Books with author Elizabeth Ross

Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 was a dangerous town...Under the suspicion of the greedy and affluent citizens that ran it, Gallows hill had no shortage of visitors that year…Hang the Witches…Along with the rest of their clan, Elspeth Walsh’s family had fled Wales in the years before to escape the persecution by the hundreds of the guilty and innocent alike.The devil’s spawn…In the wilderness of a newly settled America her family flourished, birthing a way of life absent of the persecution and mass hysteria moving through Europe and their homeland. In the untamed forests and valley’s surrounding Salem they embraced their heritage and let their inner monster out to play.Hunt them down, make them confess…For Elspeth Walsh and her family lay no claim to witchcraft. What they are is far more deadly. Theirs is a secret centuries old and it must be protected at any cost.Bronze scales and Golden wings…In their human skins they’ve lived in peace beside the human race for a millennia. But that’s all about to change beneath the harsh scrutiny and growing fears of the wealthy to claim a twisted sense of justice. Before its too late, Elspeth and those she loves, will need to escape again…or risk joining the condemned on Gallows Hill.Hang the Dragons…​★★Dragon’s Wish is a standalone Prequel to the Rule 9 Series, Fire Born Dragon Book I, and Fire Bound Dragon Book II…live on Amazon. Step back 300 years with Elspeth and her family to learn how her story ends…and Sadie Cross’s begins.

Meet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water.This is the inspiring true story of Gidget, a world-champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful of a pup to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are devoted to charity. As she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, Gidget's story becomes not only about a dog learning to surf and compete in dog surfing competitions but also about making the most of the life you are given and giving back to your community. Gidget the Surfing Dog is filled with fun and informative science sidebars that help kids understand how waves are formed, how to identify different types of waves, and other aspects of the science of surfing. The book also covers the problem of trash in the ocean--an issue that Gidget and Alecia work together to address.

What’s really going on in our public school classrooms?Good question.• Journalists are not allowed in…• Teachers risk punishment if they speak out…• School administrators will only share the good stuff…• Most lawmakers? Clueless.Yo Miz! has the answer.Yo Miz! is the seriously funny memoir of an unconventional “edu-tainer,” ejected from her home school and assigned to teach at 25 Manhattan public high schools in one wacky year.Yo Miz! is about the kids. From el barrio to Wall Street, they’re all present…speaking in their own voices.Yo Miz! is a remarkable odyssey through the largest public school system in the US.Want a front row seat in class? Then Yo Miz! = required reading. Fa real!

Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest to meet some of the engineers and scientists working to harness the punishing force of our oceans, one of the nature’s powerful and renewable energy sources. With an array of amazing devices that cling to the bottom of the sea floor and surf on the crests of waves, these explorers are using a combination of science, imagination, and innovation to try to capture wave energy in the hopes of someday powering our lives in a cleaner, more sustainable way.

Who are some of women who changed the course of history? From freeing slaves to being the first woman in space, these books outline the incredible lives of six women who stood up for what they believed and inspired others to do the same. This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for other African Americans, from Ruby Bridges's early life through her first steps in an integrated school and her struggles against racism. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.