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Descendants: A Novelization
by Rico GreenMal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos are the offspring of some of the most terrible villains of all time. They're offered a chance to leave the Isle of the Lost, where they have been imprisoned all their lives, and go to prep school in the idyllic kingdom of Auradon with all of the "good" kids.
Descendants: The Rise of Red Junior Novel
by Kelsey RodkeyThis junior novel relives the excitement of the Disney Original Movie Descendants: The Rise of Red and includes an eight-page full-color photo insert.Based on Disney+&’s most-viewed Disney Channel Original Movie premiere ever!Descendants superfans can relive the Disney Original Movie Descendants: The Rise of Red in this novelization, featuring an eight-page, full-color photo insert. In this newest installment in the mega-hit Descendants franchise, former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. The Queen of Hearts has long held a grudge against Auradon, and especially Cinderella, and seizes the opportunity to seek revenge when she drops her daughter off at school. When the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella&’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red&’s mother down her villainous path.Add to your Disney Descendants collection with:The World of Auradon: Royals and VillainsWorld of Reading: Descendants: The Rise of RedDescendants: Mal&’s SpellbookDescendants 3: Audrey&’s DiaryDescendants 3 Junior NovelDescendants 2 Junior NovelDescendants Junior NovelAnd more!
Descent (A Peak Marcello Adventure)
by Roland SmithIn this thrilling new novel from best-selling author of Peak, Roland Smith, Peak Marcello, mountain-climbing extraordinaire and prodigy, faces his toughest challenge yet as he descends into Tibet and goes head-to-head with an old enemy.Peak and his team need to descend into Tibet after surviving an avalanche on the remote and isolated mountain of Hkakabo Razi. The only catch is that Peak's famous mountaineering father, Josh, and climbing guide, Zopa, are both wanted by the Chinese government. As a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse ensues, making it off the mountain won't be the end of this team's struggles, only the beginning... Heart-pounding action and political drama converge in this epic conclusion to the Peak Marcello's adventures by bestselling author Roland Smith.
Descolgando la luna
by Gregory HughesA la muerte de su padre, los hermanos Robert y Marie Claire deciden ir en busca de su único pariente cercano, un tío que vive en Nueva York, para que se convierta en su tutor y no sean ubicados en un hogar sustituto. Así, comienza su viaje iniciático... -¿Hacia dónde se dirigen?- preguntaron los agentes de la patrulla fronteriza. -Vamos a Nueva York a visitar a nuestra abuela, y a ver el edificio Empire State y la Estatua de la Libertad y todo lo demás. Y nuestra abuelita nos horneará uno de sus deliciosos pays de manzana. Su respuesta se escuchó muy convincente. Algunos días, yo mismo me preguntaba quién era en verdad la Rata. -¿Cómo se llama tu abuela?- preguntó el oficial. ¡Hasta ahí llegábamos! La actuación de Caperucita Roja de la Rata nos había arruinado. -Abuela, por supuesto. Me sentí aliviado cuando escuché las risas. -¿Le gustaría ver nuestros certificados de nacimiento?- dijo la Rata. ¡Siempre tenía que exagerar! ¡No se sentiría satisfecha hasta que nos encerraran! Conoce a la Rata: Una niña del campo con la astucia de un pandillero, que adora bailar y jugar futbol. Cuando el padre de la Rata muere, ella decide marcharse a Nueva York. ¿Qué más puede hacer su hermano mayor, Bob, sino seguirla? Únete a Bob y a la terrible y fantástica Rata en su divertida, conmovedora y fascinante aventura, mientras emprenden un viaje por carretera.
Descubre: Lengua y cultura del mundo hispánico [Level] 1
by José A. Blanco Philip Redwine Donley Yayo Pere Virgili Hermann MejíaAs the newest edition of this successful series, Descubre ©2014 provides students with seamlessly integrated text and technology to enhance learning, motivate students, and promote life-long language learning.
