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Click Here: To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade
by Denise VegaImagine if all your personal thoughts about crushes, fears, enemies, and even kissing practice ended up on the internet for everyone to read! That's what happens to Erin Swift when her secret blog lands on the school Web site. As if navigating the treacherous waters of seventh grade weren't enough! Writing with warm, knowing humor, first-time novelist Denise Vega perfectly captures life from a seventh grade girl's point of view.
CliffsNotes On Collins' The Hunger Games
by Janelle BlasdelCliffsNotes on Collins’ The Hunger Games analyzes the wildly popular first novel in The Hunger Games trilogy, in which the Capitol forces each of Panem's 12 districts to choose two teenagers to participate in the Hunger Games, a gruesome, televised fight to the death. In the 12th district, Katniss Everdeen steps in for her little sister and enters the Games, where she is torn between her feelings for her hunting partner, Gale Hawthorne, and the district's other tribute, Peeta Mellark, even as she fights to stay alive. The Hunger Games will change Katniss' life forever, but her acts of humanity and defiance might just change the Games, too.
CliffsNotes Verbal Review for Standardized Tests (2nd Edition)
by Deborah Covino William A. Covino Peter Z. OrtonThis book provides an excellent and extensive overview of important information and the tools necessary for comprehensive verbal skills preparation.
CliffsNotes on Beowulf
by Stanley P. BaldwinThe original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Beowulf takes you into the epic story of warriors and strange beasts. Beowulf is considered to be the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. Some see it as an early celebration of Christianity. Others think it extols - or perhaps condemns - heroic values. Step into this epic poem and get ready for sword fights, feasts, and treasures. With this study guide, you'll be able to follow all of the action as you consider the artistic impact of the work. You'll also gain insight into the characteristics of the unknown poet and the manuscript itself. Other features that help you study include: * Character analyses of major players. * A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters. * Critical essays. * A review section that tests your knowledge. * A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites. Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
CliffsNotes on Nicholas Spark's The Notebook
by Rich WasowskiGet the most from Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook with CliffsNotes—the original study guides. Whether you've read the novel countless times or are a newcomer to Nicholas Sparks' work, this book is the perfect study guide companion to The Notebook. You'll fall in love with the story of Noah and Allie in a new way through the valuable insight and trusted guidance of CliffsNotes. Inside, you'll get: An author interview and comments throughout by Nicholas Sparks. * Author background. * Introduction to the novel. * List of characters. * Summaries and commentaries. * Character analyses. * Insight on underlying themes and Sparks' style and language. * Critical essays.
Climatopolis: How Our Cities Will Thrive in the Hotter Future
by Matthew E. KahnWe have released the genie from the bottle: climate change is coming, and there’s no stopping it. The question, according to Matthew Kahn, is not how we’re going to avoid a hotter future but how we’re going to adapt to it. In Climatopolis, Kahn, one of the world’s foremost experts on the economics of the environment, argues that cities and regions will adapt to rising temperatures over time, slowly transforming our everyday lives as we change our behaviors and our surroundings. Taking the reader on a tour of the world’s cities-- from New York to Beijing to Mumbai--Kahn’s clear-eyed, engaging, and optimistic message presents a positive yet realistic picture of what our urban future will look like.
Climbing (Merit Badge)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffA handbook for earning the Boy Scout merit badge in climbing that covers risk management, first aid, clothing, equipment, rappelling, ethics, and more; and includes a list of resources.
Clique Summer Collection #4:Kristen (The Clique Summer Collection #4)
by Lisi HarrisonKristen sets sail on the Love Boat... With the rest of the Pretty Committee scattered across the globe, Kristen is stuck in summer school at OCD, making good on her scholarship commitments. No sleepover horse camp, no Hawaiian spa, no Spanish vacation, not even a trip to Orlando. But when Kristen scores a job looking after hang-ten hottie Dune Baxter's eight-year-old sister, Ripple, Westchester suddenly doesn't seem so bad. It looks like Kristin is about to ride the wave of first love. . . .
Clique Summer Collection #5: Claire (The Clique Summer Collection #5)
by Lisi HarrisonWill Claire's Florida BFFs become former BFFs? Back in Orlando for the summer, Claire is reunited with her Florida best friends, Sarah, Sari, and Mandy, after a long year apart. Her FBFs haven't changed at all. Too bad they think Claire has . . . and not for the better. Claire sets out to prove her loyalty by entering Kissimmee's Miss Kiss pageant. But when a very special visitor shows up and vows to win the crown, Claire finds herself torn between Keds and couture. Will Claire finally kiss-immee her past goodbye-once and for all?
