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Princess Protection Program: Royalty Undercover
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPCarter Mason is going to Costa Luna for a week to visit her best friend, the Queen! Rosalinda is preparing for Independence Day festivities, and Carter can't wait to join the fun. Rosalinda has another special guest at the palace, though—a spoiled, demanding, nine year old princess! Carter tries to teach the young girl how to blend in and be a true princess, which is no easy feat.
Princess for a Week
by Betty Ren Wright&“Boys and girls alike will appreciate the mix of classic and contemporary elements in this creepy, suspenseful middle-grade mystery&” (The Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books). Roddy Hall overhears his mother saying &“Princess&” is coming to visit. He&’s excited—he&’s always wanted a dog. But then he finds out that—ick—Princess is a girl and—yuck—she&’ll be staying for a whole week. One night, Princess, Roddy, and his best friend, Jacob, notice a mysterious car pull up to an abandoned house. Could it be a burglar? Or worse yet, a ghost? Princess is determined to find out, and against his better judgment, Roddy goes along with her. They sneak out of the house to investigate—but will they be ready for what they might find? Princess for a Week is a Society for School Librarians International Honor Book.
Princess in Love (Princess Diaries #3)
by Meg CabotThe one and only Mia Thermopolis is back and ready to reign! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Meg Cabot’s blockbuster series in royal style—with all-new middle grade editions of the first three books! <P><P>Princess Mia may seem like the luckiest girl ever. But lately she spends all her time doing one of three things: preparing for her nerve-racking entrée into Genovian society, slogging through Manhattan in December, and avoiding further smooches from her hapless boyfriend, Kenny. For Mia, being a princess in love is not the fairy tale it’s supposed to be...or is it? Princess in Love is the third book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.
Princess in the Spotlight (Princess Diaries #2)
by Meg CabotThe one and only Mia Thermopolis is back and ready to reign! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Meg Cabot’s blockbuster series in royal style—with all-new middle grade editions of the first three books!Just when Mia thinks she has the whole princess thing under control, things get out of hand, fast. <P><P>First there’s an unexpected announcement from her mother. Then Grandmère arranges a national primetime interview for the brand-new crown princess of Genovia. On top of that, intriguing, exasperating letters from a secret admirer begin to arrive. Soon Mia is swept up in a whirlwind of royal intrigue the likes of which hasn’t been seen since volume I of the Princess Diaries. <P><P> Princess in the Spotlight is the second book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.
Princess on Parade (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #21)
by Carolyn KeeneBess is dying to be the Pumpkin Princess in the fall parade. But only one girl can wear the crown and the beautiful gown. And the winner is Brenda Carlton, Princess Snooty Nose! But now the gown is gone, and Nancy's helping that stuck-up Brenda find it. Bess may never speak to Nancy again! Does being the best detective in the world mean Nancy has to lose her best friend in the world?
Princesses Don't Wear Glasses
by Tia Cherie DammenSeeing is believing in yourself! &“[A] light, heartwarming story . . . The themes of self-esteem and feeling different are very relatable&” (Online Book Club). The concept for Princesses Don&’t Wear Glasses is to communicate to kids that it&’s perfectly acceptable to be unique or different. Geared towards the modern girl for building confidence and positive self-image, it shines light on a young princess who thinks that she&’s supposed to look a certain way. Illustrated with colorful imagery, the story is driven by the princess&’s amazing imagination and she eventually changes her attitude towards being a princess that wears glasses. Princesses can wear glasses, and even braces. They don&’t have to look or be one certain way and all girls can be princesses no matter what. &“A change in appearance can be difficult for a child to adjust to. Many children have to wear glasses, braces, or other type of health aid. This can create feelings of insecurity and anxiety . . . [A] sweet story about a common issue.&” —Online Book Club
Princesses, Inc.
by Mari MancusiTwelve-year-old Hailey and her friends form a unique babysitter’s club in order to raise money to see their favorite YouTube star at a local ComicCon in this hilarious M!X novel.Twelve-year-old Hailey and her BFFs are all big fans of Collin Prince, a YouTube star, and swoon-worthy crush. So when the opportunity to meet him at a local Comic-Con comes up, the girls jump at the chance. The problem? The convention isn’t cheap—and the girls don’t have the money to go. But Hailey isn’t ready to give up just yet. In addition to meeting Collin at the convention, there is a young writer’s competition that she is determined to enter—and win. The girls dream up Princesses and Pirates, Inc., a babysitting service where the girls will dress up in costume to entertain their charges. Of course, they aren’t as prepared as they thought they would be to deal with bratty kids, scheming older siblings (who are less than thrilled that their own babysitting jobs have dried up), and trying to balance their new “jobs” with school. And more responsibilities means less time for Hailey to work on her contest entry. Will their plan to make it to Comic-Con pay off…or could their business end up as shipwrecked as the pirates they portray?