Descubre: Lengua y cultura del mundo hispánico, [Level] 1
by José A. Blanco Philip Redwine Donley Yayo Pere Virgili Hermann MejíaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Descubre: Lengua y cultura del mundo hispánico, [Level] 1
by José A. Blanco Philip Redwine Donley Yayo Pere Virgili Hermann MejíaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Desert Angel
by Charlie PriceFourteen-year-old Angel wakes up one morning at her desert trailer home to discover her mother has been murdered by a lowlife named Scotty, who has vanished. Angel has no water, no weapon, but she knows that Scotty, an expert tracker and hunter, will surface soon in order to eliminate her as a witness. She has to run, to disappear, if she is to survive and tell the world what happened. Her flight takes her through a harsh landscape to places she never expected to be, forcing her to trust others for the first time and strengthening her in ways she doesn't even anticipate . . . until it's time to take a stand.
Desert Dancer (Phantom Stallion #7)
by Terri FarleyThe seventh book in the beloved middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka.The Phantom&’s lead mare is missing from the herd, and Sam&’s worried she may have been captured. When Sam finds the mare safe but in government custody, she&’s desperate to set her free. But the horse is badly injured, and setting her free on the range could slow down the mare&’s entire herd, putting them at risk in the dangerous winter months. How far should Sam go to help the horses she loves?
Desert Dark
by Sonja Stone<p>Sixteen-year-old Nadia Riley is delighted to earn a spot at an elite, government-funded boarding school. <p>Nothing sounds better than leaving behind her fraught relationship with her ex-boyfriend and moving to faraway Arizona for a spot at Desert Mountain Academy. <p>But the Academy is more than Nadia bargained for: it’s a covert CIA program training high-achieving students for the Black-Ops. <p>Nadia struggles to keep up in her new classes while gaining the trust of her assigned teammates. <p>Things get worse when news leaks that there is a double agent on campus, and someone is framing Nadia. <p>Nadia discovers dark secrets about her fellow teammates and learns one of them is the deserter. With a setting that is Hogwarts meets The Bourne Identity, this debut YA thriller will drive readers mad with suspense.
Desert Diary: Japanese American Kids Behind Barbed Wire
by Michael O. TunnellA moving primary source sheds light on the experience of Japanese American children imprisoned in a World War II internment camp.A classroom diary created by Japanese American children paints a vivid picture of daily life in a so-called "internment camp." Mae Yanagi was eight years old when she started school at Topaz Camp in Utah. She and her third-grade classmates began keeping an illustrated diary, full of details about schoolwork, sports, pets, holidays, and health--as experienced from behind barbed wire. Diary pages, archival photographs, and narrative nonfiction text convey the harsh changes experienced by the children, as well as their remarkable resilience.
Desert Nightmare (PIGGY Original Graphic Novel #2)
by VannotesJoin Willow and Cami as they escape from the clutches of PIGGY on a high-speed chase through the desert!After the outbreak of a mysterious disease that's turned the world upside down, Willow and her team, the Silver Paw, have done all they can to survive. When word gets to the Silver Paw that their allies on the other side of town are suffering from a super itchy rash, it's up to Willow and Cami to track down a rare desert herb to save their friends from their scratchy stupor. But PIGGY is hot on their trail, and out for revenge... Can Willow and Cami get out of the desert in one piece? Or will the desert sun set on the end of the Silver Paw?
Deserted (Attack on Earth)
by Israel KeatsAliens attacked Earth, and Leo had no idea. He may or may not have been out in the woods skipping class. When he returns to town only to find it's been evacuated, Leo realizes he's in bigger trouble than just missing school. With no way to contact his parents and no idea where they went, Leo will have to rely on his instincts—and the help of some new friends he meets along the way—to get out of the town he's been stranded in. Perfect for survival story enthusiasts, this Attack on Earth novel is packed full of action and drama to engage reluctant readers.
Deserter: Winglets #3) (Wings of Fire #3)
by Tui T. SutherlandFans of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series won't want to miss this all-new story set in the dangerous world of dragons.Six-Claws is a happy and industrious SandWing, always working hard and loyally for his queen. So when the youngest SandWing princess, Blaze, wanders off during a sandstorm, Six-Claws doesn't think twice before trying to rescue her. But it turns out that loyalty isn't always enough to stay safe in the Sand Kingdom...Before the war of SandWing succession, there were three SandWing princesses... and a queen. Discover the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series with this ebook exclusive origin story! Author Tui T. Sutherland soars further into the world of Pyrrhia's dragons than ever before! In these brand-new short stories, fans will meet old friends and new ones, uncover shocking secrets, and learn more about the terrible challenges that will test all dragonkind!
