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Abigail Adams
by Kem Knapp SawyerHighlights the life and accomplishments of the wife of the second president of the United States, a dedicated wife and mother who spoke up against slavery and for women's rights.
Abigail Adams: Girl of Colonial Days
by Jean Brown WagonerA biography focusing on the early years of the parson's daughter who became the wife of our second president.
Abigail Adams
by Jean Brown WagonerUsing simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of Abigail Adams. Illustrated throughout.
Abigail Adams: First Lady of Faith and Courage
by Evelyn WitterAbigail Adams relates the story of her life from childhood to the end of her husband's term as second President of the United States.
Abigail Adams and the Women Who Shaped America (Social Studies: Informational Text Ser.)
by Torrey MaloofThe Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the life and times of Abigail Adams. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy. This book prepares students for college and career readiness and aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL.
Abigail Adams in Her Own Words
by Blair BeltonAbigail Adams holds an honored place in American history, not only for being a First Lady of the United States, but for the invaluable letters she left behind. Through her writings, people today can experience what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This fascinating look at Abigail's life uses primary sources to expose the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's rights. Sidebars, fact boxes, and a timeline further provide evidence that this "founding mother" is a must-know.
Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean
by Steve Sheinkin Neil SwaabWARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU’RE ABOUT TO READ.Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happened—till now. Time is getting twisted, and it’s up to two kids to straighten things out.Abraham Lincoln may have returned to history books, but other historical figures saw what he did—and now they know they can escape from their times, too. When Abigail Adams decides there’s more to life than doing chores in the White House, she joins a crew of Caribbean pirates! Can siblings Abby and Doc set history straight? Or will they be the ones who need to be rescued? Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean, is a chapter book in the Time Twisters series by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin about what happens when a famous First Lady tires of life in the White House. Also check out Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler!
Abigail The Breeze Fairy: The Weather Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic #2)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back! 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comRead all seven fairy adventures in the Weather Fairies set! Crystal the Snow Fairy; Abigail the Breeze Fairy; Pearl the Cloud Fairy; Goldie the Sunshine Fairy; Evie the Mist Fairy; Storm the Lightning Fairy; Hayley the Rain FairyIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Abigail & The Snowman (Abigail & The Snowman)
by Roger LangridgeEisner and Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Roger Langridge (Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Snarked) takes readers on a heart-warming journey of loyalty and friendship. Abigail is a nine-year-old with a huge imagination but when she and her dad move to a small town, that imagination only makes it harder to fit in at her new school. All that changes when she meets a loveable and sophisticated yeti named Claude who has escaped a top-secret government facility. Abigail and Claude quickly become best friends, even if no one believes that he's real. The fun can't last and it's not long before the mysterious Shadow Men chasing Claude are hot on his trail. Collects the complete limited series.
Abigail & The Snowman (Abigail & The Snowman #1)
by Roger LangridgeAbigail is a nine-year-old girl with a huge imagination who moves to a small town where she's the new kid at school, struggling to make friends. All that changes when she meets a Yeti named Claude who has escaped a top-secret government facility. Abigail and Claude become the best of friends, but to make sure he can truly be free from the "Shadow Men" chasing him, they must go on an adventure to find Claude's real home!
Abigail & The Snowman (Abigail & The Snowman #3)
by Roger LangridgeAbigail knows helping Claude find his way home won't be easy (goodbyes never are), but just as the two best friends set off on their journey, the Shadow Men put their top and most dangerous agent on the job of tracking the missing yeti down.
Abigail & The Snowman (Abigail & The Snowman #2)
by Roger LangridgeIt didn't take long for Abigail to warm up to the idea of having a Yeti as a best friend, but no matter how much fun the two friends have together, they can't avoid the mysterious men in town up to no good in search of the Abominable Snowman.
Abigail & The Snowman (Abigail & The Snowman #4)
by Roger LangridgeAbigail and Claude's adventure comes to an end in this oversized finale! The world's most lovable Yeti is one boat ride away from making it back home to the Himalayas, but before they can say their goodbyes, Abigail and Claude will have to find a way to outsmart everything the Shadow Men throw their way.
