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Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools, Third Edition: The Check-In, Check-Out Intervention (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)
by Leanne S. Hawken Deanne A. Crone Kaitlin Bundock Robert H. HornerNow revised and expanded with the latest research and adaptations for additional target behaviors, this is the gold-standard guide to Check-In, Check-Out (CICO), the most widely implemented Tier 2 behavior intervention. CICO is designed for the approximately 10–15% of students who fail to meet schoolwide behavioral expectations but who do not require intensive, individualized supports. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes step-by-step procedures and reproducible tools for planning and implementation. At the companion website, purchasers can download and print the reproducible tools and can access online-only training materials, sample daily progress reports, and an Excel database for managing daily data. (Second edition subtitle: The Behavior Education Program.) New to This Edition *Chapters on CICO in alternative educational settings and for students with internalizing behavior problems. *Content on using CICO for attendance issues, academic and organizational skills, and recess behavior problems. *Chapter on layering additional targeted interventions onto CICO. *Chapter with specific recommendations for training and coaching school teams. *Expanded chapters on frequently asked questions, implementation in high school, and culturally responsive practices. *Supplemental online-only training and data management tools. *Updated throughout with current data and evidence-based procedures. See also Dr. Hawken's training DVD, Check-In, Check-Out, Second Edition: A Tier 2 Intervention for Students at Risk. Also available: the authors' work on intensive interventions for severe problem behavior, Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools, Second Edition: Functional Behavioral Assessment. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Restart (Penworthy Picks Middle School Ser.)
by Gordon Korman<p>Chase's memory just went out the window. <p>Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name. <p>He knows he's Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return. <p>Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him. <p>One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she gets. <p>Pretty soon, it's not only a question of who Chase is--it's a question of who he was . . . and who he's going to be. <p>From the #1 bestselling author of Swindle and Slacker, Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start.</p>
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #2)
by Douglas Adams"DOUGLAS ADAMS IS A TERRIFIC SATIRIST."--The Washington Post Book WorldFacing annihilation at the hands of the warlike Vogons is a curious time to have a craving for tea. It could only happen to the cosmically displaced Arthur Dent and his curious comrades in arms as they hurtle across space powered by pure improbability--and desperately in search of a place to eat.Among Arthur's motley shipmates are Ford Prefect, a longtime friend and expert contributor to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; Zaphod Beeblebrox, the three-armed, two-headed ex-president of the galaxy; Tricia McMillan, a fellow Earth refugee who's gone native (her name is Trillian now); and Marvin, the moody android who suffers nothing and no one very gladly. Their destination? The ultimate hot spot for an evening of apocalyptic entertainment and fine dining, where the food (literally) speaks for itself.Will they make it? The answer: hard to say. But bear in mind that the Hitchhiker's Guide deleted the term "Future Perfect" from its pages, since it was discovered not to be!
Restless
by Garry DisherA chilling series of stories of flight and fear. It?s a great feeling, breaking away from home, school and the restrictions of your childhood years, testing yourself in the world at last. First flight, first love, first job, first holiday alone, first place to call your own. You feel as if anything could happen, and you?re prepared for it. You?re no longer restless, but flying free. But there?s a final test if you can survive it. This collection offers six chilling stories of suspense and the supernatural from one of Australia's leading Young Adult writers.
Restless Hearts (Katy Keene, Novel #1)
by Stephanie Kate StrohmBefore Katy, Jorge, Pepper, and Josie were best friends, they were just four teenagers following their dreams. Katy Keene is struggling to get by after her mom's death. That is, until she gets a call from her old friend Veronica Lodge with the opportunity of a lifetime. Uptown, Jorge Lopez is trying to break into Broadway. There's an open call coming up that could make his dreams a reality-but landing the role might mean pretending he's someone else.According to the tabloids, Pepper Smith is one of the most notorious socialites in the city. Good thing they don't know the truth about her past.And Josie McCoy left Riverdale to tour the country and pursue her dreams. But if she wants to become a star, it might be time for a change. . .Told from alternating points of view, this Katy Keene prequel novel is an original story not seen on the show!
Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond: How a Small Trail Can Make a Big Difference (Books for a Better Earth)
by Laurie LawlorA small town with few resources comes together to restore nature and create a valuable resource for the entire community in this inspiring middle grade nonfiction book.Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond is about activism at the community level—and tells how a small village transformed a city-owned dumping ground into a nature trail with three distinct ecosystems that runs from an elementary school to a public library and community center. Filled with beautiful photos the book will explain how this trail became a valuable outdoor classroom during covid, a STEM teaching center, a respite for people young and old, and a place for community engagement.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
Restrict: A Poetic Narrative
by Sol RiveraA powerful work of poetic narrative fiction, Restrict is the raw yet resonant story of a teenage girl's coming of age in a world that cares more about her weight than her mental health.Told from the perspective of a young woman who has abandoned her own name to distance herself from the emotional trauma of growing up, Little Girl&’s story is a modern examination of eating disorders, body image, puberty, and self-worth. And as the pressure to diet starts to become too much, the question faced by Little Girl is this: how can she ever experience self-love in a world focused solely on her appearance?Created by teenage author Sol Rivera, Restrict is her powerful and cathartic tale of a struggle shared amongst teenagers. This poetry collection serves as a light on the journey of self-discovery… something which too many have been denied.
Restricted Access: The Drone Pursuit; The Sonic Breach; Restricted Access; The Virtual Vandal (Tom Swift Inventors' Academy #3)
by Victor AppletonTom and his friends are trapped in a quarantine lockdown in this third novel in Tom Swift Inventors’ Academy—perfect for fans of The Hardy Boys or Alex Rider. Tom has always tried to play down his pseudo celebrity status at the academy. So, the last thing he wants is for a reporter’s son to follow him around for an article on the school. When this extends to one of the biggest field trips of the year—an overnight lock-in at Swift Enterprises—Tom couldn’t be less pleased. With his new shadow in tow, Tom expects the night to be uneventful at best. But when the facility suddenly goes into quarantine mode, the overnight lock-in turns into a building-wide lockdown. Tom and his friends are left trapped in their respective rooms, with no way to communicate the outside world. As they make their way through the facility using methods that are a little more…creative…than normal, Tom and his friends start realizing that there is more to this quarantine than meets the eye. But with no way to call for help, it’s up to them to not only escape, but also find out what—or who—is behind the lockdown.
Resurgent Shadows (Successive Harmony #1)
by Kevin NielsenEver since the Breaking, when earthquakes tore the world apart and unleashed the nightmares of myth and legend, humankind has struggled for survival. Caleb is one of the survivors, and the only thing he cares about is getting revenge on the monsters that killed his wife and son. When he saves the life of a dverger—a mythic dwarf-like creature—Caleb discovers that the Breaking may have brought good to the world along with the evil.On the other side of the country, Eric leads a small group of survivors in relative prosperity until a powerful war hammer is forced into his hands—a weapon with a will of its own so commanding that it sends Eric on a mission with one purpose: destroy the creatures that threaten his home. Caleb and Eric must each decide to do something no one has dared before: to battle the Dragonlords.
The Retake
by Jen Calonita&“A book about a time-traveling app? I&’m in! Jen Calonita strikes again with a coming-of-age middle grade full of wit and a little bit of magic. &“ —Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After and Upside Down Magic series"A brilliant friendship story that champions kindness, resilience and the courage to challenge long held expectations - both of others and of yourself." --Lauren Myracle, co-author of the New York Times best-selling Upside-Down Magic seriesYou can retake your photos...but what if could redo moments in your life too? With one magical app, Zoe is able to do just that! A smart and funny twist on time travel from New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita, for fans for Disney's Zapped and The Swap. Zoe knows that the only thing harder than middle school is losing a best friend. She and Laura used to do everything together from taking silly selfies, to joining all the same clubs together and even throwing surprise birthday parties for one another. But lately things have been weird between them. Now Laura will post a photo of her hanging out with other girls before responding to Zoe's simple text. She doesn't even want to sit with her at lunch anymore. Zoe is heartbroken--all she wants is for things to go back to normal.But then a magical app downloads on her phone...and things get even weirder! Suddenly Zoe can travel back in time to moments where her and Laura started drifting apart. It is like a dream come true. A chance for Zoe to mend their friendship. But as Zoe goes back to moments of middle school drama--sleepover games gone wrong, field trips with cliques and crushes, and school projects that bring on more-than-awkward encounters--she realizes that second chances don't always go as planned and that sometimes you need to trust the magic of new beginnings.The Retake is a picture-perfect look at tween friendship, that also explores more serious themes of social media pressure, bullying and what it means to be yourself."Jen Calonita puts a magical spin on all-to-real middle school drama. Warm, witty and wise, The Retakeis for anyone who has broken up with a best friend and wished they could go back to the way it used to be."—Megan McCaferty, author of True to Your Selfie and Jessica Darling&’s It List series"As addictive as your favorite app, you won't be able to put it down." - Stacy McAnulty, the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Retold American Classics
by Perfection LearningThe anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Man Without a Country," The Lottery," "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," and others.
