Lynette, Rachel

Helps children understand what debt is, how people get into debt, why having too much debt is a bad thing, and what can be done to get out of debt.

Helps young readers to understand what happens when their family has to start cutting costs, and provides tips on how they can help.

Chronicles Julia "Butterfly" Hills' efforts to save the redwood forests of California, describing how she spent two years living in a tree to prevent a logging company from cutting it down and explaining how other can help protect the environment.

Presents a short study of Anorexia, and describes its causes and consequences, treatments, and more.

Contains an introduction to the Taj Mahal, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its history, cultural significance, and damage and restoration.

Relates accounts of people's encounters with angels. Also prompts readers to use reasoning skills to judge the credibility of the account.

Describes near-death experiences of children, accident victims, and people undergoing surgery. Explores the descriptions of people who have had near-death experiences as well as scientific explanations for common features of the experience.

Explains why people are sometimes left out and how that makes them feel, examines some of the reasons why people are left out of groups, and offers advice on how to take steps to be included.

Discusses Piranha anatomy, behavior, hunting practices, diet, habitat, and threats they face from humans.

Helps children learn about electricity and circuits through simple experiments demonstrating basic concepts and facts.