Honders, Christine

"Readers will learn that trust and openness can help them establish emotional connections with people for the rest of their lives. They'll learn that developing give-and-take relationships will build better friendships. They'll be able to better relate to others, which will make others want to build relationships with them. Through concrete examples and self-analysis, students will discover how to positively connect with others, which will help them discover more about themselves"--Provided by publisher.

"There's always been controversy over the settlement of America. U.S. students have been taught that Columbus discovered America, yet what he found was neither America, nor was it undiscovered. . . This book explains the establishment of the thirteen colonies not just through the eyes of the colonists, but of Native Americans, African slaves, and the British Empire as well. Readers will learn that religious freedom wasn't the only reason colonists flocked to the New World. Sidebars . . . will help students navigate through the colonization of American with fresh perspective, while encouraging them to use multiple resources to gain informed opinions about historical topics"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce the the job of a veterinarian, discussing the skills needed and some of the things they do.

Text and photographs introduce the the job of a doctor, discussing the skills needed and some of the things they do.

"Readers will learn the difference between command and market economies, how different types of business ownership affect the United States and global economies, and how workers can protect their status in a productive economy"--Provided by publisher.

"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 that the government didn't get too powerful, so they made sure the power in government was balanced. Each branch of the government can check on the others to make sure they're following the rules and not getting too powerful. Throughout the United States' history, many people have challenged the balance of the government through impeachment trials, majority rule in the Legislative branch, and trials in the Supreme Court. Readers will be encouraged to think critically about whether or not the balance of power in U.S. government is truly balanced"--Provided by the publisher.

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 breakdown of its most important parts. This document-based approach to American history gives readers a stronger understanding of a variety of social studies curriculum topics and analytical skills. Black-and-White Photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Websites.

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.

"... helps readers understand how people with OCD use rituals to cope with distressing intrusive thoughts. A list of organizations to contact gives people who are struggling with this disorder resources to connect with others who understand what they are going through."--Provided by publisher.

"How was the ancient Aztec government different from other ancient governments, as well as modern forms of government? The answer to this question and more is waiting for readers to discover as they learn the details of ancient Aztec government"--Amazon.com.