New Releases by Kristin Cashore

A breathtaking, marvelous Graceling Realm book from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore. It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl whose beauty is impossibly irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. You don''t need to have read Graceling to love Fire. But if you haven''t, you''ll be dying to read it next. This edition includes an article by and an interview with the author. Look for Kristin Cashore''s highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep! “There are some books that stick with you for years, and Kristen Cashore’s Fire is one of them. Thoughtful, steamy and completely original, Fire is YA fantasy at its absolute best.”—Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestselling Ember in the Ashes on Fire * "There aren''t enough words to describe how awesome this book is." —Top Pick, Romantic Times, starred review of Fire A New York Times bestseller YALSA, Best Fiction for Young Adults Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award Winner 5 starred reviews

Katsa is sinds haar achtste in staat om een volwassen man met haar blote handen te doden ¿ ze is een Begaafde, een van de weinige mensen die geboren zijn met een bijzondere gave. Dat iemand een gave heeft, openbaart zich op zijn of haar twaalfde, als de Begaafde twee verschillende kleuren ogen krijgt. Als nichtje van de koning zou Katsa normaal gesproken een leven vol luxe en privileges leiden, maar net als de andere Begaafden is ze verplicht haar gave in dienst van de koning te stellen. Voor hem moet ze het vuile werk opknappen: afrekenen met zijn vijanden of ongehoorzame burgers. Inmiddels is ze achttien en kan ze zich geen ander leven voorstellen. Maar alles wordt toch anders. Katsa had nooit verwacht dat ze verliefd zou worden op de knappe prins Po. Ze had nooit verwacht de ware aard van haar gave te ontdekken, of het verschrikkelijke geheim dat ver weg verborgen is¿ Een geheim dat alle zeven koninkrijken kan vernietigen. Kristin Cashore woont in Florida, de Verenigde Staten. Ze studeerde Engels en Jeugdliteratuur. Ze heeft allerlei banen gehad, o.a. bij een hondenuitlaatservice, in een snoepfabriek en als redactie-assistent. Ze werkte ook als freelance schrijver. De gave van Katsa is haar eerste boek.

The fun and excitement of English and Language Arts learning continues in Grade 2 of Reading Street. This comprehensive and dynamic curriculum for homeschooling is geared toward young children who have some foundational English and Language Arts knowledge and are ready to strengthen their skills. Comprised of engaging activities, challenging content and weekly quizzes, Reading Street: Grade 2 is the next step in your child''s path toward becoming a lifelong learner and reader. As with all Reading Street products, the Grade 2 system is formatted to help students meet certain age-appropriate goals. After completing this English and Language Arts homeschool program, your child should be able to: Read and comprehend two-syllable words. Identify common prefixes (such as pre-, un-, or re-) and suffixes (such as -able, -ad and -er). Correct mistakes made when reading out loud. Read books with two or more chapters. Understand the structure of stores (i.e. beginning, middle and end). Start selecting reading materials based on his/her own interests. Identify the "who," "what," "when," "where," "why" and "how" of the text. While the goals of second Grade English and Language Arts are numerous, Reading Street will help you craft engrossing lessons. Your child will garner important English and Language Arts skills while completing a workbook, reading stories and poems, and taking assessments. Planning these lessons will be easier than ever, as all Reading Street systems are broken down into weekly Big Ideas. All the work your child does on a given week is formulated around that single concept for an organized and challenging curriculum. With six easy-to-follow units, Reading Street: Grade 2 is the perfect tool for homeschooling parents. Your child will enjoy the reading selections and activities, and you''ll love to see your student growing into a knowledgeable individual. We''re confident that this product is the right one for you. For more information on the specific materials found in Grade 2 of Reading Street, check out the Features and Benefits page.

The third installment of the Reading Street series, Grade 3, delivers structured content designed for children who have a firm foundation in English and Language Arts and are ready to continue on the path to lifelong reading. This curriculum for homeschooling brings together classic reading selections, fun activities and parent/teacher guides to help you develop lessons that boost your student''s English and Language Arts learning. As with all levels of Reading Street, Grade 3 was created using educational research to ensure your child is guided through his or her work by age-appropriate and cutting-edge content. Each week, your child will work through a series of reading and writing activities that center around a Big Idea. This structure supports your child''s critical thinking skills and ensures he or she builds knowledge suitable for a child in third Grade. By the end of the year, children at this level in their homeschooling program should be able to: Read third-grade level material at a steady pace. Identify errors when reading aloud and know how to correct them. Answer questions using examples from the text. Comprehend and explain main ideas found in the reading. Develop a point of view different than those of characters in stories. Edit writing after completing it. Use transitions in writing, such as "therefore," "for example" and "also." Reading Street: Grade 3 will give you the tools you need to achieve these learning goals during your homeschool program. Grade 3 comes in a two-volume set that''s packed with engaging reading materials and helpful teacher tools. You''ll be able to keep tabs on your child''s progress through this level by using the assessment materials. If your child needs to revisit a certain lesson, you can ensure he or she does so and fully comprehends the subject. Check out these and other great components of Reading Street: Grade 3 by visiting the Features and Benefits page.

Les Sept Royaumes. Katsa est une Graceling, un être rare doté de pouvoirs incroyables : elle peut tuer un homme à mains nues et son oncle, le roi des Middluns, l''oblige à assassiner pour son compte. Sa rencontre avec le prince Po, un Graceling dont le talent est connu de lui seul, va changer le cours de son existence. En tombant amoureuse de Po, elle va découvrir un monde meilleur, et comprendre que son don n''est pas une malédiction. Parallèlement, Katsa apprend qu''un terrible danger plane sur les Sept Royaumes : il est temps pour elle d''accomplir son destin. Sauver sa terre ou vivre son amour : Katsa devra-t-elle choisir ?

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore A New York Times bestseller ALA Best Book for Young Adults Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children''s Literature Winner Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year "Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns" (The New York Times Book Review) with "a knee weakening romance" (LA Times). Graceling is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world. Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, who is smart and beautiful and lives in the Seven Kingdoms where selected people are born with a Grace, a special talent that can be anything at all. Katsa''s Grace is killing. As the king''s niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his brutal enforcer. Until the day she meets Prince Po, who is Graced with combat skills, and Katsa''s life begins to change. She never expects to become Po''s friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace--or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone. Awards: Winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children''s Literature, winner of the SIBA Book Award/YA, Indies Choice Book Award Honor Book, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, 2008 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Amazon.com''s Best Books of 2008, 2008 Booklist Editors'' Choice, Booklist''s 2008 Top Ten First Novels for Youth, 2009 Amelia Bloomer List, BCCB 2009 Blue Ribbon List And don''t miss the sequel Fire and companion Bitterblue, both award-winning, New York Times bestsellers, and full of Kristin Cashore''s elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.

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Describes the principles of the United States Constitution and the separation of powers through development of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government.

Describes the process of writing the United States Constitution and the ideas of some of the men most instrumental in drafting it, including George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, George Mason and Roger Sherman.

Describes the origins of the United States Constitution and the ideas of some of the men who were most instrumental in writing it, including James Madison, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, George Mason and Roger Sherman.