Christine Petersen

Describes where turquoise comes from, how they are formed and how they are used.

Describes where pearls come from, how they are formed and how they are used.

Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.

Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the hybrid car's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography| Index| Infographics|...

Life on Earth is endlessly amazing and complex. Learn about genetics with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

North America is an incredible continent, stretching from the polar ice cap almost to the equator. But did you know that the world's hottest place is in North America? Or that there are more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean Sea? Learn more about the diverse continent of North America, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.

What are the biggest living things on Earth? Did you guess whales or elephants? The winner is not an animal at all. It is a kind of tree called the coast redwood. Using hands on activities, young readers will be introduced to the amazing world of trees.

Antarctica is a fascinating continent, with its South Pole research station and its thick sheets of ice. But did you know that Antarctica has no cities? Or that daytime and nighttime last for months in Antarctica? Learn more about the amazing continent of Antarctica, from its explorers and scientists to its landforms, animals, and more.

Where does food come from? How many plants do we eat? Using hands on activities, young readers will develop critical thinking skills as they gain a better understanding of the plants we eat.

2017 brought a lot of big changes to America; one of most alarming changes was that several cities are in an all-out epidemic of OxyContin and Vicodin epidemic. People are dying from over-use and abuse. This book helps readers understand why these prescription drugs are dangerous when mis-used, and even dangerous when prescribed. Real-life stories of teens who used OxyContin and Vicodin and the realities they faced are shared so it really hits home...