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Mirrored
by Alex FlinnIn #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Flinn's modern and mysterious retelling of Snow White, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and true love doesn't necessarily mean Prince Charming.Celine's life is the stuff fairy tales are made of. She's beautiful, talented, and brave. Unfortunately, her tale comes complete with a wicked stepmother! When Violet steps into Celine's life, everything changes and weird things begin to happen to her--bizarre accidents, strange illnesses, and rabid animal attacks. Celine doesn't feel safe anywhere. It's almost as if some hateful witch is out to get her.And there is. Violet has been waiting all her life to have Celine's father to herself. Getting rid of his gorgeous daughter is child's play for a witch as powerful as she is. Happy-ever-after isn't enough for Violet. She wants to be the fairest of them all, and Celine is in the way . . . but not for long.Forced to take refuge with her friend Goose and his family, Celine gives up everything she loves and goes deep undercover. But will it be enough to fool Violet, or will Celine's fate be decided by a reflection in a magic mirror? And where do you find Prince Charming in Miami anyway?Mirrored is a modern retelling of Snow White--told from the points of view of Violet, Celine, and Goose--with all the magic and mystery readers will love.
Black Lives Matter
by Duchess Harris Sue Bradford EdwardsBlack Lives Matter covers the shootings that touched off passionate protests, the work of activists to bring about a more just legal system, and the tensions in US society that these events have brought to light. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
MyWorld Social Studies: Building our Nation (Texas Edition)
by PearsonPearson Texas myWorld Social Studies was developed especially for Texas with the help of teachers from across the state and covers 100 percent of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies.
Florida Go Math Advanced Mathematics 1
by Timothy D. Kanold Edward B. Burger Juli K. Dixon Matthew R. LarsonA mathematics textbook for middle school
Reading Comprehension
by Jean Lisa Mollie Hancock Richert BrittenumThis collection of fascinating readings with follow-up activities is designed to be an effective tool for developing comprehension and vocabulary skills. The follow-up activities encompass such basic skills as author's purpose, fact or opinion, skimming, reading for details, vocabulary, compare/contrast, time sequence, main idea, referents, and many more. An extension activity is also provided with each reading to be used for enrichment or as a "challenge" for those who finish early.
Principles of Mathematics: Book 1
by Katherine A. LoopThis is Year 1 of a two-year math course designed to give students a firm mathematical foundation, both academically and spiritually. Not only does the curriculum build mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, it also shows students how a biblical worldview affects our approach to math's various concepts. Students learn to see math, not as an academic exercise, but as a way of exploring and describing consistencies God created and sustains. The worldview is not just an addition to the curriculum, but the starting point. Science, history, and real life are integrated throughout.
Workbook Pacemaker General Science (Third Edition)
by FearonThis program introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of life, earth, and physical science and builds the fundamental science skills students of all ability levels need to succeed. The program is supported with expanded real-world activities, test preparation, and comprehensive reviews that help students make the important connections between science and their own lives. In addition, students are encouraged to apply newly learned concepts using hands-on discovery through lab exercises and enrichment activities. Lexile Level 750 Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 6-12
Focus On Reading Strategies Level H
by PLC Editors StaffFocus On Reading Strategies, Grade 8: A language arts textbook
Holt McDougal United States History: Beginnings to 1877, Guided Reading Workbook
by Holt McdougalThe Guided Reading Workbook helps increase comprehension, builds vocabulary, offers guided-reading support.
As Long As There Are Mountains
by Natalie Kinsey-WarnockIris loves the northern Vermont hills where her family has lived for generations and dreams of one day running the family farm. Her brother, Lucien, certainly wants no part of it. But the year 1956 holds many surprises for her and her family. It begins with their barn burning down and Iris's suspicions that her cousin Draper may be responsible. Then Father is injured in a logging accident and in his anger and depression that follow, he decides to sell the farm. Lucien tells Iris she won't miss things so much after a while, but she knows he's wrong. Can Iris keep the family from leaving the place that she knows she will love with all her heart for as long as she lives?
