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Prairie Girl: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder
by William Anderson Renee GraefLaura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House books chronicle her childhood in the late 1800s on the American frontier. Now readers can learn about the real Laura, including events she did not write about in her classic stories, in this engaging and accessible chapter-book biography.
Prairie Lotus
by Linda Sue ParkPrairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered book about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father&’s shop, and making at least one friend. Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America&’s heartland, in 1880. Hanna&’s adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople&’s almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story. Narrated by Hanna, the novel has poignant moments yet sparkles with humor, introducing a captivating heroine whose wry, observant voice will resonate with readers. Afterword.
Prairie School
by Lois LenskiIt&’s the worst blizzard in fifty years! Delores is very ill, but there&’s no way to get through the snow. How long will she be stranded at school?Out on the South Dakota prairie, the winters are fierce. This storm is the worst one yet: It&’s below freezing outside, and the winds are howling. All of the other kids have gone home, but Delores&’s family can&’t get to her, so she has to stay at the school. Between a fuel shortage and having to boil snow for drinking water, it&’s been hard for both Delores and her teacher, Miss Martin. Now Delores is very ill. How will Miss Martin get her to the doctor in all this snow? Prairie School was inspired by letters from children at a real South Dakota prairie school, which Lenski then visited during the severe blizzards of the winter of 1950. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate.
Prairie Summer
by Bonnie Geisert Arthur GeisertRachel, ten, is having a hard time growing up on her family’s farm in South Dakota. She hates all of the hard work, and she’s scared by the wild Montana Angus cattle. Still, she works hard to do her share of the chores and to help her dad, but no matter how she tries to please him, he always seems to think she’s worthless. Set in the 1950s, Prairie Summer provides a glimpse into the adventures and dangers faced in every day farm life.
Prairie Whispers
by Frances Arrington<p>Coleen has a terrible secret. She didn't mean for Ma and Pa to think that the wagon woman's baby was their own. It was almost an accident, the way Colleen's stillborn sister got switched with the dying woman's baby: Pa was away, and Ma was too ill to know what was happening. <p>The woman begged Colleen to take her newborn girl and keep it safe from her cruel husband, so how could Colleen refuse? <p>She meant to tell Ma and Pa the truth, but somehow it just never seemed to be the right moment. <p>But now the father of the child has come back, looking for what? The baby? Money? What if he discovers the truth--will Colleen's secret unravel? And then what? <p>Frances Arrington, author of Bluestem, vividly evokes the lonesome, wild beauty of the 1860s American prairie in this gripping tale of secrets and suspense.
Prairie Winter
by Bonnie Geisert<P>The Cresbard school means a lot to sixth grader Rachel Johnson. It means classes with a beloved teacher, important band rehearsals for the upcoming concert in Chicago, and time to hang out with Winnie and Darren and the rest of the town kids. <P>For a twelve year-old living on a remote prairie farm with no phone, school means connection. And that connection is about to be severed. The most dangerous winter that Rachel has ever known is about to descend on Cresbard, marooning her on the farm and keeping her from the school she so desperately loves. <P>Then, in a surprising turn of events, Rachel's dad agrees to fly his three oldest daughters to town so they can continue the school year. Rachel will be boarding in a hotel with no parents, no rules, and no chores. <P>Her choice of desserts every night, two-stepping with Darren Baxter at the school dance . . .will Rachel ever be able to return to farm life after this?
Pranked
by Katy Grant" Dear __________, I dreaded coming to camp Pine Haven and my first week here was the worst. While my best friend was sunbathing on the beach in Hawaii, I was stuck with outdoor showers, a rickety cabin, and only one friend -- quiet, boring Melissa. Then the "Evil Twins" showed up. It turned out they're totally cool and they wanted to be my friend! They're not really evil -- well, not to me, at least. They AREN'T too nice to Melissa. We started playing a few pranks and it's kind of gotten out of controlÉ.I know I should put a stop to thinks, but I don't want to lose my only friends here. I just hope that I don't do anything I regret. Love, Kelly
Pranklopedia: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!
