Books with author Scott Peterson

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2014 is exactly what you need if you're in eighth grade and are preparing to continue your education at a Catholic high school. Peterson's guide has been specifically designed to assist you with preparing for and taking the most commonly used Catholic high school entrance exams. We not only help you develop test-taking skills but also provide descriptions and examples of each entrance exam with eight full-length practice tests-two New York City Tests for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS), two Cooperative Entrance Exams (COOPs), two High School Placement Tests (HSPTs), one Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), and one Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE).

Peterson's® Master the AP® U.S. History Exam helps you prepare for the AP® Exam that covers the history of the United States from approximately 1491 to the present. This valuable test prep guide includes thorough coverage of the exam’s structure, extensive exercises to review your knowledge, and three practice tests to familiarize you with the concepts and question types that you will encounter on the exam. Passing the AP® Exam will help you earn college credit while you are still in high school. Peterson’s Master the™ AP ® U.S. History Exam is the key to your success on test day! This comprehensive study guide offers 3 full-length practice tests, all with detailed answer explanations for every question. Passing the AP® Exam will help you earn college credit while you are still in high school. Over 200 practice questions to help strengthen retention of key topics covered on the exam In-depth reviews of all subject areas on the AP® U.S. History exam Review worksheets for each time period to reinforce concept retention Proven techniques to help you excel on the free-response sections Useful test-taking strategies to help you manage your time efficiently Peterson’s Master the™ AP ® U.S. History Exam is the key to your success on test day! Peterson's® Master the AP® U.S. History Exam offers 3 full-length practice tests, all with detailed answer explanations to help students exceed on test day. In addition, detailed reviews of U.S. history topics allow students to fully understand the concepts and skills that will help them score well on the test. Features include test-taking strategies, flexible study planning, user-friendly design geared for the high school student, and answers with comprehensive explanations for all test items.

When Zet and his best friend Hui get together, trouble usually follows. But they have no idea of just how much trouble they're headed for. Forced to leave home and travel north, the boys set out to untangle a mystery. They soon discover that not only are their lives at stake, but so is that of Pharaoh's favorite daughter, the famous Princess Meritamon. Will they be able solve the mystery before it's too late? Find out in book 3, the most exciting Secret Agent Zet story yet. Ancient Egypt adventure mystery is waiting for you, so dive between the dusty pages, back to ancient civilization and the land of Egyptian gods!

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2013 is exactly what you need if you're in eighth grade and are preparing to continue your education at a Catholic high school. Peterson's guide has been specifically designed to assist you with preparing for and taking the most commonly used Catholic high school entrance exams. We not only help you develop test-taking skills but also provide descriptions and examples of each entrance exam with eight full-length practice tests-two New York City Tests for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS), two Cooperative Entrance Exams (COOPs), two High School Placement Tests (HSPTs), one Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), and one Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE).

Peterson's Master the PSAT/NMSQT® provides expert subject reviews, tips, and strategies specific to each test section: Evidence-Based Reading, Writing and Language, and Mathematics (Calculator and No Calculator). The third edition of this test prep book gives students the opportunity to assess their knowledge before test day with a full-length diagnostic test and two practice tests that reflect every aspect of the new exam―all with detailed answer explanations. Students will benefit from: Essential information about how to use practice test scores to help predict actual test results; Knowing what PSAT/NMSQT® scores can mean for a student's scholarship opportunities, college recruitment, and AP course recommendations; Exciting information about National Merit Scholarships; an introduction to the SAT® Over 600 practice questions to prepare to score well A full-length diagnostic test AND two practice tests that reflect every aspect of the new exam―all with detailed answer explanations. Buy the Peterson's Master the PSAT/NMSQT®

"Action-packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder Something spooky is happening in ancient Egypt! Can these keen friends unwind the riddle of the moaning mummy? When Zet comes face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes practically pop out of his head. What's a mummy doing haunting his doorstep? As if that wasn't crazy enough, now a zany rumor is zipping around town -- everyone is whispering that he's cursed! Zet and his kid-sister Kat need to unwind this spooky mystery, fast. But it won't be easy with their two best friends: Hui won't quit horsing around as usual, and Princess Meritamen is forced to stay undercover just so she can sneak out of the palace. But as the spine-chilling figure creeps through the dusty old streets, they need to get down to business and start sleuthing. Clues send them tiptoeing through ancient Egypt's hotspots and paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. Along the way, the four friends learn the secrets of mummification, dodge a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and creep through the creaky gates of an ancient cemetery. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, Hui, and the princess rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together. - Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic mummy secrets . . . - Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! - Strange artifacts abound - An evil gatekeeper guards the tunnel of truth What kids are saying: "This is an awesome series!!!" What parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader and found these series of 4 books caught his attention so much so that he wanted to read all of them." 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. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudy Set out for adventure!

