Best Selling Books by Christine Petersen

A close look at past and present vertebrates, including fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.

At the age of 55, Victor winds up dead. No real surprise given the couch-potato lifestyle he led but a total shock to Victor as he grieves the loss of his life on earth and the wife he wasn''t ready to leave. What will it take for Victor to rest in peace? My Everliving Life is a story of human emotions, grieving, and growth that shows you''re never too old to stop coming of age.

"Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the hybrid car''s invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.

A close look at past and present invertebrates, including sponges, jellies, worms, mollusks, and arthropods.

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What do sparkling diamonds, oozing lava, giant crystals, and dinosaur bones have in common? Geology! The Rock On! series encourages readers to put on their hard hats and discover the wonders of Earth science. Large, full-color photographs of rocks, gems, and minerals are sure to dazzle their eyes. And, engaging diagrams, sidebars, and maps support the easy-to-read text. With fun, at-home experiments, students can unearth geology for themselves. From metamorphic rock to mining, they''ll learn to dig the science of Earth!

This title introduces young readers to gold, the metal that can stay shiny for thousands of years. ?Learn how gold is formed and where it is found. ?Historical and modern mining methods are detailed, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes. ?The many uses of gold are examined, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes. ?See how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold 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.