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Riddles, Riddles, Riddles: Enigmas and Anagrams, Puns and Puzzles, Quizzes and Conundrums!
by Shane Miller Joseph LeemingJoin in the pun! Hundreds of riddles, charades, puzzles, and word games -- accompanied by charming illustrations -- promise to keep readers of all ages chuckling for hours. Test your wits with a small sample of the many jests in store:What makes the Tower of Pisa lean?It never eats.What is the most difficult train to catch?The 12:50, because it's 10 to 1 if you catch it.What is the richest country in the world?Ireland, because its capital is always Dublin.Why does lightning shock people?Because it doesn't know how to conduct itself.What part of London is in France?The letter N.When a lady faints, what number will restore her?You must bring her 2.
Zoology (3rd Ed.)
by Stephen A. Miller John P. HarleyThe new 7th edition of "Zoology" continues to offer students an introductory general zoology text that is manageable in size and adaptable to a variety of course formats. It is a principles-oriented text written for the non-majors or the combined course, presented at the freshman and sophomore level. "Zoology" is organized into three parts. Part One covers the common life processes, including cell and tissue structure and function, the genetic basis of evolution, and the evolutionary and ecological principles that unify all life. Part Two is the survey of protists and animals, emphasizing evolutionary and ecological relationships, aspects of animal organization that unite major animal phyla, and animal adaptations. Part Three covers animal form and function using a comparative approach. This approach includes descriptions and full-color artwork that depict evolutionary changes in the structure and function of selected organ systems.
Looking Backward
by Walter James Miller Eliot Fintushel Edward BellamyFirst published in 1888, Looking Backward was one of the most popular novels of its day. Translated into more than 20 languages, its utopian fantasy influenced such thinkers as John Dewey, Thorstein Veblen, Eugene V. Debs, and Norman Thomas. <P><P>Writing from a 19th century perspective and poignantly critical of his own time, Bellamy advanced a remarkable vision of the future, including such daring predictions as the existence of radio, television, motion pictures, credit cards, and covered pedestrian malls.<P> On the surface, the novel is the story of time-traveler Julian West, a young Bostonian who is put into a hypnotic sleep in the late 19th century, and awakens in the year 2000 in a socialist utopia. In conversations with the doctor who awakened him, he discovers a brilliantly realized vision of an ideal future, one that seemed unthinkable in his own century. Crime, war, personal animosity, and want are nonexistent. Equality of the sexes is a fact of life. In short, a messianic state of brotherly love is in effect.
Reading Faster and Understanding More
by Wanda Maureen Miller Sharon Steeber De OrozcoThe Reading Faster, Understanding More developmental workbooks recognize the inseparable links between comprehension, vocabulary and reading rate. With vocabulary and study skills instruction integrated throughout, each chapter guides students through the reading comprehension and rate improvement processes and includes exercises to practice these skills. Book 1 features lively readings-from the 6th to 8th grade level--on the Fry test, with the "textbook" chapter at the 9th grade level. For anyone interested in reading comprehension.
Earth's Place in the Universe: Elevate Science Modules (Elevate Science)
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science, California Integrated, Grade 8, Segment 1
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science, California Integrated, Grade 8, Segment 2
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science, California Integrated, Grade 8, Segment 3
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science, California Integrated, Grade 8, Segment 4
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science, Course 3
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science, Grade 8
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Elevate Science Modules: Atoms and Chemical Reactions (Elevate Science)
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules: Cycles Influencing Weather and Climate (Elevate Science)
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules: Structure and Property of Matter (Elevate Science)
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules: Earth Systems (Elevate Science)
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules: Diversity of Life
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. Wysession<p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules: Relationships Within Ecosystems
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. Wysession<p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules: Systems Reproduction and Growth
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. Wysession<p>Elevate Science offers 12 individual modules that span grades 6-8 and cover 100% of the NGSS Middle Grade Performance Expectations. For educators, the modules provide greater flexibility and customization for districts interested in building their own curriculum sequence. For adolescent learners, the bundled Performance Expectations create interesting storylines to motivate students to learn more.</p><p>The topics within each module provide an interactive learning journey that harnesses student curiosity and delivers engaging hands-on science experiences. Program features such as Quests and Project-Based Learning scenarios set students off on a journey to solve real-world science and engineering problems.</p><p>Each module also comes with a full compliment of digital tools and online resources, including an eText, virtual labs, and online assessments.</p>
Elevate Science Modules Systems, Reproduction, and Growth
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionElevate Science takes science to a whole new level and lets you take ownership of your learning. Explore science in the world around you. Investigate how things work. Think critically and solve problems! This book helps you think like a scientist, so you're ready for a world of discoveries.