Abigail Takes the Wheel (Houghton Mifflin Reading)
by AviAbigail and her brother, Tom, travel to school every day aboard their father's freight boat, the Neptune. One day, two ships collide in the Narrows, and Abigail's father goes to their aid--leaving Abigail to take the Neptune's wheel. Can she and Tom steer the freight boat through the crowded and dangerous waters of New York Harbor alone?
Abigail's Trip to London: A Royal Trip
by Deirdre SparrowJoin young Abigail on the adventure of a lifetime as she travels from her home in Ireland to London to celebrate the coronation of King Charles. In a twist of fate, Abigail finds herself face to face with the royal couple after rescuing one of the Queen’s beloved corgis. Abigail’s bravery earns her a personal invitation to have tea at Buckingham Palace, where she rubs elbows with the royal family. This heartwarming tale, featuring a surprise letter from the King and Queen themselves, will delight readers young and old who believe in the magic of an unforgettable day. Experience the sights and sounds of London through Abigail’s eyes in this charmingly illustrated story that’s perfect for dreamers everywhere. An uplifting modern fairy tale of an ordinary girl’s extraordinary brush with royalty.
The Ability
by Iacopo Bruno M. M. VaughanDelve into the extraordinary abilities of the twelve-year-old mind in this thrilling start to a middle-grade series that expands the possibilities of power.No one has any confidence in twelve-year-old Christopher Lane. His teachers discount him as a liar and a thief, and his mom doesn't have the energy to deal with him. But a mysterious visit from the Ministry of Education indicates that Chris might have some potential after all: He is invited to attend the prestigious Myers Holt Academy. When Christopher begins at his new school, he is astounded at what he can do. It seems that age twelve is a special time for the human brain, which is capable of remarkable feats--as also evidenced by Chris's peers Ernest and Mortimer Genver, who, at the direction of their vengeful and manipulative mother, are testing the boundaries of the human mind. But all this experimentation has consequences, and Chris soon finds himself forced to face them--or his new life will be over before it can begin.
The Ability
by M. M. Vaughan Iacopo BrunoDelve into the extraordinary abilities of the twelve-year-old mind in this "fast-paced, superhero-tinged spy novel" (Publishers Weekly), the thrilling start to a middle grade series that expands the possibilities of power.No one has any confidence in twelve-year-old Christopher Lane. His teachers discount him as a liar and a thief, and his mom doesn't have the energy to deal with him. But a mysterious visit from the Ministry of Education indicates that Chris might have some potential after all: He is invited to attend the prestigious Myers Holt Academy. When Christopher begins at his new school, he is astounded at what he can do. It seems that age twelve is a special time for the human brain, which is capable of remarkable feats--as also evidenced by Chris's peers Ernest and Mortimer Genver, who, at the direction of their vengeful and manipulative mother, are testing the boundaries of the human mind. But all this experimentation has consequences, and Chris soon finds himself forced to face them--or his new life will be over before it can begin.
Abimanyu; Mulan
by Sarah Albee David HarringtonAbimanyu leads the way against a clan of enemy warriors. Can this inexperienced young man succeed, or will he fall victim to the violations of the sacred rules of battle? Mulan must find a way to spare her father from service in the Emperor's army. But how can a teenage girl uphold her family's honor and serve her homeland? Read these legends to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guide and Comprehension Question Card)
Abitur Biologie für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Thomas Gerl Karen StahlWie sieht die ideale Abiturvorbereitung aus? Lernen müssen Sie schon selbst, aber dieses Buch in leicht verständlicher Sprache macht das Lernen nachhaltig. Vertiefen Sie sich in die Stoffwechselphysiologie der Zelle, verstehen Sie die Genetik, erfahren Sie, was Evolution, Verhalten und Ökologie miteinander zu tun haben. Das letzte große Thema, die neuronale Informationsverarbeitung schaffen Sie auch noch. Damit der Stoff besser im Kopf bleibt, werden immer wieder Verbindungen zum Alltag gezeigt, Aufgaben eingestreut und besonders spannende Fakten hervorgehoben. Die wichtigen Themen aller Bundesländer sind berücksichtigt. So kann der große Tag der Prüfung kommen.
