Books with author Elizabeth Nix

Marcus and his best friend Taj have never been great at basketball. But during the final game of the season, their coach finally gives them the chance to play. As the minutes count down, Marcus chokes and misses his shot while Taj saves the day with a buzzer-beater. That night Marcus receives a text from an unknown number asking if he would like a do-over. He accepts and gets to relive the game and make the winning shot. But will correcting his mistake be worth taking away his best friend's moment to shine?

A Mouse in the House is a loveable tale about three little tails, constantly thinking with their bellies but always following their hearts.Slow Pete, the old and wise rat, leads Big Ralph, the large and brave rat, and Du Moe, the small but courageous mouse, through all sorts of adventures.But living in Mr. Newman’s house isn’t all fun and games. When a robbery leaves Mr. Newman tied up and stranded, the three little friends come to his rescue and prove to him that rodents aren’t really all that bad.Whether it’s Slow Pete making a pair of glasses for Du Moe, or Big Ralph taunting humans to entertain his friends, A Mouse in the House is a story about companionship, bravery, perseverance, and teaches that sometimes, big fun comes from small heroes.

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data provided in the easy-access text and compelling diagrams and infographics, and then decide for themselves if ghosts are real. Catch readers' attention with these striking hi/lo books about popular paranormal topics. These books are great for lessons in evaluating arguments in a text and analyzing key ideas and details. With infographics, first-person accounts, and more, readers will have the data they need to decide if the stories are strange AND true.

The thrilling conclusion to the smart, funny, fantastical DIVIDE trilogy, which has sold more than 400,000 copies across all channels!Felix is back at school, but things aren't back to normal! Rhino, the class bully, snatches the mysterious Brandee lamp he'd kept from his last adventure (in BACK TO THE DIVIDE), and next thing you know, a djinn has taken Rhino hostage and is demanding that Felix return him home to the mystical, back-to-front world. But no sooner is the djinn's wish granted than Rhino escapes into the villainous protection of Skullcap, new chief nasty of the Japegrins. It's up to Felix and Betony to once again use their wits to save both worlds from the ultimate explosive threat of mixed-up science and magic.

Marcus and his best friend Taj have never been great at basketball. But during the final game of the season, their coach finally gives them the chance to play. As the minutes count down, Marcus chokes and misses his shot while Taj saves the day with a buzzer-beater. That night Marcus receives a text from an unknown number asking if he would like a do-over. He accepts and gets to relive the game and make the winning shot. But will correcting his mistake be worth taking away his best friend's moment to shine?

The author flew in small planes into the wilds of Mexico where a group, the Flying Doctors, treated the ill, some having walked an entire day to get to their clinics. A few of those trips in private planes were disastrous, though most were very gratifying ones. For a laugh or two, she tells of a wild car repossession in the hills of Los Angeles, and another story of a car-loving young teenage boy. Mountain climbs that go very, very wrong ! And that's only a start. One day a young boy fell into the surging Columbia River, very near it's entry into the pacific Ocean. You'll hold your breath at the outcome! Little kids love kitty stories, and there are a few of those, too.A one-of-a-kind house is explored in a village in Washington state, and you'll feel as though you are walking through it as the author describes the very strange architectural features.This is a book for all ages, and those who like stories of a great variety.

Many students may use computer labs or tablets in school. But coding can also be found in science classrooms, the library, and even the lunch room! Early readers can educate themselves on the coding in their own school with this eye-opening title. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Sequence infographics take the reader step-by-step through coding in action. Diagrams point out where examples of coding can be found in each topic. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way. Second-person introduction phrases empower the reader to explore coding in theory and in practice.

How do your favorite video games work? The coding insides creates backgrounds, plays music, and controls how each character and items move. Readers will love learning about the world of coding through the video game lens in this book for young students. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Sequence infographics take the reader step-by-step through coding in action. Diagrams point out where examples of coding can be found in each topic. Presents STEM in a high-interest and relevant way. Second-person introduction phrases empower the reader to explore coding in theory and in practice.

Miss Snowball's Friends is a small children's book. It's all about having fun with little animals. Each page has a different animal that brings something fun and includes one fact about that animal. This way children can learn about animals in a fun way. This book will have your children reading along and interacting with the book itself. This is a great way to help get your child into reading at a young age that will help them the rest of their lives. So join in on Miss Snowball's Friends and all their fun!

When their road trips takes a turn for disaster, these teens must rely on their instincts to survive. Marissa's favorite singer is coming to a nearby music festival, and Marissa can't wait to rock out with her friends Ben and T. Sure, some things might go wrong, but there's nothing a few road burritos can't fix. It's not until a blown tire strands them in the desert that Marissa realizes their weekend isn't the only thing in danger―their lives might be too.