by Julie WinterbottomPranklopedia is the young practical joker’s secret weapon, a boisterous collection of over 70 guaranteed-to-amuse (or annoy) pranks to be pulled on friends, siblings, and parents. Discover the Homework Hoax, the Squirting Blister, the Movie Popcorn That Grabs You Back. Pull classic pranks on your siblings, like short-sheeting the bed. Freak out your friends with food pranks: a self-peeling banana, “misfortune” cookies, or ice cream that will make them scream (here’s a hint—it involves instant mashed potatoes). And there are perfect pranks to pull on your parents, including a scheme to “freeze” the family computer. The book includes recipes for fake bird poop, fake dog poop, fake vomit, and fake snot (regular, nosebleed, and wormy varieties). A complete prankster’s guide, Pranklopedia also provides a four-part lesson on how to pull the perfect prank and tells you what to do when pranks go bad: 1. Disappear for a while . . .
Praying Mantis vs. Giant Hornet: Battle Of The Powerful Predators (Bug Wars Ser.)
by Alicia Z. Klepeisinsects; bug battles; predators; mantids; giant hornet
Preacher's Boy
by Katherine PatersonIt's 1899 in a small town in Vermont, and the turn of the century is coming fast. According to certain members of the church where Robbie's father is the preacher, the end of the century might even mean the end of the world. But Robbie has more pressing worries. He's sure his father loves his simple-minded brother, Elliot, better than him, and he can no longer endure the tiresome restrictions of Christianity. He decides to leave the fold and become an "apeist" and, just in case the church whisperers are right, resolves to live life to the fullest. His high-spirited and often hot-headed behavior does nothing to improve his father's opinion of him, nor does it improve the congregation's flagging opinion of his father. Not until the consequences of his actions hurt others does Robbie put a stop to the snowballing chain of events he has set off and begin to realize his father might love him despite his wayward tendencies. Katherine Paterson is the recipient of the 2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.
Precocia: The Sixth Circle of Heck (Heck #6)
by Dale E. Basye Bob DobDale E. Basye sends Milton and Marlo to Precocia, the circle reserved for kids who grow up too fast, for their latest hilarious escapade in Heck.When Bea "Elsa" Bubb, the Principal of Darkness, tells Milton and Marlo Fauster they've gotten too big for their britches, she sends them to Precocia, the circle of Heck for smartypants kids who grow up too fast. There, the children learn adult jobs. William the Kid teaches bill collection. Mozart teaches commercial jingles. And all the students are forced to act, dress, and talk like little adults. Soon, the Fausters realize that Precocia's vice principals Napoleon and Cleopatra want more than to hasten adulthood--they seem to want to eliminate childhood altogether. Can Milton and Marlo figure out their plan in time to stop it?Heck is a school in the afterlife where bad kids go for all eternity, or until they turn eighteen, whichever comes first. As in Dante's Inferno, there are nine circles of Heck, based on kids' various vices.
Predator vs. Prey: Predator vs. Prey (Going Wild #2)
by Lisa McMannThe Avengers meets Animorphs in the second book of this epic series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds and Unwanteds Quests. “Kids will go wild for Going Wild!” raved Newbery Medal–winning author Katherine Applegate.The Going Wild series highlights the unbelievable (and completely true) abilities that animals possess, and it’s perfect for Marvel fans and middle grade readers who enjoy an exciting mix of action, humor, and heart. “Fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull will not be disappointed,” proclaimed School Library Journal.In Predator vs. Prey, Charlie Wilde’s dad has been abducted by masked figures who might not even be completely human. And it will take more than her incredible bracelet—which gives her powers from the animal kingdom—to rescue him.Luckily, Charlie’s friends now have bracelets of their own with all-new abilities…they just have to work through a few issues first. Maria’s device has hair-raising side effects. Mac can’t wait to hack into his. And their frenemy, Kelly, swears hers is a dud. If Charlie is going to have any hope of saving her dad—and the world—from their beastly foes, she’ll have to help her friends master their powers and come together as a team.
Predators
by Steve BackshallJoin DEADLY presenter Steve Backshall as he comes face to face with the world's deadliest animals, in a book packed with fascinating facts, killer statistics and stunning photographs. Combined with his own incredible experiences with creatures, large and small, Steve reveals tricks of camouflage, feats of strength, endurance, teamwork and speed, as well as giving us a glimpse into the lives of extremeophiles and looking at some of our planet's endangered species.
