Did you know that snakes actually aren’t slimy? Can you define the term symbiosis? It’s not every day that a parent has as much fun, and learns as much, from a children’s artist as they do when listening to the “Singing Zoologist.” Acclaimed children’s author and songwriter Lucas Miller releases his fourth CD titled "I Love Earth: The Absolute Best of the 'Singing Zoologist,'” featuring 16 of the most popular songs from his first 3 CDs as well as 5 new songs produced by children’s music luminary Joe McDermott. With songs about everything from mako sharks to the courtship dances of prairie chickens, Miller aims to spark kids’ interests in nature, science, and the environment. “Parents constantly tell me that they enjoy the music as much as their kids do and learn from the songs, too,” says Miller, who really does have a degree bachelor’s degree in zoology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Miller entertains about 100,000 kids annually at schools, libraries, zoos and other venues and is a consummate performer. His constantly changing voice, zany antics, and brilliantly-crafted songs get kids and parents up on their feet and “jamming out.” His first three CD’s and DVD all earned awards from the Parents’ Choice Foundation, his tune Living In Symbiosis won first place in the Great American Song Contest, and he was even recognized as an “American Masterpiece Artist” by the National Endowment for the Arts. Ecologically-minded parents will take particular pleasure in the songs that touch on environmental topics like the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone, wetland ecology, the banning of DDT, and non-native species. “I use a lot of humor keep kids tuned in,” he asserts, “but there’s a serious message at the core: animals are important and we all need to do our parts to make sure we’re sharing our world with them.” Miller wins fans with quality songwriting, dynamic performances, and top-notch production values. Visit www.lucasmiller.net for song samples, music videos, book previews, upcoming performances, and more.