Books with author Christine Chean

Sixteen-year-old Kayla McKenzie wakes up in her car with no cell phone and no memory as to how she’d gotten there. She soon finds herself a stranger in a small town where the people seem friendly enough, but when a freak storm rolls in trapping her at the high school with half the town she soon comes to find out just how much of an outsider she is. The only thing making her forced stay feel at all rewarding is getting to know Wesley, the Sheriff’s son and unofficial deputy. Days pass and tensions run high as the storm doesn’t appear to be letting up, and no one can reach outsiders for help. An attempt at a medical supply run to an abandoned ambulance turns into horror when giant mutated spider’s attacks and kills one of their own, what was the storm and what else could be hiding in it?To make things worse Kayla begins to feel like she’s losing her mind, she hears strange whispering at the oddest times, and has dreams that would scare Freddy Krueger. None of which is made any easier when several more people die, and not from spiders, but things much, much worse.Trapped with monsters on the loose, will Kayla be able to survive them or the people she’s trapped with?

Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this exciting motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams, informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with mathematic skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be engaged and excited from cover to cover! About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

The bishop looked all cross and muttered ‘What? What?’ and he shouted ‘LILAC SHROVE?’ as if he had never heard of either of those names in his life. And not as if he felt they were both beautiful names that he’d just never thought of before, either. I nodded and he went really purple and said, very slowly, ‘Shrove is not the name of a saint.’ I was scarlet. ------ Sometimes, ten-year-old Lilac feels as if she spends her life going from one mortifying event to the next, with barely a pause between. Even things that are meant to be fun, like her birthday party, end up turning her pink with embarrassment. But there’s a mystery to solve and a burglar to catch, not to mention her teacher’s wedding to plan. Can Lilac and her friends (and ever-faithful Guzzler the dog) take control of the situation and save the day? Or will Lilac be scarlet once again? Lilac in Scarlet is the second book of the Lilac the Girl trilogy, fiction set in Ireland for readers aged 9-12. Look for Lilac in Black and White, out now, and Lilac Blue, coming soon.

Taking a trip to the zoo is fun and exciting. When an animal decides to steal the chicken nugget off your plate, the adventure becomes a memory to never forget. Based on events from her trip to the zoo author Christine Hamman wants you to find out Who Ate the Chicken Nugget?Please note this book is illustrated and written by a 6 year old. She wanted to share her love for books. The only adult help was formatting and a few helpful tips on the computer. Enjoy!

What must be considered when designing the perfect backyard? In order to understand the ways you can fit everything into a yard, you must understand perimeter and area. Lawns, plants, patios, and swimming pools come in all sizes and shapes. A landscape designer uses perimeter and area to plan the perfect outdoor space. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn perimeter and area and build their STEM skills.

Heat and light are important for survival, but where would you find heat and light in an emergency? Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan takes readers into the hot zone in this pulse-pounding GhostWalker novel.On a rescue mission in the heart of the Indonesian jungle, Dr. Draden Freeman and his GhostWalker team need to extract the wounded as quickly as possible--or risk spreading a deadly virus unleashed by a terrorist cell. When Draden gets infected, he forces his team to leave him behind. He won't risk exposing anyone else. He intends to find the ones responsible and go out in a blaze of glory....Shylah Cosmos's mission is to track the virus and remain unseen. Her enhanced senses tell her that the gorgeous man eradicating the terrorists one by one is a GhostWalker--and his lethal precision takes her breath away. When he's hit by a lucky shot, she can't stop herself from stepping in, not knowing that by saving his life she's exposed herself to the virus.There's no telling how much time Draden and Shylah have left. Racing to find a cure, they quickly realize that they've found their perfect partner just in time to lose everything. But even as the virus threatens to consume their bodies, they've never felt more alive.

Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. This nonfiction title uses detailed images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index to engage and intrigue readers about the world of rock climbing.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Marky of Gnome Keep is lost and alone. He can't find Pip, his puppy. He can't find his way out of the woods. To make matters worse, some giant owls have just decided to have him for dinner.When Dad doesn't show up to get them after Kevin's game, the Broderick kids decide to walk to Aunt Ellie's house. She isn't at home, so they use the spare key.A sneeze leads them down to the basement, where they follow a little gnome back through the door . . . Written for readers ages 7-12.

‘So there’s a bit of a war going on at the moment. Boys against girls. You know how it is.’ --- Sometimes you want to solve the world’s really big problems. Other times it’s hard enough to solve the problems you caused when you were trying to solve those first ones. Lilac is reading her granny’s recently discovered diary hoping for comfort and guidance, but what she finds there raises more questions than it answers. Was Granny really a spy? Who was the man with the fascinating eyebrows? And what’s the story with all the pineapples? Lilac Blue is the third book in the Lilac the Girl series, a quirky-sweet insight into the trials and tribulations of an Irish schoolgirl and her friends and family, for independent readers aged 9 to 12 and up.

What's it like to be an astronaut in space? Read about the men and women who have actually traveled to space. Find out what it was like to work, cook, and sleep in zero gravity. Hold on tight!About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

Christy Sin loves making dim sum. When she earns a place at the Dim Sum Cooking Academy for Girls, she is thrilled to be learning new skills that will hopefully allow her to win a dim sum competition.As Christy and her new best friend and fellow student, Vanessa, arrive at the first cooking competition the next day, they learn they will be making xiao mai, the easiest kind of dim sum. With only fifteen minutes to cook, Christy works furiously. But when she realizes that another competitor may be cheating and that her xiao mai may be raw, Christy must work to overcome all the challenges she never expected. As she attempts to build her confidence, push down her fears, and rise above the other participants, Christy holds tightly to her dream of winning the final competition. But will it ever come true?Dim Sum Girls shares the tale of a Chinese girls journey as she enters an important cooking competition where she conquers many obstacles and learns the value of a true friend.