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Christine Honders
The Mayflower Compact was the first written framework for a government set up in the United States. Readers explore the history of this document through accessible main text, graphic organizers…
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Weather can take a turn for the worse with little to no warning. Following severe or extreme weather patterns has proven to be a great, albeit dangerous, way to study…
Ticks have been long known to transmit Lyme disease. However, there are more than 800 species of tick, and only two of these carry disease to humans at all! That…
Tracking serial killers is a difficult job, but the men and women who do it help put brutal murderers in jail. As readers explore gripping main text, detailed photographs, and…
Since the days of westward expansion and the U.S.-Mexican War, people of Mexican descent have faced great discrimination in the United States. This volume introduces readers to the historical background…
The library is a crucial resource on which many people depend. It has books and resources for research or for pleasure reading. There are computers available to the public, DVDs…
Carpenters use their skills to build things we use every day, including items such as furniture, buildings, and bridges. They read building plans, choose materials, design, and create. This book…
Civilizations have long used canals to move water, ships, cargo, and people from one location to another. The first canals were often trenches dug to bring water to crops. Some…
Young dinosaur enthusiasts will love this book about reptile fossils! This volume allows readers to explore prehistoric reptiles through detailed photographs of their fossils. Engaging text is supported by sidebars…
Nuclear power is a sustainable energy source and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Like other alternative energy sources, there are pros and cons to using it. Students will learn…
This book explores why the U.S. Constitution separates government powers into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches. The writers of the Constitution wanted to make sure…
To be a veterinarian, you need a lot more than a love of animals. This book explains the reality of becoming a veterinarian. Just like other doctors, veterinarians go to…
Explores the job of of designing and planning software systems, taking a look at what software architects do, where they work, what information they need to know, and what skills…
This book describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).
This book explains how mechanics can detect problems with our vehicles using modern technology and know-how and how they may solve the problems with hard work and skill. Photographs of…
Electricity affects every part of our lives, but we don’t always think about it. We turn the lights on every day without wondering how the electricity gets there. Electricians are…
Introduces the life and career of philanthropist Melinda Gates.
Doctors often are well-respected in society for good reason. People go to doctors when they’re sick and need treatment, and people go to doctors when they’re healthy and want to…
Readers learn about the healthy treat blood can be for some kinds of birds as well as how they came to use it as a source of nutrition.
In 2017, 194,377 babies were born to American teens who were 15 to 19 years old. Learning that they are pregnant can be life shattering for teenagers. They may feel…
Christine Figorito,Marcus Figorito
From the time we’re born, we have relationships with others. We often trust the person or people who care for us because they make us feel good and safe. Readers…
It’s impossible to know exactly what other people are thinking, but if a person has perspective, it can be much easier to have an idea of those thoughts. This volume…
Who doesn’t love a bakery? Few people can resist the smell of cookies and pies baking or keep from staring at the beautifully decorated cakes. Behind the counter is the…
If you’ve ever tried to cut your own hair, you probably found out quickly that it’s much more difficult than it looks. Barbers are professionals trained to cut and style…
Millions of kids ride a bus to school every day, and many people ride buses to get around town. Bus drivers are a vital part of our community because they’re…
Coaches help athletes become everything they want to be and empower young people to figure out their strengths. They study different strategies and motivate people to do their best. Coaches…
Each community has a variety of different buildings of all shapes and sizes. We don’t usually stop to think about who put those buildings there. We often don’t even think…
Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things –