Eaten Alive (Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear #1)
by John WhitmanFollow the adventures of Tash, Zak and their Uncle Hoole as they fight the evil Imperial scientist Borborygmus Gog in this six-volume sequel to Star Wars. Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy this spine-tingling series that explores the dark side of the Star Wars universe.
City Of The Dead (Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear #2)
by John WhitmanFollow the adventures of Tash, Zak and their Uncle Hoole as they fight the evil Imperial scientist Borborygmus Gog in this six-volume sequel to Star Wars. Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy this spine-tingling series that explores the dark side of the Star Wars universe.
Ann Aurelia and Dorothy
by Natalie Savage Carlson Dale PaysonAnn Aurelia finally finds a foster mother she really likes and a friend who is lots of fun, but when her real mother comes back to claim her, she must decide with whom she wants to live.
The Mystery Of History: The Early Church And The Middle Ages
by Linda Lacour HobarOne of Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum The Mystery of History provides a historically accurate, Bible-centered approach to learning ancient history. The completely chronological lessons shed new light on who walked the earth when, as well as on where important Bible figures fit into secular history. Volume 2 covers the Early Church to the Middle Ages. This unique history curriculum was written for 4th-8th graders, but it is adaptable for both older and younger students.
I Funny School of Laughs
by Emily Raymond James PattesonTeaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good! Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back and relax. When his school has a major funding crisis, Jamie hits on a bright idea to save the day--a comedy class for the other students. Little does he know that making jokes and teaching jokes are two very different things...and he's only good at one of them. With the fate of his school's library on his shoulders, Jamie has to dig deep to see if he has what it takes to succeed at his most difficult challenge yet.
The One Safe Place
by Tania Unsworthn a near future world of heat, greed, and hunger, Devin earns a coveted spot in a home for abandoned children that promises unlimited food and toys and the hope of finding a new family, but Devin discovers the home's horrific true mission when he investigates its intimidating Administrator and the zombie-like sickness that afflicts some children.
Book Scavenger
by Jennifer Chambliss BertmanFor twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles). Upon her arrival, however, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and is now in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch. Then Emily and her new friend James discover an odd book, which they come to believe is from Griswold himself, and might contain the only copy of his mysterious new game. Racing against time, Emily and James rush from clue to clue, desperate to figure out the secret at the heart of Griswold's new game--before those who attacked Griswold come after them too.
League of Archers
by Eva HowardA girl on the run after being accused of killing Robin Hood learns what it really means to be a hero in this exciting adventure story."That's the girl who killed Robin Hood!" Those words send Ellie Dray racing for the forest and the chance to clear her name. Twelve-year-old novice nun Elinor Dray has always idolized Robin Hood. She and her friends try to be like him by sneaking out to hunt on the lands belonging to the village Baron, stealing from him to feed their poor neighbors. They call themselves the League of Archers. While returning from a hunting trip late one night, Ellie meets a man in the forest--a hunter like herself. But suddenly the man is shot with a poisoned arrow. She manages to help him back to the abbey, but it's too late and he dies. Only in his final moments, does Ellie realize that the hunter is Robin Hood, and that the abbess of the nunnery is Maid Marian. With her secret revealed, the Baron immediately arrests Marian. But he needs a scapegoat for the murder of Robin Hood, and who better than a young novice nun? Ellie is proclaimed a hero--the person who killed the famous outlaw Robin Hood--but the villagers don't agree. A mob forms, vowing to hunt Ellie down and exact their own vengeance. Will Ellie and her League of Archers be able to find the real killer, free Maid Marian, and keep Robin Hood's legacy alive?
