Energy From the Earth
(Energy for the Future series)
This book examines the history and use of geothermal energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Northstar Editions, Focus Readers, 2022
ISBN-13: 978-1637390580
Reading age: 8-12 years. Grade level: 4-6. Lexile: 660L
Using Engineering to Fight Climate Change
(Fighting Climate Change With Science series)
Tackling climate change will involve everyone, including the engineers. This book delves into the science behind climate change, explores some of the ways that engineers are working to find solutions, and examines the challenges they face.
Northstar Editions, Focus Readers, 2023
ISBN: 978-1637393284 (paperback edition)
Reading Age: 9-12 years
Online Addiction
(Protect Yourself Online series)
Since 2007, I have led a support group for Denver-area parents of Twice-Exceptional kids. Two of my books were written, in part, as a way for me to learn more to help support this group.
Online addiction is an ongoing struggle for families with Twice-Exceptional children, and I welcomed the opportunity to learn even more about this challenging topic as I researched and wrote the book ONLINE ADDICTION for Brightpoint Press. Gaming, social media, and internet use can be great ways to relax and have fun, but they can also become addictive and unhealthy.
Brightpoint Press, 2022.
ISBN-13: 978-1678202446
Grade level: 7-9
Living with Depression
(Mental Health Support series)
Depression and anxiety are tightly linked, and both are ongoing struggles for all too many kids. This book, part of the Mental Health Support series, provides some insights into the causes and treatments for depression.
Brightpoint Press, 2024
ISBN-13: 978-1-6782-0666-6
Grade level: 6-12
The Waggle Dance: How Bees Communicate
I loved researching this book! Bees are fascinating, and honeybees are able to communicate to their hivemates both the direction and distance of patches of flowers through dance! The book is part of an assessment system, so is not available individually, but writing it instilled in me a love of bees of all kinds. These days, I focus on creating habitat for native bees. I took this photo of three Long-Horned Bees (what a perfect name!) that I found sleeping in a cosmos flower in my garden.
