Middle School English

A paradigm-shifting guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication and build lasting connections during this crucial period.

The Kidd siblings have rescued some of the world's greatest treasure, without ever seeking fame and glory. So they aren't happy when the Collier kids start treasure hunting for the camera, more focused on looking good and selling ads than actually recovering treasure. When the Kidds are invited to compete with the Colliers for the title of 'The World's Greatest Treasure Hunting Kids,' they jump at the chance to show the world real treasure hunting.

Each chapter is filled with intriguing stories, remarkable individuals, and pivotal events that have left indelible marks on our collective memory. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking an engaging and educational listen, The History Hunt: Middle School Edition is your ultimate guide to unlock the mysteries of the past.

This book is a compilation of teaching techniques that have worked for the author over the years. It can help new middle school teachers find techniques and ideas, or it can help veteran middle school teachers adopt, modify, or reflect on their current practices. The book covers a wide range of topics, from how to start the semester and class management techniques to delivery of instruction and how to prepare for parent conferences.

This is a self help book for teenagers that teaches how to resolve conflict, life skills, being true to yourself, acceptance, perseverance, and The Law of Attraction. The Topics in this book will give you an understanding about how to deal with situations that happen to everybody. It is not always easy. Every age has its challenges. Being a teen can be stressful. It’s like standing with one leg in the adult world and the other in the kid’s world. It can get very confusing for you as well as your parents. If you can learn how to handle the different challenges that are coming your way, ...

(Formerly released as "Alone in the Dark". Only the title has changed.) Live the Magic Love the Adventure It's been a rough month for David. The water and electricity in his house is shut off, and his dad is missing. When Mrs. Huffity asks David to house sit, he jumps at the chance. Her only request is that David stay inside at night, which would be fine, except a boy is out there making strange sounds and staring into the window. David calls Carrie and Ivy for help, but not all is as it seems. What will happen in this next great adventure? This book will have a guest appearance with Sparky...

In BILLY RICHMOND AND THE APPLIANCE WARS, Young Billy Richmond and his friends stumble upon another dimension, one populated by walking and talking (and warring!) appliances, power tools, and other household items. It’s up to Billy to save the Toaster Rebellion from the clutches of the fiendish Refrigerator Empire, and then somehow get home before he’s grounded for missing dinner!

Space Station Oberon is on high alert, because a comet is about to whizz past. All the scientists are preparing for the exciting event, and all the kids are planning on watching. All the kids except Hal Junior, who's been given detention. Unfortunately the comet passes a whole lot closer than expected. Fortunately nobody is hurt, but the kids are trapped in one half, the adults in the other. Never mind. They have air and supplies, and they can all sit tight and wait for rescue. Or can they? The scientists discover Space Station Oberon is now falling towards Gyris, faster and faster, and ...

When Natty’s mom kind of takes a break from her dad and sort of the whole family, Natty and her dad move to his childhood hometown of Miller Creek. Now she’s starting middle school for the second time, this time in Miller Creek—without her mom—or her BFF. But Natty’s doing great! Really. Anything is possible. And what’s the point of dwelling on the stuff that stinks when there’s so much good stuff to think about? Natty is absolutely, positively sure that she can turn it all around. Like 1,000 percent sure. As long as she stays absolutely positive!

"Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Island Idol, by Carrie Cross is a rip-roaring young adult adventure/romance story that will keep readers on their toes. Centered around current technology and full of references younger readers will appreciate, this book has everything needed to engage readers and keep them coming back for more from Skylar and her gifted cohort." -- Excerpt from Literary Titan 5-Star review. Bastiian is having a party next Friday night. Anyone welcome at 3 Palms at 10 is invited. Free food, no parents, and we’re playing My Secret Kiss. Who’s going? My Assistant ...

As Michelle Baron ascends the steps of Magnolia Middle School, her life is about to change forever. The dream of becoming a teacher leads her on an unexpected journey that will challenge her professionally and personally. Although 180 students file through her classroom daily, one demands her attention more than the others. Living in her third foster home in a year, Amber's bitterness and rebellion spark a challenge within Michelle to somehow make a difference in this troubled girl's life.

Painfully shy Grace dreads starting fifth grade, now that her best friend has moved away. Jada hopes she'll stop feeling so alone if she finds the mother who left years ago. And Malia fears the arrival of her new baby sister will forever change the family she loves. When the girls each find a mysterious treasure box in their library and begin to fill the box with their own precious things, they start to feel less alone. But it's up to Grace, Jada, and Malia to take the treasures and turn them into something more: true friendship.

Four years ago, Brynn quit Saint Ambrose School following the shocking murder of her favourite teacher. The case was never solved, but Brynn's sure that the three kids who found Mr. Larkin's body know more than they're telling. When Brynn gets the internship of a lifetime working on a popular true-crime show, she decides to investigate what really happened that day in the woods. But the further she dives into the past, the more secrets she uncovers.

Without your support, your middle school student's self-regard can crack. But a solid sense of self-worth now—in middle school—will help your youngster find future fulfillment in the adult world of work. Career Book 2 empowers parents and counselors to prepare youngsters (ages 11-13) with disabilities for meaningful employment as adults.

Christmas is almost here, and Alice-Miranda and her closest friends are celebrating early at Highton Hall. But it's not all gingerbread, parties and present shopping. There are mysteries to be solved! Why are Christmas decorations disappearing and local stores empty of festive treats? What long-kept family secret does Alice-Miranda discover? More importantly, what will she do about it?

Don’t trust anyone, not even yourself…. You think you know someone pretty well, until you’re awoken in the middle of the night to the sound of unfamiliar voices and realize your sister’s being swept away by some supernatural creatures who climb in and out of windows and leap from two-story houses like it’s nothing. My parents tried to tell me everything was fine, but when Cadence finally did come back from wherever they’d taken her, I knew there was something unusual about my older sister. Now, her best friend is dead. Her ex-boyfriend is acting bizarre. And I’m afraid I might...

Jed's not your typical middle school geek. He is, to use the politically correct term, cardiovascularly challenged. And while his parents have attempted to shield him from the implications of being different for as long as they could (Jed was eight and at a friend's sister's birthday party when he blew his lips off onto the cake in front of everyone, finally prompting the "big talk" from his parents and an emergency superglue repair by his dad), seventh grade at Pine Hollow Middle School as a target of Robbie the supreme school bully and his pack of moronic toadies is rapidly becoming unbearable.

Everything changes for Bonny when her ‘uncles’ leave town. She has a new job, a new school, and a new dream: to play with the orchestra in the summer concert. But there are some who think she doesn’t belong – and not just the kids! Bonny wants to be interesting instead of just weird. She wants her ‘uncles’ to stop telling her what to do. Most of all, she wants to be independent. Porkington and Swinson know how tough life can be, especially when you start life as a piglet. They just want her to blend in. When her ‘uncles’ head west for the summer, Bonny gets what she wants. ...

Max and Sofia's summer vacation gets wild when they stumble upon an abandoned sailboat in the mangrove forest. They’re given the chance to make a real impact when the boat magically transports them to a different corner of the world to help other kids save their environment!

~~Live the Magic.~~ ~~ Love the Adventure.~~ While playing her flute at a football game, Ivy is drawn into a bet between a strange older student and some of the sophomore boys. Ivy knows that April is different, but she has no idea that April is one of the tree folk. Now she must spend the night in the haunted woods by the old apple orchard with April. Strange things happen in the forest at night, and soon Ivy is fighting for her life. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia will love Dusky Hollows.