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Best Selling Books by Christine Petersen

Christine Petersen is the author of Learning about Antarctica (2015), Exploring Mount Kilimanjaro (2024), Jade (2014), Explore Ores (2019), United States of America (2001).

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Learning about Antarctica

release date: Aug 01, 2015
Learning about Antarctica
Antarctica is a fascinating continent, with its South Pole research station and its thick sheets of ice. But did you know that Antarctica has no cities? Or that daytime and nighttime last for months in Antarctica? Learn more about the amazing continent of Antarctica, from its explorers and scientists to its landforms, animals, and more.

Exploring Mount Kilimanjaro

release date: Dec 10, 2024
Exploring Mount Kilimanjaro
A compelling narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and tell the world about the snow at the top of a mountain in a tropical setting. Read about the "jinn", an evil spirit that locals believe inhabits the mountain and brings bad luck. You''ll also find out what life is like on Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa by learning about the people, what they eat, where they live and how the Tanzanian people are now working to protect the mountain. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

Jade

release date: Sep 01, 2014
Jade
This title introduces young readers to jade, the mineral used for thousands of years as both jewelry and weapons. ?Learn about the two types of jade, jadeite and nephrite, how jade is formed, and where it is found. ?Historical and modern mining methods are detailed. ?The many uses of jade in ancient and modern times are examined. ? See how artisans such as lapidaries use jade to create beautiful and useful jewelry. ?Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasures. ?Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. ?Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. ?Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Explore Ores

release date: Dec 15, 2019
Explore Ores
Explore Ores introduces readers to what ores are, minerals that can be mined for profit. Learn about prospecting, exploration, aboveground and underground mining, extracting metals from ores, and the importance of protecting the environment. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, map, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

United States of America

release date: Jan 01, 2001
United States of America
Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive To Find Out More section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, and redesigned with a fresh new look in 1996, the new True Books series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Italy

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Italy
A short introduction to the country of Italy.

Cuba

release date: Mar 01, 2002
Cuba
Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

The Pacific Ocean

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Pacific Ocean
Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Examine Minerals

release date: Dec 15, 2019
Examine Minerals
Examine Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today. Learn how to identify minerals, including color, luster, streak, fracture, hardness, specific gravity, magnetism, and fluorescence. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Atlantic Ocean

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Atlantic Ocean
Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Solar Power

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Solar Power
Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Water Power

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Water Power
Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Conservation

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Conservation
Describes some of the earth''s natural resources, their importance, and how they can be safeguarded.

Alternative Energy

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Alternative Energy
Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

The Microscope

release date: Jan 01, 2006
The Microscope
Traces the development of one of science''s most crucial innovations, from the first light microscope to the latest electron one.

Rosie the Riveter

release date: Sep 01, 2008
Rosie the Riveter
The Cornerstones of Freedom series introduces the people, places, and events that helped make the United States what it is today. Don''t miss a single exciting story!

The Smart Kid's Guide to Divorce

release date: Aug 01, 2014
The Smart Kid's Guide to Divorce
Explores what happens when parents divorce and provides strategies for coping with a changing family.

The Smart Kid's Guide to Losing a Pet

release date: Aug 01, 2014
The Smart Kid's Guide to Losing a Pet
Presents advice for young readers to overcome the death of a pet, discussing euthanasia, memorials, and learning to love a new pet.

Relative Disenchantment

release date: Feb 13, 2017
Relative Disenchantment
Struggling college student, Joanna, finds herself pulled in many directions. Her newly-divorced parents, her mother''s overbearing expectations, and her own doubts about her chosen path leave Joanna on the edge. If that''s not enough, her mother has suddenly decided that beloved Grandma Ruth must move into a nursing home. Confused and unsure, Joanna flees school under the guise of caring for her injured grandmother. Barely able to manage her own life, can Joanna really intervene on Grandma Ruth''s behalf? Relative Disenchantment is a tale of growing up and seeing life and family in a new, but not always expected, light.
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