Books with author James Anderson

Taylor Swift Merchandise 2017 Taylor Swift: The Ultimate Fan Book 2017 is the latest Taylor Swift book on Amazon — fully updated to include the latest fun facts and trivia about your favorite superstar. It is the fun-filled must-have book for every Taylor Swift fan. In this Taylor Swift book you'll find amazing Taylor Swift biography facts and quotes as well as a Taylor Swift quiz to test your knowledge of the superstar herself! The author has put together some of the best facts about Taylor Swift, many of which will surprise you! Taylor Swift Quiz Who is Taylor currently dating? How old was Taylor when she moved to Nashville? Who is Taylor's BFF from high school? What is the breed of Taylor's cat Meredith? You'll have the chance to answer these questions and over 100 more in the Ultimate Taylor Swift Fan Book. How many do you know the answer to? Taylor Swift Quotes Read some of Taylor's best quotes, including what she really thinks about love and some tips for happiness! Taylor Swift Facts Taylor loves buying vintage style iPhone cases Taylor Swift has a private jet worth $40 million Taylor is scared of driving. These are just some of the Taylor Swift facts you'll find in the book. So if you're a true Swiftie, grab this book today. Or, treat your Taylor Swift loving friend or family member — the Taylor Swift: Ultimate Fan Book 2017 is ideal for Swifties of all ages and makes for the perfect Christmas present! **Bonus Taylor Swift word search puzzle included**

This title introduces readers to Major League Baseball star Mike Trout. Trout's life story is examined from his childhood in New Jersey to his selection by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2009 MLB Draft. Trout's early years in the minor leagues are covered, up to his arrival in the major leagues where he was named American League Rookie of the Year in 2012 on his way to appearances in the All-Star Game in 2012 and 2013. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

One minute Anna Childs was there and the next....she was gone. Just like that.Her father, Scott Childs, owner of Bayfield's local amusement park Wonderland, is frantic. Katie and Trevor Mackenzie, two sibling teenage sleuths are investigating Anna's disappearance. But Anna doesn't appear to have an enemy in the world. Who in Bayfield wants this girl gone?

“Once upon a time there was a girl who was special. This is not her story. Unless you count the part where I killed her.” Sixteen-year-old Alison wakes up in a mental institution. As she pieces her memory back together, she realizes she’s confessed to murdering Tori Beaugrand, the most perfect girl at school. But the case is a mystery. Tori’s body has not been found, and Alison can't explain what happened. One minute she was fighting with Tori. The next moment Tori disintegrated―into nothing. But that's impossible. No one is capable of making someone vanish. Right? Alison must be losing her mind―like her mother always feared she would. For years Alison has tried to keep her weird sensory abilities a secret. No one ever understood―until a mysterious visiting scientist takes an interest in Alison’s case. Suddenly, Alison discovers that the world is wrong about her―and that she’s capable of far more than anyone else would believe.

Showcasing daring feats and illusions, this book takes a look at the famous illusionists throughout history who have amazed us with their magic tricks. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Forget everything you think you know about faeries. . . . Creatures full of magic and whimsy? Not in the Oakenwyld. Not anymore.Deep inside the great Oak lies a dying faery realm, bursting with secrets instead of magic. Long ago the faeries mysteriously lost their magic. Robbed of their powers, they have become selfish and dull-witted. Now their numbers are dwindling and their very survival is at stake. Only one young faery—Knife—is determined to find out where her people's magic has gone and try to get it back. Unlike her sisters, Knife is fierce and independent. She's not afraid of anything—not the vicious crows, the strict Faery Queen, or the fascinating humans living nearby. But when Knife disobeys the Faery Queen and befriends a human named Paul, her quest becomes more dangerous than she realizes. Can Knife trust Paul to help, or has she brought the faeries even closer to the brink of destruction? Talented newcomer R. J. Anderson creates an extraordinary new fantasy world and weaves a gripping tale of lost magic, high adventure, and surprising friendship in which the fate of an entire realm rests on the shoulders of one brave faery rebel.

This book depicts wonderful blessings from God. There are many things to be thankful for, these pictures I have chosen have a special meaning. The title I Am Thankful God Gave Us is at the top of every page except the last page. The last page is I Am Thankful God Gave Me, you place a picture of your child/children or grandkids. Then when you read the book to that child, they see you are thanking God for them and glad He put them in your life.

“Once upon a time there was a girl who was special. This is not her story. Unless you count the part where I killed her.”Sixteen-year-old Alison wakes up in a mental institution. As she pieces her memory back together, she realizes she’s confessed to murdering Tori Beaugrand, the most perfect girl at school. But the case is a mystery. Tori’s body has not been found, and Alison can't explain what happened. One minute she was fighting with Tori. The next moment Tori disintegrated—into nothing.But that's impossible. No one is capable of making someone vanish. Right? Alison must be losing her mind—like her mother always feared she would.For years Alison has tried to keep her weird sensory abilities a secret. No one ever understood—until a mysterious visiting scientist takes an interest in Alison’s case. Suddenly, Alison discovers that the world is wrong about her—and that she’s capable of far more than anyone else would believe.

