Books published by publisher Novalis Press

Fiona lives with her family behind the dressing room wall in the Noodle Soup Community Theater. When she makes friends with a bat named Bart, Fiona learns about courage and how to be a good friend. Soon danger threatens her family, and Fiona and Bart must work together to find a way to save them. Grades 2 to 4, though younger children would enjoy the story as a read aloud.

Whether we have an animal companion, long to have a pet or love someone who does, or simply cherish animals and nature, Two Dogs and a Parrot speaks to us all. It illuminates the significance of sharing our lives with a pet and celebrates the great gift of animals in our world. Sr Joan Chittister, one of our leading inspirational writers, invites us to embrace and celebrate the deep bond between humans and animals Two Dogs and a Parrot offers both heart-warming stories and thought-provoking reflections about sharing life with an animal companion Our pets draw us out of ourselves and show us what it truly means to be alive They teach us to accept lifes struggles and to cherish its pleasures and the importance of being able to accept ourselves and respect others They help us to find purpose and meaning in what we do, and to overcome challenges and setbacks

Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the ACT Every year students pay $1,000 and more to test prep companies to prepare for the ACT. Now you can get the same ACT preparation in a book. ACT Prep Course provides the equivalent of a 2-month, 50-hour course. The ACT is challenging but it can be mastered through hard work, analytical thought, and by training yourself to think like an ACT test writer. Many of the exercises in this book are designed to prompt you to think like an ACT test writer. For example, in the math section, you will find Duals. These are pairs of similar ACT problems in which only one property is different. They illustrate the process of creating ACT questions. Features: * Math: Twenty-seven chapters provide comprehensive review of ACT math. * Reading: Develop the ability to spot places from which questions are likely to be drawn as you read a passage. (pivotal words, counter-premises, etc.) * Science: Fifteen chapters provide complete review of the basics of ACT science. * Mentor Exercises: These exercises provide hints, insight, and partial solutions to ease your transition from seeing ACT problems solved to solving them on your own. * Performance: If your target is a top score, this is the book!

Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the ACT Every year students pay $1,000 and more to test prep companies to prepare for the ACT. Now you can get the same ACT preparation in a book. ACT Prep Course provides the equivalent of a 2-month, 50-hour course. The ACT is challenging but it can be mastered through hard work, analytical thought, and by training yourself to think like an ACT test writer. Many of the exercises in this book are designed to prompt you to think like an ACT test writer. For example, in the math section, you will find Duals. These are pairs of similar ACT problems in which only one property is different. They illustrate the process of creating ACT questions. Features: * Math: Twenty-seven chapters provide comprehensive review of ACT math. * Reading: Develop the ability to spot places from which questions are likely to be drawn as you read a passage. (pivotal words, counter-premises, etc.) * Science: Fifteen chapters provide complete review of the basics of ACT science. * Mentor Exercises: These exercises provide hints, insight, and partial solutions to ease your transition from seeing ACT problems solved to solving them on your own. * Performance: If your target is a top score, this is the book!