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How to Be You: Stop Trying to Be Someone Else and Start Living Your Life
by Jeffrey MarshThis book is about how to finally give up on feeling bad about yourself and discover the best person you can be.An interactive experience, How to Be You invites you to make the book your own through activities such as coloring in charts, answering questions about how you do the things you do, and discovering patterns in your lives that may be holding you back. Through Jeffrey's own story of "growing up fabulous in a small farming town"--along with the stories of hero/ines who have transcended the stereotypes of race, age, and gender--you will discover that you are not alone, can deepen your relationship with yourself, and find the courage to take a leap that will change your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jepp, Who Defied The Stars
by Katherine MarshFate: Is it written in the stars from the moment we are born? Or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in a luxurious prison: Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish Infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them; but it breaks Jepp's heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia attempt a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe in a kidnapper's carriage, Jepp fears where his unfortunate stars may lead him. But he can't even begin to imagine the brilliant and eccentric new master-a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars-who awaits him. Or the girl who will help him mend his heart and unearth the long-buried secrets of his past. Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters, Jepp, Who Defied the Stars is the tale of an extraordinary hero and his inspiring quest to become the master of his own destiny.
Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
by Katherine MarshFate: Is it written in the stars from the moment we are born? Or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in a luxurious prison: Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish Infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them; but it breaks Jepp's heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia attempt a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe in a kidnapper's carriage, Jepp fears where his unfortunate stars may lead him. But he can't even begin to imagine the brilliant and eccentric new master-a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars-who awaits him. Or the girl who will help him mend his heart and unearth the long-buried secrets of his past. Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters, Jepp, Who Defied the Stars is the tale of an extraordinary hero and his inspiring quest to become the master of his own destiny. "This highly unusual story about a highly unusual hero will also feel like your story. Few of us are imprisoned dwarfs, but all of us want to guide our own lives." -- Jonathan Safran Foer, New York Times best-selling author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close "Rich, absorbing storytelling-a terrific read in every way." -- Nancy Werlin, National Book Award Finalist and author of Impossible "Delightful characters, unique setting, and lovely prose. This is historical fiction at its best!" -- Ruta Sepetys, New York Times best-selling author of Between Shades of GrayNew York Times Notable Children's Books of 2012The Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2012
Scourge: A Novel
by Terry Weston MarshA thrilling coming of age novel set in a medieval fantasy world. “Breathtaking and captivating—an epic adventure!” —Leslie K. Barry, bestselling author of Newark MinutemenWith Scourge threatening to wipe out Olde Earth, a young peasant finds that he must battle a murderous tyrant in order to save himself, his country, and the love of his life.Geoffrey, a young man of noble birth, is horribly disfigured as a child the night his parents are murdered. On the verge of starvation, Geoffrey decides to reclaim his inheritance.But things are not what they seem, and Geoffrey—fleeing for his life—must figure out who his true friends are before the woman he loves is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice . . . “A wonderful story that takes you through every emotion imaginable!” —Greg Gilpin, American composer
The Book Of Myself: A Do-It Yourself Autobiography in 201 Questions
by Carl Marshall David MarshallHave you ever wanted to create your own autobiography or wished you had the life stories of a relative or friend? Now beautifully revised and updated, The Book of Myself is a do-it-yourself memoir that helps you record and preserve the experiences and knowledge of a lifetime for years to come. Divided into Early, Middle, and Later Years, this keepsake volume contains 201 questions that guide you through the process of keeping memories on subjects such as family and friends, learning and education, work and responsibilities, and the world around you. Created by a grandson and grandfather, The Book of Myself is the perfect way for you, or someone close to you, to remember the turning points and everyday recollections of a lifetime and share them with future generations.
Lessons of the Pandemic: Disruption, Innovation, and What Schools Need to Move Forward
by David T. Marshall Tim PressleyThe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on K–12 education have been pervasive and profound. This engaging book concisely outlines the current crisis in schools in the core areas of student learning, student and teacher mental health, and teacher burnout. Synthesizing original research, David T. Marshall and Tim Pressley offer in-depth descriptions of the disruptions caused by prolonged school closures and remote instruction. They also identify some positive changes, such as increased use of online resources and technology, flexible work models, and greater attention to social and emotional learning. Sharing key findings, concrete examples, and teachers&’ own voices about what they need to succeed, the book provides clear recommendations for moving schools forward effectively and sustainably.
