had never seen before, leaving a bright path of color behind it. As it moved through space, the comet left behind a sparkling path where red, blue, green, and purple colors mixed. Stella felt a spark of excitement ignite inside her. She was full of wonder and couldn't stop asking questions. She said, "I have to find out where it's going." She thought the comet was calling to her, luring her to go on an exciting journey with its mysterious beauty and hypnotic path. Stella knew that this was a unique chance to see something in the universe. She was very interested in following the comet, figuring out what it was, and figuring out its path. Stella saw the comet going through asteroid belts and cosmic clouds, above planets and stars, and deeper into the unknown with each second that went by. With its rainbow of colors, the comet's tail looked like a map of the universe's secrets and undiscovered wonders. Each glimmer could help us figure out one of the secrets that lie beyond. Stella was excited about the idea of going on a space journey to follow the comet and learn about the stories it might hold. Stella made a choice that would change her life because she liked to try new things and was eager to learn. She wouldn't just watch the comet from her garden; she would go after it, going into space to follow its tail and find out where it was going. Stella stuck to her promise, even though the idea was controversial and might be dangerous. She was ready to go on an amazing trip to find new places and learn about the universe's great mysteries. After she made her choice, Stella's mind was full of plans and thoughts. How could she find the comet? What secrets would she find along the way? Without a doubt, the trip would be hard and full of both pleasures and difficulties. Stella, on the other hand, showed no fear. She liked to try new things and was very interested in the universe, so she was ready to take on anything it had to offer. On the night of the comet, she felt like she wanted to learn more about the world and figure out its mysteries again. She was about to start her trip through space.

As our closest stellar companion and composed of two Sun-like stars and a third small dwarf star, Alpha Centauri is an ideal testing ground of astrophysical models and has played a central role in the history and development of modern astronomy—from the first guesses at stellar distances to understanding how our own star, the Sun, might have evolved. It is also the host of the nearest known exoplanet, an ultra-hot, Earth-like planet recently discovered. Just 4.4 light years away Alpha Centauri is also the most obvious target for humanity’s first directed interstellar space probe. Such a mission could reveal the small-scale structure of a new planetary system and also represent the first step in what must surely be humanity’s greatest future adventure—exploration of the Milky Way Galaxy itself. For all of its closeness, α Centauri continues to tantalize astronomers with many unresolved mysteries, such as how did it form, how many planets does it contain and where are they, and how might we view its extensive panorama directly? In this book we move from the study of individual stars to the study of our Solar System and our nearby galactic neighborhood. On the way we will review the rapidly developing fields of exoplanet formation and detection.

Is a vampire still a vampire if his fang is all wobbly? Find out in this funny and endearing spin on the classic first lost tooth story. Young Dracula loves his fangs. They are pointy. They are sharp! They are a cherished family trait. So one day, when a fang wiggles…and jiggles…and falls loose, Dracula doesn’t know what to do. He tries pushing it back in. Then taping it. Then sticking it. Because a vampire can’t have only one fang!…Right?