Deserts
by Donna LathamInvestigating the planet's biomes and examining the modern threats to each ecosystem, this interactive series challenges young readers to look at how their own actions influence the planet's health. With compare-and-contrast facts and vocabulary-building sidebars, each engaging guide reveals how environmental threats-both human and natural-affect plants and animals. Examining this growing biome, this guide shows that the desert is more than just a giant sandbox. Discussing desertification and how environmental change-such as ranching, overdevelopment, and cactus collection-in this area can threaten life outside the desert, this resource instructs students on the need to treat the desert with care.
Design Like Nature: Biomimicry for a Healthy Planet (Orca Footprints #20)
by Megan Clendenan Kim Ryall Woolcock★“Fascinating…An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such as climate change. In Design Like Nature young readers discover innovations and inventions inspired by the environment. Nature runs the entire planet with no waste and no pollution. Can humans learn to do this too? It's time to step outside and start designing like nature.
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
by Fred EstesDesign thinking is a six-step process used in creative problem solving to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions. As a human-centered approach to innovation, design thinking is used in everything from corporate structure in businesses such as UberEATS, AirBnB, and Adobe XD to local and regional projects. Design Thinking, by author and educator Fred Estes, provides a simple, clear approach to the six-step design thinking process. This easy-to-follow guide explains everything essential to design thinking projects focused on solving human-centered, social issues. Readers will learn the fundamentals of each of the six-steps in the design thinking model—notice and reflect, empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test—and discover how to collaborate with people to develop solutions to real-world problems and create better communities through creativity, inspiration, and teamwork. With true stories of real student teams and their projects, this book provides readers with the steps to effect change and create a more equitable world.
Design for the IB MYP 1-3: By Concept
by Lenny DuttonEnsure your students navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused approach to Design, presented in global contexts. - Develop conceptual understanding with key concepts and related concepts, set in global contexts, at the heart of each chapter. -Prepare for every aspect of assessment using support and tasks designed by an experienced educator. - Extend learning through research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities. - Apply global contexts in meaningful ways with an internationally-minded perspective. - Develop practical and creative-thinking skills to solve design problems with a statement of inquiry in each chapter. - Confidently cover the framework with chapters covering digital, product and combined design.
Design-Based Research in Education: Theory and Applications
by Zoi A. Philippakos, Emily Howell and Anthony PellegrinoEffective research in educational settings requires collaboration between researchers and school-based practitioners to codesign instruction and assessment, analyze findings to inform subsequent iterations, and make thoughtful revisions. This innovative reference and course text examines the theory and practice of design-based research (DBR), an important methodology for conducting studies in authentic educational contexts. Leading experts provide specific examples of high-quality DBR addressing different research foci, grade levels, and subject areas (literacy/English language arts, math, and science). Applications are presented for curriculum development, intervention, assessment, and digital contexts, as well as teaching second-language learners. Also addressed is DBR&’s role in educator preparation, professional development, dissertation research, and technical education.
Designer Drama
by Sheryl Berk Carrie BerkIs Mickey Williams about to become an international fashion phenomenon?! Mickey thought she'd gotten used to the heavy competition at the Fashion Academy of Brooklyn. But when the students of FAB get the chance to compete for a spot in an international fashion show, Mickey's ready to get tres fierce. Because the top two winners get to experience the holy grail of fashion: Paris Fashion Week. Mickey knows she's got what it takes to make it to Paris, especially with the support of BFF, JC, and her Apparel Arts teacher, Mr. Kaye. But Mickey's nemesis Jade wants it just as bad...and she'll do anything to get what she wants. Can Mickey push past Jade's selfish plans-and the pressure of representing FAB on the international stage-or will she have to kiss her dream au revior?
