Books with author Lois Peterson

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.

Leni has lived in so many different places in the last few years that she’s not surprised when her mom wakes her in the middle of the night and tells her to pack up her things. The reason for this move? Her mom tells her they have won the lottery, and they have to go underground. Leni is still not surprised when they end up in a filthy motel. But when Leni makes a new friend and tries to explain their lifestyle, she begins to understand just how messed-up her life has become.

Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 is the ultimate content and strategy guidebook to help students prepare to score high on the ACT exam. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT.Inside this new guide students will find: A full-length diagnostic test to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses 6 practice tests (4 in print and 2 online) with thorough explanations of the answersOver 1,900 practice questions to improve your test-taking skillsHelpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those procrastinatorsImportant registration details, deadlines, and information on how the test is scoredThorough review of all test sections: EnglishScienceReading ComprehensionMathematicsWriting Featuring: a NEW College Readiness Benchmark Learning Path to intensify the skill level in subjects considered vital to first-year college course success as determined by ACT, Inc.expert strategiesnumerous practice questions with detailed answer explanationsand sample essays Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide 2019 includes a companion mobile app that offers short, interactive exercises, making test prep convenient and available anywhere. Be prepared and confident on test day with this easy-to-use guide.

Since moving hundreds of miles to a new school, Daria has become increasingly dependent on her cell phone. Texts, Facebook and phone calls are her only connection to her friends in Calgary, and Daria needs to know everything that is going on at home to feel connected to her old life. Her cell phone habit looks a lot like addiction to her mother and to her new friend Cleo. Daria dismisses the idea of technology addiction as foolish until her habit puts a life in danger.

Leni has lived in so many different places in the last few years that she’s not surprised when her mom wakes her in the middle of the night and tells her to pack up her things. The reason for this move? Her mom tells her they have won the lottery, and they have to go underground. Leni is still not surprised when they end up in a filthy motel. But when Leni makes a new friend and tries to explain their lifestyle, she begins to understand just how messed-up her life has become.

As much as life has irrevocably changed since the death of his father, much has stayed the same for Cam. He's always had a great deal of responsibility around the house, but the burden is heavier now in combination with the load of grief he's been carrying. After the man who was driving the truck that killed his father turns up at the end of the driveway, Cam feels pressure to keep his family safe as well. He starts to see the man everywhere: at his work, in stores, at his sister's school. Cam needs to know what the man wants from his family, and he starts following his father's killer in search of answers.

Life is hard for ten-year-old Safiyah in the Kibera slum outside Nairobi. Too poor to go to school, she makes a meager living for herself and her grandmother Cucu by selling things she finds at the garbage dump. After using scavenged paper to fix up the inside of the hut, Safiyah starts a mural on the outside. As word of the paper house spreads, Safiyah begins to take pride in her creation. When Cucu collapses after a fire, Safiyah stays at the hospital to help care for her grandmother. While Safiyah is away, her friend Pendo works on the mural, which upsets Safiyah. But when Pendo attracts media attention to the paper house, Safiyah and her grandmother are given a chance of a better life.