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, and sidebars. Historical images, including carefully selected primary sources, allow readers to gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact. Images of the original document are also included, along with a detailed...

When someone is sick or injured, they go see a doctor. Doctors are trained to figure out what is making the person sick and the kinds of treatment needed to cure them. If the person doesn't want to get sick again, or make an injury worse, they must follow the doctor's orders. This book gives readers examples of why someone would see a doctor and how important it is to follow the doctor's instructions. Relevant images aid readers in making textual...

"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 weather conditions. Some people even choose to chase extreme weather out of curiosity alone! This book provides information about different types of storm chasers, the technology they use, and the reasons they choose to put their lives in the path of danger. Primary sources and full-color...

As students grow into young adults, they enter the world with the hopes and dreams of a successful future. Part of financial success is the ability to make good economic decisions. The state of the economy affects the job market, educational loans, and how much money people decide to spend or save. Readers will learn the difference between command and market economies, how different types of business ownership affect the United States and global economies,...

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 informative fact boxes and sidebars, they discover how the methods used to track serial killers have changed throughout history. They also discover the importance of science and technology in this line of work. Readers interested in pursuing a career in this kind of crime scene...

"Sports are a huge part of American culture. Many people pick favorite teams and cheer for them through thick and thin, and many students play on sports teams in their community. One reason teams do well is because of their coaches. 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 encourage people to work together...

Los tornados son algunas tormentas más fuertes en el planeta. ¿No es seguro ir cerca de ellos, pero y si pudiéramos? Los lectores se zambullirán en el mundo del tiempo salvaje en un barco especial que les deja despertar cerca y el personal con un tornado. Del cono de silencio profundamente dentro de la tormenta a los vientos increíbles y relámpago creado por una supertormenta, este libro electrificará a lectores así como los educará en que...