Books with author Heather L. Beal

When darkness falls and the air turns cold, ghosts come out to play. Heather Beck presents Haunted, an anthology of ghostly encounters and paranormal events. Ghost Park After discovering a mysterious playground in the woods, Chase is stalked by angry ghost children. A Haunting Past Truce’s class trip to an old native reserve turns deadly when Bear, an infamous chief who died two hundred years ago, blames him for the tribe’s extinction. The Manor On The Rocks Grey, damp and surrounded by jagged rocks, Calla Lily’s new home isn’t only unpleasant, it’s also haunted by the world’s most evil boy. A Medieval Nightmare When Ellie and Brandon get trapped in a medieval museum that’s a bit too real, they fall under a spell and become pivotal players in a ghostly regime. A Watery Grave A camping trip becomes a heart-pounding race for survival when Justine meets a ghost who’s determined to change her fate by trading bodies with a living entity. *Haunted contains The Horror Diaries Volumes 1-5.

Enter the unknown... Heather Beck presents Journeys Through The Unknown, an anthology of supernatural adventures and unusual encounters. Gnome Genome Trapped in a mysterious garden, Meghan must play games with tricky gnomes to regain her freedom. A Weird Twist Of Fate When Judith finds an ancestor’s diary in the attic, she makes a startling discovery about her family. The Secret Oracle Of An Egyptian King After Dr. Riley and Vaughan unearth a mummy’s tomb, they are plagued by a deadly curse. Cold Territory The Palace of Ice is beautiful and brimming with gems, but Dale’s learning the hard way that once you enter, you can never leave. Kingdom Of Sugar Clayton’s adventure in a sugar wonderland becomes a nightmare when the candy comes alive. * Journeys Through The Unknown includes The Horror Diaries volumes 6-10.

Enter a world where anything is possible. Heather Beck presents Supernatural, an anthology of magic and secrets. Black Magic Wish A curse, cast thirteen years ago by a black magic witch, causes chaos for the unfortunate Jamie Banks. The Amazing Amber Cook Strong, smart and independent, Shane’s new friend would be perfect if only she wasn’t an alien. Jupiter’s Revenge: An Amber Cook Sequel After being abducted by an alien, Shane must devise a tricky plan in order to escape. Revenge Of The Fortune-Teller The magical life of Sage Michaels is revealed when she becomes a fortune-teller’s assistant at the local carnival. Home Grown Flowers The Walker sisters have an unsettling secret, but when Bridget discovers the truth, will anyone believe her? *Supernatural contains The Horror Diaries Volumes 16-20

When night falls and the moon shines brightly, creatures emerge to stalk their prey. Heather Beck presents Creatures Of The Night, an anthology of fangs, claws and jaws. Werewolf Hunting Missing people, cries in the night, unidentifiable animal tracks...this isn’t your average hunting lodge. Eyes Of Red Cute, smart and funny, Lisa’s new boyfriend would be perfect, if only he wasn’t a vampire. Night Of The Eel Something lies beneath the murky waters of Stony Loch, and it’s anything but friendly. The Pumpkin Patch When evil pumpkins grow in Scott’s backyard, Halloween turns into a never-ending nightmare. Call Of The Loon Camp Loon hides an ancient and deadly curse that befalls anyone who enters the woods. Caution: Animals Will Bite! *Creatures Of The Night includes The Horror Diaries Volumes 11-15.

California is a state that is rich with diverse people. Its artists, activists, writers, scientists, and politicians have had a positive impact not just on the state, but also on the rest of the world. This primary source reader introduces students to some of California's influential individuals including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. By examining primary sources like maps, images, letters, and photographs, students will achieve literacy in social studies as they learn how to investigate and reflect on various social, economic, cultural, and geographical topics. This nonfiction text integrates social studies content and literacy and includes text features like a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents to build academic vocabulary and comprehension. Aligned to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and other national and state standards, the book is leveled to support above-, below-, and on-level learners. The Track It! culminating activity provides an opportunity for assessment that challenges students to apply what they have learned in an interactive way, and Your Turn! challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. Learn about California's movers and shakers with this engaging grade 4 book!