Clique Summer Collection: Alicia (The Clique Summer Collection #3)
by Lisi HarrisonAlicia takes on Mission Spalfa: Spanish Alpha! Back in Spain to visit her relatives, Alicia discovers that Spain's newest pop sensation ¡Ignacio! is searching for a true Spanish beauty to star in his new hit-single video. She can't believe her luck! If Alicia is cast as a true Spanish beauty, Massie will never call her fake-Spanish again. The only trick: She'll have to beat her super-bonita cousins to win the coveted spot. Adios, bimbos!
Clique Summer Collection: Dylan (The Clique Summer Collection #2)
by Lisi HarrisonGame, Set, Match... Dylan? When Dylan and her mom arrive in Maui for the Aloha Open, Dylan couldn't give two milkshakes about Merri-Lee's big interview with Svetlana Slootskya a.k.a. Tennis the Menace. Dylan's going to be too busy getting trim, toned, and totally hawt for the start of eighth grade. But when she meets tennis-obsessed Johnny, Dylan realizes she's got something to learn from Svetlana if she wants to catch his eye. Will it be doubles for Dylan? Or will Svetlana ruin her game?
Cloak of Night (Circle of Shadows #2)
by Evelyn SkyeThe stunning sequel to Circle of Shadows—from Evelyn Skye, the New York Times bestselling author of the Crown’s Game series. Perfect for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Julie Dao, and Sabaa Tahir. After the devastating Ceremony of Two Hundred Hearts, Sora, Daemon, Fairy, and Broomstick are truly alone in the fight to save their kingdom. Empress Aki is missing, and everyone else who could help them is a prisoner to Prince Gin’s mind control. At least Sora understands what they’re up against. Or so she believes, until she overhears Gin bargaining with the god of war for immortality and learns that ryuu magic may be a more insidious danger than she realized.Suddenly, the stakes are higher and even more personal for Sora—not only must she stop a seemingly indestructible Prince Gin, but she must also unravel the secrets of ryuu magic before it is too late for nearly everyone she loves. Sora Daemon, Fairy, and Broomstick face dangerous obstacles at every turn, but the greatest challenge may be discovering who they truly are and what, if anything, they are capable of. The fate of a kingdom rests in their hands.Full of dangerous action, heartbreaking romance, and incredible magic—Cloak of Night is the exciting end to this thrilling duology.
Clockwork Angel: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices #1)
by Cassandra ClareMagic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still. Discover the &“compulsively readable&” (Booklist) first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series! Clockwork Angel is a Shadowhunters novel.When Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks, and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos. Kidnapped by a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform into another person. What’s more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own. Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by—and torn between—two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm’s length…everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world…and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
Clockwork Prince: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices #2)
by Cassandra ClareTrue love is shrouded in secrets and lies in the enchanting second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when it becomes clear that the mysterious Magister will stop at nothing to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends. With the help of the handsome, tortured Will and the devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal and fueled by revenge. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them. Tessa is drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa answers about who she really is? As their search leads to deadly peril, Tessa learns that secrets and lies can corrupt even the purest heart.
Clockwork Princess: Clockwork Angel; Clockwork Prince; Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices #3)
by Cassandra ClareDanger and betrayal, love and loss, secrets and enchantment are woven together in the breathtaking finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.Danger intensifies for the Shadowhunters as the New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy comes to a close. If the only way to save the world was to destroy what you loved most, would you do it? The clock is ticking. Everyone must choose. Passion. Power. Secrets. Enchantment. Danger closes in around the Shadowhunters in the final installment of the bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy.
Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind (Gamer Squad)
by Kim HarringtonPokémon Go meets The Goonies in this exciting new adventure series! First they took on monsters. Now they have to face ALIENS. Come join Bex and Charlie on their second thrilling adventure in the GAMER SQUAD series! After their scary adventure, Bex and Charlie have sworn never to play Monsters Unleashed again. Then Veratrum Games Corp releases a new augmented reality game featuring aliens instead of monsters, and the best friends just can&’t resist. After all, everyone loves it, even their science teacher, because it includes real star charts. But when they go to an observatory on a class trip, and open the game near a radio telescope, they get more than they bargained for: REAL aliens. One is sweet and kind; the other . . . not so much. Can Bex and Charlie capture the bad ET before it destroys their town?
