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Testify
by Valerie SherrardShort-listed for the Forest of Reading Red Maple Award, 2012 Before you judge me, there are two things you should know about why I did it. Shana Tremain is a good kid. She knows right from wrong and she’s never been in any serious trouble. But when her best friend, Carrie, comes to her for help, Shana agrees to break the law to save Carrie from a molester. She even feels good about it for a while. Then trouble starts. Someone in their group of friends is stealing from the others. As she searches for the truth, Shana uncovers evidence that raises a terrifying question: Has she made a horrible mistake? Faced with the reality of what she’s done, Shana finds herself trapped in a web of her own lies and deceit. Can she convince the right people that she’s telling the truth now? Either way it’s clear someone is going to pay a terrible price for her crime.
Testimony from Your Perfect Girl
by Kaui Hart HemmingsA compulsively readable story that celebrates the awkward complexity of teenage relationships--with their families, and with each other, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Descendants.Annie Tripp has everything she needs--Italian sweaters, vintage chandelier earrings, and elite ice skating lessons--but all that changes when her father is accused of scamming hundreds of people out of their investments. Annie knows her dad wasn't at fault, but she and her brother are exiled to their estranged aunt and uncle's house in a run-down part of Breckenridge--until the trial blows over. Life with her new family isn't quite up to Annie's usual standard of living, but surprisingly, pretending to be someone else offers a freedom she's never known. As Annie starts to make real friends for the first time, she realizes she has more in common with her aunt and uncle than she ever wanted to know. As the family's lies begin to crumble and truths demand consequences, Annie must decide which secrets need to see the light of day . . . and which are worth keeping.
Testing the Truth (Suspended)
by Shannon KnudsenI may be in trouble...but there's more to my story. When Kai Tamura sneaks into Ms. Opal's classroom for a look at an upcoming exam, he discovers that he's not the only one breaking rules. Ms. Opal is changing answers on her students' standardized tests—and Kai snaps some photos to prove it. Kai doesn't decide to bust Ms. Opal right away. He was trying to cheat too, after all. But a classroom conflict forces Kai to put Ms. Opal's actions out in the open. Soon Kai has a new problem: people don't believe him. Forget about a lousy exam score—Kai's suspension from school will really hurt his record, unless he can prove his photos are legit. [List of series titles]
Tex (Alfaguara Grup Promo Ser.)
by S.E. HintonA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year: &“An utterly disarming, believable portrait of a small-town adolescent.&”—The New York Times An ALA Best Book for Young AdultsOne of New York Public Library&’s Books for the Teen-AgeAn American Book Award Nominee Tex McCormick, fifteen, is happy—happy living in a small town in Oklahoma; happy living with his big brother Mason; and especially happy to live next door to his best friend Johnny, and Johnny's sister Jamie. But with money running out and no sign of Pop for months on end, Mason is getting nervous. He's talking about leaving Oklahoma too, for good. Feeling adrift, Tex goes looking for—and finds—trouble. When happiness is impossible to find, how will Tex keep himself and his family together? This classic by the author of The Outsiders and Rumble Fish explores the true meanings of strength and vulnerability. &“In Tex, the raw energy for which Hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamed—it&’s been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and well-paced story.&”—School Library Journal
Texas & Texans
by Adrian N. Anderson Ralph A. Wooster Arnoldo De Leon William C. Hardt Ruthe WinegartenAs you read Texas and Texans, you will be given help in sorting out all the information you encounter. This textbook organizes the events of your state's past and presents 10 themes.
Texas Holt McDougal Literature, Grade 9
by Kylene Beers Arthur N. Applebee Janet AllenNIMAC-sourced textbook
Texas Treasures: British Literature
by Jacqueline Jones Royster Beverly Ann Chin Jeffrey D. Wilhelm Douglas FisherSelections of British literature.
Texas War of Independence
by Alan C. HuffinesIn this fascinating story, readers learn about the Texas War of Independence from its outbreak in 1835 to the Battle of the Alamo to winning independence at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Readers will be wowed by the fact that at the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texans, led by Sam Houston, defeated the Mexican army in just eighteen minutes. The book includes many more fascinating background details. It includes a personal portrait of Mexican soldier Juan Almonte, information about the Jacksonian era, a story about civilian Angelina Dickenson (the baby who survived the Alamo battle), and an analysis of Texas independence and annexation to the United States.
Texas Write Source [Grade 9]
by Dave Kemper Patrick Sebranek Verne Meyer Chris KrenzkeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Texas Write Source, Holt McDougal, Texas Assessment Preparation, Grade 9
by Houghton MifflinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Textile Merit Badge Pamphlet (Merit Badge Ser.)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffFrom natural fibers to amazing synthetics that keep you toasty in below-freezing temperatures or protect firefighters from flames and fumes, the remarkable realm of textiles will have you in awe!
Texts AND Lessons for CONTENT: Area Reading
by Harvey Smokey" Daniels Nancy SteinekeTo have any hope of kids investing fully in the subject matter, we have to start by evoking their curiosity and get them interested in the topic. Engaging the students can't wait. If we wait for the fun stuff that might pop up later, the kids will have already jumped ship.
Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices (Other Ser.)
by Lorena Escoto Germán“Be prepared to be embraced with words, images, stories, examples, experiences, and a love for teaching in community with young people toward social and cultural justice.”―Django Paris As middle and high school teachers, we know that students begin to develop racial identities and ideologies as early as preschool. By the time they reach us, there is much socializing and learning that needs to be undone. Textured Teaching is a way to seamlessly embed the social justice work that is needed to undo; to begin to make things right. With Culturally Sustaining Practice as its foundation, Textured Teaching helps secondary teachers in any school setting stop wondering and guessing how to implement teaching and learning that leads to social justice. Lorena shares her framework for creating a classroom environment that is highly rigorous and engaging, and that reflects the core traits of Textured Teaching: student-driven, community centered, interdisciplinary, experiential, and flexible. Throughout the book, Lorena shares lesson design strategies that build traditional literacy skills while supporting students in developing their social justice skills at the same time. The actionable strategies Lorena uses to bring Textured Teaching values to life illuminate what is possible when we welcome all types of texts, all types of voices, and all forms of expression into the classroom.
Thank You for Coming to My Ted Talk: A Teen Guide to Great Public Speaking
by Chris Anderson Lorin Oberweger"This approachable, encouraging guide will help teens step on stage or behind a podium with confidence."—Booklist "A quick read and helpful reference source for anyone planning to conduct a public presentation."—School Library Journal —
Thanks a Lot, John LeClair (Here's to You, Zeb Pike #2)
by Johanna ParkhurstA Companion to Here's to You, Zeb PikeOn the surface, life looks pretty good for sixteen-year-old Emmitt LaPoint: he's popular, doing well in school, and he's poised to lead his small-town Vermont hockey team all the way to the state championship--and that'll lead to attention from scouts. Emmitt might manage to follow in the footsteps of his hockey hero, John LeClair, who he's been secretly writing to for years. But beneath the perfect façade, Emmitt is struggling. All he wants is to hold on to the two things he loves: hockey and his boyfriend, Dusty. But Emmitt's absentee father has recently returned to breathe down his neck, and not everyone is eager to see him succeed. Few people in town know Emmitt is gay, and it's getting harder to stay in the closet. On top of everything, Dusty seems to be hiding his own secrets.
Thanks a Lot, Universe
by Chad LucasBrian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be "normal" again . . . Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team--even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him . . .But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they'd rather hide. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves--and each other.