Books with author Anastasia A

A boy who collects fossils grows up to discover the first Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur. Years later, a girl grows up to find the largest Tyrannosaurus rex ever. Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct.This series introduces readers to the study of dinosaurs. Each book covers what scientists know and what they are still working to learn about these prehistoric beasts. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.

"Hot boys, mean girls, a compelling mystery...SHADOW HILLS will keep you guessing---and gasping---to the last page." Nina Malkin, author of SWOON."Epidemics, genetics, and witchcraft intertwine as the stakes ratchet... thrillingly higher" -Publishers WeeklySince her sister's death, Persephone "Phe" Archer has been plagued by a series of disturbing dreams. Determined to find out why, Phe enrolls at Devenish Prep in Shadow Hills, Massachusetts---the subject of her sister's final diary entry. Phe soon realizes that there's something different about this place---the unexplained epidemic in the 1700s, a hidden cemetery, and the gorgeous but mysterious Zach---and somehow she's connected to it all. But the more questions she asks and the deeper she digs, the more entangled Phe becomes in the haunting past of Shadow Hills. Finding what links her to this town... might destroy her. Excerpt:"The campus lay before me, pristine and untouched by the terror I was experiencing tonight. The school had dorms filled with people who would hear me scream, which made it my best option. The quickest path was through the graveyard, so, already gasping for breath, I took off at a sprint, bearing down on the old cemetery."

Goldfinch is scared of thunderstorms and reveals his fearful feelings to the other birds at the feeder. Blue Jay, the bird known to be fearless, arrives to deliver a wise message to Goldfinch. With light humor intertwined throughout the story, Blue Jay teaches Goldfinch about self-awareness, presence, and working with strong emotions like fear. In the end, Goldfinch has become more aware of himself through the process of acceptance, adjusting his physical state, and shifting his perspective. This easy-to-understand children's book will leave you feeling inspired and self-empowered. Anastasia Aves writes to her readers in a clear, honest, and simple way, ensuring that readers of all ages will comprehend the beautiful and uplifting life messages delivered through real-life animal characters.

Every year on the farm, baby animals are born. What do they looklike and how do they grow? The carefully leveled text in each bookoffers simple explanations along with stunning photographs to draw in readers. Spot Books' unique search-and-find feature encourages young readers to interact with these low-level nonfiction books. This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures of baby cats. Gives simple facts about kittens living on a farm.

A gripping follow-up to Dark Diary.What doesn't kill you makes you a hell of a lot stronger.A beast lurks in Kathera's mind, shredding her sanity until all that remains hangs by a fragile thread. While the line between fiction and reality blurs, a moral dilemma keeps her from fighting back. Can she find the answer without losing herself in the process, or will there be more blood on her hands?With burdens too grave to bear, Kathera and Matthaya must grapple vengeful ghosts from their pasts and lay their demons to rest.But you can't bury your mistakes. Nor can you escape them...

Fear moves into Eagle’s territory, and Crow is first to notice. The initial encounter with fear knocks Eagle down and causes her to develop unpleasant symptoms. She escapes to her childhood nest to gain clarity by reconnecting with her inner wisdom. After some time spent in quiet observation, the spreading fear storm approaches Eagle yet again. This time, Eagle knows what to do. Throughout this story, Eagle teaches that fear presents an opportunity to create power from within.

In a land of war and illness, life is dangerous for both villagers and royals alike. Arely, the twin of the queen, spends her time in the castle gardens and infirmary, helping people with her royal magic, while her sister, Tavia, leads the army in battle.But when Arely is captured by Rapora’s king, Shane, she is placed in the middle of the conflict. He proposes a deal for her to help him gain the Third Blessing, and therefore more magic, in exchange for her life. Although it will put her sister in danger, she hesitantly agrees.She must find a way to protect her kingdom, even from the confines of Rapora’s secure castle. But will she be able to show Shane that they aren’t much different from each other in time to heal the kingdoms? Or will she fail the people who placed their trust in her when she was crowned queen?

A massive pair of animal horns is found near the Rocky Mountains. Is it a bison—or a Triceratops? Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Triceratops dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct.This series introduces readers to the study of dinosaurs. Each book covers what scientists know and what they are still working to learn about these prehistoric beasts. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.