Writing

I write in the same nonfiction genres that I edit. One of my children's books (Economies Around the World, 2012) was selected by the Junior Library Guild/SLJ Curriculum Levels and is part of Capstone Press's STEM Grade 5 curriculum bundle. 

Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide
Scarecrow Press, 2013
Grades 9-12
Written for high school athletes in all sports and at all levels, this book has practical, up-to-date information on a variety of sports-related topics, including nutrition, injury prevention, supplements and performance-enhancing drugs, training in order to get to the next level, and tips for getting recruited to play in college. Current and former high school and college athletes share their own experiences throughout the book, and each chapter concludes with a list of resources where athletes can find more information.

Secrets of Mesa Verde: Cliff Dwellings of the Pueblo
Capstone Press, 2014
Grades 3-6
Why did the Ancient Puebloans build their homes in the cliffs of Mesa Verde? And why did they suddenly abandon these homes 100 years later? Learn what archeologists have discovered about the cliff dwellers of southwest Colorado.

Malcolm X
Heinemann-Raintree, 2013
Grades 4-6
Part of the American Biographies series, this book describes the life and lasting influence of one of America's most charismatic civil rights leaders.

Pocahontas
Heinemann-Raintree, 2013
Grades 4-6
Part of the American Biographies series, this book describes the life of Pocahontas and her important role in early American history.

Economies Around the World
Heinemann-Raintree, 2012
Grades 3-6
Selected by _Junior Library Guild/SLJ Curriculum Levels, November 1, 2011
Part of Capstone Press's STEM Grade 5 curriculum bundle

What is an economy? Do all countries have the same economy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of economy? These questions and more are answered in Economies Around the World.

Using Money
Heinemann-Raintree, 2012
Grades 3-6
This book looks at the various ways people use money, including saving, spending, investing, and sharing. It answers questions such as What is a checking account? How do banks work? What is the difference between a credit card and a debit card?

Battles of the Civil War
Heinemann-Raintree, 2011
Grades 3-6
Why did we fight the Civil War? What was the turning point in the war? How did the Civil War end? This book looks at 15 important battles of the Civil War, including keys to victory and reasons for defeat.