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.
Prisoner 88
by Leah PileggiIn 1885, ten-year-old James in sent to prison for killing a man who threatened his father, and struggles to survive the harsh realities of prison life in the Idaho Territory.
Prisoner B-3087
by Alan Gratz<p>Survive. At any cost. 10 concentration camps. 10 different places where you are starved, tortured, and worked mercilessly. It's something no one could imagine surviving. But it is what Yanek Gruener has to face. <p>As a Jewish boy in 1930s Poland, Yanek is at the mercy of the Nazis who have taken over. Everything he has, and everyone he loves, have been snatched brutally from him. And then Yanek himself is taken prisoner -- his arm tattooed with the words PRISONER B-3087. <p>He is forced from one nightmarish concentration camp to another, as World War II rages all around him. He encounters evil he could have never imagined, but also sees surprising glimpses of hope amid the horror. He just barely escapes death, only to confront it again seconds later. <p>Can Yanek make it through the terror without losing his hope, his will -- and, most of all, his sense of who he really is inside? Based on an astonishing true story.</p>
Prisoner B-3087
by Ruth Gruener Jack GruenerSurvive. At any cost. 10 concentration camps. 10 different places where you are starved, tortured, and worked mercilessly. It's something no one could imagine surviving. But it is what Yanek Gruener has to face. As a Jewish boy in 1930s Poland, Yanek is at the mercy of the Nazis who have taken over. Everything he has, and everyone he loves, have been snatched brutally from him. And then Yanek himself is taken prisoner -- his arm tattooed with the words PRISONER B-3087. He is forced from one nightmarish concentration camp to another, as World War II rages all around him. He encounters evil he could have never imagined, but also sees surprising glimpses of hope amid the horror. He just barely escapes death, only to confront it again seconds later. Can Yanek make it through the terror without losing his hope, his will -- and, most of all, his sense of who he really is inside? Based on an astonishing true story.
Prisoner of Cabin 13 (Sabrina the Teenage Witch #11)
by John VornholtSabrina's excited to be a counselor at Camp Bearclaw--until she gets her cabin assignment: Cabin 13, the troublemakers' cabin. She tries to tame the kids without using magic, but they're really out of control. When they have a pillow fight that covers the cabin in feathers and stuffing, Sabrina finally loses her temper and casts a good-behavior spell. Now her campers are amazing everyone with their obedience. But Sabrina knows they can't win the big Tug of War competition if they're acting like well-behaved robots. And she's getting a little bored with her perfect little campers. Should she remove the spell, or is she asking for more trouble?
Prisoner of Night and Fog
by Anne BlankmanA gripping historical thriller set in 1930s Munich, Prisoner of Night and Fog is the evocative story of an ordinary girl faced with an extraordinary choice in Hitler's Germany. Fans of Code Name Verity will love this novel full of romance, danger, and intrigue!Gretchen Müller grew up in the National Socialist Party under the wing of her uncle Dolf—who has kept her family cherished and protected from that side of society ever since her father sacrificed his life for Dolf's years ago. Dolf is none other than Adolf Hitler. And Gretchen follows his every command.When she meets a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter named Daniel Cohen, who claims that her father was actually murdered by an unknown comrade, Gretchen doesn't know what to believe. She soon discovers that beyond her sheltered view lies a world full of shadowy secrets and disturbing violence. As Gretchen's investigations lead her to question the motives and loyalties of her dearest friends and her closest family, she must determine her own allegiances—even if her choices could get her and Daniel killed.
Prisoner of the Indies
by Geoffrey HouseholdAn exciting historical children's story from the acclaimed author of ROGUE MALE.The exciting sixteenth-century story of the Englishman Miles Phillips and his fifteen-year journey to New Spain, where he encounters a tropical paradise, good food, and the Inquisition...
