Books with author Anastasia Slash

In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology failure to destructive weather. Each 48-page book features engaging before- and after-reading sections that prompt readers to understand the impact these events have on society and the environment.

Where do bicycles come from? Bicycles don’t grow on trees or in the ground, they are created with the help of many people. From the designer who draws out the bike plans, to the assembly worker who puts the parts together, to the shop owner who sells the bike. There are many steps in place to make sure you get a well-constructed bicycle to ride. Filled with photographs with captions, informational sidebars, and simple, sequenced text, children with see the importance of each step of the process. This title allows students to describe the relationship between the illustrations and the text.

"An effortlessly grand fantasy that should ensnare young and older fans alike." --Kirkus Reviews Sky God, Horus--an emerging Egyptian deity oppressed by ancient ways--resolves to make his mark in the land of mortals. There, he discovers that small miracles trigger great change, and a quest for power ensues. The search leads him to the Temple of Ra, where a priestess shatters his worldview, compelling him to see humanity through different eyes.Future ambitions transformed, Horus finds himself chasing a dream that sparks controversy amongst the gods and puts the lives of both mortals and immortals at stake. With a bruised ego and crippled magic, he must risk everything to set things right before chaos reigns and all he holds sacred is lost...From the author of Fates Aflame and Dark Diary, comes a brand new standalone bursting with the vibrancy and mystery of Ancient Egypt. A skillfully crafted, clever adaptation of the lore behind one of the most powerful gods in ancient history. Exile of the Sky God propels readers through a mythical journey of self discovery with revelations even a god could not see coming.

Do you spend hours tinkering with projects? Do you also love listening to and collecting music? So did inventor Tony Fadell. He combined two of his passions to create the iPod, the world's most popular music player. Even as a child, Fadell was curious about how things worked. He invented a new processor for his computer and sold it to Apple when he was still a teenager! Years later, Apple reached out to Fadell to create an iPod prototype, and he helped lead the team that revolutionized portable music players. How did he go from a curious kid to an innovator in electronics? Read on to find out about his brilliant ideas and remarkable career.

Explore the mountainous terrain found in nine states in the U.S. The Mountain Regions takes travelers across the various climates to explore the history, indigenous peoples, animals and habitats. Mountains span from Canada to Mexico and includes volcanoes, deserts, and glaciers! From Yellowstone National Park to Mount St. Helens to the Rocky Mountains, you’ll want to grab your hiking boots and adventure through this gorgeous region of the United States. This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.

This book puts the Gulf region in the spotlight by describing this region’s history, climate, animals and habitats. Through beautiful photographs you will take a trip along the Gulf stopping at New Orleans, eastern Texas, and Florida, learning why this area was of great value to the Spanish and French. People come to the Gulf for the warm weather. With swamps, lagoons, bays, and ocean you better grab your swimsuit while you travel this sunny region of the United States. This book will allow students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

From Amazon bestselling author, P. Anastasia, this timeless, standalone, genre-crossing love story with supernatural undertones and a flourish of historical romance, will capture your heart and never let go. A 17th century vampire haunted by guilt over the passing of a friend and lover. An artist tormented nightly by visions of her own untimely death. Worlds collide when a young woman with a dark past encounters a man with an even darker one. More human than vampire, Dark Diary is a quaint, sophisticated romance detailing the accounts of two lovers who have paid the ultimate price... Forbidden romance in the vein of classics like Wuthering Heights, frosted with the seductive allure of immortality, the story documents a pair torn apart by time.