Close Your Eyes (Sierra Jensen #4)
by Robin Jones GunnSierra's heart stops, knowing the voice that just addressed her is oddly familiar. Holding her breath, Sierra slowly turns and looks into the face she's been carrying around in her memory for months - Paul's. With eyes closed, Sierra wonders if God is tired of hearing all her prayers for the unattainable Paul until a school volunteer project at a homeless shelter opens her eyes to some needy children - and to Paul working there! Brief conversations with him confirm her hopes that there is definitely some kind of unique attraction between them. In the meantime, she's enjoying her growing friendship with Randy, but gets caught in a sticky situation when Paul comes over for dinner and Randy shows up at the same time. When Paul tells her he'd like to talk to her, Sierra's sure this is the dream date she's been praying for. While listening to powerful lyrics at a concert featuring the popular music group Sierra, will she learn to trust God with her feelings for Paul - and Randy? for teens ages 12-16
Close to You (Sweet Valley High Senior Year #30)
by Francine PascalReal-Life Question #1: It's time to choose where you're going to college. Ending up in the same place as your guy is: a. Not an issue. You're more concerned with the quality of the cafeteria food and whether or not the dorms have big windows. b. So important that you're willing to compromise your dreams. c. A factor in your decision, but not the make-or-break one. What will Jessica choose?
Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics & Construction
by Jeanette Weber"Clothing: Fashion, Fabrics and Construction (c) 2008" is a comprehensive program that prepares students to make more informed decisions when buying and caring for clothes or examining career options.
Cloudwish
by Fiona WoodAward-winning author Fiona Wood delivers a thought-provoking story of self-discovery and first love-one that will resonate with anyone who has ever realized that the things that make you different are the things that make you...you. <P><P> For Vân Uoc, fantasies fall into two categories: nourishing or pointless. Daydreaming about attending her own art opening? Nourishing. Daydreaming about Billy Gardiner, star of the rowing team who doesn't even know she's alive? Pointless.<P> So Vân Uoc tries to stick to her reality-keeping a low profile as a scholarship student at her prestigious Melbourne private school, managing her mother's PTSD from a traumatic emigration from Vietnam, and admiring Billy from afar. Until she makes a wish that inexplicably (possibly magically) comes true. Billy actually notices her. In fact, he seems to genuinely like her. But as they try to fit each other into their very different lives, confounding parents and confusing friends, Vân Uoc can't help but wonder why Billy has suddenly fallen for her. Is it the magic of first love, or is it magic from a well-timed wish that will eventually, inevitably, come to an end?
Cloudwish
by Fiona WoodAward-winning author Fiona Wood delivers a thought-provoking story of self-discovery and first love-one that will resonate with anyone who has ever realized that the things that make you different are the things that make you...you. For Vân Uoc, fantasies fall into two categories: nourishing or pointless. Daydreaming about attending her own art opening? Nourishing. Daydreaming about Billy Gardiner, star of the rowing team who doesn't even know she's alive? Pointless.So Vân Uoc tries to stick to her reality-keeping a low profile as a scholarship student at her prestigious Melbourne private school, managing her mother's PTSD from a traumatic emigration from Vietnam, and admiring Billy from afar. Until she makes a wish that inexplicably (possibly magically) comes true. Billy actually notices her. In fact, he seems to genuinely like her. But as they try to fit each other into their very different lives, confounding parents and confusing friends, Vân Uoc can't help but wonder why Billy has suddenly fallen for her. Is it the magic of first love, or is it magic from a well-timed wish that will eventually, inevitably, come to an end?
Clown in a Cornfield 3: The Church of Frendo
by Adam CesareThe thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare.Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this won’t be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands--and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers.It’s an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award–winning author Adam Cesare.Clown in a Cornfield was 2020’s Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel.
Coastlines of Florida (Florida Water Story)
by Peggy Sias Lantz Wendy A HaleThis charmingly illustrated booklet explores Florida's 1,100-mile-long coastline and introduces children to the plants and animals that live along the shore. It was originally published as part of The Florida Water Story in 1998. This is one of a four part series that includes the Oceans, the Coral Reefs and the Wetlands of Florida.Next in series > >See all of the books in this series