McCloskey was an author/illustrator who brought a special gentleness and humor to his work for children. Every child and parent should read his books again and again: Make Way For Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, A Time of Wonder, One Morning in Maine, are books that build appreciation for nature and human relationships.
Definition of Bachelor of Science 1: the recipient of a bachelor's degree which usually signifies that the recipient has done the greater part of his or her course work in the sciences with some specialization in a particular science
B.A. means Bachelor of Arts. (This kind of bachelor's degree is often awarded in the humanities.) B.S. means Bachelor of Science(s) (This kind of bachelor's degree is often awarded in the physical and social sciences.) Of course, some people would that B.S. means bullshit; M.S. means more of the same; and Ph.D. means piled higher and deeper..