Books with author Judy Monroe Peterson

Tornadoes, also called twisters, have terrified people throughout history. Tornado winds are the strongest on Earth and can reach speeds of 300 miles or 500 kilometers per hour. In this captivating volume, students learn how, where, and when tornadoes are likely to form, and the damage they can inflict. They discover the variety of tools that scientists use to measure and predict tornadoes, and the essential role of storm spotters. This resource also explains to readers how to stay safe before, during, and after a twister hits. Special sidebars define key vocabulary words or pose questions to spur critical thinking.

At any local pond or freshwater lake, you will likely find someone fishing. Millions of people in North America enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Sunfish, perch, walleye, and northern pike are just a few of the many species caught from these bodies of water. What is the best time of day or year to fish? What's the best bait? Do different fish live in different depths of water? Do you need a fishing license? This resource will prepare readers for a rewarding day in nature, whether they are catching their next meal or practicing catch-and-release.

Readers of this book learn about hunter education, responsibility, planning hunts, hunting methods, and what tasks to perform after an animal is harvested. Big game hunters do not wipe out an entire population, and its illegal to hunt animals that are endangered. Instead, licensed hunters support laws to protect wildlife from extinction and contribute to balancing wildlife populations. Some of the big game covered in this instructive guide include white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bear, and wild boar. Interesting sidebars support the narrative, and a rich resource section ensures that budding and responsible hunters have all they need to hunt the right way.

This educational book explains what small game hunters need to know to be successful and safe during the hunt. The most frequently hunted animals in the United States and Canada are small game. Rabbits, squirrels, woodcocks, and quail are just some of the small game found in the crosshairs. Finding and shooting these small targets is challenging and exciting. Small animals are fast, cautious, and well adapted to their environment. When hunters are successful, they harvest low-fat, delicious meat. Readers learn that people can legally hunt an animal only during its hunting season. All states have bag limits for each small game animal that is hunted and that this limit may change annually as a wildlife management tool. Fun sidebars continue to impart important information and the book concludes with a helpful resource section.

Biodegradability is the ability of substances to be broken down into simpler substances by bacteria. People around the world use great numbers of nonbiodegradable products, including plastics, medicines, and pesticides. The process of biodegradation is key to Earth's life cycle. If unchecked, the production and use of nonbiodegradable substances could have huge effects on life on Earth. In this useful book, students explore what living Green means and how they can make good choices in using biodegradable products to reduce their impact on the environment. The book is filled with tips, such as what to look for in shopping for biodegradable productsfurniture, organic food, green cleaning products, and eco-friendly personal grooming products. Readers discover how to take part in eco-programs in the community and at school.