Books with author Debra Miller

In the second edition of Reading with Meaning, Debbie Miller shares her new thinking about comprehension strategy instruction, the gradual release of responsibility instructional model, and planning for student engagement and independence.It has been ten years since the first edition, in which Debbie chronicled a year in her own classroom. Reading with Meaning, Second Edition supports that work and expands her vision of strategy instruction and intentional teaching and learning. Debbie believes that every child deserves at least a full year of growth during each classroom year and offers planning documents with matching assessments to ensure that no child falls through the cracks. The second edition also provides new book recommendations that will engage and delight students, and current picture books for reading aloud and strategy instruction.This new edition reflects Debbie's professional experiences and judgment, her work in classrooms and collaboration with colleagues, and the current research in the field, showcasing her newest, best thinking.

Where Is Bingo?Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy the bright pictures as they look to see where Bingo is hiding! This fun kids book is a great way to teach your child about observation and to pay attention to details.The playful pictures will delight children as they look for Bingo!Children's activity books are helpful in keeping your child entertained when traveling and is a helpful learning tool for your kids! Children of all ages will have tons of fun trying to find Bingo in this children's picture book!Help your preschoolers learn their ABC's with my other book ABC Fun

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; ; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical

When Vie and Carter set out to complete their mission, neither could have ever imagined being separated from each other. Vie is feeling completely alone in The Gates, just barely going through the motions. Gabriel, her closest friend, tries to distract her with the news of a possible traitor in their own backyard. While Vie longs to be back on Earth with her love, she knows the danger that this traitor could bring, and sets her mind to drawing them out to protect the people she loves. Carter is left alone on Earth clinging to the empty vessel that used to contain his love, unable to let go and move on. Carter starts putting the events of the past few weeks together and realizes something more is going on. All the while Lucian is working up a plan to keep Vivian’s soul and get everything he's always wanted, including revenge against Vie and anyone she’s ever loved. With both Vie and Carter working to find out what is going on in their respective worlds and defeat Lucian, will they ever be able to find their way back to each other?

Destiny has two ways of crushing us…by refusing our wishes…and fulfilling them.Vie had no idea when she descended into the small town of Newcastle, Wyoming that she’d find herself mesmerized by the mysterious and alluring eyes of one Carter Stone. And Carter believed he knew everyone that lived in his rural town until the day he locked eyes with Vivian Thorne. He couldn't help but wonder what was different about this girl he had known all of his life.He was right, Vie was the beautiful young Guardian that had been sent to their world looking for Carter and she did so merged in the vessel of the Thorne girl. Their meeting sparks a passionate romance between the two and soon after they embark on their journey to uncover the secrets of a past that they begin to realize they both shared. Their forbidden connection unleashes a war with disapproving parties and the lovers find themselves on a mission to uncover the truth of their not wholly human existence and their unbreakable bond. Darkness falls as Lucian returns to settle a score with them and their lives take a thrilling and terrifying turn. The only way for Carter to stop Lucian and save the one he holds most dear is to unlock the secrets of his past and unleash the powers within him. What are the chances that two raindrops, flung from the heavens, will merge on a windowpane? Gotta be fate!Deeply passionate and extraordinarily suspenseful, Descended captures the struggles between doing what is expected of you and unleashing your destiny, between fulfilling prophecies and desires, between loyalty and love.***Please Note: This book has been professionally re-edited as of 6/20/13***

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Current Controversies: Social Security explores a variety of issues related to social security including, whether social security is going bankrupt; the success of social security as a government program; how private retirement accounts might impact the s; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This title explores the most recent issues related to immigration, including: immigration as a serious problem in the US; the US Government and immigration law enforcement; illegal immigrants and a path to citizenship; and proposed immigration reform and ; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This edition in the Current Controversies series discusses the many issues related to the world's developing nations. The title explores the problems facing developing nations, such as hunger, disease, and environmental damage, the impact of the global fi; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical

Joshua Carter knows how to survive in a war zone. That's what he's been doing most of his life. Yet nothing's come close to the terror of 1863. Even if he lives to see his fourteenth birthday, just two weeks away, there won't be much to celebrate. In less than twenty-four hours, the Carters will be homeless. They’ll be out on hot, dangerous, dusty roads with 20,000 other Americans, most of them children, with the approval of the President of the United States. Guess somebody had to do something after William Quantrill tore through Lawrence, Kansas, two weeks ago, on the morning of August 21, leaving 250 children fatherless! The Union calls it "Order No. 11." Grandpa Carter says it reminds him of a teacher giving detention to every kid in the classroom because a few scoundrels are messing up. To make matters worse, the family’s not seen Cyrus Carter since he dashed over to Lawrence to check on his sister right after the massacre. Since Pa's not likely to be located by tomorrow morning when the family strikes out in search of a new home, Joshua's got some big assignments. At fourteen, as the oldest of five children, he'll need all the courage he can muster. Even before getting on the road, their route gets changed when devastating news arrives. Yet hours later, despite his overwhelming grief, the boy manages to find hope, like buried treasure, in the ground beneath his feet. On the second day out, after several hair-raising incidents, the family's misfortunes are eased again when an old friend of Joshua’s steps in to help the weary travelers get to eastern Iowa the fastest way possible. Despite the luxuries they enjoy on their journey, danger and adventures flow as swiftly as the rivers that separate them from their destination. Along the way, the entire family has an opportunity to learn much from the people they encounter, all who seem to have information and opinions about the current controversies dividing the nation. Finally, they settle down in a much safer place, living for peace in a town filled with abolitionists, even as the unpredictable war rages on. Bolstered by new-found friends, Joshua discovers within himself endless possibilities. As the war draws to a close, the mystery of Pa’s disappearance is solved. Now, the young man’s got a new challenge on his hands, one he can’t wait to take on. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this book, you get much more than the story! An educational, activity-filled website awaits students and teachers alike. Extensive, FREE, chapter-by-chapter lesson plans and study guides are available upon request. Instructions for obtaining these are on the back page of the book, as well as on the website: http://justfollowingorders.takecourage.orgA companion book—same story, same cover, slightly condensed, larger print, written especially for students on a 5th-grade reading level, is also available under the title “Mighty Tall Orders.” This makes it possible for students on two different reading levels to easily study the same story simultaneously.