Danielle Haynes – författare

What did horses look like millions of years ago? How big were mammoths and mastodons? This book gives readers an in-depth look into the world of prehistoric mammals by investigating the remains they left behind. Readers will study colorful images of mammal fossils to learn about the size and shape of each animal, but also the behavior and lifestyle they may have lived. The text is paired with a fact-file design, complete with sidebars and diagrams, to give readers a well-rounded and exciting reading experience. Readers will learn to think like a paleontologist as they uncover these amazing mammal fossils!

The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn''t always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don''t realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions. This book clearly explains the difference between racial profiling and discrimination, provides easily understandable examples of each, and gives suggestions for how teens can combat these unfair practices.

STDs are very common, but they can be extremely embarrassing. Many teens who suffer from STDs feel so much guilt and shame that they hide the problem instead of getting help. With useful resources and a relatable narrative, this nonjudgmental guide provides answers to the questions teens may be too ashamed to seek elsewhere. Using accessible language, the text conveys the critical information teens need to learn. Readers will learn to identify STDs, understand the dangers they pose, and discover how they are spread. They''ll learn what they can do to protect themselves, the importance of getting tested, and where to go to get help.

Claude Monet is one of the most famous painters in history, and he is considered a pioneer of the Impressionist movement. What is Impressionism, and how does Monet''s work reflect its purest principles? Readers discover the answers to these and other questions about Monet''s life and work as they examine the stories behind some of his most beloved paintings. Colorful examples of his work and photographs from his life fill the pages, alongside annotated quotes from art historians, other artists, and Monet himself. Detailed sidebars appeal to young artists and provide more fascinating details about Monet''s life.

DDT, Agent Orange, and asbestos are just some of the many frightening examples used in this book to illustrate how people''s disastrous decisions impact human life. Along with compelling main text and arresting historical photographs, sidebars of harrowing statistics help readers understand the scope of the damage more fully. Each spread also includes a fact box that tells the lasting effects of each disaster and chronicles the legal changes made, and not made, in the wake of these events. This book concludes with a discussion of what work still needs to be done to reverse and prevent chemical disasters.

Industrial accidents occur all over the world at an alarming rate, and readers have no doubt heard of at least one in their lifetime. This topical book chronicles the frightening stories of several of the world’s worst examples of chemical leaks and spills, detailing the environmental impact not only in the text, but also through graphic, full-color images, and through sidebars full of real statistics. Fact boxes chronicle the legal response in the direct wake of disasters like Bhopal, Amoco Cadiz, Exxon Valdez, Deepwater Horizon, and more. The book closes with a note about activism and how to help.

News websites, TV news, radio news, and newspapers can all contain both opinion pieces and news stories, but how can you tell the difference? With real-life examples and historical facts, this fascinating book shows readers how to differentiate between these two major sections of any news product and what to keep in mind when reading, listening, or watching. They''ll also learn how to pick out those times when the two cross over and how to be discerning when making good judgments about the news they consume.

Every person on this planet has their own biases, but good news sources try to avoid spreading them. Some are more successful than others. In this informative book, young readers will learn what bias is, how to recognize it in news sources, why this happens, and how to avoid it. Historical facts and real-life examples will also help them consider their own biases and challenge them when they choose what kinds of media to consume and believe, and when they produce their own pieces of writing and other media, as well.

An inauguration is the act of swearing an elected person into office. Inauguration Day is the day that the most important elected official in the United States, the president, takes office. Readers will learn about the history of Inauguration Day in the United States, key aspects of this important day, and how Inauguration Day has changed since 1789, when George Washington took office. Full-color photographs and primary sources help readers understand the importance and ceremony of Inauguration Day.

By the time the U.S. presidential election rolls around every four years, everyone knows who''s in the running for office. But how are presidential candidates in the United States chosen? How do candidates get nominated, and what does a nomination mean? Can you become president without a nomination, and why or why not? Readers will learn about political parties, national conventions, special circumstances during nominations, and the history of presidential nominations. Primary sources and fact boxes add further historical and fascinating content.

Primaries and caucuses are some of the first steps to becoming the president of the United States. Candidates who''ve announced their intention to run for this important office first have to convince members of their political party that they deserve a nomination. Primaries and caucuses help political parties choose their official party candidate. Readers will learn about the history of and key parts and processes associated with American primaries and caucuses. Primary sources and informative fact boxes give historical context to these important events in the journey to becoming the president of the United States.

Today, 785 million people are living without access to safe water. Water-related illnesses are responsible for almost 1 million deaths each year. Clean water should be a basic human right, but far too few people have access to it. With this informative book, readers will study the global water crisis, how it reached its current state, and its impact on the environment and human lives. Real-life examples of the steps being taken to save Earth''s water resources and improve the quality and availability of drinking water will inspire budding environmentalists to take action.