Prefixes and Suffixes: Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading Comprehension
by Trisha CallellaThe national standards require that students beginning at fourth grade use their knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words. Each of the 30 units in this resource includes a word list, vocabulary sort cards, review game cards, and a vocabulary quiz. Students will learn over 300 vocabulary words and become more comfortable dissecting words and defining their parts.
Prehistoric Crime Scene (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level T)
by Will HurdThe Mystery of the Iceman: Prehistoric Crime Scene by Will Hurd
Premchand's Kazaki and Other Marvellous Tales
by Munshi Premchand Sara Rai`His is a voice that comes from where the action is...? Dhanpat Rai, famously known as Munshi Premchand, was an ordinary man living an ordinary life in extraordinary times. His intimate experience of the lives of common people gave him insights that created a vast and vibrant world in his vivid stories, making him one of the most important chroniclers of the 20th century. His vision homes in straight to the extraordinary heart of his everyday characters as they go about their daily struggles, proving an inspiration to generations of readers. From a game of gulli-danda to the classic tale of an imaginative young boy?s love for his grandmother that transforms a pair of household tongs into a battle hero, Premchand?s compelling stories continue to hold readers spellbound. His granddaughter Sara Rai brings a personal perspective to this book with family recollections and lovingly done translations. Premchand?s great-granddaughter Lara Chandni pays tribute to her illustrious ancestor with an eye-catching cover and poster design created especially for this collector?s edition.
Premeditated Myrtle (Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery)
by Elizabeth C. BunceIntroducing Myrtle Hardcastle, your favorite new amateur detective: a wickedly smart twelve-year-old with a keen interest in criminology and a nose for murder. Twelve-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle has a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science. Armed with her father’s law books and her mum’s microscope, Myrtle studies toxicology, keeps abreast of the latest developments in crime scene analysis, and Observes her neighbors in the quiet village of Swinburne, England. When her next-door neighbor, a wealthy spinster and eccentric breeder of rare flowers, dies under Mysterious Circumstances, Myrtle seizes her chance. With her unflappable governess, Miss Ada Judson, by her side, Myrtle takes it upon herself to prove Miss Wodehouse was murdered and find the killer, even if nobody else believes her — not even her father, the town prosecutor. With sparkling wit and a tight, twisty plot, Premeditated Myrtle, the first in a series from an award-winning author, introduces a brilliant young investigator ready to take on hard cases and maddening Victorian rules for Young Ladies of Quality in order to earn her place among the most daring and acclaimed amateur detectives of her time or any other.
Prentice Hall Literature: Copper
by Prentice StaffIt's a powerful combination of the world's best literature and superior reading and skills instruction! "Prentice Hall Literature Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes" helps students grasp the power and beauty that lies within the written word, while the program's research-based reading approach ensures that no child is left behind.
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course I: Study Guide and Practice Workbook
by Inc. The Editors at the Pearson EducationThe book is an effective workbook on basic mathematics with focus on reteaching and practice.
Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 2
by Randall I. Charles Judith C. Mark Illingwroth Darwin Mills Andy ReevesThe authors designed Prentice Hall Mathematics to help students make sense of the mathematics they learn.
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Motion, Forces and Energy
by Michael J. Padilla Ioannis Miaoulis Martha CyrTextbook on physics of motion, forces and energy for middle school students. In addition to the science content this book makes connections to social studies and the arts. This textbook is not just filled with dull facts and equations, but includes many hands-on activities.
Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Human Biology and Health
by Michael J. Padilla Ioannis Miaoulis Martha CyrScience textbook for middle schoolers, focusing on human biology and health.
Prep Cool (Cinderella Cleaners)
by Maya GoldThe dry cleaners receive a shipment of private school uniforms. And Diana's life is turned upside down when, due to a series of misinterpretations, she must assume the identity of a snooty private school girl and attend a school not her own for one day! Will she be discovered, or will the disguise come off without a hitch?
Preparados para el futuro (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level L #3)
by Reggie Holladay Stanford MakishiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Preparativos para un desastre natural (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level T #40)
by Elsie Nelley Samantha AsriNIMAC-sourced textbook