Books with author Jodi Anderson

This popular series about three unlikely best friends is brimming with charm, humor, and heart.After a magical summer living on a peach orchard, carefree Murphy, perfect Leeda, and big-hearted Birdie confront a series of breakups, makeups, and takeoffs.They may have to leave one another, along with the orchard that brought them together. But despite their heartbreak, this year’s bittersweet endings could lead to the sweetest of new beginnings.

Three Georgia peaches are in for one juicy summer . . . . . . but Birdie would rather eat Thin Mints and sulk in the A/C. Leeda would prefer to sneak off with her boyfriend, Rex. And Murphy would much rather cause a little mischief. Together these three very different girls will discover the secret to finding the right boy, making the truest of friends, and picking the perfect Georgia peach.

Winners’ Guide to Essential ISEE/SSAT (Lower) Math -(Grades 4-5). Full coverage of all topics and sub-topics starting from the basicsTo do well in the ISEE/SSAT Math section, what is needed is a thorough study of the fundamentals, a basic grasp of the concepts, and developing an ability to apply these concepts to the ISEE/SSAT type problems.Then comes the ability to solve a problem in multiple ways, the ability to use shortcuts when stumped, and the ability to guess intelligently.Whether you are a natural at math or not, you do need to brush up /build up your fundamentals, and then go on to the more difficult problems under timed conditions.And this is exactly what this book does.It helps you to develop a solid understanding of the underlying concepts, builds upon this understanding by providing various different types of examples, exposes you to alternative ways of looking at a particular problem, and finally allows you to practise your skills on nearly 1000 problems.Unique Features of the Winners’ Guide to Essential ISEE/SSAT (Lower) Math -(Grades 4-5) • Comprehensive coverage of the main topics of Numbers, Data, Shapes and Measures and over 50 sub-topics as prescribed under the National curriculum.• All Theory & Questions based around the Actual ISEE/SSAT questions that have appeared on these topics in the recent past.• All topics & subtopics covered extensively over 200+ pages.• Over 200 fully solved questions to ensure in depth understanding of All concepts.• Over 800 Topic wise practice questions with answers to ensure ALL concepts are well understood.• No Superfluous Material. You study ONLY what is required for the test. No learning difficult concepts or theories that will never get tested at the Lower Level.Here are some of the main topics covered; UNDERSTANDING NUMBERSPLACE VALUESNEGATIVE NUMBERSDECIMAL NUMBERSROUNDING OFFBASIC ARITHMETIC OPERATIONSFOUR ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS WITH WHOLE NUMBERSMULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING BY 10, 100 AND 1000FOUR ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS WITH DECIMALS NUMBERSFOUR ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS WITH NEGATIVE NUMBERSFACTORS AND MULTIPLESFACTORS, MULTIPLES AND PRIME NUMBERSLCM AND GCDSQUARE AND CUBE NUMBERSFRACTIONS, DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGESFRACTION AND EQUIVALENT FRACTIONMIXED NUMBERS AND IMPROPER FRACTIONSMULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING FRACTIONSCOMPARING FRACTIONSADDING AND SUBTRACTING FRACTIONSFRACTIONS, DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGEPERCENTAGE PROBLEMSRATIO AND PROPORTIONRATIOPROPORTIONSIMILAR SHAPESALGEBRAUSING LETTERS FOR UNKNOWN VALUESSIMPLE EQUATIONSFORMULASNUMBER SEQUENCESMEASURESTIMEMONEYWEIGHTVOLUMELENGTHGEOMETRYANGLESCIRCLESTRIANGLESSQUARES AND RECTANGLESOTHER QUADRILATERALS3D SHAPESCOORDINATESSTATISTICSDATA ORGANIZATIONPICTOGRAMS, BAR CHARTS AND LINE GRAPHSPIE CHARTSVENN DIAGRAMMEAN, MODE AND MEDIANPROBABILITYINTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY

To save her people, a wingless girl must learn to fly. As a piskey girl born without wings and raised underground, Ivy yearns for flight almost as much as she misses her long-lost mother. But the world outside the Delve is full of danger, and her dreams seem hopeless until she meets a mysterious faery who makes her an enticing offer: If Ivy helps him escape the Delve's dungeon, he'll teach her how to fly. Freeing Richard could cost Ivy her reputation, perhaps even her life. But when her fellow piskeys start to disappear and her beloved little sister goes missing, Ivy has no choice but to take the risk. Deadly threats and shocking revelations await Ivy as she ventures into a strange new world, uncovers long-buried secrets about her family's past, and finds that no one—not even herself—is entirely what they seem.

"What does eternity mean?" When a question like this comes from a little one, adults sometimes find themselves searching for a simple way to explain the answers. The Big Topics for Little Kids series comes to the aid of adults looking for a child-friendly and engaging way to provide answers to questions regarding abstract concepts such as these. The first book in the series explores eternity through the touching story of the birth of a baby and the passing of an old man. Through these examples, children will begin to understand the big-people concept of eternity, and adults will find relief in a simple way to introduce this concept to children.

With simple, direct words and clear, close-up color photo images, this small book in the Wild Ones series does an excellent job of introducing preschoolers to the basic facts.Far from the usual tedious account, this enlivens the astonishing facts of the giant. ―-BOOKLIST (Giraffes)These books present colorful, clear, often close-up photos...Excellent choices for young reader or for read alouds. ―-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

May Bird has always been a bit...different. While most of her classmates were riding their bikes, she was running around the woods dressed as a warrior princess with her hairless cat at her side. And instead of spending summer vacation at birthday parties, May was discovering a mysterious lake hidden among the trees -- and stumbling into the land of ghosts, the Ever After. A fearful and fantastic realm located among the stars, the Ever After is full of all manner of things that go bump in the night. And if May is to find her way out again, she must reach the mysterious Lady of North Farm, who lives in a cold, forbidding land that even the spooks find spooky. With her courageous (yet melancholy) kitty and a ragtag group of spectral friends she's picked up along the way, May is determined to escape the Afterlife. But first she must face her very worst fears, and there's no telling who will make it through...or who will be left behind.

