Most Popular Books by Ann Turnbull

A young Quaker girl and the son of a wealthy merchant face intolerance and persecution in 1662 England in this gripping historical novel that evokes the passion and idealism of young love.

Star-crossed lovers Will and Susanna face intolerance and historical disasterin 1665 London in this mesmerizing sequel to "No Shame, No Fear." 5 x7 3/4.

A thrilling historical adventure based on documents from the National Archives. Orphan Sam has survived the Great Plague, but his chance at a new life goes up in smoke when a fire breaks out on Pudding Lane. "In sixteen hundred and sixty-six, London burned like rotten sticks." Left alone and homeless by the Great Plague, Sam struggled to survive. He was lucky to get a job working for the Giraud family. Though Andre, the son of his boss, doesn''t make life easy. And then a fire breaks out on Pudding Lane. Before anyone fully realises what''s happening, London''s burning... and this fire can''t be put out. Now it''s time for Sam to prove what he''s really worth. If he can get out alive... A thrilling historical adventure produced in partnership with the National Archives. Sam''s previous adventure is The Great Plague: A Cross on the Door is also available from Bloomsbury Education.

"In sixteen hundred and sixty-five there was hardly anyone left alive." Spring 1665, London Sam was just a young boy when his master took him out of the orphanage to be his servant. When he was old enough, he was going to become his master''s apprentice, a shoemaker, able to make his own way in the world. But that was before the plague arrived. Abandoned by Alice, his master''s maid and the closet thing that Sam''s ever had to a mother, Sam finds himself nailed into his workshop home with only his dying master and pet dog Budge for company. The officials call it ''quarantine''. But for Sam it''s a death sentence. Can Sam escape? And even if he does, will he be able to survive on London''s ravaged streets?

Maroo, a girl of the late Ice Age, must take charge after her father is killed, and lead her little brother, mother, and aged grandmother to the safety of the winter camp before the first blizzards strike.

1764: Mary Ann''s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, so she''s thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform whilst at boarding school at No.6 Chelsea Walk. But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her singing dreams may be shattered. An enchanting story of dreams and determination, set in the colourful world of eighteenth century London. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

November 1605, London Dark alleys linger with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. What is going on? And what can be done to put a stop to it all? Two girls stumble across a terrifying plot to destroy the house of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. Can they find out who is behind this terrible plan? And will there be enough time to try and put a stop to it?

This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText. From the best-known authors in the field of family and professional collaboration--here is a practical look at how teachers and families can empower, collaborate, and advocate for children with special needs. In this book, the authors enter the lives and tell the stories of families they consider "forces for the disability cause," and "exemplars of all that is good, decent, generous, steadfast, and optimistic." In Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality readers see how lasting partnerships can be formed between members of families and professionals in special and general education. The authors, widely recognized authorities in the field of family and professional collaboration, present strong depictions of family systems theory, the history and current status of policy, and the principles of partnership and their application by teachers and other professionals. Included is invaluable practical advice for educators--and true ways to apply these principles on the job. 0133833682 / 9780133833683 Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality: Positive Outcomes Through Partnerships and Trust, Loose-Leaf Version with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0133418243 / 9780133418248 Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality: Positive Outcomes Through Partnerships and Trust, Loose-Leaf Version 0133823199 / 9780133823196 Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality: Positive Outcomes Through Partnerships and Trust, Pearson eText--Access Card

A Down-to-Earth Approach James Henslin shares the excitement of sociology in Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 11/e. With his acclaimed "down-to-earth" approach and personal writing style, the author highlights the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students'' lives. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, Henslin stimulates students'' sociological imagination so they can better perceive how the pieces of society fit together. In addition to this trademark down-to-earth approach, other distinctive features include: comparative perspectives, the globalization of capitalism, and visual presentations of sociology. MySocLab is an integral part of the Henslin learning program. Engaging activities and assessments provide a teaching a learning system that helps students see the world through a sociological lens. With MySocLab, students can develop critical thinking skills through writing, explore real-world data through the new Social Explorer, and watch the latest entries in the Core Concept Video Series. Revel from Pearson is a new learning experience designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn. Revel redesigns familiar and respected course content and enriches it for today''s students with new dynamic, rich-media interactives and assessments. The result is improved student engagement and improved learning. Revel for Henslin will be available for Fall 2014 classes. This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It: Personalizes Learning with MySocLab: MySocLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Explores a A Down-to-Earth Approach: This title highlights the sociology of everyday life and its relevance to students'' lives. Improves Critical Thinking: Features throughout help build critical thinking skills. Understands Social Change: An important theme of the text, social change over time, examines what society was previously like, how it has changed, and what the implications are for the present and future. ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson''s MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson''s MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson''s MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase.

At the seashore, a horse sculpted from sand yearns to ride with the white horses galloping on top of the waves.

A young bronze-age boy sets out to kill the Wolf King, a mysterious figure who controls a wolf pack that has been raiding the local villages.

When on a dare Gillian walks into the abandoned railway tunnel, she has no idea her act will unleash a long-trapped witch and lead to a cosmic clash between the forces of good and evil.

"Pictures convey the way children really play" with cycles of construction and destruction.

This story portrays the friendship of 2 young boys despite the class differences of their parents: impoverished laborers in the English coal mines and the wealthy mine owners.

With her father away looking for work and her mother weighed down by the troubles of the depression of the 1930s, Mary wants to help her family and sees her father''s racing pigeon Speedwell as her best hope of doing so.

1941: London is being bombarded during the Blitz, and Josie finds it hard to understand her brother''s decision to be a conscientious objector. But when she goes to stay at No.6 Chelsea Walk with her cousin Edith and is drawn into tormenting one of her new classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs. Ann Turnbull’s previous novels have been shortlisted for several awards, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. "Dramatic stories with a real sense of atmosphere." - The Guardian

Mary''s father has left home in search of work; her mother is struggling to feed a hungry family. But Mary''s thoughts turn increasingly from present troubles to distant dreams, carried on the wings of Speedwell, her father''s racing pigeon, bound for France and - just maybe - for racing glory.

Continues the adventures of the Dyer family as youngest daughter Doreen becomes jealous of older evacuee Rhoda who comes to stay with the family to escape the World War II bombing of London.

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