Did I Mention I Miss You?
by Estelle MaskameIn Did I Mention I Miss You?, the explosive finale to Wattpad senstation Estelle Maskame's DIMILY trilogy: three unforgettable summers of secrets, heartbreak, and forbidden romance."Readers will root for [Eden and Tyler], like they would with Edward and Bella-the mutual attraction and need for one another is palpable. It rings of passion, excitement, and first love." -- VOYA Magazine on Did I Mention I Love You?It's been a year since Eden last spoke to Tyler. After his sudden departure, she left for Chicago for college and found a new boyfriend-someone who (hopefully) won't run when things get tough, like Tyler did. But as school breaks up for the summer, she heads back to Los Angeles. And she's not the only one with that idea...Despite their break-up, Tyler's determined to rekindle what they once had. He's restarted his life and he wants her in it. Eden's not sure where to begin in finally forgiving him. But when a tragedy draws them together, Eden must search her heart and decide if Tyler is worth the risk once and for all.The DIMILY Trilogy: Did I Mention I Love You? (Book 1)Did I Mention I Need You? (Book 2)Did I Mention I Miss You? (Book 3)
Billy Budd, Sailor
by Herman MelvilleHerman Melville's final masterpiece, found unpublished on his desk at his death.Billy Budd, Sailor would emerge, after its publication in 1924, as one of Melville's best-loved books--and one of his most open, with its discussion of homosexualty. In it, Melville returns to the sea to tell the story of Billy, a cheerful, hard working, and handsome young sailor, conscripted to work against his will on another ship, where he soon finds himself persecuted by Claggart, the paranoid master-at-arms. As things escalate beyond the naive Billy's control, tragedy looms on the horizon like Melville's great white whale, and the story become Melville's final, sublime plunge into the classic tussle between civilization and chaos, between oppression and freedom, as well as the book in which he discusses homosexuality most openly. One of the major works of American literature.
The Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
by Linda Lacour HobarThe Mystery of History series is everything a family needs for teaching history with a strong Biblical worldview. Multi-age activities, book and video lists, memory helps, timeline suggestions, quizzes, and map work included. Chronological, Classical, Complete. Volume 4 covers "Wars of Independence to Modern times" and is recommended for 6th grade and up.
Prentice Hall Science Explorer, Grade 8
by Michael J. Padilla Ioannis Miaoulis Martha CyrNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Tundra Trials
by Monica TeslerJasper learns that secrets can strain even the strongest bonds as the Bounders adventure continues in The Tundra Trials.After discovering that Earth Force is waging a covert alien war, Jasper and his friends return to space and continue their training. This time, Earth Force brings them to the remote planet of Gulaga, where the cadets compete in the Tundra Trials: a grueling pod race across the planet's frigid landscape. But when their pod leader asks Jasper and Mira to secretly test a dangerous new technology that will take their Bounder abilities to the next level, the kids begin to suspect that there are rifts within Earth Force. The worst part? Jasper must keep the truth from everyone--even his own pod mates. When Earth Force prepares for an attack against the aliens, the kids are tasked with a treacherous mission. With their loyalties torn, will Jasper and his friends once again fulfill their duty and fight for their planet? And if they do, will the secret tech work as planned or lead their enemies to their doorstep?
Ava XOX
by Carol WestonLove is in the air-and Ava thinks she's allergicValentine's Day is just around the corner, and Ava couldn't care less. That is, until a new girl, Kelli, asks out Ava's friend Chuck...and he says yes! What?!? Ava is NOT okay with this. But since when does she think about boys? For the first time ever, words fail Ava. She isn't sure what she's feeling (Like? Love? Friendship? Frustration?), or what "going out" even means. After all, fifth graders aren't allowed to go anywhere by themselves, are they?To top it off, Pip's friend Tanya is being bullied for her size. Ava wants to help-but, uh oh, it's not as easy as she imagines.The New York Times called AVA AND PIP "a love letter to language. " With this third diary format, Girls' Life advice columnist Carol Weston hits another home run.Don't miss how it all began in:Ava and PipAva and Taco Cat
The Archaeology
by David DownDeveloped with three educational levels in mind, The Archaeology Book takes you on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. You'll learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible.