Books with author Ann Richardson

National Learning Association presents: EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: IMPRESSIVE ITALY FASTER LEARNING FACTS Are your children curious about Impressive Italy? Would they like to know how Italy got its name? Have they learnt what the Leaning Tower of Pisa looks like or what the capital of Italy is? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: IMPRESSIVE ITALY will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. National Learning Association provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of National Learning Association EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: IMPRESSIVE ITALY book now! Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1- How Did Italy Get Its Name? Chapter 2- What is the Capital of Italy? Chapter 3- What Languages are Spoken in Italy? Chapter 4- What is the Climate Like in Italy? Chapter 5- What is the Landscape Like in Italy? Chapter 6- What Types of Foods are Traditional to Italy? Chapter 7- Did Pizza Come From Italy? Chapter 8- Tell Me a Little About Italian Pasta! Chapter 9- Why is Italy Famous for Wine and Olive Oil? Chapter 10- Tell Me About Italian Art! Chapter 11- What are Some Famous Italian Inventions? Chapter 12- What is the Vatican City? Chapter 13- What Religions are Practiced in Italy? Chapter 14- Tell Me About the Roman Empire and Rome! Chapter 15- What are Some Major Cities in Italy? Chapter 16- Why is Italy Known for its Fashion? Chapter 17- What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Chapter 18- What is the Most Celebrated Holiday in Italy? Chapter 19- What Other Holidays are Popular in Italy?

Rowyn and Tyrius are back! And the world will never be same again... After the Legion of angels killed me—transformed me to an angel and then brought me back—I thought I could rest for a little while. I would put my feet up… have some quality time with my sexy elf. I was wrong. I’ve barely survived the fight with the archdemon Lucian when another problem arises. A priest has been murdered, and the church is looking to me to help them. A darkness closes in on the city, and the magic and undercurrents of this new evil pull me onto a dangerous path. I can’t see how we can survive this new darkness, no matter how much I fight it. But when the life of someone close to me is threatened, I can only do one thing. Stupid, yes. But it’s the only way.One thing is for sure. If I go down, I’ll bring them down with me.Dark Strike is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, you’ll love Dark Strike.

High-born Agathea Flamma intends to bring honor to her family by following in her brothers’ footsteps and taking her rightful place as a Dragon Rider. With her only other option being marriage, Thea will not accept failure. She’s not thrilled at her awkward, scruffy partner, Seb, but their dragon has chosen, and now the unlikely duo must learn to work as a team. Seventeen-year-old Sebastian has long been ashamed of his drunken father and poor upbringing, but then he’s chosen to train as a Dragon Rider at the prestigious academy. Thrust into a world where he doesn’t fit in, Seb finds a connection with his dragon that is even more powerful than he imagined. Soon, he’s doing all he can to succeed and not embarrass his new partner, Thea. When Seb hears rumors that an old danger is reemerging, he and Thea begin to investigate. Armed only with their determination and the dragon they both ride, Thea and Seb may be the only defense against the Darkening that threatens to sweep the land. Together, they will have to learn to work together to save their kingdom…or die trying.

When Mrs. Dupont used Zoey to set The Great Junction in motion: the event that occurs when two portals from different worlds align and make a permanent doorway, with it came disaster. The two worlds cannot withstand the pull of The Great Junction, and now the worlds are collapsing. What’s worse, Zoey uncovers that her mother is kept prisoner in the Nexus. Together with her friends, Zoey must find a way to undo the damage, save her mother, and close the portals from both worlds before it’s too late. Because if she doesn't, both worlds will end.

Are you ready for a new kind of witch?My name is Samantha Beaumont and I’m a witch.But I’m not your average dark witch. I specialize in Goetia—the ancient art of conjuring demons—and exorcisms.That’s right. I hunt and banish demons and other supernatural baddies. But not with a fancy sword or a dagger. No, I banish these suckers with good old-fashioned magic.All is well until a human girl is murdered and her soul taken by a Greater demon. It gets worse. Human bodies are dropping like flies and it’s up to me to find the Greater demon and kill it. But everyone knows it’s not that simple.I might have to reveal my secret... if it came to light, I would be dead and all my friends with me.The Dark Files box set contains all 4 books in the series. Find out why readers are loving this fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor. Grab your copy today. The Dark Files series:Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1)Charms & Demons (The Dark Files Book 2) Hexes & Flames (The Dark Files Book 3)Curses & Blood (The Dark Files Book 4)

From humble beginnings, a heroine will be forged in fire. Forced to retreat from the Army of the Dead with her remaining force of Raiders and their dragons, Lila begins to despair that her people will ever be anything but a ragtag band. Even wielding the fabled crown of Roskilde, she cannot unite the Raiders—it seems she is not the one to fulfill Danu’s cherished prophecy. But Danu isn’t giving up yet. Though he suspects the evil Havick has obtained an ancient book that will allow him unspeakable power, help may come from an unlikely source: the Dragon Riders of Torvald. These brave warriors could be their last chance to defeat the evil of Lars and Havick—but they are also the Raiders’ sworn enemies. Now, Lila, Danu, Crux, and their friends have no choice but to make a perilous journey into hostile territory to seek allies against the darkness threatening to consume them all. To save her friends, Lila must become the legendary leader she was born to be.