An impoverished orphan fights to become a painter in Tutankhamen's unbuilt tomb.When his father dies, young Ramses' life begins to fall apart. Life on their farm had been so wonderful, as steady and bright as the Egyptian sun. Now, however, he's an orphan in his own home.People whisper that Ramses caused his father's death. They say his skill at drawing is something no farm boy should have. They say his drawings angered the gods, who struck down his parents as punishment. For Ramses, it's a thought too horrible to face. Could it be true? In the dark days that loom ahead, he begins a desperate search for answers about his identity. But his new caretakers have their own plans for the boy. Ramses must struggle against the people who pretend to care for him, must fight for the honor of his parents' memory, must battle against hundreds of years of tradition, against the gods themselves, to fulfill his destiny. "Inspirational""Rich with Egyptian mythology" This well researched story, set in the golden era of Tutankhamen or 'King Tut', combines fact, fiction, and the magic superstition that formed an important part of life in ancient Egypt. Anyone interested in archaeology and art history will be fascinated with this inside look into the lives of tomb builders: the people who painted, sculpted and carved the ancient burial sites of Pharaohs. The village that captures our hero's hope, originally called The Place of Truth and now known as Deir El Medina, still exists. Its archaeological remains can be visited today. "Peters is such a natural and gifted storyteller" ~ Historical Novel Society "A must read!" ~ Scott Lisetor, author of "Crash" and "Planet of the Robots" "Definitely recommend for anyone interested in ancient Egypt" ~ Cheryl Carpinello, author of "MG Arthurian Tales" Will Ramses succeed in fulfilling his longed-for destiny? Or will his caretakers crush his hopes forever? Buy now and start reading.

Peterson's Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning: Your High School Roadmap to College & Career Success is the must-have eBook for middle school and high school students as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether you're heading to a four-year college, a community or two-year college, the military, or the workforce, Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning offers expert advice and tools to help you succeed. Chapters include The Big Jump to High School, The First Steps to a Career, Planning Your Education While in High School, Tackling the Tests (ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and TOEFL), The College Search, Applying to College, Financial Aid Dollars and Sense, Other Options After High School, The Military Option, Jump into Work, Survival Skills, and more. Throughout the book, you'll find real-life advice from students, guidance counselors, parents, and college admissions counselors; helpful checklists and worksheets to help keep you organized; essential information to help you decide if the military is right for you; expert financial aid advice and information on scholarships, grants, athletic awards, loans, work-study, and more. Fun graphics along with the informative, easy-to-read chapters make this the perfect guide for the teen on the go.

Peterson's® Master the AP® English Language & Composition Exam offers three full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations to help students score high and earn college credit. Features include: test-taking strategies, user-friendly design geared toward the high school student, and answers with comprehensive explanations for all test sections. 3 full-length practice tests, all with detailed answer explanations to help students excel on test day 245 practice questions to strengthen your analytical reading and argumentative writing skills. 3 flexible study plans and extensive test-taking strategies to help you use your time more efficiently. In addition, Peterson's® Master the AP® English Language & Composition Exam offers detailed reviews of language and composition topics that will enable students to fully understand and remember the concepts and skills that will help them achieve a top score on the test.

Love this book!!!! - Tassa DeSalada, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ In a golden era of pyramids live two young detectives. This is their adventure. 12-year-old Zet has a mystery on his hands. There's trouble in the kingdom. An important person has vanished into thin air. Zet is sure he can dig up clues. He needs to get down to business, fast. The problem? His best friend, Hui, wants to help. Hui loves joking around and things are bound to turn messy! The boys set sail down the Nile to a temple construction site. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail, playing spy won't be easy. Soon they're escaping into dusty pyramid chambers, past columns covered in hieroglyphics, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Hui in this fun and exciting mystery, perfect for all kids ages 9-12. What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "My middle school aged daughter loved this set. She breezed right through them and has reread them more than once!" What teachers are saying: "I am reading this story to my sixth graders. students want to borrow the book." ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling.(Lexile: 490-570) Our readers are going places. Other Zet mysteries include:Mystery Of The Egyptian AmuletMystery Of The Egyptian TempleMystery Of The Egyptian Mummy Buy now and begin the adventure

Peterson's® Master the AP® English Literature & Composition Exam offers detailed reviews of literature and composition topics. This guide enables students to fully review and understand the concepts on the exam. Be prepared to score well on the AP test and earn college credit while still in high school! Features of the book include: Test-taking strategies, a user-friendly design geared toward the high school student, and answers with thorough explanations for all test sections. Over 245 practice questions to help you sharpen your critical reading skills so you can successfully analyze all genres of literature. 3 full-length practice tests, including detailed answer explanations to help students excel on test day. Comprehensive review and analysis of the AP Exam Check out Peterson's® Master the AP® English Literature & Composition Exam!