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Billion Dollar Girl
by Megan Shull"LUMINOUS and FULL OF HEART, this book is a STUNNING GEM."—Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Princess Diaries and Airhead seriesFrom the bestselling author behind Disney&’s The Swap comes a profoundly moving novel about one girl&’s unforgettable journey to discover that life&’s true jackpot might not be what it seems. Full of joy and moxie, Billion Dollar Girl grabs hold and won&’t let go.River Ryland is the girl everyone wants to be around. But this brave 13-year-old has a secret that's getting harder and harder to hide: she lives mostly alone in a ramshackle, single-wide trailer with a mom who drops in and out of her life.After a visit from Social Services goes horribly wrong, longing for security, River sets off on the run. Soon, a case of mistaken identity gives River a chance to live a life that she had never even dreamed. But, when her newfound safety is shattered, River discovers, against all odds—one in 307 million, to be exact—that life's true jackpot isn't anything that it seems.A simultaneously heart-wrenching and exhilarating exploration of what we value, suspenseful and wise, Billion Dollar Girl is a deeply-felt reminder that we are inexplicably intertwined; a hopeful story of our times.
The Billion Dollar Ransom (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #73)
by Franklin W. DixonFenton Hardy is asked by an old friend to do security for a magician's show, but Frank and Joe are given the job.
Billy Budd and Other Stories
by Herman Melville Frederick Busch"Billy Budd, Sailor," a classic confrontation between good and evil, is the story of an innocent young man unable to defend himself from wrongful accusations. Other selections include "Bartleby," "The Piazza," "The Encantadas," "The Bell-Tower," "Benito Cereno," "The Paradise of Bachelors," and "The Tartarus of Maids."
Billy Budd, Sailor
by Herman MelvilleHerman Melville's final masterpiece, found unpublished on his desk at his death.Billy Budd, Sailor would emerge, after its publication in 1924, as one of Melville's best-loved books--and one of his most open, with its discussion of homosexualty. In it, Melville returns to the sea to tell the story of Billy, a cheerful, hard working, and handsome young sailor, conscripted to work against his will on another ship, where he soon finds himself persecuted by Claggart, the paranoid master-at-arms. As things escalate beyond the naive Billy's control, tragedy looms on the horizon like Melville's great white whale, and the story become Melville's final, sublime plunge into the classic tussle between civilization and chaos, between oppression and freedom, as well as the book in which he discusses homosexuality most openly. One of the major works of American literature.
Billy Budd, Sailor (Enriched Classics #Vol. 3)
by Herman Melville<P>"Billy Budd, Sailor" is Melville's last work and his masterpiece -- a brilliant study of the tragic clash between social authority and individual freedom, human justice and abstract good. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 11-12 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Billy Elliot: A Novel
by Melvin BurgessTold from the differing male viewpoints of Billy, Jackie his dad and Michael his friend, this is the tough, heart-warming story of Billy Elliot with Melvin Burgess, author of Junk, adding power and even greater depth to the characters in this novel.
Billy the Kid: A Novel
by Theodore TaylorWilliam H. "Billy the Kid" Bonney Jr. isn't afraid to take risks. But during a train heist near his hometown, the odds catch up with him when a passenger recognizes the nineteen-year-old outlaw. Fed up with Billy's bad ways, The Law sends its best man to bring him in: Sheriff Willis Monroe, Billy's own cousin and former best friend. But Willis isn't the only one on Billy's tail. The Kid's two-timing partners are hunting him, too--and a conniving posse wants Billy (and the sheriff!) dead. <P><P>This fictional tale of real-life legend Billy the Kid imagines William Bonney's fate had his life of crime taken a very different turn.Includes an author's note about the real Billy the Kid.
Billy the Kid: The Last Desert Legend
by John WilsonIn this bonus book in the Desert Legends Trilogy, Jim Doolen has his final encounter with the infamous Billy the Kid. Billy the Kid and many other figures from the wild west are featured in Written in Blood, Ghost Moon and Victorio's War of the Desert Legends Trilogy. Set in the harsh desert world of the Arizona Territory and northern Mexico, these stories are sure to thrill readers.
Biographies Of The American Revolution: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Paul Jones, and More (Impact On America: Collective Biographies)
by Michael AndersonA captivating series that surveys the lives of the political figures and social revolutionaries who shaped early U.S. history includes vibrant images depicting memorable events and individuals, a glossary, explanations of key terms and ideas, and relevant websites and organizations to consult for further reference.
