Age 13

The advent of science and technology has brought a lot of hope, and comfort to millions of people in the world today. We owe all the praise to our inventors who are daily putting their best to better our world. Guess what, African American inventors are not left out! Some of the most important inventions in history were created by these beautiful African American inventors. They have thoughtfully impacted the area of agriculture, engineering, transportation, and many more. These many ground breaking inventions of theirs, have created job opportunities and made work that can take hours to ...

Girl Gang - Book 4: Game On! In this exciting addition to the series, more rivalry unfolds among our favorite Girl Gang characters. With the support of her friends from the popular group at school, Ronnie takes a stand against Ali and every other person campaigning for the position of Freshman Class President. At first, Ali struggles to compete and considers withdrawing her application. Will she allow Ronnie to take over or not? Meanwhile, during all the drama revolving around Jake and Meg, Casey grows closer to Liam. Will their friendship be the catalyst for Casey to move on from Jake once...

All the pivotal evolutions, developments, breakthroughs, issues, forces, and institutions of the thirteenth century are reviewed here by James Joseph Walsh at length and in depth... The work was published in 1913 and remains an essential look at a great century of the Middle Ages with almost everything in it: early universities, the church's influence, the strides made in public education, technical and economical developments, important thinkers and writers of the period - you name it, it's all in here!

TWINS - Book 8: THE PLAN This book continues the story of Casey and Ali and their desperate need to become a real family. When they devise an idea that they think will work, they must take every step necessary to ensure success. But when faced with new challenges along the way, they find themselves immersed in a whole new dilemma that they are unsure how to avoid or escape from. This wonderful journey is a tale that girls 9 - 12 as well as girls of all ages will definitely enjoy.

Books for Girls 9-12: Twins Book 2: Caught Out! This story continues the exciting and suspenseful drama of two look-alike girls who have discovered the life-changing secret their parents have hidden from them since birth. They decide to use their newfound knowledge to have some fun while at camp, but unexpected consequences unfold. Will the pair be caught out, or will they manage to keep their secret intact? When Jake Hanley, the very cute boy from school, shows an interest in both girls, things become even more complicated. You will love the continuation of this wonderful series. It ...

What if you could code your dream crush? What if they came to life, and immediately broke the internet? Maya Bronski is a sixteen-year-old coding prodigy with a major crush on the school’s Vibe king. Eli Torres is her sarcastic, 3D-print-obsessed best friend with a hopeless thing for a cheerleader who doesn’t know he exists. Tired of being invisible in high school and striking out in love, they decide to hack the system, literally. Using rogue AI, hologram tech, and data pulled from the Vibe app (think TikTok’s chaotic older cousin), they code their “perfect” partners: Chloe and ...

All Pike wants to do is finish his senior year with a minimum of drama. But that would be way too simple. The first three Pike Gillette Time Travel books.

An eighth grader dares to direct the school play. Can she handle her cast of peers? Aimi Wilby loves theater and writing. With the spring play coming up, the budding author is thrilled to be assigned as an assistant director. Diligent Aimi can’t believe it when her teacher abruptly quits, and she is chosen to write and direct the entire production. Aimi refuses to be deterred even when she loses her mentor, her cast members fight, the school administrators prove apathetic, and parents are constantly overbearing. However, what the intrepid teenager fears most is that she will disappoint ...

Dreading having 'the talk' with your son? There's a solution... and it's one that gives him the control and independence he craves. Most people are aware of the fact that girls are hitting puberty at a younger age than they used to… But did you know that the same is true for boys? With girls, having ‘the talk’ to prepare them for what’s to come is (while by no means easy) at least centered around periods… But when it comes to boys, some of whom enter puberty much earlier than their parents were expecting, where do you begin? Teaching boys to understand what’s happening in their ...

Growing up, I was the problem child teachers didn't know what to do with. The troubled teen whose parents wished was never born. The system's made of cracks, and I fell through each and every one, all in a futile effort to protect the family legacy. They tried to fix me. Doctors… therapists… teachers… pastors... And they failed. Epically. Now, eighteen, and fresh out of Hell, I'm thrown into the last place I ever expected. Rehab. Enter Nolan Dresden. Newly divorced. A recovering alcoholic. Almost double my age.

The New Girl: Book 3 - The Truth Revealed... The suspense continues in this captivating story of the twins’ new neighbor, Alexa Morrison, who discovers the turmoil in her life is about to become a whole lot worse. Holly returns to school and wreaks havoc with her partner in crime, Ronnie. At the same time, Alexa discovers her mother is responsible for something so despicable that it becomes more difficult than ever to cope. Added to this is her dilemma over Mike. Does she stand a chance with him or not? What will be the outcome for Ali and Mike and will they finally put the new girl in ...

