My books

Books on Genetic Engineering and Cloning
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Decoding Your Genes
Have fun while gaining an in-depth knowledge of today's genetic technologies.
Genetic Engineering: Progress or Peril?
A layperson's guide to understanding the ethical issues behind the new genetic technologies
My biographies
Thomas Edison: Inventor of the Age of Electricity
Read about the inventive genius who brought us vital contributions to three major industries: electric lighting, motion pictures and the phonograph/music industry.
Bruce Lee (A&E)
The life of the martial arts legend.
For nonfiction fans
Galapagos Islands
The story of the magical islands off the coast of Ecuador.
Destination New York
This book explores the fascinating story of New York's port.
Puerto Rico
Read about the history, geology and geography of this unique Caribbean island.
Young Readers
Plant Life Cycles
Six books for the very young explain how plants grow
Biomes Series
Three books for third graders on rainforests, deciduous forests and tundras
How Many Fish in the Sea? A Book About Oceans
Learn about oceans and the animals and plants that live there
The Taj Mahal
Learn the story behind India's gleaming marble building
Therapy Dogs
Learn about trained dogs who help people with emotional problems
The Palace of Versailles
Learn the history of France's magnificent palace.
Service Dogs
Learn how trained dogs protect people with disabilities
Animals and Their Homes series
A series of 6 books about the fascinating homes that animals build
Animals and Their Babies series
a series of 4 books on the fascinating ways that animals raise their young
Polar Bears
Learn about these COOL animals in the Arctic.

Quick Links

Linda's hobby is opera singing. To hear her sing the Queen of the Night's aria from Mozart's "The Magic Flute," click on this YouTube link.
Visit Linda's About.com website on Long Island, NY.
Children's book author Rachel Vail
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Welcome to Linda Tagliaferro's website


Linda Tagliaferro is an artist and writer. She has written over 40 books for audiences ranging from young children to teenagers and adults. She is also a travel writer with credits including articles in Executive Traveler, AmericanStyle, Art & Antiques, Better Homes and Gardens Vacations, and many other publications. She is a contributing author of "Journeys of A Lifetime: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips," and "Sacred Places of A Lifetime: 500 of the World's Most Peaceful and Powerful Destinations," and several other books published by National Geographic.

Linda has written about spa travel, family travel, eco-travel, senior travel and more.

She has been a freelance writer for The New York Times - Long Island section for 9 years. She has also written for national publications ranging from Boys' Life to Maxim to AARP - The Magazine.

Linda speaks about her books on radio, TV and other venues. She has presented to audiences at the New York Hall of Science, Liberty Science Center, as well as in numerous schools and libraries.

She has been interviewed on TV stations like CNCB, and has spoken on radio stations including the Fox Sports Channel.

To learn more about her books and her life, take a look around this website.

Although Linda lives in the largest borough of New York City --Queens-- she is close to the Long Island border. She is About.com's guide to Long Island. Visit her About.com site at http:/​/​longisland.about.com to learn more about what to see and do on Long Island.

Note from Linda: If you want to buy my books directly from me, I can personalize them with my autograph. Please e-mail me at nycLindaT@​gmail.com