Courage, teamwork, and innovation light the way to a better future in Miro Chronicles—a fast-paced, emotionally rich sci-fi eco-adventure for middle grade readers (ages 9–12).Praised by Kirkus Reviews for its “colorful settings and characters.”In the year 2401, eleven-year-old Jimmy Aster—a curious and resourceful student at the Aster Academy of Science and Technology—sets out across the wild terrains of Planet Mi...

On Planet Miro, power comes from Orra-but not everyone uses it wisely.Legacy, courage, and truth ignite the next chapter in Miro Chronicles: Ameti Rising, a fast-paced, emotionally rich sci-fi eco-adventure for middle-grade readers ages 9-12.In the year 2403, twelve-year-old Jimmy Aster returns to Aster Academy determined to prove he is more than his legendary name. Alongside his friends Tala and Derek, he trains as an Ameti Apprentice, undertaking...

Twelve-year-old Jimmy Aster must prove he’s more than his legendary name—before his uncle’s plan fractures Planet Miro beyond repair.The adventure continues in Miro Chronicles: Ameti Rising—Book Two in the acclaimed middle-grade sci-fi eco-adventure series for ages 9–12.In the year 2403, Jimmy returns to Aster Academy determined to live up to the Aster legacy. Alongside his friends Tala and Derek, he trains as an Ameti Apprentice, learning to harne...

A missing father. A hidden code. A planet in danger.Adapted from the acclaimed Miro Chronicles novel series-praised by Kirkus Reviews for its "colorful settings and characters"-this full-color graphic novel continues Jimmy Aster's adventure for readers ages 9-12.In 2401, kids don't just go to school-they train to protect a planet. At the prestigious Aster Academy on Miro, Ameti Apprentices learn to live in harmony with the environment, bon...

ADAPTED FROM THE ACCLAIMED NOVEL DEBUT MIRO CHRONICLES-praised by Kirkus Reviews for its "colorful settings and characters"-this full-color graphic novel brings Jimmy Aster's adventure to vivid new life for readers ages 9-12.BEING A KID IN 2401 IS NO WALK IN THE PARK...Especially not for eleven-year-old Jimmy Aster the Fourth, a student at the prestigious Aster Academy of Science and Technology on the distant planet Miro. ...

The SAGE Handbook on Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work provides a comprehensive overview of key strands of research and theoretical concepts in this increasingly important field.With 49 chapters and four section summaries, this Handbook describes the ‘state of the art’; discuss key debates and issues; and gives pointers on future directions for practice, research, teaching, management of services, and development of theoretical understandings.A key aim of ...