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Books with author Susan York Meyers

  • P. J. Clover * Private Eye: The Case of the Halloween Hoot

    Susan Meyers

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Jan. 30, 1990)
    While designing the perfect costumes for a Halloween contest, P.J. and Stacy try to clear their school custodian's name by tracking down the thief who entered the school after hours and stole an antique samovar.
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  • Careers As a Bookkeeper and Auditor

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Jobs in auditing and bookkeeping are a smart career choice in an uncertain economy. A job report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in bookkeeping and auditing will see a 14 percent growth rate between 2010 and 2020. Students who enjoy math and numerical problem-solving, have excellent people skills, and are highly organized will appreciate this guide to the field and its opportunities. Readers will learn what skills and education a person needs, what the job will really be like, and some of the cool career opportunities out there. This material supports Common Core standards for career preparedness and work readiness.
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  • Gases and Their Properties

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 15, 2011)
    Describes the properties of gases and the physical laws by which all gases behave, and explains how these laws apply to everyday life and such current issues as global warming.
  • Combatting "Slut" Shaming

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Discusses the concept of "slut shaming" and offers advice to those who have been or are being shamed.
  • A Career As a Chef

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Dec. 15, 2012)
    Examines the career of chef, including the education requirements, types of jobs in the industry, and how to get hired.
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  • Mining and Ranching in Early Colorado: Boom and Bust, and Back Again

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Dec. 18, 2015)
    The impact Colorado’s natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of the Centennial State. From the Gold Rush to modern-day agriculture, the book considers how economy, industry, and the environment have all affected and been affected by the presence of these resources.
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  • Adapting to Flooding and Rising Sea Levels

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, July 15, 2012)
    Explains the science behind why sea levels are rising around the world, and discusses workable solutions for dealing with the phenomenon now and in the future.
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  • Pathway to Statehood: The Territory of Colorado Joins the Union

    Susan Meyer

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Dec. 18, 2015)
    Colorado’s path from a territory to being annexed as the 38th state in the United States is an important part of the state’s rich history. This book looks at the events leading up to Colorado’s annexation, some of the reasons Colorado was made a state, and what life was like in the newly formed Centennial State in the late 19th century. Engaging and accessible text is coupled with full color photographs and primary source documents to give students a full understanding of this important milestone in Colorado’s history.
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  • Everything You Need to Know About Confronting Xenophobia

    Susan Meyer

    Paperback (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 15, 2018)
    From the news to school hallways, xenophobic rhetoric is sadly on the rise. This book provides an all-too-timely resource for students to understand what xenophobia is, remember to avoid xenophobic language, and most importantly, work to wipe out xenophobia. Through easy-to-follow text that is accessible even to struggling readers, the book provides key strategies for helping students to both recognize and confront xenophobia in their communities. Personal stories of teens and adults who both experienced xenophobia and helped speak out against it are also shared.
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  • Insect Zoo

    Susan Meyers

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Sept. 5, 1991)
    Describes, in text and photographs, the San Francisco Insect Zoo and the many insects that are kept there
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  • Ferdinand Magellan: First Circumnavigator of the Earth

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Although Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, he perished before the trip was completed. Readers will learn about the challenges that his expedition faced on its long, arduous journey, as well as how this Portuguese explorer ended up leading a Spanish expedition in the first place. Other highlights include his travels as a young man, the discovery of the strait now named after him, and his partnership with astronomer Rui Falerio. This engrossing account of Magellans life and fateful last voyage concludes with a consideration of Magellans legacy.
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  • Health Issues When You're Transgender

    Susan Meyer

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Discusses some of the health-related issues that transgender people deal with, including gender dysphoria, hormone replacement therapy, and gender affirmation surgeries.