Twelve-year-old Isaveth tries to take down the man who framed her father for murder in this lively follow-up to A Pocket Full of Murder, which Kirkus Reviews called “thoroughly entertaining.”The city of Tarreton is powered by magic, from simple tablets that light lamps to advanced Sagery that can murder a man from afar. Isaveth has a talent for spell-making, but as a girl from a poor neighborhood she never dreamed she could study at the most exclusive magical school in the city. So when she’s offered a chance to attend, she eagerly accepts. The school is wonderful, but old and new enemies confront Isaveth at every turn, and she begins to suspect her scholarship might be more of a trap than a gift. Even her secret meetings with Esmond, her best friend and partner in crime-solving, prove risky—especially once he hatches a plan to sneak her into the biggest society event of the season. It’s their last chance to catch the corrupt politician who once framed her father for murder. How can Isaveth refuse?

In the story of Riley Fetter, Star Setter, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Riley learns to work together after a new kid joins her volleyball team. Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Measuring 6" x 9", each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and sport-specific vocabulary. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions

There are secrets the human race was never told. Dark, terrible secrets best left unsaid. Deciding that her best chance for survival is by sticking close to Dru, Alayna embarks upon a quest that will change her life forever and, if she isn’t careful, alter the course of the future for the entire planet. Trapped between survival and love, her ordinary life just became a lot harderHIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR LOVERS OF SCIFI, FANTASY, PARANORMAL, AND ROMANCE. THIS ONE IS SURE TO LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE.Nothing remarkable ever happens in Riverside. Alayna West is proof of it. The teen has spent her life going through mundane tasks without anything out of the ordinary happening. Now, the rising senior prepares for her last year of high school with her same friends, in their same routines. Alayna doesn’t know it, but everything she thought she knew is about to turn on its head, casting her well ordered life into disarray. Dru Sanjay faces an internal dilemma of his own. Forced to move, again, with his parents, he is pushed to the edge as they settle down in quiet Riverside. Railing at being trapped in the middle of nowhere, Dru is ready to break. He knows what awaits him, and it is nothing he is going to find in the Ozark Mountains. A strange twist of fate brings Alayna and Dru together. Instantly attracted to one another, Dru feels like he has known her all his life. Alayna rushes in, thinking he might be the one. Their relationship blossoms, and one quiet night they are attacked by a monster. Dru uses his powers to save her and she plunges headfirst into an impossible world. Alayna has spent her entire life being ordinary. A face in the crowd. She quickly discovers that there are secrets the human race was never told. Dark, terrible secrets best left unsaid. Deciding that her best chance for survival is by sticking close to Dru, she embarks upon a quest that will change her life forever and, if she isn’t careful, alter the course of the future for the entire planet. Trapped between survival and love, her ordinary life just became a lot harder.Nothing remarkable ever happens in Riverside, until it does. DISCOVER THE AWARD-WINNING BOOK, AWAKENED, THE FIRST IN THE GODS AND GUARDIANS TRILOGY AND THE DEBUT OFFERING FROM THE TALENTED C.J. ANDERSON. WHAT FANS ARE SAYING!"5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Twilight Fans who want something NEW, FRESH, and UNIQUE!To be clear, this is not Twilight fan-fic, and it's not a Twilight rip off. However, I do think Twilight fans looking for something NEW and DIFFERENT to read would enjoy this for the genre points it does just as well. A man with secrets. A man with magical abilities. A girl with powers of her own. Two STRONG characters with chemistry that SPARKS on the pages! The best part of this story for me was the sci-fi twist! But...I don't want to post any spoilers. Just to say, this is the book you've been looking for.""5.0 out of 5 stars great sci-fi!I enjoyed this sci-fi book! The author did a good job weaving the characters together and unraveling the plot with perfection. Her characters were unique and well developed. There were plenty of great twists as well. Five glittery stars! ""5.0 out of 5 stars 5 "drulayna" starsI absolutely loved this book. The first in the gods and guardians trilogy and the debut offering from the talented CJ Anderson.IF YOU LIKE A GOOD TEEN ROMANCE WITH CHEMISTRY THAT SPARKS ON THE PAGES, SEXY ALIENS, AND SERIOUS FEELS THEN YOU’LL LOVE C.J. ANDERSON’S OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TALE!

With strong personal and professional ties to the Gulf of Mexico, marine geologist John B. Anderson has spent two decades studying the Texas coastline and continental shelf. In this book, he sets out to answer fundamental questions that are frequently asked about the coast—how it evolved; how it operates; how natural processes affect it and why it is ever changing; and, finally, how human development can be managed to help preserve it. The book provides an amply illustrated look at ocean waves and currents, beach formation and erosion, barrier island evolution, hurricanes, and sea level changes. With an abundance of visual material—including aerial photos, historical maps, simple figures, and satellite images—the author presents a lively, interesting lesson in coastal geography that readers will remember and appreciate the next time they are at the beach and want to know: What happens to the sand that erodes from our beaches? Can beach erosion be stopped—and should we try? How much sand will be needed to stabilize our beaches? Does a hurricane have any positive impacts? How much development can the coast withstand? This entertaining and instructive book provides authoritative answers to these and other questions that are essential to our understanding of coastal change.