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Books with author Max Williams

  • Not a Worry in the World

    Marcia Williams

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, )
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  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB 2019 Elite Student Edition

    William Ma

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, July 16, 2018)
    A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCOREScore-Raising Features Include:•4 full-length practice exams, 2 in the book + 2 on Cross-Platform•Comprehensive overview of the AP Calculus BC exam format with step-by-step explanations for nearly 800 Calc AP problems•Clear demonstrations for using the TI-89 calculator to solve Calculus AB problems•Cumulative review sections at the end of each chapter provide continuous practice that builds on previously-covered material•An appendix of common formulas and theorems frequently tested on the AP Calculus AB exam•AP-style scoring guidelines for free-response practice questionsBONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details)5 MINUTES TO A 5 section: 180 Questions and Activities that give you an extra 5 minutes of review for every day of the school year, reinforcing the most vital course material and building the skills and confidence you need to succeed on the AP exam The 5-Step Plan:Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
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  • Hooray For Inventors!

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Candlewick, Sept. 10, 2013)
    “Pages bustle with activity, often marked with a certain zany humor.” — BooklistIn her trademark vivacious comic- book style, Marcia Williams honors the fine folks who brought us the printing press, the steam train, the electric light, the TV, and more. Interspersed are snapshots of more than one hundred other inventions, from toilet paper to sliced bread, to inspire the inventor in every young reader.Back matter includes an index of inventors and an index of inventions.
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  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children : The Speckled Band

    Mark Williams

    language (Odyssey, Aug. 3, 2015)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story The Speckled Band.This is the British-English edition.British-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books.Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective.Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Blue Carbuncle •Silver Blaze•The Red-Headed League•The Engineer’s Thumb•The Speckled Band•The Six Napoleons•The Naval Treaty•3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League•3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons•6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six NapoleonsThese titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books.Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Musgrave Ritual•The Beryl Coronet•The Resident PatientComing soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams :•When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
  • The Velveteen Rabbit

    Margery Williams

    eBook (HarperPerennial Classics, Feb. 27, 2020)
    Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it.Like the Skin Horse, Margery Williams understood how toys--and people--become real through the wisdom and experience of love. This reissue of a favorite classic, with the original story and illustrations as they first appeared in 1922, will work its magic for all who read it.From the Hardcover edition.
  • Nicki Noel and the Curious Christmas Truck

    L.M. Williams

    language (, Dec. 12, 2016)
    The spirit of Christmas is in serious danger.A towering Christmas tree that once stood tall in the city has been missing for the past eight years. Without the tree, the city has slowly forgotten the magic that is Christmas.Everyone except for one little girl.Nicki Noel loves two things: trucks and Christmas. She’s always felt drawn to them, despite being told that girls can’t drive trucks.But when her mother needs to leave town for work, and Nicki goes to stay with old friends of her father’s, the mysteries of her past begin to unfold in front of her.Can a little girl drive a truck? Can the magic of Christmas return to the city? Or will it finally be lost, forever?Nicki Noel and the Curious Christmas Truck is the debut children’s novel of a Big Five-published hybrid author who wanted to write a book he could share with his son. It’s written for ages 8 – 12 as the intended audience, but can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB 2020 Elite Student Edition

    William Ma

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 16, 2019)
    Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get ready to ace your AP Calculus AB Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide The immensely popular test prep guide has been updated and revised with new material and is now accessible in print and online. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB Elite Student Edition 2020 introduces an effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and includes online help, four full-length practice tests (2 in the book and 2 online), detailed answers to each question, study tips, and important information on how the exam is scored. Because this guide is accessible in print and digital formats, you can study online or straight from the book. With the “5 Minutes to a 5” section, you’ll also get an extra AP curriculum activity for each school day to help reinforce the most important AP concepts. With only 5 minutes a day, you can dramatically increase your score on exam day! 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB Elite Student Edition 2020 features: •“5 Minutes to a 5,” section – 180 questions and activities reinforcing the mostimportant AP concepts and presented in a day-by-day format•4 Practice Exams (2 in the book + 2 online)•Access to the entire Cross-Platform Prep Course in AP Calculus AB 2020•Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations •Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness•Flashcards, games, and more
  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children : The Speckled Band

    Mark Williams

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 13, 2017)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story The Speckled Band. This is the American-English edition. American-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books. Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective. Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series: • The Blue Carbuncle • Silver Blaze • The Red-Headed League • The Engineer’s Thumb • The Speckled Band • The Six Napoleons • The Naval Treaty • 3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League • 3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons • 6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons These titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books. Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series: • The Musgrave Ritual • The Beryl Coronet • The Resident Patient Coming soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams : • When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
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  • Les Miserables

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Walker Books Ltd, Aug. 6, 2015)
    After 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Valjean returns to Paris as the revolution begins. This comic-strip version of Victor Hugos epic tale is a warm, accessible introduction to the story. 8+
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB 2019

    William Ma

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, July 16, 2018)
    A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE Score-Raising Features Include:•4 full-length practice exams, 2 in the book + 2 on Cross-Platform•Comprehensive overview of the AP Calculus BC exam format with step-by-step explanations for nearly 800 Calc AP problems•Clear demonstrations for using the TI-89 calculator to solve Calculus AB problems•Cumulative review sections at the end of each chapter provide continuous practice that builds on previously-covered material•An appendix of common formulas and theorems frequently tested on the AP Calculus AB exam•AP-style scoring guidelines for free-response practice questionsBONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details)The 5-Step Plan:Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams