Books with author John Peterson

Tiny family. Huge adventures.The Littles don't visit the other tiny people of the Big Valley often. It's too dangerous to leave their homes. There are mean weasels and rushing rivers! But when Cousin Dinky arrives with news from all over the valley, the Littles decide that it's finally time to go visit their friends. It's a historic event that kicks off the First Annual Meeting of the Tiny People of the Big Valley!

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2021 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. This guide covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions for the most popular parochial school placement tests―the High School Placement Test (HSPT®) and the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exams and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives. Targeted reviews and up-to-date test information makes Peterson’s Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams the ideal study guide for students looking to get into parochial school. 10 full-length practice tests―4 in the book and 1 online EACH for the HSPT® and TACHS―ALL with detailed answer explanations Diagnostic test for each exam to help determine strengths and weaknesses OVER 3,100 practice questions to help you earn your best possible score on the HSPT®, TACHS, SSAT, ISEE, CHSEE, and more. Bonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the exams. Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sections Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for study

Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2020 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 10 full-length practice tests (3 in the book and access to 1 online EACH for the HSPT and TACHS) PLUS 2 Diagnostic Tests (1 for each exam) to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses. All of the tests (practice tests and Diagnostic) include detailed answer explanations and valuable test-taking information. Peterson’s Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions. Expert tips help guide students through the verbal and quantitative exercises, and students and parents will find up-to-date information about all of the tests. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives. Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools allow students and parents to track progress and develop a timetable for study.

Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning With valuable input from teens, parents, and well-known experts, the Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning knows how to talk to high school students about the important decisions for their plans after graduation. This user-friendly guide, with updated content by Justin Ross Muchnick (author of Peterson's The Boarding School Survival Guide), enables busy students to focus on the right information for them. Topics include: Am I heading to college? What to do with my life? What’s my career path? This is Your High School Roadmap to College and Career Success! Whether teens are planning to head to: a two-year or four-year college, a technical school, an apprenticeship, the military, directly into the workforce or even if they are still undecided, The Teens’ Guide to College & Career Planning is where they'll find information on the options available and which ones may best suit their skills, needs and dreams.

Peterson's® ACT® Prep Guide 2018 offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on the ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new guide, students will find:ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT-learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the processA full-length diagnostic test to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanationsThorough review of all test sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays.Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.

The ninth book from this classic series is ready to grab the attention of a new generation! Fresh cover art brings an updated look to this timeless favorite.Uncle Nick has had many adventures. He used to be a General in the Mice Brigade in Trash City! One day, he tells Tom and Lucy Little a story of two children who lost their parents and came to live in Trash City. The children grew up and were happy, but they were sure their parents were out in the world somewhere. The only question they had was, how would they get out of Trash City to find them? Uncle Nick knows how this amazing story ends, and soon you will, too!