As a small child, Josiah believed that his father’s absence could be explained by the simple fact that he was a high ranking alien official on the planet Parnuckle. It explained so much else, too, like why Josiah should eat nothing but chocolate (Parnucklians eat nothing but chocolate), and why he should be proud of and idolize his father, the Keymaster of Gozer, even though they’d never met.But as time goes on and the gaps in this mythology widen, Josiah is faced with two possibil...

Sea of Troubles has been designed for classroom teachers struggling to address the overwhelming issues facing our world today. By embracing the Common Core’s emphasis on the inclusion of more nonfiction, informational texts, the authors have demonstrated how to incorporate meaningful informational texts into their favorite units of literature. Sea of Troubles shows teachers how literature and informational texts can work together, to enhance each other, and, by extension, enhance student’s...

This book is ideal for the thousands of teachers who entered the profession in the last ten years and taught prescribed curriculum geared toward end of year bubble testing. Its intent is to empower districts and their teachers to create their own (free!) curriculum that will exceed the expectations of Common Core assessments, as well as create life-long learners that are college and career ready. By employing inquiry based units of study that insist on the use of iconic literature at the c...

A Collection of Japanese Traditional Tales(18 Stories with Color Images) is timeless classic tale for children by D. (David) Thomson, B. H. Chamberlain and Mrs.T.H. James.In this book (A Collection of Japanese Traditional Tales) contains 18 stories with more than 280 color images :1.Momotaro : Japanese Fairy Tale First Series No. 1 (1885)2.The Tongue Cut Sparrow : Japanese Fairy Tale First Series No. 2 (1885)3.Battle of The Monkey And The Crab...

The Early Mormon History Collection - 3 Classic LDS Historical Works is a captivating anthology that explores the rich tapestry of Latter-day Saint history through three seminal texts. Within this collection, readers are treated to a diverse array of styles—from the narrative-driven chronicles to the analytical treatises of theology—that collectively highlight the nuanced and intricate development of the early Mormon movement. Each piece unravels the complex interplay of theology, pioneeri...

Foundations of the Latter-day Saint Faith – 3 Classic LDS Historical Works offers a profound examination of the core tenets and historical narratives of the Latter-day Saint movement. This anthology transcends mere historical account, digging into rich theological discourse and the evolving cultural identity that has shaped the Latter-day Saint community. The collection showcases a diverse range of styles and focuses, from eloquent theological arguments and contemplative essays to detailed...

The Essential Books of Mormons - Complete Collection is a profound anthology capturing the luminous essence of Mormon theological, historical, and cultural discourse. Spanning a rich tapestry of narrative styles and scholastic achievements, this collection serves as a cornerstone of Latter-day Saint thought and expression. From doctrinal discussions to historical testimonies, this volume offers a diverse palette of Mormon literature. Highlighting seminal texts, the anthology features pivot...

...It was the middle of winter, when the broad flakes of snow were falling around, that the queen of a country many thousand miles off sat working at her window. The frame of the window was made of fine black ebony, and as she sat looking out upon the snow, she pricked her finger, and three drops of blood fell upon it. Then she gazed thoughtfully upon the red drops that sprinkled the white snow, and said, 'Would that my little daughter may be as white as that snow, as red as that blood, an...

For fans of Josh Whedon's cult classic television show Firefly comes a fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi thriller from author Mindee Arnett, which New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White calls "a heart-pounding, tense joyride of a novel."Jeth Seagrave and his crew have made their name stealing metatech: the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light. In a world where the agencies that patrol the outer edges of space are as corrupt as...

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this seventh book in the My Weird School Daze series, Ella Mentry School's counselor wants everybody to stop arguing and get along with one another. He wants everybody to be polite! He wants everybody to live in peace and harmony! What is his problem? Now the boys have to play with dolls! The girls have to play with action figures! And that's only the start of Dr. Brad's we...