Books with author Swanson

Did you know there are approximately 340 different kinds of hummingbirds, some as light as a penny? These champion acrobats of the sky can beat their wings more than 40 times a second, fly backward and even hover in midair, like helicopters. Since it's much easier to hear hummingbird wings than see them, just follow the hum to find the birds. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

You’ve spent the year gaining advanced knowledge. Now it’s time to reap the rewards: money-saving college credit or advanced placement, and an admissions edge. Yet a top score on the AP exam requires more than knowing the material. Even if your instructor was great and you worked hard in class, you need to get comfortable with the test format itself, preparing for pitfalls and arming yourself with foolproof strategies. That’s where the Kaplan plan offers the clear advantage. With more than 70 years of proven test-prep experience, Kaplan has developed unique study guides that provide cutting-edge review while honing your test-taking skills. Kaplan’s AP exam preparation guides include everything you need to know to score higher on the test—guaranteed. Let your score soar with these Kaplan features:• Tips from students who earned a perfect 5 on the AP Human Geography exam• Strategies from AP Human Geography teachers• A new group study guide, helping all group members make the most of their study sessions• Breakthrough advice for parents—on everything from using the book as a coaching aid to preparing for exam day• 2 full-length practice tests (essential for learning how to beat the clock)• An intensive diagnostic test so that you can use your time efficiently, targeting weak areas and feeling confident in your strengths• Detailed explanations to the answers, showing you how to think like the authors of the test • In-depth reviews of all AP Human Geography tested subjects• Proven skill-building techniques that are guaranteed to raise your score• A user-friendly design for navigating the book in a flash Preparation makes the difference, but quality preparation delivers results that can transform your life. Packed with exclusive tips you can only get from Kaplan, this is the ultimate guide for conquering jittery nerves and boosting brain power. Unlock your potential with Kaplan AP Human Geography 2011: the unrivaled, one-stop resource.

Take a walk on the wild side! Lynx, bobcats, and mountain lions are some of North America's most skillful hunters. They see well in one-sixth the light that people need. More than 20 muscles swivel their ears to help them detect the softest sounds. Even the smallest wild cat - the bobcat - is a powerful predator. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

The penguin has adapted to more habitats and climates than any other animal in the world. They live on sandy African beaches, windswept hills in South America and New Zealand, and icebergs in Antarctica. None of the 17 species of penguins can fly, but some penguins can swim long distances and dive to great depths for food. Children will find out all about penguins in this book. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Things are not as they should be in Pennywhistle. Enchanted toasters are not toasting, enchanted sprinklers are not sprinkling and Hobart Hucklebuck's origami messenger birds are suddenly attacking him. Someone seems to be draining the power from all of the enchanted items in the village. But who could it be and why have they implicated Hobart's grandfather? "The Misadventures of Hobart Hucklebuck" follows Hobart and his friends, Specks Spacklethack and Rosie Rumpleskirt, as they try to solve this mystery and free Hobart's grandfather from the Tower of Tribulation on Mumblemonk Mountain. The trio's investigation into the mysterious happenings on Druid Lane gets them into hot water more than once and ultimately brings them dangerously close to disaster not only for themselves, but the entire village of Pennywhistle.

Sara is back at Lakewood Dance Camp and is determined to win a summer scholarship to the New York City Ballet school. But Robin wants it, too! And things are different this year: there's a boys dance camp across the lake, new cabin mates, new teachers, and Erin isn't there. Sara is a dynamite competitor with a true passion for ballet, but that might not be enough to get her the scholarship. Everything seems to depend on performing a difficult Balanchine ballet in pointe shoes for the Student Concert. Patrick and Jackson from the boys' side complicate things, and she's stuck in a folk dance for final performance. Sara has to be a ballet standout and find a path to what she wants. Sometimes we get something different.

<p>STILL STANDING! No obstacle Satan hurls your way will last. In every instance, you emerge victoriously. Life’s troubles are equal to speed bumps, you slow down just enough to drive over them, thump, thump, and then those bumps become a distant memory. The power residing in you helps you overcome adversity, resolve problems, and find peace. The only resolution to the never-ending problems of life is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your relationship with him and the Father is sacred and eternal. Rest assured that at the end of all your trials, eternal bliss is waiting. With God as the benevolent guide: Troubles don’t last, you do.</p>