Books with author George Wier

Jem is an orphan living in the floating city of Cirrus. As the dreaded Horn attack, Jem and his friends are scooped up in the adventure of a lifetime when the floating orphanage, Janus, is destroyed. Not only must Jem, Crowen, Kaetu, and a mec named Goat survive aboard a Horn capital ship, but they must find a way to save each other and all of Skye. In order to do so, Jem and his friends soon find themselves in the crosshairs of the two greatest fleets ever assembled, with a battle coming that may bring nightfall upon Earth forever. But there is hope in a well-kept secret buried beneath a mountain far below in the Land left devastated by the two-hundred year-old holocaust.

Jem is an orphan living in the floating city of Cirrus. As the dreaded Horn attack, Jem and his friends are scooped up in the adventure of a lifetime when the floating orphanage, Janus, is destroyed. Not only must Jem, Crowen, Kaetu, and a mec named Goat survive aboard a Horn capital ship, but they must find a way to save each other and all of Skye. In order to do so, Jem and his friends soon find themselves in the crosshairs of the two greatest fleets ever assembled with a battle coming that may bring nightfall upon Earth forever. But there is hope in a well-kept secret buried beneath a mountain far below in the Land left devastated by the two-hundred year-old holocaust.

Holt Komm Mit!: Student Edition Level 3 2000 is for Young Adults. Holt Komm Mit!: Student Edition Level 3 2000 was written by Rinehart, and Winston, Inc. Holt and Winkler. Holt Komm Mit!: Student Edition Level 3 2000 was published by Holt Rinehart & Winston. Subjects of Holt Komm Mit!: Student Edition Level 3 2000 include Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9), Foreign Language Study - General, Juvenile Nonfiction, and Textbooks.

During the nineteenth century, an Austrian friar named Gregor Mendel discovered that invisible factors, now called genes, determined the traits of an organism. Mendel found that certain traits passed down from parents were either dominant or recessive, and that patterns of trait inheritance could be reliably predicted. His work was little noticed until the early twentieth century, when other scientists, working independently, replicated his work. Mendels life and accomplishments are detailed in this book. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while se

The Prophet's Eye - a magical device that empowers those initiated to the 'Guardians of Light' to travel back from their present to the past. Owain Jones, a 12 year old Welsh boy, in the year 1932 finds an old hermit, named Degwr. The boy befriends the hermit and learns of the influence of Magi on various main characters recorded in history. Owain takes a test that shows him to be suitable to receive the gift of the Stone- the Prophet's Eye, he is inducted into a Brotherhood and Sisterhood, those known as the 'Guardians of the Light.' He is carried back in time and saves King Arthur of Camelot's life. Owain is recognized for his skill as a bowman, and together with Welsh villagers from his home, travels to and trains the men of Camelot to use the long bow. The new archers and the Welsh face treachery and a Viking Invasion, but they save the day. Owain meets other members of the Brotherhood and builds friendships that will be strengthened throughout his future adventures. Knights of the Round Table will appear in his own time period and will assist him in his personal and physical development. On return to his own time, in the Christmas school holiday, he wanders to the cave on the mountains looking for the hermit Degwr. He is approached by the monk Trefor, who he met at Camelot. They travel back to ancient Syria, and he joins a caravan of travellers riding horses and camels. His job to tend the camels. In the group of the three Magi, Kings and Magicians, he meets the Arthurian Knight, Theo. Owain assists the Guardians of Light to protect the infant Jesus and his parents from the soldiers of Herod. The boy learns of the special powers invested in the Stone, lodged magically into his chest. He meets young boys of similar age who have travelled from different historical times, he makes friends. His journey completed, he returns to his own home. A new threat is evident in 1933, the rise of the German war machine. Owain and several of his friends are recruited to train in a program initiated by Mr Churchill. The young group travel to the Army Camp at Brecon. They meet the officers, Captain Smith, Lieutenant Edwards and Lieutenant Phillips. Owain recognizes the officers from Camelot. The training is organized by Sergeant O'Reilly and Corporal Harkins, who become friends and leaders to the boys. While camping and orienteering, Owain and two of his friends, Ronald and Paul, enter a portal that takes them to the city of Nicaea. The city is under siege by the Roman army of Emperor Constantine, the Great. Owain saves the life of Constantine's first officer and General, and he is rewarded. In the city, Owain meets Degwr once again, and he learns more of this magical man who has appeared in time as Justin, and Merlin. This is the first time that Owain meets Rachel and Rebecca, Degwr's daughters. They have special powers gained from their father. Owain learns of the origins of the Stone, and what the Prophet's Eye can do. The three friends return to Brecon and continue on their Orienteering and Camping, meeting the two girls living at Rebecca Farm, Their father, Phineas Llewellyn is identified by Owain. Training is completed and the village boys return to their Welsh village. By chance, some of the groups of boys trained at the Army Camp return to Brecon. The adventure continues for Owain. He learns that he has the power of healing, and he helps Corporal Harkins who suffers in the Devil's Cave. The girls Rachel and Rebecca are firm friends, as are Captain Smith and Lieutenant Edwards. A significant snowstorm impacts the trained groups, the Army Camp, and the local villages nearby. Owain and his friends do what they can to help. Eventually Owain receives special training to enable him to take part in Churchill's Secret Army. His friendship with Rebecca prepares him for future adventures and journeys through time.