The Biography of Corn (How Did That Get Here?)
by L. Michelle Nielsen L. Michelle NielsonMaize, or com, was the staple food of many early cultures in South America, Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean. <p><p>The Biography of Corn will teach young readers how the farming of corn spread to the rest of the world and how corn may be one answer to today's problem of fossil fuel consumption.
The Biography of Tea (How Did That Get Here?)
by Carrie GleasonHow could a relaxing cup of tea become a symbol of revolution? This fascinating new book relates the thousands-year-old history of tea and its sometimes tumultuous trade. Find out how different teas are grown, harvested, and sold, and how the trade of tea has changed the world.
The Biography of Wheat (How Did That Get Here?)
by Jennifer LackeyThe growing of wheat as a staple food source made permanent settlements possible, particularly for settlers moving West. In this fascinating new book, children will learn how one of the world's most important food crops is grown, harvested, sold, and processed.
Biology: The Dynamics of Life
by Alton Biggs Kathleen Gregg Whitney Crispen Hagins Chris Kapicka Li Lundgren Peter RilleroHow does biology impact our society? How does biology affect what you eat, the world around you, and your future? This book will answer these questions and help you understand the many different sides of issues, and learn how biotechnology may affect your life.
Biology: The Dynamics of Life
by Alton Biggs Kathleen Gregg Whitney Crispen Hagins Chris Kapicka Linda Lundgren Peter RilleroBiology textbook for teens.
Biology
by Alton Biggs Whitney Crispen Hagins William G. HollidayJoin the Zebra stampede with the program that's uniquely organized around the major Themes, Big Ideas, and Main Ideas.
Biology
by Alton Biggs Whitney Crispen Hagins William G. HollidayGlencoe BiologyLeads the Way! Glencoe Biologyleads the way with the best ideas in Biology education. It can help all of your students succeed with its organization around major Themes, Big Ideas, and Main Ideas of biology and its strong support for reading comprehension. This program’s comprehensive content is made relevant to students through engaging real-world contexts. A vast array of lab experiences builds strong inquiry skills. The abundance of differentiated instructional strategies helps teachers reach all learners. Seamlessly integrated technology allows teachers to save time and increase productivity!
Biology
by Alton Biggs Whitney Crispen Hagins William G. Holliday Chris L. Kapicka Linda Lundgren Ann Haley Mackenzie William D. Rogers Marion B. Sewer Dinah Zike National Geographic"Glencoe Biology" helps all students succeed with its organization around major Themes, Big Ideas, and Main Ideas of biology and its strong support for reading comprehension. This program's comprehensive content is made relevant to students through engaging real-world contexts. A wide variety of lab experiences builds strong inquiry skills. The abundance of differentiated instructional strategies helps teachers reach all learners. Seamlessly integrated technology allows teachers to save time and increase productivity.
Biology: Exploring Life
by Neil A. Campbell Brad Williamson Robin J. HeydenBiology: Exploring Life is a unique three-part program that combines a shorter textbook; interactive activities; and interesting, creative labs. These three parts were all created to work together to make biology a successful and fun experience for you!
Biology: Exploring the Science of Life
by Gustavo Loret de MolaContemporary's Science series at a glance: Accessibility- universal design easily adapts to varied student learning needs and styles Differentiated instruction- activities and text structure allow for easy teacher modification Ease of Use- offers a balance of teacher directed and hands-on activities Research Based- builds key instructional strategies into the content Using Contemporary's Biology: Exploring the Science of Life, students will discover the origin, structure, growth, and evolution of species while learning to categorize living organisms.
Biology: Reading and Study Workbook A
by Prentice HallPrentice Hall Biology helps students explore concepts through engaging narrative, frequent use of analogies, familiar examples, and clear and instructional graphics.
Biology: The Living Science
by Joseph S. Levine Kenneth R. MillerThe authors of Biology the Living Science wrote this book to inform, and maybe even to inspire, you about the living science of biology.
Biology
by Sylvia S. MaderBiologyis a comprehensive introductory biology textbook that covers biology in a traditional order, from the structure and function of the cell to the organization of the biosphere. The book centers on the evolution and diversity of organisms. It’s no wonder that Sylvia Mader’sBiologycontinues to be a text that’s appreciated as much by teachers as it is by the students who use it. The tenth edition is the epitome of Mader’s expertise: Its concise, precise writing uses an economy of words to present the material as succinctly and clearly as possible, thereby enabling students to understand the concepts without necessarily asking the teacher to explain further. AP Correlation Visit the Online Learning Center Request an Examination Copy