Best Selling Books by Bonnie Juettner

From Pocahontas to Will Rogers, 100 Native Americans Who Changed American History gives readers an incisive, authoritative portrayal of Native Americans who have shaped American history. Learn about Massasoit, an Indian leader who befriended the Pilgrims, and Sitting Bull, the great Sioux chief and warrior. Find out how Jim Thorpe became one of the world''s greatest athletes, how Buffy Sainte-Marie achieved fame for her songs about Native American life, and much more! Book jacket.

The seed vault in Norway houses plant seeds from around the world to be stored in the event that the plant needs to be reintroduced into the food supply. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea’s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.

This guidebook offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding thyroid disorders and their ramifications. Readers will understand what the thyroid does, and conditions such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Thyroid nodules and cancer is also explained. Readers are also introduced to the future of thyroid research and its relation to brain chemistry.

Nuclear energy may be a source that has caught a bad rap. It is actually clean, safe, reliable and a competitive energy source. It''s the only power that can significantly replace many harmful fossil fuels. Readers will learn about the past, present, and future of nuclear power.

Various combinations of pressure, temperature, wind, and moisture all create the complex phenomenon known as weather. This book uses simple language and vivid description to explain what weather is, what it does, and why it matters to us all. Winter has different faces across the U.S. Learn more with this fun activity.

Give your readers a look into the fascinating world of forensic investigation. This book details the investigative work involved in solving blackmail and bribery crimes. Students will learn about specialists in the field and examine the tools and techniques they use to expose and ensnare criminals. Readers will discover how cutting edge forensic science reveals the clues in the tiniest bits of evidence. Sidebars offer crime statistics and information about careers in criminal investigation. An annotated bibliography is included.

Most of what scientists know about light they have figured out by observing the properties of light. Those properties, along with the fascinating effects and modern uses of light are discussed in this book. Full-color photographs and diagrams help readers understand this topic.

Acne is well known as a skin problem that plagues adolescents and adults with outbreaks of pimples on their faces and other body parts, but there are several types of acne, with different levels of severity. This overview of the skin disorder includes all types of acne, detailing the known causes and available treatments. Information is included on both traditional and alternative acne therapies, as well as new treatments currently being researched.

The old adage of "you are what you eat" is a valuable reminder when choosing what to eat against goals for disease prevention. Author Bonnie Juettner examines how a person''s diet impacts disease. Readers will learn about four diseases that a good diet can prevent. Teens who are making a difference through diet are presented, as well as what the government is doing in efforts to help us understand the importance of dieting.

The history and lore of the Griffin, a cross between a lion and an eagle, believed by the ancient Greeks and Romans to be found deep in the deserts of central Asia.

What really happened during the Big Bang? Why did matter form? Why do particles have mass? To answer these questions, scientists and engineers have worked together to build the largest and most powerful particle accelerator in the world: the Large Hadron Collider. Correlates with STEM and Physics instruction. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.

Discusses the uses of energy, how its managed, and how to protect it for future generations.

Motion introduces young readers to some of the most basic concepts of physics. It explains how physicists use math equations and diagrams to describe motion, and includes a discussion of each of Isaac Newton''s three laws of motion.

Discusses photosynthesis, the process by which certain life forms capture the energy of light.

The story of the animal that lives in myths only which began in Egypt and lives on today through myths, legends, and stories of fantastic creatures.

This book is an introduction to genies, fiery spirits with godlike powers, describing the genies of Middle Eastern folklore, the genies of African cultures and religions, and the genies that are comic characters in contemporary literature.

Examines the history of abortions in the United States and both the pro-life and pro-choice stances involved in the issue.

The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Book jacket.

Describes the lives and achievements of one hundred notable Native Americans, presented chronologically from sixteenth-century Iroquois leader Dekanawida to United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.