Retold British Classics (Retold Tales Series)
by Kathy Myers Beth ObermillerThe Retold British Classics are stories written years ago that continue to entertain or influence today. The tales offer exciting plots, important themes, fascinating characters, and powerful language. They are stories that many people have loved to hear and share with one another. This book presents a collection of eight adapted classics.
Retribution
by Mark WaldenThe struggle for human survival continues following an alien invasion of Earth in this second book in the Earthfall trilogy, from the author of the H.I.V.E. series.After the harrowing events of Earthfall, twelve-year-old Sam and his fellow resistance members meet an enigmatic man named Mason who is slowly building an army to fight back against the invaders, the Voidborn.Sam and the others join Mason and his soldiers on a mission to disable Voidborn technology in Tokyo. But Sam soon discovers that Mason has an agenda beyond what he has already admitted: He isn't content just to destroy the Voidborn's machines; he plans to destroy the Voidborn once and for all with a plan that will cost the lives of millions of innocent people.But something is coming, something even worse than the Voidborn. Something very old and very evil. Something that might mean the end of them all.
The Return (Animorphs #48)
by K. A. ApplegateDavid, the traitorous Animorph, is back. When the Animorphs decided to give another human being the power to morph, it was one of their biggest mistakes. David tried to destroy them all -- and almost succeeded. Rachel and the others thought they'd seen the last of him when they trapped David as a nothlit, leaving him on a deserted island to live out his days as a rat...They were wrong.Rachel knows what a threat David is. He's cunning and dangerous. Worst of all, he knows their secrets. Now he's captured Rachel as part of his plan. David wants power. He wants money. But more than anything, he wants revenge...
The Return: Grace And The Prodigal (The\hunter Chronicles Ser. #1)
by J. John Chris WalleyRenowned international speaker takes a fascinating new look at a favourite parable - the prodigal son
The Return: Fall of the Beasts, Book 3) (Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #3)
by Varian JohnsonA new threat faces the world of Erdas in this continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. Split between two worlds, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are four young heroes who are racing to stop an ancient evil. Even the spirit animal bond, the sacred link between humans and animals, is on the brink of destruction. The friends face an enemy with the power to enslave others to its will-and to steal spirit animals away from their rightful partners. With their own allies falling to this darkness, the four must look to their bonds to light the way forward. But one of those lights is about to go out. Briggan, Uraza, Jhi, and Essix. Before their journey is over, one of these legends will be lost.
Return Fire (Moving Target, Book #2)
by Christina Diaz GonzalezCassie Arroyo has found the long-lost Spear of Destiny--only to have it stolen right out from under her! In Return Fire, Cassie and Asher must regain the spear. This time, however, it's not enough just to find it: Cassie realizes that when she used the spear, she set the world down a path that could eventually lead to serious trouble. Can she find a way to stop the terrible chain of events that she set into motion? As she tries to re-shape her own destiny, Cassie takes off on a breathless adventure across Italy, leading her to a forest outside Rome, a Caravaggio painting full of clues, and a villa by the sea. There, in the ultimate showdown, Cassie has to decide who she can truly trust. And when the chance to use the spear presents itself again, she has to figure out if she can even trust herself. Kids will be clamoring for this sequel after finishing Moving Target, and this has even more thrills, riddles, and page-turning excitement!
