After studying biology, ecology, and ornithology in college, Jenette Restivo began a career in science and environmental writing. She worked as a writer
and producer for programs airing on ABC, CBS, National Geographic Channel, PBS, the History Channel, and Discovery Channel. Jenette played a key communications role for the largest organization dedicated to connecting children and nature?the Children & Nature Network. She also founded Childhood by Nature, an online resource that offers tools and everyday ideas for raising young naturalists. Jenette is the author of four books on nature for young naturalists: 15 Weeks of Nature, Mammals for the Young Naturalist, Birds for the Young Naturalist, and The Nature for Toddlers Activity Book. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.