Prisoner of the Indies
by Geoffrey HouseholdA young English boy stranded on the far side of the ocean must survive Indians and enemies in the perilous New World Miles Philips is but a lad of thirteen when he sets sail aboard the Jesus of Lubeck from Plymouth on the second day of October, 1567. An eager youth willing to learn, he is ready to be of service to Mr. John Hawkins, renowned privateer, adventurer, transporter of African slaves, and general of the fleet of six vessels. But treachery and ambush await them across the ocean in New Spain, and Miles watches in horror as the ship dies bravely in battle at San Juan de Ulua. Forced to make a choice between almost-certain starvation aboard the lone, crippled vessel and taking his chances on land, Miles chooses the latter--setting out on an extraordinary adventure that will test his courage and his wiles as he attempts to find his way back home. Based firmly in history, Geoffrey Household's classic adventure brings a sixteenth-century world of discovery and danger to breathtaking life. A riveting and evocative tale brimming with action and color, Prisoner of the Indies is a magnificent journey back in time that readers of all ages will find impossible to put down.
Prisoners: Winglets #1) (Wings of Fire #1)
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!Fierceteeth knows she could have been a dragonet of destiny. She's a much better NightWing than that weird brother of hers, Starflight. Her dreams of glory have been painfully scorched, though, and now she and Strongwings are captives in the SandWing prison, waiting to be put on trial. Fierceteeth just wants a chance to tell her side of the story -- before it's too late.Tui T. Sutherland, author of the bestselling Wings of Fire series, 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!Each story is available exclusively in e-book and is the perfect read for Wings of Fire fans who just can't wait for the next book in the series!
Private Tutor - SAT Critical Reading 2013-2014 Prep Course
by Amy LucasThe purchase of this eBook includes an offer for a FREE DVD or Digital Download of 2 hours from our 20-hour SAT prep video course. Private Tutor SAT Critical Reading 2013-2014 Prep Course is a critically-praised, low cost alternative to the often unaffordable tutoring industry. Students can achieve the results of private tutoring at a fraction of the cost. This complete course covers all aspects of the SAT Critical Reading sections including Vocabulary, Sentence Completions, Reading Comprehension techniques, and the various types of Passages. Written by Amy Lucas, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA with fifteen years of experience as an SAT Master Tutor and Education Specialist. The School Library Journal Starred Review stated "Library collections serving high school students as well as homeschoolers seeking instruction, practice, and basic standardized test-taking tips for the Math SAT will find this series an essential purchase." The Library Journal stated, " Verdict: highly recommended for students taking the SATs." Reading book can be used alone or with the corresponding 5-hour DVD course. * Achieve the results of Private Tutoring at a fraction of the cost! * Basic Vocabulary and Sentence Completions * Types of Passages and Reading Comprehension Techniques * Which Answer Choices to avoid... and which ones to pick * Practice Drills with Answers and Explanations * Personal one-to-one approach from an experienced Master Tutor INCLUDES: * Vocabulary * Sentence Completions * Comprehension Fundamentals * Process of Elimination * Comprehension Techniques * Fiction Passage * Compare and Contrast * Short Passages * Extra Reading Comprehension Practice
Private Tutor - SAT Math 2013-2014 Prep Course
by Amy LucasThe purchase of this eBook includes an offer for a FREE DVD or Digital Download of 2 hours from our 20-hour SAT prep video course. Private Tutor SAT Math 2013-2014 Prep Course is a critically-praised, low cost alternative to the often unaffordable tutoring industry. Students can achieve the results of private tutoring at a fraction of the cost. This complete course covers all aspects of the SAT Math sections including numerous practice drills with detailed answer explanations. Written by Amy Lucas, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA with fifteen years of experience as an SAT Master Tutor and Education Specialist. The School Library Journal Starred Review stated "Library collections serving high school students as well as homeschoolers seeking instruction, practice, and basic standardized test-taking tips for the Math SAT will find this series an essential purchase." The Library Journal stated, " Verdict: highly recommended for students taking the SATs." Math book can be used alone or with the corresponding 10-hour DVD course. * Achieve the results of Private Tutoring at a fraction of the cost! * SAT Math Vocabulary from Integers to Modes * Narrowing down Answer Choices faster * Includes everything from Arithmetic & Algebra to 3D Figures & Coordinate Geometry * Practice drills with Answers and Explanations * Personal one-to-one approach from an experienced Master Tutor INCLUDES: * Math Vocabulary * Basic Plugging * Must Be/Could Be Problems * Answer Choice Test (A.C.T.) * Sneaky Plug-in * Arithmetic Lesson * Algebra Lesson * Geometry Lesson * Functions Lesson * Drills and Answer Explanations
Private Tutor - SAT Writing 2013-2014 Prep Course