Return from Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal (Orca Wild #5)
by Linda L. RichardsLess than 100 years ago, the northern elephant seal was thought to be extinct. Today more than 250,000 elephant seals swim in the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Mexico. In Return from Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal Linda L. Richards tells the story of their dramatic recovery. Elephant seals were hunted to near extinction for their precious oil before the Mexican government stepped in to protect them. Many people thought it was too late. Even though the life of the elephant seal is difficult and only 20 percent of pups born will make it to adulthood, the species adapted and came back from the brink. They are a true conservation success story.
The Return of Gabriel
by John ArmisteadIn the summer of 1964, a thirteen-year-old white boy whose best friend is black is caught in the middle when civil rights workers and Ku Klux Klan members clash in a small town near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Return of The Home Run Kid
by Matt ChristopherSylvester Coddmyer III is having a dismal baseball season until he takes advice from a mysterious ex-ballplayer named Cheeko and starts to play more aggressively.
The Return of Sal Caputo
by Timothy TocherAfter Lou's dad gets drafted to fight in World War II, father and son write many letters to each other—mainly about their favorite sport, baseball. Lou worries when those letters suddenly stop coming.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes: A Collection of Thirteen Holmes Adventures (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Sir Arthur DoyleAfter surviving a nearly fatal encounter with his nemesis Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes returns to 221B Baker Street. Spanning thirteen thrilling adventures, Sherlock Holmes and his friend John Watson reunite to solve mysteries and fight crime in foggy England, confronting corrupt criminals and deciphering clues. With the duo back at work, they must stop a suspicious man with a bicycle from stalking a woman, locate a missing ten-year-old boy, find the culprit who keeps defacing Napoleon statues in London, and recover a stolen top-secret political document. Although Sherlock is an expert sleuth, will he solve the mysteries in time before murderers take revenge and criminals roam free? This is an unabridged version of Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story collection, which was first published in 1905.
The Return of Tarzan (TARZAN #2)
by Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan had renounced his right to the woman he loved, and civilisation held no pleasure for him. After a brief and harrowing period among men, he turned back to the African jungle where he had grown to manhood. It was there he first heard of Opar, the city of gold, left over from fabled Atlantis. It was a city of hideous men - and of beautiful, savage women, over whom reigned La, high priestess of the Flaming God. Its altars were stained with the blood of many sacrifices. Unheeding of the dangers, Tarzan led a band of savage warriors toward the ancient crypts and the more ancient evil of Opar.
Return of the Ender Dragon: An Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure, Book Six (An Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure #6)
by Danica DavidsonAfter dangerous adventures all over the Overworld and in Earth, Stevie, Alex, and Maison have managed to reassemble the mysterious Ender crystal—but they were too late! The Ender Dragon has escaped her prison in the End, and she’s tormenting the Overworld with Ender crystals of her own, and an army of terrifying monsters.When the Ender Dragon threatens to travel to Earth as well, the friends have to take a stand. Can they wrest the Ender crystals away from the dragon, and defeat her evil minions, in time for a final showdown against the great dragon herself? And will any of them survive the battle to defend the worlds they love?Fans of Minecraft will be on the edge of their seats in this thrilling final installment in the Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure series!
Return of the Freedom Thief (Freedom Thief Ser. #Vol. 2)
by Mikki SadilIt is 1861, and the aspect of a Civil War between the North and South is quickly becoming a reality. When Ben McKenna returns home to his grandmother’s Kentucky plantation, after being gone for almost a year helping his best friend, a crippled slave, and his parents escape from slavery, he is met with anger, resentment, and even hatred from his parents and two older brothers. Only his grandmother, a not-so-secret Abolitionist, is happy to see him. When the Civil War is declared, his brothers join the Confederate Army, and Ben decides to become a spy for the Union Army. His grandmother sends him to a lady friend in Lexington who runs an espionage ring, and his troubles begin. When his first mission is hampered by a young girl, Puck, who attaches herself to him, he is afraid his future spying activities will be compromised, but she becomes a loyal ally. At first, Ben works as a newsboy, since they are welcomed into both Confederate and Union camps, and Puck follows along with him, pretending to be his sister. But when he becomes an agent with the espionage ring, his missions become so dangerous that he must leave Puck behind. He embarks upon a journey already deeply mired in danger, deceit, and deception. Every mission, every move he makes, is a distinct threat to his life, and he often wonders if he will ever return home. Follow Ben as he secretly engages in the War between the North and the South, and as he realizes, perhaps too late, that his own survival is not guaranteed.