In Randy Rattlesnake, the Rattlesnake family agreed to let an oil company drill on their land. Now in Rigging Up, Randy’s children, Rosie and Rowdy, are wondering how a drilling rig is going to get on their property. The book introduces readers to some careers in the oil industry while explaining part of the oil and gas process.
Tara
Wilson
Tara Wilson is a professor of reading at The University of Texas - Permian Basin. She teaches literacy courses for undergraduate and master's students. Prior to working in higher education, Tara taught in Texas public education for 11 years. Tara presents at the local, state, regional, national and international levels, as well as publishes in literacy and early childhood journals. Tara received her Doctorate of Education in Literacy from Sam Houston State University. In her "free" time she likes to read, and spend time with her fur babies and husband.