- Table View
- List View
Literature: Texas Treasures (American Literature)
by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm Douglas Fisher Beverly Ann Chin Jacqueline Jones RoysterCollection of non-fiction, fiction and poetry.
Literature: Texas Treasures (Course 1 #5)
by Jeffrey D. Wilhelm Douglas Fisher Beverly Ann Chin Jacqueline Jones RoysterThis book is an effective compilation of literary work categorized in different sections like short story, nonfiction, poetry, drama etc.
Literature and the Writing Process
by Elizabeth Mcmahan Robert Funk Susan X. DayA literature anthology, rhetoric, and handbook in one. Every chapter of this anthology includes coverage of the writing process to help students write more successfully about literature. The process-oriented instruction shows students how to use writing as a way of studying literature and provides students with the tools to analyze literature on their own. New to this edition: New photographs and images chosen to enhance understanding and appreciation of literature Expanded, updated discussion of researched writing (Chapter 17) Further instruction on the elements of argument and arguing an interpretation (Chapter 2) A new casebook on the poetry and prose of Langston Hughes
Literature & Composition: Reading, Writing, Thinking
by Carol Jago Renée H. Shea Lawrence Scanlon Robin Dissin AufsesFrom Carol Jago and the authors ofThe Language of Compositioncomes the first textbook designed specifically for the AP* Literature and Composition course. Arranged thematically to foster critical thinking,Literature and Composition: Reading • Writing • Thinkingoffers a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, plus all of the support students need to analyze it carefully and thoughtfully. The book is divided into two parts: the first part of the text teaches students the skills they need for success in an AP English Lit course, and the second part is a collection of thematic chapters of literature with extensive apparatus and special features to help students read, analyze, and respond to literature at the college level. OnlyLiterature and Compositionhas been built from the ground up to give AP students and teachers the materials and support they need to enjoy a successful and challenging AP English Literature and Composition course. #xA0; Use the navigation menu on the left to learn more about the selections and features inLiterature and Composition: Reading • Writing • Thinking.
Literature & Composition: Reading, Writing, Thinking
by Carol Jago Renee H. Shea Lawrence Scanlon Robin Dissin AufsesNIMAC-sourced textbook
Literature Connections: A Tale of Two Cities and Related Readings
by Mcdougal LittellAmerican Literature textbook for high school
Literature Connections: Animal Farm and Related Readings
by Mcdougal LittellThe contents of the book are: Animal Farm: novel by George Orwell: a powerful fable that uses animals to reflect human political failure; The Stalin Epigram: poem by Osip Mandelstam; The Rebellion of the Magical Rabbits: short story by Ariel Dorfman-A fable about tyranny and rebellion; Crow Song: poem by Margaret Atwood; Harrison Bergeron: short story by Kurt Vonnegut-Total equality--a dream or a nightmare?; The Birds: short story by Daphne du Maurier-Human terror caused by a revolution of birds.
Literature [Grade 10]
by Janet Allen Arthur N. Applebee Jim Burke Douglas Carnine Yvette Jackson Robert T. Jiménez Judith A. Langer Robert J. Marzano Mary Lou Mccloskey Donna M. Ogle Carol Booth Olson Lydia Stack Carol Ann TomlinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Literature to Go (2nd Edition)
by Michael MeyerThis book is a brief collection of stories, poems, and plays, accompanied by class-tested, reliable pedagogy and unique features that bring literature to life for students.
A Little Bit Langston (The Elusive Spark #1)
by Andrew DemcakThe Elusive Spark: Book OneBeing different can be dangerous, and discovery can be deadly. High school freshman James Kerr is finding out he’s not quite like his classmates. Around the time he realizes he’s attracted to his best friend, Paul Schmitz, James starts channeling a dead writer’s poetry and also discovers he has an ability to manipulate energy—a super power. Before James can figure out why this is happening to him, tragedy strikes in the form of Paul’s abusive father, and James is sent to a government-run school, The Paragon Academy, which specializes in juvenile paranormal research. There, he meets Lumen, the daughter of a famous Korean actress. Lumen's psychic ability might be the key to helping James understand both his poems and his own power.
The Little Black Book for Girlz: A Book on Healthy Sexuality
by St Stephen's Community HouseCheck it out: not just a book about sex, but a look at girl culture by teenagers. No stuffy school textbook. No nosy adults. Just a diverse group of teen girls from a community youth project who had questions about sexuality. To find answers, they collected stories, poetry and artwork from other youth. They also interviewed frontline health experts to get solid facts about the personalities and pressures that young women have to deal with.It's a great mix of real-life examples and life-saving info. Topics include: Relationships Periods Sex Birth control Pregnancy Sexually transmitted infections/AIDS Sexual assault. All the content has been vetted by doctors, and the book is endorsed by health professionals -- so girls know they're getting good info. There's also a section at the back with places to contact to find out more. It's all stuff that youth need to know, and it's all decked out in a compact, easy-to-browse zine style. The Little Black Book for Girlz is an important, take-anywhere empowerment guide. Girls shouldn't leave their teen years without it.