Elevate Science: Physical
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Forces: Elevate Science Modules (Elevate Science)
by Zipporah Miller Michael J. Padilla Michael E. WysessionNIMAC-sourced textbook
Torch
by Lyn Miller-LachmannThree teens struggle to carve out futures for themselves under a totalitarian regime. Czechoslovakia, 1969 Seventeen-year-old Pavol has watched his country's freedoms disappear in the wake of the Soviet Union's invasion. He's seen his own dreams disappear too. In a desperate, fatal act of protest against the oppressive new government, he sets himself on fire in public, hoping to motivate others to fight for change. Instead, Pavol's death launches a government investigation into three of his closest friends. Štěpán finds his Olympic hockey ambitions jeopardized and must conceal his sexual orientation from authorities who could use it against him. Tomáš has already been accused of “antisocial” behavior because he struggles to follow the unwritten rules of everyday interactions, and now he must work even harder to meet the expectations of his father, the regional leader of the communist party. And aspiring film director Lída, Pavol’s girlfriend, is pregnant with his child, which brands her a traitor by association and upends all her plans. With their futures hanging in the balance, all three must decide whether to keep struggling to survive in the country Pavol died hoping to save . . . or risk a perilous escape to the other side.
Pills and Starships: A Novel
by Lydia MilletA teenage girl and her brother fight for their family&’s future in a world devastated by climate change: &“Thrillingly scary . . . There is much here to enjoy&” (The Washington Post). In a dystopian future brought about by global warming, seventeen-year-old Nat and her hacker brother, Sam, have come by ship to the Big Island of Hawaii for their parents&’ Final Week. The few Americans who still live well also live long—so long that older adults bow out not by natural means but by buying death contracts from the corporates who now run the disintegrating society, keeping the people happy through a constant diet of &“pharma.&” Nat&’s family is spending their pharma-guided last week at a luxury resort complex called the Twilight Island Acropolis. Deeply conflicted about her parents&’ decision, Nat spends her time keeping a record of everything her family does in the company-supplied diary that came in the hotel&’s care package. While Nat attempts to come to terms with her impending parentless future, Sam begins to discover cracks in the corporates&’ agenda—and eventually rebels against the company his parents have hired to handle their last days. Now Nat will have to choose a side, in this moving and suspenseful novel by a National Book Award–nominated author. Winner of the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People &“A deep read, but fast; it lingers in your mind long after it&’s been read.&” —New York Journal of Books &“A brilliant dystopian novel . . . Beautifully written, dark but ultimately hopeful.&” —The Buffalo News &“The details are terrific . . . and as the tension mounts it becomes a real page turner.&” —The Independent &“Vivid, moving . . . Will attract mature teen fans of Divergent, Hunger Games, and similar apocalyptic survival stories.&” —Midwest Book Review
Explorations in Literature (America Reads) Classic Edition
by Nancy C. Millett Raymond J. Rodrigues'Explorations in Literature' has six units containing short stories, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. A seventh unit is made up of Greek myths. The eighth unit consists of a novel, The Call of the Wild.
Hotlanta: Book 1 (Hotlanta #1)
by Denene Millner Mitzi MillerDesigner clothes. Gorgeous boys. Family secrets. Major drama. Welcome to Atlanta and the lives of the Duke twins, Sydney and Lauren. They don't call it Hotlanta for nothing!The Duke twins, Sydney and Lauren, live the life: They attend the fanciest school in Atlanta, they live in Buckhead, the most exclusive neighborhood, and they only date the hottest guys. And their secrets? Are the darkest of all. When their estranged father is released from prison and a murder is committed, their lives are plunged into a whirlwind of tabloid scrutiny, vicious gossip, and shocking revelation. Lauren, always such a party girl, and Sydney, bent on perfection by way of the Ivy League, can't trust anyone. Not their mother, not their rich stepfather. Maybe not even each other.