Books with author Christine Honders

Most of the time, hail occurs as tiny pellets not much bigger than gravel or sand. But when the conditions are right, hailstones can be as big as golf balls or even baseballs! They crack car windshields, take down power lines, and even injure people outside when they fall. Readers learn lots of cool science about not just how hail forms, but what conditions need to be for hail to be destructive. Full-color photographs emphasize just how big hailstones can be and how much damage they can cause. Relatable sidebars tackle important details and highlight real-life hail events for interested readers.?

A good education is important for a successful future, and it's up to teachers to provide kids with that education. Each year, from kindergarten to high school, teachers present new subjects to their students. Teachers work very hard to help students understand complex concepts and give them extra help when they need it, but this is difficult to do unless students are paying attention. This book explains to readers their responsibility to listen to their teachers so that they may do their best in school. Bright, engaging photographs help readers make connections to the text.

Each community has a variety of different buildings of all shapes and sizes. We don't usually stop to think about who put those buildings there. We often don't even think about who built our own house. Your readers will learn important concepts; construction workers are the reason we have places to live and work. They're the reason we have roads to get from one place to another. They work with other building professionals to build structures that people and businesses need. Construction workers keep our communities growing and thriving.

When someone is sick or injured, they go see a doctor. Doctors are trained to figure out what is making the person sick and the kinds of treatment needed to cure them. If the person doesn't want to get sick again, or make an injury worse, they must follow the doctor's orders. This book gives readers examples of why someone would see a doctor and how important it is to follow the doctor's instructions. Relevant images aid readers in making textual connections.

Families should know what to do if a fire breaks out, but first they should also know about fire prevention. Because cooking is the leading cause of fires in the U.S, kitchen fire safety is a priority. Families should be aware of other hazards like old electrical cords or lit candles, and every household should have a fire escape plan. This essential volume teaches readers that firefighters are experts on fire prevention and safety and are always ready to help. Colorful photographs help readers make connections to the text.

Many children take the bus to school every day. To ensure a safe ride, there are rules they need to follow. One of the most important rules is to listen to the bus driver. It's important to stay seated and wait until the driver tells the riders it's OKAY to get up. Riders need to stay quiet so they don't distract the driver. The driver also uses hand signals as kids enter or exit the bus to let them know when to cross the street. This must-have book teaches readers that bus safety depends on listening to the bus driver. Colorful photographs provide readers with close textual correlations.

Communities around the world have laws. Police officers have the authority to make sure that those laws are followed so that communities stay safe. They are available 24 hours a day if someone needs their help. Police officers spend a lot of time in the neighborhoods that they patrol, getting to know the people that live there and teaching them how to keep themselves from becoming victims of crime. This book explains what police officers do in their communities and why it's important to obey the law. Relevant photographs aid readers in making textual connections.

From the time we're born, we have relationships with others. We often trust the person or people who care for us because they make us feel good and safe. 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.

As students grow into young adults, they enter the world with the hopes and dreams of a successful future. Part of financial success is the ability to make good economic decisions. The state of the economy affects the job market, educational loans, and how much money people decide to spend or save. 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. Understanding these key elements is essential in helping people make good economic decisions in their own lives.

Research shows that to master essential math skills—and succeed on tests—kids need plenty of sustained practice. These reproducible pages are flexible and easy to use—in school or at home. Covers multiplication and division facts to 12, solving word problems, and more. With appealing illustrations and engaging topics to motivate all learners. Includes a complete answer key.