Carole Marsh started her writing career in 1979, when she self-published her first mystery for kids, the Missing Head Mystery, which starred her own children, Michael and Michele, as characters. Over the past 30-plus years, Marsh has been the creative force behind a multitude of children's books and educational materials, including the award-winning educational mystery series, Real Kids! Real Places!, and her most recent series, Wildlife Mysteries.Carole Marsh's books have garnered many awards over the years, including recognition from Learning® Magazine, Creative Child Magazine, Academics' Choice™, iParenting Media, ForeWord Reviews, and more. Working through her publishing company, Carole continues to produce need-fulfilling educational materials and children’s books for all academic areas. Her special love social studies has been the driving force behind her most well-known and widely-used products, including several comprehensive social studies curriculum programs used across the nation.The company she founded, Gallopade International, has published more than 10,000 books and materials for teachers and children. Gallopade remains a family-owned business that is committed to staying on the cutting edge of educational technology.