Abitur Chemie für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Christian Karus Susanne Ullrich-WinterDas Chemie Abi steht an und es ist vielleicht auch gar nicht mehr so viel Zeit? Keine Panik, dieses Buch hilft Ihnen. Christian Karus und Susanne Ullrich-Winter erklären Ihnen, was Sie über Physikalische Chemie, Organische Chemie, Donator-Akzeptor-Prinzip und vieles mehr wissen sollten. Aber nicht nur das: Sie führen auch die Grundlagen an, die Sie aus den vorangegangenen Schuljahren mitbringen sollten. Außerdem erhalten Sie umfangreiche Tipps rund um die Abiturprüfung. So hilft Ihnen dieses Buch sowohl als Begleiter in der Oberstufe als auch konkret bei der Vorbereitung zum Abitur.
Abitur Deutsch für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Norbert BergerJeder Schüler der Oberstufe träumt davon: Abitur geschafft und das auch noch mit guten Noten. Im Fach Deutsch ist das mit guter Vorbereitung leicht machbar, aber wie sollte diese Vorbereitung aussehen? Keine Ahnung? Kein Problem, denn Norbert Berger erklärt es Ihnen in diesem Buch. Lernen Sie die verschiedenen literarischen Epochen samt ihrer Autoren und Besonderheiten kennen. Erfahren Sie, welche Textformen es gibt und wie Sie Texte gekonnt analysieren und interpretieren. Egal ob Epik, Drama, Lyrik oder Sachtext, schon bald erkennen Sie die typischen Stilmittel und literarischen Motive. Und da auch das Schreiben an sich gelernt sein will, erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihren eigenen Text am besten angehen, gestalten und korrigieren. Alle, in den Bundesländern zum Teil unterschiedlichen, Aufgabenformate werden dabei berücksichtigt. So starten Sie perfekt vorbereitet in die schriftliche oder mündliche Prüfung.
Abitur Mathematik für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by André FischerSo klappt es mit dem Mathe-Abi Nutzen Sie die Zeit bis zu Ihrer Abiturprüfung im Fach Mathematik und bereiten Sie sich mit diesem Buch vor, um die Prüfung so gut wie möglich zu bestehen. Egal, wie gut der geforderte Lernstoff fürs Abi bereits sitzt: André Fischer erklärt Ihnen in einfachen und verständlichen Worten, was Sie über Analysis, Vektorgeometrie, lineare Algebra und Stochastik wissen müssen. Grundlegender Schulstoff wird dabei so wiederholt, dass Sie einfach folgen können. Beispielrechnungen veranschaulichen die Erklärungen und mit den enthaltenen Übungsaufgaben können Sie Ihr Wissen festigen. Sie erfahren Welche mathematischen Grundlagen unerlässlich sind Was es mit Kurven-diskussionen, linearen Gleichungssystemen und Zufallsvariablen auf sich hat Was Sie bei der Prüfungs-vorbereitung beachten sollten
Ablaze
by Christopher KrovatinChristopher Krovatin is on fire with his latest horror thriller for Scholastic.Aly Theland doesn't understand what's happening to her. She comes from a very normal family and lives a very normal life.There's only one thing off. When Aly gets angry, things burst into flame.Aly doesn't feel she's in control of this. But as the fires get better and the stakes get higher, something has to be done. Because it's not just flames Aly's unleashing, it's... evil.
Able Seacat Simon: The True Story Of A Very Special Cat
by Lynne Barrett-LeeThe abridged, junior edition of the story of Able Seacat Simon, beloved hero of the high seas. A must for Michael Morpurgo fans! When an orphaned kitten is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 by a British sailor, he has no idea of the journey that awaits him. Smuggled onto HMS Amethyst and named 'Simon' by his new friends, the little cat quickly gets used to life on the seas and appoints himself chief rat-catcher. When tragedy strikes, Seacat Simon keeps spirits up - but it's a long and dangerous journey back to England for the heroic kitten and his crewmates . . .Inspired by real events, this is the story of 'Able Seacat' Simon's adventures and heroics in dangerous wartime seas, as told by the cat himself!
Able to Play: Overcoming Physical Challenges (Good Sports)
by Glenn StoutAble to Play shares the inspiring stories of four baseball players. Mordecai "Three Finger"Brown, Ron Santo, Jim Abbott, and Curtis Pride faced physical challenges other players didn't have. With determination and guts, they didn't just overcome; they excelled. This book is a game-changing celebration of overcoming odds.