National Learning Association presents: EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: RABBITS FASTER LEARNING FACTS Are your children curious about Rabbits? Would they like to know why they like to dig? Have they learnt what’s special about their hind legs or what binking is? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: RABBITS will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. National Learning Association provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of National Learning Association EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: RABBITS book now! Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1- What are Their Special Characteristics? Chapter 2- How are They Different from Hares? Chapter 3- What’s Special About Their Ears? Chapter 4- Rabbits are Smart Creatures Chapter 5- How Big is the World’s Largest Rabbit? Chapter 6- Rabbits Have Remarkable Senses Chapter 7- What’s Special About Their Hind Legs? Chapter 8- What Makes Them Different from Rodents? Chapter 9- How Do They Communicate? Chapter 10- Why Do They Twitch Their Noses? Chapter 11- What is Binking? Chapter 12- Do They Have Other Body Language Signals? Chapter 13- What Types of Food Do They Eat? Chapter 14- Do They Socialize a Lot? Chapter 15- Rabbits Love to Dig Chapter 16- What is a Warren? Chapter 17- What are Their Mating Habits? Chapter 18- Rabbits are Widely Used for Cosmetics Testing Chapter 19- How Long Do Rabbits Live?

Focused Assessments and Targeted Lessons for Helping Every Student Become a Better Reader\n\nBy Jan Richardson\n\nTeachers facing the challenge of meeting the diverse reading needs of students will find the structure and tools they need in Jan Richardson's powerful approach to guided reading. Richardson has identified the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process. Best of all, Richardson provides detailed lessons for readers at all grade levels and at all reading stages from emergent through proficient.\n\n288 pages 8 1/2" x 11"\nGrades K-8

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic outbreak of illegal mystics, Zoey St. John starts her second year in the Operative program at the Agency. But things don’t stay quiet for long. Zoey soon discovers the global infrastructure that allows humans and mystics to coexist is under threat: the mirror-port matter transfers and borders which protect the Hives have been poisoned by a mysterious black oil, and the only safe haven for the Sevenths is on the verge of being overrun by evil mystics and Alphas. To save the Hives, Zoey and her friends—Tristan and Simon must infiltrate the Alpha City to find a cure for the black oil before the Hives are destroyed

The greatest enemy is the one within.Prince Kai Afkarr-Younger hides a dangerous secret—he’s been infected with the Nightmare Plague. Exhausted from battle and illness, he must force himself to stay awake or risk spawning yet another monster attack on the already beleaguered city; an impossible undertaking without the strength of his tamer.Mari Asadottier will do whatever it takes to keep Kai’s infection secret from Alveria’s scheming Council. Without the power she offers through their bond, he’ll never make it through the coronation ceremony in his weakened condition. And without the strong leadership only Kai can provide, Bellsor will devolve into pandemonium.But their efforts to protect Bellsor are hampered when Kai collapses shortly after being crowned, spawning the deadliest monster of all. Driven to defeat what he’s created, Kai nearly loses himself in a rogue animalistic frenzy. Only Mari’s persistence brings him back from the brink, and sets him upon the path to discovering Chaos’s nightmarish plan to destroy the Sources of Magic.If they want any hope of defeating Chaos and protecting magic, Kai and Mari must hunt down and save the Primal Sources of Magic before they are gone forever—and Chaos reigns supreme.Queen of the Dragons' Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless heroes and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.This novel contains violence.

It’s an all-or-nothing fight for the kingdom.The plague has been eradicated and the remaining nightmare monsters have fled Alveria—for now. With the Source of Fire now in their possession, Mari Asadottir and King Kai must remain vigilant during the royal ball held to honor their official bonding and graduation to Akademy initiates. For there are enemies all around.With the Head Councilor trying to steal power, Kai must prove to his people that he can wisely and effectively rule. Deception is at work from every side, and Chaos will use anyone to achieve his aim. Including a spy placed in their midst.When the Source of Fire goes missing, the betrayal cuts deep. But Mari and Kai can’t waste time licking their wounds while the fate of all magic hangs in the balance. Information from the captured spy leads them deep into the heart of enemy territory, seeking out the remaining Sources before Mari’s unique creation magic is destroyed forever.But when word reaches them of an attack on the Akademy’s mountain fortress, Mari and Kai become embroiled in a horrific battle that threatens to bring them to their knees. Now, dragon and tamer must give it their all or witness the end of Alveria’s magic and the universe as they know it.Queen of the Dragons' Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless heroes and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.

Evil is gathering strength. When she learns the truth, it could cost her life.Las Vegas. Seventeen-year-old Olivia Drake never asked for the mark of Orion on her chest. Training in secret with her two friends after their hard-won victory over the Fallen, she struggles to master her powers and gain respect as the only woman on the team. But their little band of warriors is more well-known than they think when she’s brutally attacked by a demon and left for dead.Although she escapes, Olivia fears the poison dagger used against her can only mean Lucifer is coming for them. And a horrifying family connection will make her more vulnerable than she knows…Can Olivia survive the ultimate betrayal with the fate of humanity on the line?Light of Orion is the second book in the thrilling Guardian of Orion YA Christian Fantasy series. If you like clean-but-gritty stories, jaw-dropping surprises, and age-old battles, you’ll love S. L. Richardson’s epic adventure.Buy Light of Orion to fight the Damned today!