Books with author Scott K. Peterson

A boy competes for a sought-after illustrator's spot inside King Tut's unbuilt tomb. At the base of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt lies a craftsmen's village. For centuries, the secretive villagers have painted the incredible golden images on pharaohs' tomb walls. Now, they are opening their doors to allow a single apprentice to join them. However, there's a catch: a fierce competition. Only the boy with the best drawing can win.On a nearby farm, Ramses is an orphan with a strange skill. He has a magical talent for drawing--his pictures are so real they seem to come to life! Ramses has heard about the competition. He longs to enter. But his caretakers forbid it. Worse, he's punished for even talking about it. Does Ramses have what it takes to escape his cruel overseers?And if he enters the competition, does he have what it takes to win? "roller-coaster of a journey" You find yourself on the edge of your seat Readers will be gripped by this story of an orphan fighting for his dreams.Be sure and check out Scott's Kid Detective Zet books, a kids mystery series for ages 9-12~ Popular in kids book clubs and classrooms~ Great for all kids age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570) An unforgettable adventure for middle-grade readers who love to explore the world. Start reading now.

This early chapter book featuring Batman and Poison Ivy has full-color, comic-book-style illustrations.Kids will love this adventure-filled story featuring a favorite and timeless superhero -- Batman, The Dark Knight!Poison Ivy has stolen the rare Black Orchid from its display at the Gotham Botanical Garden! Using her herbal powers, she escapes Batman and disappears into the night. Batman then discovers three natural food stores have also been robbed. And he sees mysterious, gigantic plants sprouting all over Gotham City. He soon learns that Poison Ivy intends to turn the city into a jungle! Can Batman stop her before it's too late?

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2019 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 exam and numerous test-taking strategies allow students to feel confident in their abilities when test day arrives.6 full-length practice tests-2 each for the HSPT® (High School Placement Test)and TACHS (the New York City Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)-ALL with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to help pinpoint your strengths and weaknessesOVER 2,100 practice questions to help you score high on your examBonus word list plus a list of synonyms and antonyms to help boost your test-prep confidence on the language arts sections of the COOP, TACHS, and HSPT® exams.Expert test-prep strategies and thorough review of the verbal, math, reasoning, and quantitative sectionsEasy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress and set a timetable for studyTargeted 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.

A news-breaking account of the global stock market's subterranean battles, Dark Pools portrays the rise of the "bots"- artificially intelligent systems that execute trades in milliseconds and use the cover of darkness to out-maneuver the humans who've created them.In the beginning was Josh Levine, an idealistic programming genius who dreamed of wresting control of the market from the big exchanges that, again and again, gave the giant institutions an advantage over the little guy. Levine created a computerized trading hub named Island where small traders swapped stocks, and over time his invention morphed into a global electronic stock market that sent trillions in capital through a vast jungle of fiber-optic cables. By then, the market that Levine had sought to fix had turned upside down, birthing secretive exchanges called dark pools and a new species of trading machines that could think, and that seemed, ominously, to be slipping the control of their human masters. Dark Pools is the fascinating story of how global markets have been hijacked by trading robots--many so self-directed that humans can't predict what they'll do next.

Peterson’s® SAT® Prep Guide 2020 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the SAT® exam. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math–No Calculator, and Math–Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book’s full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students’ test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated “Parents’ Guide to College Admission Testing” in the Appendix provides valuable advice for parents on what standardized tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including a full Diagnostic Test and access to 3 online practice tests), with detailed answer explanations Extensive subject review of the Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and optional Essay sections, with dozens of practice exercises Over 2,100 practice exercises that use the exact question types and concepts found on the SAT® exam to help students master their skills. User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace Helpful resource for parents on how to best help their student prepare for the SAT® and any bumps along the road to college

When circus magician Oscar Diggs's hot-air balloon gets blown off course, he lands in the fantastical Land of Oz! To his surprise and delight, the locals worship Oscar, believing him to be the long-awaited wizard who will set them free from the grip of a wicked witch. Can Oz change from a small-time magician to a great wizard in time to save the Land of Oz?

Series Description: Best friends and stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are determined to make each mind-numbing rotation of Earth into something special. But their sister, Candace, is determined to reveal their crazy endeavors to their mom. Meanwhile, Perry the Platypus—Agent P—is called on repeatedly to save the world from dangerous Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Spend some time with Phineas and Ferb and see just how exciting and outrageous a summer’s day can really be!Title Description:An original holiday-themed Phineas and Ferb 8 x 8, complete with a sheet of paper stickers and foil on the cover, is perfect for young fans of the Disney Channel’s hit animated series!

Series Description: Best friends and stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are determined to make each mind-numbing rotation of Earth into something special. But their sister, Candace, is determined to reveal their crazy endeavors to their mom. Meanwhile, Perry the Platypus—Agent P—is called on repeatedly to save the world from dangerous Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Spend some time with Phineas and Ferb and see just how exciting and outrageous a summer’s day can really be!Title Description:An original holiday-themed Phineas and Ferb 8 x 8, complete with a sheet of paper stickers and foil on the cover, is perfect for young fans of the Disney Channel’s hit animated series!

It’s Halloween night, and Phineas and Ferb have completely transformed their backyard into a giant corn maze. But little do they know that the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz has created a giant monster to destroy their town! And when the monster heads for Phineas and Ferb’s house, will Perry the Platypus be able to save the day? This spook-tacular 8 x 8 with foil on the cover and a sheet of stickers is perfect for young fans of the hit show!

Meet ancient Egypt's favorite young detectives: twelve-year-old Zet, his trusty kid-sister Kat, and their best friend, Hui. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm.Can these three keen friends solve the puzzle of the missing amulets?Zet is on the trail: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. No one can figure out where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of clues. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet and Kat rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because siblings, they stick together. Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic amulets . . . Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! Strange, missing artifacts abound An evil gatekeeper guards the secret jewels Loved by book clubs, parents, librarians, teachers, and most of all, kids! What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "breezed right through them and has reread them more than once!" Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters for an exciting puzzle that's a firm favorite for the whole family. Set out for adventure!