Little Blue Lies
by Chris LynchTwo teens discover the true danger of love in this gripping novel from Printz Honor–winning author Chris Lynch. Oliver loves Junie Blue. That’s true. Pretty much everything else is a lie. Both known for their deceit, Junie and O’s relationship was the only honest thing they had. But now that’s over. Oliver’s been dumped, and he’s miserable. Junie says they’re done. Unless she’s lying? Junie’s father works for One Who Knows, the head of an organized crime family. He won’t tell O where Junie is, not even after O hears a rumor that Junie’s won the lottery—and that One Who Knows expects to be given her ticket. O fears Junie’s in danger, and he’s determined to come to her rescue. But is there honestly anything he can do?
The Little, Brown Handbook (High School Version)
by H. Ramsey Fowler Jane E. AaronThe handbook can help students build the writing skills they need to prepare for college-level coursework in many disciplines like developing paragraphs, punctuate quotations, write a college-application essay etc.
Little Creeping Things
by Chelsea IchasoA compulsively readable debut with a narrator you just can't trust, perfect for fans of Natasha Preston.As a child, Cassidy Pratt accidentally started a fire that killed her neighbor. At least, that's what she's been told. She can't remember anything from that day. She's pretty sure she didn't mean to do it. She's a victim too. But her town's bullies, particularly the cruel and beautiful Melody Davenport, have never let her live it down. In Melody's eyes, Cassidy is a murderer and always will be.When Cassidy overhears what sounded like an abduction and Melody goes missing, Cassidy knows she should go to the cops, but... She recently joked about how much she'd like to get rid of Melody. She even planned out the perfect way to do it. It's up to Cassidy to figure out what really happened, because if she comes forward without a suspect, she knows people will point fingers at her. Again. And she can't let that happen.But the truth behind Melody's disappearance will set the whole town ablaze.
Little Do We Know
by Tamara Ireland StoneLifelong best friends and next-door neighbors Hannah and Emory have never gone a single day without talking. But now its senior year and they haven't spoken in three months. Not since the fight, where they each said things they couldn't take back. They're aching to break the silence, but those thirty-six steps between their bedroom windows feel more like thirty-six miles.Then one fateful night, Emory's boyfriend, Luke, almost dies. And Hannah is the one who finds him and saves his life. As Luke tries to make sense of his near-death experience, he secretly turns to Hannah, who becomes his biggest confidante. In Luke, Hannah finds someone she can finally talk to about all the questions she's grappling with. Emory just wants everything to go back to normal-the way it was before the accident. She has no idea why her relationship is spiraling out of control. But when the horrifying reason behind Hannah and Emory's argument ultimately comes to light, all three of them will be forced work together to protect the one with the biggest secret of all.In the follow-up to her New York Times bestseller, Every Last Word, Tamara Ireland Stone crafts a deeply moving, unforgettable story about love, betrayal, and the power of friendship.
A Little Friendly Advice (Hq Young Adult Ser.)
by Siobhan VivianSiobhan Vivian's sparkling YA debut... now in paperback!Ruby's turning sixteen . . . but the day doesn't turn out to be as sweet as it's supposed to be. Her long-lost father shows up, and Ruby doesn't want to have anything to do with him. Instead, she wants to hang out with her friends--loyal Beth, dangerous Katherine, and gossipy Maria. They have plenty of advice for her--about boys, about her dad, about how she should look and what she should be feeling. But really, Ruby doesn't know what to think or feel. Especially when a new boy comes into the picture . . . and Ruby discovers some of her friends aren't as truthful as they say.
Little (Grrl) Lost
by Charles De Lint14-year-old T.J. and her new friend Elizabeth, a 6-inch high "Little" with a chip on her shoulder, help one another as they adjust to the world.
A Little in Love (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
by Susan E. FletcherInspired by Victor Hugo's classic, Les Miserables, A Little in Love beautifully conveys the heartbreaking story of street girl Eponine.Paris, 1832A girl lies alone in the darkness, clutching a letter to her heart. Eponine remembers being a child: her swing and the peach tree, and the baby brother she loved. But mostly she remembers being miserable. Taught to lie and cheat, and to hate the one girl, Cosette, who might have been her friend. Now, at sixteen, the two girls meet again, and Eponine has one more chance. But what is the price of friendship--the love of a boy?
Little Jane and the Nameless Isle: A Little Jane Silver Adventure
by Adira RotsteinLittle Jane encounters treachery and adventure on her voyage to the Nameless Isle in search of her parents’ buried treasure. Second book in the Little Jane Silver Adventure series. Only two people have ever survived a trip to the Nameless Isle: Long John Silver the Second and Bonnie Mary Bright, the parents of aspiring pirate Little Jane Silver. They thought the volcanic caves on the island would be great places to store their treasure, but they were mistaken.Pirate hunter Fetzcaro Madsea and his crew have taken Long John and Bonnie Mary prisoner and are now forcing the pirates to guide them across the island to the treasure. Hoping to use their secret knowledge of the island’s dangers to thin out their foes, Long John and Bonnie Mary take a deadly risk. Meanwhile, Little Jane rushes to intercept them by taking a secret route.Do Little Jane and her friends have what it takes to brave the terrors of the island? Will she reach her parents in time to save them from the vengeful Madsea? And what strange horror lies in wait for them all in the lair of the island’s peculiar orange birds?Hold fast to your courage and read on!