Books with author Carla Mooney

Soccer fans debate endlessly about which player is the GOAT, or the greatest of all time. Many fans argue over which modern-day superstar, Ronaldo or Messi, deserves to be called the best. Others insist that legendary players, such as Beckham or Pele, were the best to play the sport. Everyone has their favorite, but it is difficult to compare players from different teams and eras. Using basic and intermediate math principles, readers will explore statistics and compare each player's accomplishments. With these tools, readers will learn how to successfully use statistics to back up their favorite star.

Teaches About Shapes And How To Identify Shapes In Our World. Compose Two-Dimensional Shapes (Rectangles, Squares, Trapezoids, Triangles, Half-Circles, And Quarter-Circles) Or Three-Dimensional Shapes (Cubes, Right Rectangular Prisms, Right Circular Cones, And Right Circular Cylinders) To Create A Composite Shape, And Compose New Shapes From The Composite Shape.

One of the most popular teenaged bands of the 2000s, the Jonas Brothers grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, homeschooled by musical parents. The group has become a media phenomenon, with chart-topping albums, videos, a reality TV show, a Disney Channel movie that broke records for viewership, sold-out concert tours, awards and nominations, a Rolling Stone cover and a special edition of People devoted to them. This profile offers insight into the lives and individual career paths of Nicholas, Joe and Kevin — the Jonas Brothers.

Kevin Hart's rise into comedy's upper echelon has been nothing short of meteoric. Following in the footsteps of other African American comic giants, such as Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle, Hart brings an over-the-top energy and undeniable sense of comedic timing to his record-breaking stand-up performances. In this entertaining biography, readers will learn more about how he has also broken into the big screen, taking on roles with big-name movie stars to resounding success.

The Zodiac Killerexplores all sides of this famously unidentified serial killer. It discusses police investigations, conspiracy theories, and more related to this killer known for his mysterious letters. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about types of fossils, how they form, where they are found, and what they teach us about animals and plants. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Explores pros and Cons of several issues related to bullying including; whether the internet is to blame, if schools are doing enough to prevent it, and punishments associated with bullying. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Describes common argumentative techniques such as; the bandwagon technique, scapegoating, and bias. Includes bibliographic notes, timeline, glossary, index, additional resources and step-by-step instructions for writing an opinion-based essay. Aligns with common core language arts anchor standards for reading informational text and speaking and listening. Correlations available on publisher's website.