by Amy LucasThe purchase of this eBook includes an offer for a FREE DVD or Digital Download of 2 hours from our 20-hour SAT prep video course. Private Tutor SAT Writing 2013-2014 Prep Course is a critically-praised, low cost alternative to the often unaffordable tutoring industry. Students can achieve the results of private tutoring at a fraction of the cost. This complete course covers all aspects of the SAT Writing sections including over 80 problems with answer explanations. The Essay section includes a fool-proof formula and sample essays. Written by Amy Lucas, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA with fifteen years of experience as an SAT Master Tutor and Education Specialist. The School Library Journal Starred Review stated "Library collections serving high school students as well as homeschoolers seeking instruction, practice, and basic standardized test-taking tips for the SAT will find this series an essential purchase." The Library Journal stated, " Verdict: highly recommended for students taking the SATs." Writing book can be used alone or with the corresponding 5-hour DVD course. * Achieve the results of Private Tutoring at a fraction of the cost! * Mastering the Parts of Speech * Improving Paragraphs, Sentence Correction, and Error ID Techniques * The Essay Formula to a higher score * Includes over 80 Problems and Answer Explanations * Personal one-to-one approach from an experienced Master Tutor INCLUDES: * The Technique * Parts of Speech * Verb Errors * Pronoun Errors * Grammar Rule Mishmash * Improving Paragraphs * The Essay * Structure & Formula * Practice Drills * Answer Explanations
Privateer's Apprentice
by Susan VerricoWhen Jameson is kidnapped and taken to sea, he must learn how to survive.Jameson Cooper always assumed he would grow up to be a printer like his father. But after the unexpected death of his parents, his fortunes change forever when he is wrongly accused of stealing bread and sentenced to indentured servitude. In a twist of fate, he is suddenly knocked out and kidnapped, and awakens on board the Destiny, captained by the fearsome Attack Jack, a privateer in the service of Queen Anne.Now Jameson must learn to be a sailor, using the skills he learned from his father to aid Attack Jack in mapping the New World so that they can claim new territories for England. But Jameson finds out that the captain and his first mate, Solitaire Peep, have a secret hidden deep in a cave on a mysterious island. England's future might hang in the balance...and so might Jameson's.With a sympathetic hero and a climactic resolution, this exciting historical fiction adventure from Susan Verrico will captivate readers and keep them on the edge of their seats.
Pro Baseball’s All-Time Greatest Comebacks (Sports Comebacks Ser.)
by Drew LyonFrom an unexpected playoff run to a title winning walk-off home run, few things are more exciting in pro baseball than seeing an underdog come back to win it all. Baseball history is filled with incredible stories of teams that defied the odds to win a championship and players who overcome personal struggles to return to the game they love. Filled with dramatic stories and action-packed images, readers will find themselves cheering on their favorite underdog teams and players to victory.
Pro Basketball’s All-Time Greatest Comebacks (Sports Comebacks Ser.)
by Sean McCollumFrom a surprise run to the playoffs to an unbelievable comeback in a championship series, few things are more exciting in pro basketball than seeing an underdog overcome the odds to win it all. Basketball history is filled with amazing stories of teams that fought back from the brink to win a title and players who find the inner strength to return to the game they love. Filled with incredible stories and action-packed images, readers will find themselves cheering on their favorite underdog teams and players to victory.
Pro Football's Most Spectacular Quarterbacks
by Michael SandlerProfessional Quarterbacks are the leaders of the team. They're responsible for calling plays and making sure they're carried out. Only great quarterbacks can convince their teammates that there's still a chance to win when defeat seems certain, and then go ahead and prove it. In this book you'll meet the best of the best-Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo, Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Peyton Manning. You'll soon see why they're currently considered the most spectacular quarterbacks in pro football.
Pro Football’s All-Time Greatest Comebacks (Sports Comebacks Ser.)
by Drew LyonFrom a surprise fourth quarter comeback to a last-second game-winning touchdown to win the Super Bowl, few things are more exciting in pro football than when an underdog comes back to win it all. Football history is filled with heart-stopping stories of teams that defied the odds to win a title and players who fight their way back from personal struggles to return to the game they love. Filled with incredible stories and action-packed images, readers will find themselves cheering on their favorite underdog teams and players to victory.
Pro Hockey’s All-Time Greatest Comebacks (Sports Comebacks Ser.)
by Sean McCollumFrom an incredible playoff run to a gutsy comeback to win a Stanley Cup title, few things are more exciting in pro hockey than seeing an underdog overcome the odds to win it all. Hockey history is filled with fantastic stories of teams that fought back from the brink to win a championship and players who fight their way back from personal struggles to return to the game they love. Filled with incredible stories and action-packed images, readers will find themselves cheering on their favorite underdog teams and players to victory.