Forget everything you think you know about faeries. . . .Creatures full of magic and whimsy? Not in the Oakenwyld. Not anymore. Long ago the faeries of the great Oak mysteriously lost their magic. Robbed of their powers, they have become selfish and dull-witted. Now their numbers are dwindling and their very survival is at stake. Only one young faery—Knife—is determined to find out where her people's magic has gone and try to get it back. Unlike her sisters, Knife is fierce and independent. She's not afraid of anything—not the vicious crows, the strict Faery Queen, or the fascinating humans living nearby. But when Knife disobeys the Faery Queen and befriends a human named Paul, her quest becomes more dangerous than she realizes.Knife is a gripping tale of lost magic, high adventure, and surprising friendship in which the fate of an entire realm rests on the shoulders of one brave faery rebel.

Ariana Grande Ariana Grande is one of today's hottest young stars and is already being compared to legends like Mariah Carey due to her impressive vocal range. As well as being an incredible singer, she is also an accomplished actress. Ariana shot to fame on the Nickelodeon television show Victorious and has since released two best-selling music albums. In Ariana Grande: The Ultimate Fan Book 2017 you'll find over 150 amazing facts about Ariana Grande. There is a fun quiz covering all areas of Ariana's life and achievements to test whether you are a true Ariana Grande fan! Ariana Grande: The Ultimate Fan Book 2017 is packed full of amazing facts, quotes and beautiful pictures that make it the perfect gift for any young Ariana fan. They can test themselves or their friends and learn more about their favorite popstar and actress. Ariana Quiz Who is Ariana's best friend? Which Whitney Houston song did Ariana perform for President Barack Obama? What does Ariana affectionately call her fans? Who was Ariana named after? .... and many more! Ariana Grande: The Ultimate Fan Book 2017 is an ideal Christmas present and is perfect for young readers. Bonus: Ariana Grande Crossword Puzzle included in the print version of the book, which is ideal when purchasing as a gift.

Look around your home. There are shapes everywhere! The door is a rectangle, and the clock is a circle. What other shapes do you see? With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, simple informational text features to help navigate the book, and easy-to-read, repetitive text, beginning readers will learn real-world applications of math skills as they learn to recognize shapes and build their STEM skills.

Fun with Fractions is the simple guide to mastering fractions. What if your child could learn fractions without feeling confused or bored? Jack Anderson presents this easy-to-follow guide that solves fractions problems step-by-step. Based on collaborative research with math teachers, this guide provides a concrete foundation in fractions.Introduction to FractionsFun with Fractions QuizIntroduction to Fractions is an ideal lesson for the student who needs help with fractions. It is also a good review for the student who has already been introduced to fractions but needs a refresher on basic concepts. Each lesson builds on the information presented in the previous section. With careful study, the student comes away with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and how they relate to each other.The first section introduces the fraction as a number that expresses part of a whole. With colorful illustrations, the student visualizes shaded parts of a circle and a rectangle as parts of a whole. The next section explains how to classify fractions as proper, improper and mixed. Examples are provided with step by step explanations on how to write improper fraction as mixed numbers.The section on equivalent fractions begins with the definition and examples of how these fractions are related to each other. Sample problems show the student how to find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero whole number.One way to express a fraction’s equivalent form is to find the simplest form of that fraction. Sample problems and solutions provide step by step guidance. Terms such as the greatest common factor are defined to help the student find the simplest form.The lesson concludes by showing the student how to express a fraction as a decimal. Examples and solutions show how to express the simplest form of a fraction in decimal form and how to find the equivalent fraction of a decimal. Fun with Fractions QuizFun, Illustrated Quiz with Multiple Choice Questions and Step-by-Step Answers and ExplanationsAn illustrated quiz that tests the fundamental knowledge of fractions. Ideal for the student who needs an engaging review. Allows the student and teacher to quickly identify areas that require more practice. Includes word problems that reinforce these concepts: •Converting fractions to decimals•Converting decimals to fractions•Identifying the numerator and denominator in a mixed or proper fraction•Finding equivalent fractions•Simplifying fractionsThe answer key provides a step-by-step guide that also explains terms (common factor and greatest common factor) that the student needs to know in order to solve the problem.Problems test knowledge of basic concepts such as the common factor and greatest common factor. These concepts are the keys to understanding how to simplify fractions. Once the student understands how to simplify fractions, learning equivalent fractions becomes less difficult.The concepts illustrated in the quiz build on the fundamentals of fractions. Understanding a fraction as part of a whole, understanding that part of a whole can be expressed as either a decimal or a fraction and the relationship between a fraction and decimal.