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Books with author Alyson Peterson

  • Ian Quicksilver: The Warrior's Return

    Alyson Peterson

    Paperback (Cedar Fort Publishing & Media, May 12, 2015)
    Nerdy foster kid Ian just found out it's up to him to save the galaxy. But the only way he can do it is with help from the hottest girl in school, Arianna who doesn't remember that she and Ian are exiles from another planet- or that they are betrothed. So . . . that's awkward. Funny and full of twists, this is one sci-fi adventure you won't want to miss!
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  • Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2019

    Peterson's

    Paperback (Petersons Guides, April 17, 2018)
    Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2019 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests: the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives.6 full-length practice tests-2 each for the HSPT® (High School Placement Test)and TACHS (the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)-ALL with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknessesOVER 2,100 practice questions to help you score high on your examBonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the COOP, TACHS, and HSPT® exams.Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sectionsEasy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for studyTargeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school.
  • Master the SAT 2020

    Peterson's

    Paperback (Peterson's, April 28, 2020)
    Peterson’s® SAT® Prep Guide 2020 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT® exam. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math–No Calculator, and Math–Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book’s full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students’ test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated “Parents’ Guide to College Admission Testing” in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanations Extensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercises Over 2,100 practice exercises that use the exact question types and concepts found on the SAT® exam to help students master their skills. User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace Helpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college
  • Would You Rather: Book for Kids: Silly Questions, Hilarious Situations, and Laugh Out Loud Fun that the Whole Family will Love!

    Peter Peterson

    eBook (, July 1, 2020)
    ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME WITH KIDS LIKE NEVER BEFORE!!Are you looking for a game that would bring a ton of fun and joy to the family? Would you like to brighten your mood after an exhausting week?What about your kids having an interactive and joyful party at a time when you are busy?I don’t think you're doubting yourself on this one, so keep reading… Welcome to the king of all family activity/game books – WOULD YOU RATHEROne of the most important things in life is to enjoy it and be happy. For a parent, there is nothing more enjoyable than to see your children laughing out loud and constant laughter is the main piece of the pure happiness puzzle. This exact view encouraged the creation of this book, which is packed with plenty of it!The 300 silly “Would You Rather” questions contained in this volume, will bring a lot of hilarious situations that will make your kids engaged and entertained, while causing your whole family to interact with one another. Simple questions and even simpler answers – you and your family are going to love it! Here are just a few ideas that this book can be used as: Family Entertainment Entertaining at Children's Birthday Parties Makes a Perfect Gift for Children Aged 4-10 Years Old. Family Road Trips and VacationsLearning to ReadMuch More…Inside of this book contains fun, joy and happiness! Now it is your turn to take action. Scroll back up, click on “Buy Now" and let the fun begin!
  • The Vaughn Cube" for Multiplication

    Peterson's

    Paperback (Dean Vaughn, April 5, 2017)
    The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is an amazing complete program that includes: a 2.5-hour DVD video with accompanying skill development and testing materials, and a helpful Instructor's Guide. In approximately 6 hours (including the video and skill practice), your child can answer the 100 multiplication facts. With this proven method, students do not have to memorize the multiplication tables by continuous repetition. Instead, they use their natural ability to remember what they see and where they see it. Students can easily learn the multiplication facts as early as second grade, allowing them to enter third grade confident in their multiplication skills. The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is a fun, easy way for kids to learn and remember multiplication facts!
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  • SAT Prep Guide 2019

    Peterson's

    Paperback (Peterson's, April 2, 2019)
    Peterson's® SAT® Prep Guide 2019 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT®. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math-No Calculator, and Math-Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book's full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students' test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," provides valuable advice for parents on subjects such as what tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process.9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), withdetailed answer explanationsExtensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, withdozens of practice exercisesExpert tips and strategies to help students succeed on test dayUser-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high schoolstudents can work through the exercises at their own paceHelpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT and any bumps along theroad to college
  • The Family of Fang and Claw