Designing Meaning-Based Interventions for Struggling Readers
by Andrew P. JohnsonThis highly practical book helps K–8 teachers implement effective reading interventions that support meaningful comprehension and engage students with interesting, age-appropriate texts. Andrew P. Johnson presents a range of strategies for addressing difficulties in the core areas of word identification, fluency, and comprehension. Packed with illustrative figures, the book provides guidance and tools for assessing reading problems, combining and adapting interventions for particular students, planning writing activities to enhance reading, aligning efforts within a response-to-intervention framework, and designing individualized education programs. Informed by current research, Johnson candidly targets "educational malpractice&” and helps readers puzzle through the controversies surrounding dyslexia diagnoses and special education decision making.
Designs by Isabelle: Girl of the Year 2014, Book 2) (Girl of the Year)
by Laurence Yep Anna KmetAs Isabelle rehearses her ballet routine for The Nutcracker, she wonders if she'll ever master her pirouettes, especially with her classmate Renata pointing out her every mistake. She tries focusing on the other parts of the production she enjoys: exploring the costume and props room and helping out with costumes for some of the younger dancers. But when Jade, her big sister who also attends Anna Hart School of the Arts, becomes moody and withdrawn, Isabelle taps into her design skills to try to find a solution for Jade. In the meantime, can Isabelle find the confidence to tune out Renata and perfect her own performance, too?
Desperate Measures
by Patricia H. Rushford Rachel DuludeA controversial move sets off a dangerous feud. Jennie McGrady’s Labor Day weekend promises relaxation and fun when she visits a fur farm run by family acquaintances. Jennie’s anticipation of the trip grows when she learns Scott Chambers, an old friend, has taken a job at the farm. But on her first night there, the mink are released from a neighboring farm, and Jennie fears the sometimes-volatile Scott may be behind it. Scott’s participation in extreme animal rights activities is in the past—or so he claims. Jennie wants to believe him, but his arrival just before the mink release seems more than coincidence. And when Bob Sutherland, the affected farmer, goes missing, suspicion falls on Scott. Aleshia Sutherland makes no secret of her involvement with the radical Animal Rights Movement and has been kicked out of her parents’ home because of it. Does she despise her father’s line of work so much that she would hurt him? Can Jennie look beyond her personal feelings to find the truth?
Desperate Measures (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #18)
by Carolyn Keene(Back Cover) AMERICA'S TOP TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP TO INFILTRATE A COMPANY OF CRIMINALS An urgent call from longtime friend Molly Keegan brings NANCY DREW to Arlington, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. Molly's father, Lambert Keegan, a top scientist at Tercon Industries, has suddenly vanished, and the only clue to his whereabouts is a scribbled reminder of an afternoon meeting at the Reflecting Pool in the nation's capital. Nancy arrives at the rendezvous just in time to spot someone who looks like Lambert with a woman ... moments before the woman is shot! Meanwhile... As the man flees into the crowd, Nancy returns to find none other than Frank Hardy administering to the victim's wound. THE HARDYS, who have just flown in from Florida, also hoped to talk to the woman, an official with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A monster hurricane has destroyed a friend's new resort. The reason: a faulty product manufactured by Tercon Industries! Nancy, Frank, and Joe head to Lambert's remote mountain cabin in search of answers: Is Molly's father the author of the conspiracy -- or its next target?
Despicable Me 3: The Junior Novel
by Sadie ChesterfieldFrom the same studio that brought you the NY TIMES BESTSELLING MINIONS: JUNIOR NOVEL... Join Gru, Lucy, the girls, & of course the Minions another hilarious journey in this exciting junior novel based on the highly anticipated blockbuster movie Despicable Me 3! Comes with an 8-page full-color insert!When Gru goes up against Balthazar Bratt (former child star and current super villain), he and Lucy lose their jobs at the Anti-Villain League. Even worse--when Gru says he won't be returning to a life of crime, the Minions quit! Things start to look up when Gru, Lucy, and the girls fly to Freedonia to meet Gru's long-lost twin brother, Dru. But that's just where the adventure begins. After all, there's never a full moment when you're despicable. Despicable Me 3 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal. All Rights Reserved.