The rebels on campus oppose more rules and regulations, but the computer system at Mayfair College is under attack. Is the hacker a mischief-maker or a dangerous criminal? Luckily, Jim Salvatori's past makes him the perfect cybercop and especially qualified to answer that question.
Pressure in the three main types of fault lines builds with a deadly force, giving little warning to people when an earthquake strikes--sending shock waves for hundreds of miles, potentially killing thousands with falling debris and creating deadly tsunamis.
A tail gunner tries to keep his crew and his plane safe as Britain's Bomber Command Force carries out a bombing raid over Germany during World War II.
On the brink of her freshman year at Tubman High, something clicked in Chelsea's mind. Shadrach rescued animals. And in a way, he saved kids by teaching them respect. Now she and her friends were rescuers by volunteering at the shelter. Jaris was a rescuer too. He was trying to save Sereeta's mom. And, maybe Maurice would have to rescue Athena from getting into trouble.
Highly readable with full-color photographs, this 120-page handbook is great for teaching life skills to a twenty-first century population. The handbook will provide readers a thorough and non-threatening introduction to: Workplace Readiness, Occupational Training, Applying for a Job, The Job Interview. This handbook offers students a unique and visual way to achieve real-world literacy.
Highly readable with full-color photographs, this 120-page handbook is great for teaching life skills to a twenty-first century population. The handbook will provide readers a thorough and non-threatening introduction to: Your Taxes at Work; Emergency Assistance; Services for Workers; Services for Citizens. This handbook offers students a unique and visual way to achieve real-world literacy.
In traditional play format, TWELFTH NIGHT is presented in revised and simplified language while maintaining the integrity of the original classic.
Abel Ruiz is coming into his own. He has plenty of friends, he has chosen a career path, and he has a loving girlfriend. But when Claudia dumps him for someone else, Abel is crushed and tries to keep his self-esteem from imploding.
The suspicions and accusations begin to fly around Tubman High when Marko is attacked with a baseball bat and left for dead.
Destini Fletcher hates Tubman High from day one. When Tyron Becker singles her out, Destini is thrilled to be a part of Tyron's crowd. But he corns her budding friendships with Alonee, Jaris, and Sami, and mocks her attempts to earn good grades. Do her excuses for Tyron's increasingly brutal behavior and bad attitude put her at risk?
Something very peculiar is going on at Baskerville Hall. The local people claim that the moor is haunted. But Sir Henry isn't satisfied with that explanation. So he calls on the great detective Sherlock Holmes. For a while, Holmes and his faithful sidekick Dr. Watson are stumped. But only for a while. This book is an abridged version of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel in which detectives Holmes and Watson investigate the tale of a hound that haunts a family living by the lonely moors of Devonshire.
Jake Woods has a small construction business and will be dry walling a five-story building, but he cannot figure out why the basement is smaller than the first floor, so he seeks out his friends the Silvas and, with their help, discovers a sinister plot.
A jewelry store robber discovers the amazing abilities of the disabled young woman who witnessed his crime.
Dracula opens the door to the unknown. Do all superstitions have a basis in reality, or are they just folklore? Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the most feared and most loved tales in literature. From Transylvania to London, the reader explores the dark side of mystery and intrigue riding on the coattails of Dracula's cape, changing from wolf to bat, and living on in the nighttime. Do vampires really exist? Read Dracula and decide for yourself.
Mark Twain allows the reader to live life through the eyes of the mischievous Tom Sawyer- the fear of being in the cemetary at the wrong time, the anxiety of being chased by Injun Joe, the excitement of finding buried treasure, the joy of being carefree, and the guilt of hurting Aunt Polly. Join Tom, Huck, Injun Joe, Aunt Polly, and the others on a roller coaster of emotions and excitement without ever leaving your favorite reading chair!
This graphic novel highlights significant events in the industrial development of the United States. The text contains racial slurs.
Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these graphic U.S. history titles teach students about key historical events in American history from 1500 to the present. Dramatic and colorful graphics highlight the text with easy transitions, which avoids a choppy narrative. These history titles offer a variety of rich materials to support teaching to the standards.
When young Henry Fleming joins the Union army, he dreams of becoming a great hero. But after running in terror from battle, he must face his cowardice and fight bravely to win back his self-respect. Filled with vivid battle scenese, The Red Badge of Courage is considered a masterpiece of literature about war.
A Christmas Carol is without question one of Charles Dickens' greatest works. This extremely popular story introduces some of the most timeless, internationally known characters such as Scrooge, the unforgettable miser; Bob Cratchit, the underpaid clerk; and Tiny Tim, Cratchit's frail, loving son.
It's time to play soccer in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about playing soccer. This book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
It's time for Halloween in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about dressing up for Halloween. This book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
Meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about Mole at Christmas. This book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
Meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about Mole as he and his friends pretend to be pirates. This book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
Meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about Mole and his birthday party. This book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
Meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about Mole and his trip to the beach. This book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers are very short and suitable for kids just learning to read.
