Books with title Animal Superstitions

A broken mirror means seven years of bad luck. Spooky events are more likely to happen on Friday the 13th. A black cat is a sign of trouble to come. Knock on wood if you don't want something you've said to come back to haunt you. These are common superstitions. But where did they come from, and are any of them true? In Urban Legends: Superstitions, part of Full Tilt's Origins series, listeners will explore the history of these beliefs. Presented through stories and timelines, and filled with fun facts and vocabulary words, listeners will learn new ways to think about many ideas and phrases we take for granted.

Super Superstitions checks out the strangest superstition in the world--stories too strange to be made up! The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and colorful photographs help with comprehension. Fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest are conveyed in considerate text for older readers, allowing for successful mastery of content. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.

Ellie’s mother walked out on her a few years ago, and she refuses to believe her mom won’t come back. To make matters worse, her dad is marrying another woman and her best friend Kyle dumped her for cheerleader Tiffany Sheldon. But when Ellie meets quirky Alexander and learns about his map, his quest, and his background, she finally discovers a way to heal.

A broken mirror means seven years of bad luck. Spooky events are more likely to happen on Friday the 13th. A black cat is a sign of trouble to come. Knock on wood if you don't want something you've said to come back to haunt you. These are common superstitions. But where did they come from, and are any of them true? In Superstitions, part of Full Tilt's Origins: Urban Legends series, readers will explore the history of these beliefs. Presented through stories and timelines and filled with fun facts and vocabulary words, students will learn new ways to think about many ideas and phrases we take for granted.

Ocean and Maja – two seniors in two different high schools in two different towns. Ocean is a Chota Native American banished with the rest of his Omega brothers from his homeland of the Arizona Superstition Mountains for a generations-old betrayal that resulted in the loss of the Chota’s proud heritage - Werewolves. Maja is an all-around American girl. Absolutely no association, whatsoever, between the two…except for a mysterious and irresistible pull Ocean feels towards Maja. But, after the Omega betrayal that led to the eradication of those Wolves, an ancient enemy of Diamondback shape shifters has grown in number. And now a handful of them have their sights set on Maja. Will Ocean reach her in time? Or will the Diamondback shifters cut off the Chotas' last chance to regain their honor and fulfill their duty to protect all humans?

Maja’s and Ocean’s story continues with a violent introduction to the Hellsgate Omegas, the estranged pack of Chota descendants. The Chota Wolves undergo evolutionary changes. Ocean and the rest of the Superior Omegas wage war with the Alphas and Zetas. The Crotal’nae continue to target Maja. Maja is kidnapped and comes face to face with the substance of nightmares. Will Ocean save her in time? Or will she also see Ocean in the same nightmarish light? Will learning the truth about who she is ruin the Chota’s last chance to protect the world?

Ellie’s mother walked out on her a few years ago, and she refuses to believe her mom won’t come back. To make matters worse, her dad is marrying another woman, and her best friend Kyle dumped her for cheerleader Tiffany Sheldon. But when Ellie meets quirky Alexander and learns about his map, his quest, and his background, she finally discovers a way to heal.

Super Superstitions checks out the strangest superstition in the world--stories too strange to be made up! The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and colorful photographs help with comprehension. Fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest are conveyed in considerate text for older readers, allowing for successful mastery of content. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary.