Mattern, Joanne

Discusses the geography, history, government, notable people, and major industries of the state of Maryland.

Explores the history, geography, government, people, and industries of the state of Illinois.

Introduces storm trackers, how a hurricane is formed, and what a hurricane looks like from the inside.

Helps young adults cope with the emotions they might feel during their parents' divorce and deal with the changes that will occur in their lives.

Helps young adults learn about death and grief, describing the different ways people grieve and remember lost loved ones.

Describes the highly specific adaptations that help raccoons navigate the night.

Explains how to get on and off the bus safely and help the driver.

A brief biography of former first lady Grace Coolidge, profiling her childhood, education, and marriage, and describing the events that brought her to the White House and her life after her husband's presidency.

A brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Washington Post publisher who helped lead the newspaper's coverage of the Watergate scandal.

Discusses the definition of bullying and various forms it can take, including physical, psychological, and verbal, and where it can occur, such as at home, at school, on the Internet, or on the phone, and includes tips on how to avoid the problem and get help.