Hold onto your hats, kids, because Tommy Archer and his legendary Blue Heeler, Lizzy, are about to take you on the wildest ride through the Australian outback! When a massive bushfire threatens their family’s cattle station, 13-year-old Tommy, three exchange students, and a litter of mischievous pups must lead 500 stubborn cows to safety. But this isn’t just a walk in the park—think raging rivers, sneaky dingoes, cranky snakes, and a whole lot of cow chaos! With Lizzy barking orders like a furry general, Tommy’s crew faces epic adventures and side-splitting mishaps—like Hiro’s ...

Twins - Book 9: Connected is another exciting addition to the Twins series. In this book, Casey and her twin sister, Ali are faced with more challenging situations including the introduction of their mother’s new friend, Brad. Although the girls are desperate for their families to unite, will their plotting lead to the outcome they are hoping for? As well, the school leadership election is looming ahead and this creates another dilemma that the girls struggle to solve. Can they use their twin connection to help them through this crisis and will it be enough to prevent a rift in their ...

What if you lived in a house full of MONSTERS? The kids at school call him "Monster". Twelve-year-old Mo is the school bully - and darn proud of it. That's before he finds himself homeless and forced to move to the only place available: a building called Monster Manor. At first it's all cool. Giant apartment, creepy forest scenery, nice girl across the street. Then Mo meets the tenants and the shock hits harder than a drunken landlord: real monsters, everyone. Cyclops, dragon, fairies, werewolf - and a Minotaur maniac with a taste for tormenting Mo. Before you can spit, Mo goes from bully ...

The New Girl – Book 6: Aftermath... Alexa and the twins are dismayed to discover their plan to prank Ronnie has backfired. Casey, however, takes matters into her own hands in the hope of turning things around. Will she succeed, and will the girls get the outcome they have been striving for? Meanwhile, Ali’s friendship with Mike takes a different path. Just when everything seems to be working out, a whole new debacle unfolds, and the twins and their new neighbor are faced with consequences of epic proportions. What will be the aftermath of their decisions, and how will they manage to ...

High School was supposed to be fun, not a continual drama! However, there are some good parts...like Nick and a new boy in Sandy's life. Is it Devin or someone else? Hatred towards Sandy and Remmy is boiling just below the surface. Tony, Max, and the vamps continue to be surly, but for the most part, keep away from the stepsisters. An upcoming school dance seems to break the heavy mood, and Sandy in particular is looking forward to the night. Something happens that will turn Sandy's life upside down. Is this a good or bad thing...there's only one way to find out. Grab your copy now.

Life is getting more intense for both Sandy and Remmy. High School has added greater complexity to their lives resulting in some confusion about who they are, and what they really want. Relationships can be hard! And both girls have a number of directions they can take. The good news is that Bridget finally opens up to her friends, and now Remmy understands why she has been so dismissive and distant. The bad news is that Remmy is still confused about her feelings for Charlie and Nick, and Sandy is starting to notice some things about Tony that seem a little strange. As the semester comes to...

Nothing about me was pretty. I had frizzy brown hair, I was too short, and the left side of my Face leaned so far to the left I could hardly see out of my left eye—like in those old cartoons when the characters are smacked with an anvil. Except mine never bounced back to normal. Yes, my Face, with a capital F, had its own name. No one would ever confuse Magnolia Holland with a supermodel—though she gets plenty of stares when she's in public. After years of homeschool to avoid bullying and ridicule from peers and strangers, Magnolia decides to take the plunge and enroll in Graceland High...

In this suspenseful story, a boy named Aaron has been murdered. Everyone in Pinto River wonders who could have done such a horrible thing. Jeremy,Aaron's best friend, has a pretty good idea who committed the crime. But does he keep his mouth shut, or does he tell? Norm Lee's powerful narration leads listeners through this murder mystery.

The New Girl - Books 7, 8 & 9 The roll-on effect of the skate park drama causes further problems for the twins and jeopardizes Ali’s chance to spend more time with Mike. Meanwhile, Alexa’s idea to prank Ronnie leads to a backlash she isn’t prepared for. Ronnie causes so much trouble for Alexa that Casey decides it's time to intervene. Her confession leads to even more trouble, not just for Alexa, but Casey as well. Added to this is the rift in the twins' relationship. Will the girls manage to close the divide and regain the close connection they once had, or will their new neighbor ...