Books with author Scott K. Peterson

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 6 full-length tests (two each for the HSPT, COOP and TACHS) with detailed answer explanations, and includes valuable information on test, format, type of questions, and how tests are scored. With expert tips that guide students through verbal and quantitative exercises.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes six full-length practice tests (two each for the HSPT, COOP, and TACHS) with detailed answer explanations, and includes valuable information on test format, type of questions, and how tests are scored. With expert tips that guide students through verbal and quantitative exercises.Selling Points:1. Two full-length practice tests each for the TACHS, the COOP, and the HSPT, all with answer keys and detailed explanations2. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam3. In-depth subject review covering the verbal, math, and quantitative sections of the exam4. Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress5. Valuable information about the SSAT and the ISEE secondary school entrance exams which are occasionally administered for admission into Catholic high schools

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 8 full-length practice tests (two each for the HSPT, COOP, and TACHS and one each for the SSAT and ISEE) with detailed answer explanations and valuable test-taking information. Peterson's guide covers all test formats, test scoring, and types of questions, including expert tips that guide students through verbal and quantitative exercises. Two full-length practice tests each for the TACHS, the COOP, and the HSPT, all with answer keys and detailed explanations One full-length practice test each for the SSAT and the ISEE secondary school entrance exams, which are often administered for admission into Catholic high schools. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and plenty of test-taking tips In-depth subject review covering the verbal, math, and quantitative sections of the exam Easy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress

Peterson’s Don’t Break the Bank: A Student’s Guide to Managing Money Middle school and high school students spend more money than ever these days, but most have very little (if any) knowledge about personal finances. The truth is that most schools don't have time to teach a Personal Finance 101 course. So what are today's students (and their parents) to do? This well-written and user-friendly guide will help students learn everything they need to know about money. In Peterson's Don't Break the Bank: A Student’s Guide to Managing Money, readers will find such financially relevant and fascinating chapters as: All About Money Part-Time Jobs and Ways to Make Money Analyzing Your Paycheck Making Sense Out of Banking Online Banking and Bill Paying Saving for a Rainy Day Understanding Debt and Credit Charge It! (Paying with Plastic) Don't Spend It All in One Place: Creating-and Sticking to-a Budget Money U: Managing Your Finances While in College Investing and How to Make Your Money Grow! Students and parents will also find: A student-friendly design, with short chapters, fun graphics, and insightful sidebars - quick and easy for busy students to read. Expert guidance on ways to make extra money, saving vs. spending, ways to budget, the ins and outs of credit and credit cards, financial aid and scholarships, and much more. Valuable advice from financial experts and from students, who share their own stories of economic woes and triumphs, and a Glossary of important financial terms to help teens succeed on their road to financial literacy.

On the morning of the 1863 Mormon pilgrimage from Denmark to America, Berta Erichsen risks her faith and her family for love. And she stays firmly rooted in Denmark. But, sometimes there are bumps in the road to ‘happily-ever-after.’ Berta must uncover hidden motives and make decisions to save her faith, her heart, and her future. A historical romance that answers the question: What if love is blind?

Santa might make an annual habit of delivering gifts to 500 million believers within a 24-hour period in all but six countries, but he’s decided it’s time to tell his story because it is fun and educational.Prior to earth, our immortal Santa lived among the Tarwoos on the planet Tsixeodi where male Tarwoos were called Manwoos and female Tarwoos were called Woos. When a large piece from one their 181 moons broke away and crashed on Tsixeodi, sadly, the Tarwoos perished and Santa had to find a new population to serve. His life-seeking machine directed his mach one-million speed of light-traveling sled to land on a small comet of ice where he shrunk to human size to find our solar system in the year 472 CE. With life on earth not quite ready for him, he visits the largest population centers and discovers many interesting facts about how children lived their lives in those arduous times.Complete at 11,400 words, Santa’s Letter to the World is a contemporary fantasy mixed with truths about science, world history, astronomy, religion and physics.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the best-selling, comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on the Catholic high school entrance exams. Includes 6 full-length practice tests (two each for the HSPT, COOP, and TACHS) with detailed answer explanations, and valuable information on test format, type of questions, and how tests are scored. Also includes, step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam, in-depth subject review covering the verbal, math, and quantitative sections on the exam, expert tips that guide students through verbal and quantitative exercises and easy to use self-evaluation tools to track progress. Special feature includes valuable information about the SSAT and the ISEE secondary school entrance exams, which are occasionally administered for admission into Catholic high schools.

Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title exploress the invasion of kudzu, including where it came from and its impact within biomes and food webs. Angry bees. Fish that eat everything. It's an invasive species takeover! This series examines some of the most prominent non-native animals and plants making an ecological impact in their newfound homes. Perfect for pairing with Next Gen Science Standards and cause/effect studies. With stunning images, infographics and more, these hi/lo books are sure to go viral.

Peterson's Master the SAT 2013 contains 9 full-length practice tests including access to 3 coputer-adaptive tests online--all with detailed answer explanations PLUS score-raising SAT strategies and study techniques. Readers will find easy-to-follow lessons covering ALL SAT areas: critical reading, writing, and math. Peterson's Master the SAT provides students with detailed strategies to help maximize their test scores AND offers hundreds of practice questions to help them prepare for test day.

Peterson's Master the SAT contains 6 full-length practice tests-all with detailed answer explanations PLUS score-raising SAT strategies and study techniques. Readers will find easy-to-follow lessons covering ALL SAT areas: critical reading, writing, and math. In addition, there are links to Hippocampus.org for interactive math help-from basic algebra to graphs of linear equations. Peterson's Master the SAT provides students with detailed strategies to help maximize their test scores AND offers hundreds of practice questions to help them prepare for test day.