Web-Based Learning in K-12 Classrooms: Opportunities and Challenges
by James Marshall Jay BlanchardMake sure your students get the most from their online learning experiencesEven though nearly every K-12 public school in the United States has broadband Internet access,the Web&’s vast potential as a teaching and learning tool has still not been realized. Web-based learning opportunities have been expensive, slow to develop, and time-consuming to implement, despite pressure on schools to adopt technology solutions that will cure their educational ills. Web-Based Learning in K-12 Classrooms: Opportunities and Challenges chronicles the up and downs of online learning and offers unique insights into its future, providing a comprehensive, curriculum-wide treatment of K-12 content areas (reading, science, mathematics, social studies), special education, counseling, virtual schools, exemplary schools, implementation issues, and educational Web sites.The Internet represents a powerful, complex set of technologies that offers your students access to unlimited knowledge-but that access doesn&’t replace the human interactions found in classrooms. Placing a student in front of a computer monitor is a supplement to classroom learning, not a substitute for it. Academics and education professionals address questions surrounding the key issues involved in successfully incorporating the wide range of Web-based learning opportunities (formal courses, demonstrations, simulations, collaborations, searches) into the classroom, including technology, content, and implementation.Web-Based Learning in K-12 Classrooms examines: inquiry-based learning online interaction displaying student work online Internet accessibility for students with disabilities initiating school counselors into e-learning technologies the role of government in virtual schools Web-based schools in California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Texas a 13-category classification system for online educational resources the ATLAS model for program implementation evaluations of more than 1,000 pieces of online information (articles, research, reports, news, and statistics) and 900 Web applications (tutorials, drills, games, and tests) with evaluation criteriaWeb-Based Learning in K-12 Classrooms is a vital resource for educators interested in online learning applications across the K-12 curriculum.
Realms Of Gold (Core Knowledge Reader #Volume 2)
by Michael Marshall E. D. HirschThe three volume Realms of Gold series brings together all the shorter literary works taught in the Core Knowledge Sequence for the middle school grades. Volume Two includes those for grade seven.
Realms Of Gold: A Core Knowledge Reader
by Michael J. Marshall E. D. HirschAll the shorter literary works — poems, stories, essays, speeches and autobiographical excerpts — specified in the Core Knowledge Sequence for Grades 6–8 are conveniently anthologized in three grade-level volumes. Each includes additional classic works in each genre, offering students handy supplemental texts from the world's greatest writers. Key speeches from the 20th century make volumes 2 and 3 useful for history teachers.
Lab Manual PHYSICAL Science AGS
by Robert H. Marshall Donald H. JacobsThe STEM integration and real-world examples that show students the relevance of science in their daily lives, while providing comprehensive coverage of skills and concepts. Engaging Untamed Science videos captivate students and concise lessons motivate learners at a 4th-grade reading level, allowing them to concentrate on learning the content.
Physical Science
by Robert H. Marshall Donald H. JacobsWith the full-color Physical Science text, students learn the properties of matter, elements, compounds, electricity, and sound and light. Students reading below grade level gain practice in working with data and sharpen their abilities to infer, classify, and theorize.
The King's Daughter
by Suzanne MartelWinner of the Ruth Schwartz Award Jeanne Chatel has always dreamed of adventure. So when the eighteen-year-old orphan is summoned to sail from France to the wilds of North America to become a king's daughter and marry a French settler, she doesn't hesitate. Her new husband is not the dashing military man she has dreamed of, but a trapper with two small children who lives in a small cabin in the woods. With her husband away trapping much of the time, Jeanne faces danger daily, but the bravery and spirit that brought her to this wild place never fail her, and she soon learns to be truly at home in her new land.
Chinese Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Frederick H. MartensTalking animals, imperiled princesses, clever cowherds, and other intriguing characters populate this engaging collection of authentic Chinese fairy tales. Among them are a wide variety of fables, legends of the gods, ghost stories, myths, and more.Included in this modestly priced compilation are such favorite stories as "Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies," "The Flower-Elves," "The Dragon-Princess," "The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away," "The Bird with Nine Heads," and many others. Enhanced by 18 charming illustrations, Chinese Fairy Tales offers a captivating series of tine-honored tales sure to enchant children, adults, and any lover of folklore.
Girl Wonder
by Alexa MartinIt's senior year and Charlotte Locke has just transferred to a new high school. With no friends, a terrible math SAT score, and looming college application deadlines, the future starts to seem like a black hole.Then Amanda enters her orbit like a hot-pink meteor, offering Charlotte a ticket to popularity. Amanda is fearless, beautiful, and rich. As her new sidekick, Charlotte is brought into the elite clique of the debate team-and closer to Neal, the most perfect boy she has ever seen.Senior year is finally looking up. . . .or is it? The more things heat up between Charlotte and Neal, the more he wants to keep their relationship a secret. Is he ashamed? Meanwhile, Amanda is starting to act strangely competitive. Could Charlotte's new BFF be hiding something?A riveting debut novel full of magnetic characters, romantic intrigue, and dark humor, Girl Wonder is a poignant story of first love, jealousy, and friendship that will keep readers rooting for Charlotte until the very end.
Amalia: Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, And Ducky (California Diaries #4)
by Ann M. MartinAmalia may be in love—but how do you know if someone loves you back? Amalia Vargas knows she should feel lucky. She is the band manager for Vanish and her boyfriend is the guitarist, James, a sixteen-year-old high school junior. James is so into her that he can&’t stand for her to be with anyone else. That should be a good thing, but what seemed kind of sweet at first is suddenly getting annoying . . . and even kind of scary. James&’s jealousy doesn&’t just mean Amalia can&’t see other guys. He doesn&’t want her giving her attention to anyone—not her friends, her family, or even a toddler she&’s visiting at a shelter. When you&’re thirteen, love can be tricky. But is this the kind of love that Amalia wants—and is it even love at all? This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection. Amalia: Diary One is the 4th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Maggie: Diary One and Ducky: Diary One.
Amalia: Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, And Ducky (California Diaries #14)
by Ann M. MartinOne moment—that&’s all it takes to lose faith in everyone Amalia&’s grades have been slipping. She&’s been worried about Maggie, whose mom&’s drinking has gotten out of control. At least Amalia and her new boyfriend, Brendan, are getting along great—on a movie date, she even kisses him for the first time. But then, while she is waiting outside the theater, several drunk girls assault her and call her racist names. Shaken, Amalia can&’t help thinking that maybe Palo City isn&’t the place she thought it was. She begins to shut down—and shut out Brendan and her friends. Planning her parents&’ twenty-fifth anniversary party, she starts to wonder if she should even invite her extended Hispanic family to this town. Can her friends and boyfriend reassure her that she belongs in the same world as they do? This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection. Amalia: Diary Three is the 14th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Maggie: Diary Three and Ducky: Diary Three.
Amalia: Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, And Ducky (California Diaries #9)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the author of The Baby-Sitters Club: Amalia will do anything to help a friend with an eating disorder, even if it means putting her own life on hold. Amalia knows Maggie&’s eating disorder is becoming severe, and makes it her mission to learn all she can to get Maggie the help she needs. Amalia and Dawn try to talk to Maggie but can&’t seem to get the words right. Amalia&’s mom suggests that Maggie go to a therapist she knows, but Maggie will only go if Amalia goes with her. The healing process is going to be slow, and meanwhile Vanish has its first paying gig to play. Between Maggie and the band, Amalia has a lot to take care of. In fact, there&’s so much to do that it seems like there&’s not a lot of time left over for her own life. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection. Amalia: Diary Two is the 9th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Maggie: Diary Two and Ducky: Diary Two.
Amalia's California Diaries: Diary One, Diary Two, and Diary Three (California Diaries)
by Ann M. MartinTeenager Amalia Vargas finds the courage to be true to herself in this spin-off from the Newbery Award–winning author’s Baby-sitters Club series. When you’re thirteen, having a boyfriend in a band is basically the coolest thing ever. But Amalia is starting to feel trapped by her relationship with James, who’s jealous when she spends time with anyone but him—even her family and friends. Amalia knows standing up for yourself is important, but every time she takes a step forward something else happens to make her doubt everything—including the place she calls home. Luckily, her friends are there to help her through the hard times . . . The next chapter following Ann M. Martin’s bestselling Baby-sitters Club series, the California Diaries are the first-person journals of Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, and Ducky—five teenagers dealing with the ups and downs of growing up. This collection includes the complete set of Amalia’s three California Diaries.
