Conrad J. Storad is an award-winning author and editor of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults, including the "USA Best Book" Rattlesnake Rules, the ONEBOOKAZ for Kids 2012 selection Arizona Way Out West & Witty, and Gator, Gator, Second Grader (Classroom Pet...or Not?). He holds an undergraduate degree in mass media communication from the University of Akron and a master's degree in mass communication/science journalism from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. He resides in Ohio, with his wife, Laurie.