    AA Peterson

    eBook
    This book might not be for you.It would be irresponsible to write a synopsis without saying that first. That’s not a marketing ploy. It’s not a gimmick to catch your intrigue. There’s no convoluted political reasoning for the trigger warning other than genuine empathy for you as a human being. I’m saying it like a doctor trying to write a prescription for what ails you. This book will probably be like medicine for some people. It will open up new ways of thinking, help you empathize with more people, and give you better insight into your own personal demons. For others, this book will be like poison.I don’t pull punches and I wrote this book to tear the scars off your heart. Start to finish, this book is meant to knock the wind out of you. So if your heart is already bleeding, and you’re trying to catch your breath, please leave it be and come back another time.That being said...Thirteen demons of the Family have come to destroy the World. From a dimension beyond comprehension, the Family seeks to complete the Rituals of Breaking and erode the barriers between Worlds. By turning human vice into the power for their dark magics, the Family has but to set the stage and let our frailties play out for humanity to condemn itself. Hope comes only by Breaking the Names of the Family, for they are made vulnerable when they choose a Monument for their Rituals. If a human should choose virtue over vice and overcome their darkest desires, only then can the Family die. It will fall to Seth, Monument of the Full Knowing Choice of Evil, to decide the ultimate Fate of the World. Seth has to answer a single question to save the world. But will he be able to find the answer in time?
  • Master the SSAT & ISEE

    Peterson's

    eBook (Peterson's, Sept. 30, 2014)
    Peterson's Master the SSAT® & ISEE® is the guide for preparing students and their parents for the SSAT® and the ISEE®. Complete with the most up-to-date information on the upper-level exams, the book is vitally important to anyone preparing for private secondary school admissions testing. Students have access to test-taking strategies for each of the question types, along with exam day specific advice. Four practice tests, plus a diagnostic test, provide students with a realistic idea of what to expect when the test date arrives. Additionally, students and parents both encounter tips on all aspects of the ptivate secondary school search process: how to identify schools that are a good fit, how to apply for financial aid, and all of the other challenges of finding the right private secondary school for you or your child.
  • When We Vanished

    Alanna Peterson

    Paperback (Rootcity Press, June 2, 2020)
    When Andi Lin overhears details about a harmful research study at the food corporation Nutrexo, she's instantly worried that her dad is involved. He left home to participate in one of the company's clinical trials, and was in frequent contact at first--but her recent attempts to reach him have been met with silence. Fearing he may be in danger, Andi sets out to investigate. She finds an unlikely ally in her neighbor Cyrus, whose mother once worked for Nutrexo and is hiding secrets of her own. Their search for answers leads them to the head scientist at Nutrexo's confidential research facility, where they learn that the truth is more complicated--and more devastating--than they ever could have imagined. This captivating debut is at once a page-turning thriller, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a thought-provoking look at the consequences of our desires for power, success, and control.
  • Teen's Guide To College And Career Planning: Your High School Roadmap for College & Career Success

    Peterson's

    Paperback (Peterson's, March 11, 2008)
    Outlines step-by-step strategies for planning a post-high-school life involving college, the military, or a career, in a guide that provides real-world recommendations on how to make the most of a high-school education in order to achieve specific goals. Original.
  • Would You Rather Rhyme Edition: Book For Kids: Silly Questions, Hilarious Situations, and Laugh Out Loud Fun that the Whole Family will Love!

    Peter Peterson

    eBook (, June 30, 2020)
    300 RHYMES INSIDE!Would you rather ask a question in the same boring tone or would you prefer to rhyme them with your friends or alone?The question above says it all! This book contains fun, hilarious and creative rhymes for children and their adults. Great for family bonding during free time and long car rides, Would You Rather Rhyme Edition, makes an excellent gift for kids. Inside, you'll find hours and hours of laughter that will launch the creative spark in all kids, while they themselves learn how to create rhymes. Some of which are as follows:Would you rather be a black belt in karate - OR - a wickedy witch that’s haughty and naughty?Would you rather be Superman in kryptonite locks- OR -an evil super villain who conquers Fort Knox??Would you rather sit freezing in a flurry of snow- OR -bake under a sun that makes your skin glow?AND MANY MORE!
  • SAT Prep Guide 2018

    Peterson's

    Paperback (Peterson's, April 10, 2018)
    Peterson's® SAT® Prep Guide 2018 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT®. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math-No Calculator, and Math-Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book's full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students' test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing" in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process.9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanations Extensive reviews of all subjects appearing on the SAT® Expert tips and strategies to help students succeed on test dayUser-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own paceHelpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT and any bumps along the road to college