California Diaries #6: Sunny Diary Two
by Ann M. MartinArm yourself; prepare yourself; form a shell . . . because if you don't, you'll fall apart Sunny's mom isn't getting better. In fact, her health (along with her mind) is deteriorating quickly. When Sunny turns to her best friend, Dawn, for support, it seems like all she gets is guilt. It doesn't help that Dawn seems to connect better with Sunny's mom than Sunny does, or that her dad is still so absorbed with work that he is never home. But at least there is one adult whom she can talk to--Dawn's pregnant stepmom, Carol. And Sunny has a stream of guys knocking at her door to keep her occupied. But none of that can replace her mom--and if she lets herself think about it, she may not be able to keep going. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author's collection.
Dawn: Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, And Ducky (California Diaries #11)
by Ann M. MartinDawn and Sunny need each other more than ever--what does it take to reunite with a friend?Dawn and Sunny used to be best friends. But now it seems like nothing can get them to talk to each other and resolve their issues. Dawn misses her former friend--even if she can't admit it.When Ducky scores tickets to see their favorite band, Jax, he wants to take both Dawn and Sunny. But even a fun night out can't bring them together. In fact, they are angrier and further apart than ever before. The one thing they still share is their sadness over Sunny's mom's illness. No one else understands what they're going through. But can they get through their anger long enough to rekindle their friendship?This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author's collection.
Dawn: Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, And Ducky (California Diaries #7)
by Ann M. MartinDawn&’s dad and stepmom just had a baby girl—new, cute, and perfect . . . When vying for her parents&’ attention, how can Dawn compete? Dawn and Sunny&’s friendship is over. It seems to Dawn like she moved back to California for nothing—Sunny certainly doesn&’t appreciate all that Dawn has done to help her. Dawn spends more time with Maggie and Ducky, but somehow that makes her miss Sunny more, even though she&’s still angry with her. At home, all her dad and stepmom can do is think about the new baby. Is there even room for two daughters in her parents&’ lives now? Maybe she&’s not needed in California anymore. When Dawn heads back to Stoneybrook for the summer, perhaps it will be for good. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection. Dawn: Diary Two is the 7th book in the California Diaries, which also includes Sunny: Diary Two and Maggie: Diary Two.
Dawn: Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, And Ducky (California Diaries #1)
by Ann M. MartinCan Dawn find a life in California to match the one she left behind in Connecticut—or has too much changed between her friends? At Vista, eighth graders are required to write personal journals about their experiences. Meet thirteen-year-old Dawn Schafer, the crunchy and health conscious member of the Baby-Sitters Club, who has returned to California to live with her father, stepmother, and brother. Dawn is thrilled to be reunited with her old friends Sunny, Maggie, and Jill. It&’s not always easy to keep the group together, though—things are changing fast since they moved the eighth-grade classes into the high school. With new social demands and decisions to make, Dawn sees just how much her old friends have changed since she moved away. Or is she the one who is different now? It&’s time for this independent girl to let go of the life she had across the country and figure out just where she belongs now. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author&’s collection. Dawn: Diary One is the 1st book in the California Diaries, which also includes Sunny: Diary One and Maggie: Diary One.
Dawn's California Diaries: Diary One, Diary Two, and Diary Three (California Diaries)
by Ann M. MartinTeenager Dawn Schafer struggles with big changes on the West Coast in this spin-off from the Newbery Award–winning author’s Baby-sitters Club series. Thirteen-year-old Dawn is thrilled to be back in California again after living in Connecticut, but her life and friends on the West Coast aren’t exactly like she remembers. As Dawn adjusts to having a new baby sister in her house and attempts to rekindle her relationship with her friend Sunny, the crunchy, health-conscious member of the Baby-sitters Club will have to figure out how she fits in and where she belongs . . . The next chapter following Ann M. Martin’s bestselling Baby-sitters Club series, the California Diaries are the first-person journals of Dawn, Sunny, Maggie, Amalia, and Ducky—five teenagers dealing with the ups and downs of growing up. This collection includes the complete set of Dawn’s three California Diaries.