To Build a Fire

To Build a Fire
Author: Jack London
Publisher: The Creative Company
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781583415870

Describes the experiences of a newcomer to the Yukon when he attempts to hike through the snow to reach a mining claim.

Main-travelled Roads

Main-travelled Roads
Author: Hamlin Garland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 398
Release: 1899
Genre: Farms and farming
ISBN:

These short stories are set in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, or what Garland called the "Middle Border." They depict an agrarian life of exploitation, misogyny, and poverty. Garland's radical, realist stories refute romantic conceptions of the rural Midwest.

Flightsend

Flightsend
Author: Linda Newbery
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010
Genre: England
ISBN: 0385752032

Originally published: London: Scholastic, 1999.

Algebra I Keystone Exam Express Training - Module 1

Algebra I Keystone Exam Express Training - Module 1
Author: Charles P. Kost Ii
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781304950963

This book reviews the necessary concepts that appear on the Pennsylvania Algebra I Keystone Exam - Module 1. The fifteen lessons include examples of how to complete problems and answer newly worded Keystone Exam questions. Each lesson includes 5 or 6 multiple-choice Keystone Exam style questions and 1 two-part constructed-response question about the topics covered in the lesson. Also included are two 20-question practice exams that include an answer key and scoring guidelines to gauge a student's ability level on the exam. Answers for all questions are provided to check the student's work and understanding.

Keystone Finish Line

Keystone Finish Line
Author: Continental Press Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2013-10-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9780845475980

Prepare students for Pennsylvania's end-of-course assessment with Keystone Finish Line Literature. Lessons are aligned to the Keystone Exams: Literature Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content, and provide plenty of practice with the types and length of literature found on the test. The book is divided into two modules with a review at the end of each: Module 1 focuses on fiction, such as plays, poems, short stories, and classic literature; Module 2 covers nonfiction, such as functional, instructional, expository, and argumentative texts. Just like the Keystone, many practice questions feature authentic texts with items that address Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels 2 and higher and students will answer multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Each lesson is specific to a skill or content area, and includes an instructional review, guided practice, and independent work.

In the Lake of the Woods

In the Lake of the Woods
Author: Tim O'Brien
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547527047

A politician’s past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Award–winning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of John’s downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mount—with no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim O’Brien examines America’s legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.

Keystone Finish Line

Keystone Finish Line
Author: Continental Press Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2014-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780845475997

Give your students every chance for success with Keystone Finish Line Biology. This workbook reviews Pennsylvania's Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content of the Keystone Biology Exam, and familiarizes students with the format of tested question types. Practice questions range in difficulty, with many Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels 2 and 3 items that call for higher-order reasoning. Supportive illustrations, graphs, and artwork build on concepts. Units include multiple-choice items and rigorous constructed-response problems that test multiple anchors. A review section at the end of each module can be used as a practice test. Practice questions are frequently posed in real-life contexts. Learning support includes reminders and examples for illustration. Students will also see guided examples with explanations that show how to find the answer in a logical way. A glossary of important terms is included.

Keystone Biology Vocabulary Workbook

Keystone Biology Vocabulary Workbook
Author: Lewis Morris
Publisher: Network4Learning, inc.
Total Pages: 205
Release:
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN:

Learn the Secret to Success on the Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Exam! Ever wonder why learning comes so easily to some people? This remarkable workbook reveals a system that shows you how to learn faster, easier and without frustration. By mastering the hidden language of the subject and exams, you will be poised to tackle the toughest of questions with ease. We’ve discovered that the key to success on the Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Exam lies with mastering the Insider’s Language of the subject. People who score high on their exams have a strong working vocabulary in the subject tested. They know how to decode the vocabulary of the subject and use this as a model for test success. People with a strong Insider’s Language consistently: Perform better on their Exams Learn faster and retain more information Feel more confident in their courses Perform better in upper level courses Gain more satisfaction in learning The Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Exam Vocabulary Workbook is different from traditional review books because it focuses on the exam’s Insider’s Language. It is an outstanding supplement to a traditional review program. It helps your preparation for the exam become easier and more efficient. The strategies, puzzles, and questions give you enough exposure to the Insider Language to use it with confidence and make it part of your long-term memory. The Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Exam Vocabulary Workbook is an awesome tool to use before a course of study as it will help you develop a strong working Insider’s Language before you even begin your review. Learn the Secret to Success! After nearly 20 years of teaching Lewis Morris discovered a startling fact: Most students didn’t struggle with the subject, they struggled with the language. It was never about brains or ability. His students simply didn’t have the knowledge of the specific language needed to succeed. Through experimentation and research, he discovered that for any subject there was a list of essential words, that, when mastered, unlocked a student’s ability to progress in the subject. Lewis called this set of vocabulary the “Insider’s Words”. When he applied these “Insider’s Words” the results were incredible. His students began to learn with ease. He was on his way to developing the landmark series of workbooks and applications to teach this “Insider’s Language” to students around the world.

Conservation by Proxy

Conservation by Proxy
Author: Tim Caro
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2010-06-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 159726959X

The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on "surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species-known by a host of different terms, including indicator, umbrella, and flagship species-act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues, such as the location of biodiversity hotspots or general ecosystem health. Synthesizing an immense body of literature, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores biological theories that underlie them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, critically examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. The book clarifies terminology and contrasts how different terms are used in the real world considers the ecological, taxonomic, and political underpinnings of these shortcuts identifies criteria that make for good surrogate species outlines the circumstances where the application of the surrogate species concept shows promise Conservation by Proxy is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature on more than fifteen types of surrogate species, enabling us to assess their role in conservation and offering guidelines on how they can be used most effectively.

The Piano Man

The Piano Man
Author: Marcia Preston
Publisher: MIRA
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780778322269

Haunted by the death of her teenaged son, Claire O'Neal finds solace in a letter from Mason MacKinnon, an accomplished violinist who received her son's heart, but years later, when she finds him playing piano in a dive bar, Claire vows to save him.