"Stories are everywhere," says Jean Craighead George, as she dazzles children with possibilities and turns the world into a classroom for grades 6 through 8. Meet a Newbery Award winning author of over 100 children's books, including, Julie of the Wolves. Throughout these Lunchbox LessonPlans, and the complementary "StoryTeller" DVD, Jean is a portal to both science and fantasy. Students learn the secrets of research, plot, setting, character, and metaphor while exploring the natural world and delving into science, language arts, and natural history. The innovative LessonPlans include integrated project-based work and community service opportunities. With Jean Craighead George as a guide, children learn to follow their imaginations, investigate, and create their own unique stories. "And when the telling is done, I hope they will want to protect all the beautiful creatures and places," says Jean Craighead George.