Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141065
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive trapped underwater? Harrison Okene: Sixty Hours Underwater in the True Survival series explores Okene's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Harrison Okene
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141065
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive trapped underwater? Harrison Okene: Sixty Hours Underwater in the True Survival series explores Okene's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141065
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive trapped underwater? Harrison Okene: Sixty Hours Underwater in the True Survival series explores Okene's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
The Robertson Family
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141073
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive being lost in the Pacific ocean for 38 days? The Robertson Family: Attacked by Orcas in the True Survival series explores the Robertson's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141073
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive being lost in the Pacific ocean for 38 days? The Robertson Family: Attacked by Orcas in the True Survival series explores the Robertson's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Desert Determination
Author: Bill Yu
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532135718
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Rob and Lillian's families have vacationed together for years. This year they are on an ATV tour in the desert. When they find an abandoned mine they decide to ride in and explore. But then a cave in blocks the way out, leaving them trapped. Can they survive? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532135718
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Rob and Lillian's families have vacationed together for years. This year they are on an ATV tour in the desert. When they find an abandoned mine they decide to ride in and explore. But then a cave in blocks the way out, leaving them trapped. Can they survive? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Surviving the Sea
Author: M. Weber
Publisher:
ISBN: 1629207403
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
"A crunching sound awakens a husband and wife as they sail around the world. Water starts to rush into their boat. They watch from a life raft as the boat sinks in only 15 minutes. That is the beginning of William and Simonne Butler's 66-day trial of survival on the ocean. Iron Will: Surviving the Sea tells the story of five shipwrecks and what it took for the survivors to endure until they were rescued. From surviving in an air pocket in a sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean, to the longest solo survival at sea, readers will learn how these individuals persevered against all odds"--Back cover
Publisher:
ISBN: 1629207403
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
"A crunching sound awakens a husband and wife as they sail around the world. Water starts to rush into their boat. They watch from a life raft as the boat sinks in only 15 minutes. That is the beginning of William and Simonne Butler's 66-day trial of survival on the ocean. Iron Will: Surviving the Sea tells the story of five shipwrecks and what it took for the survivors to endure until they were rescued. From surviving in an air pocket in a sunken ship at the bottom of the ocean, to the longest solo survival at sea, readers will learn how these individuals persevered against all odds"--Back cover
The Diver and the Cook
Author: Lasse Spang Olsen
Publisher: Dived Up Publications
ISBN: 190945561X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Following disaster in a storm, a story of courage emerges. This true tale of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue explores the determination of the human spirit and the unwavering power of hope. The Diver and the Cook is a gripping true story of survival against all odds. Join Harrison, a galley chef, as he fights to stay alive after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, Nico, a rookie commercial diver, faces a daunting challenge: leading the rescue mission in a treacherous underwater environment. With each passing hour, the pressure mounts. Will Nico’s skills be enough to save Harrison before it’s too late? Experience the suspenseful rescue operation first-hand, narrated by the heroes themselves. Authentic photos and meticulous reconstructions bring this incredible story to life. Gripping and unprecedented rescue operation. Unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers. Importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. Incredible survival story against all odds.
Publisher: Dived Up Publications
ISBN: 190945561X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Following disaster in a storm, a story of courage emerges. This true tale of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue explores the determination of the human spirit and the unwavering power of hope. The Diver and the Cook is a gripping true story of survival against all odds. Join Harrison, a galley chef, as he fights to stay alive after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, Nico, a rookie commercial diver, faces a daunting challenge: leading the rescue mission in a treacherous underwater environment. With each passing hour, the pressure mounts. Will Nico’s skills be enough to save Harrison before it’s too late? Experience the suspenseful rescue operation first-hand, narrated by the heroes themselves. Authentic photos and meticulous reconstructions bring this incredible story to life. Gripping and unprecedented rescue operation. Unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers. Importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. Incredible survival story against all odds.
Ocean Survival Stories
Author: Rebecca Rowell
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
The ocean is vast and powerful, and many people enjoy sailing, fishing, and more on the open waters. But spending time on the ocean has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in the ocean and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of the ocean and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an ocean adventure. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
The ocean is vast and powerful, and many people enjoy sailing, fishing, and more on the open waters. But spending time on the ocean has potentially deadly risks. This title examines the experiences of people who have faced death in the ocean and survived. Readers will learn about the unique features and dangers of the ocean and discover how to prepare for and stay safe on an ocean adventure. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs for Generalized Causal Inference
Author: William R. Shadish
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Sections include: experiments and generalised causal inference; statistical conclusion validity and internal validity; construct validity and external validity; quasi-experimental designs that either lack a control group or lack pretest observations on the outcome; quasi-experimental designs that use both control groups and pretests; quasi-experiments: interrupted time-series designs; regresssion discontinuity designs; randomised experiments: rationale, designs, and conditions conducive to doing them; practical problems 1: ethics, participation recruitment and random assignment; practical problems 2: treatment implementation and attrition; generalised causal inference: a grounded theory; generalised causal inference: methods for single studies; generalised causal inference: methods for multiple studies; a critical assessment of our assumptions.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Sections include: experiments and generalised causal inference; statistical conclusion validity and internal validity; construct validity and external validity; quasi-experimental designs that either lack a control group or lack pretest observations on the outcome; quasi-experimental designs that use both control groups and pretests; quasi-experiments: interrupted time-series designs; regresssion discontinuity designs; randomised experiments: rationale, designs, and conditions conducive to doing them; practical problems 1: ethics, participation recruitment and random assignment; practical problems 2: treatment implementation and attrition; generalised causal inference: a grounded theory; generalised causal inference: methods for single studies; generalised causal inference: methods for multiple studies; a critical assessment of our assumptions.
Survival and Wildlife Experts
Author: Jonny Zucker
Publisher: Badger Publishing
ISBN: 1784648272
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the wilderness with little food and water or to try and make friends with a lion? In this book you'll meet Bear Grylls, Kellie Nightlinger and a host of other wildlife and survival experts. Read about their adventures, learn their techniques and pick up skills that could save your life! Famous Faces is a fantastic series of non-fiction books for struggling readers. It is comprised of eight titles, all written especially for pupils who have a lower reading age than their chronological age, and all designed to be fun and attention-grabbing. The series is pitched at 11-14 year olds with a lower reading age of just 9-10, and each title has a length of roughly 1600-1800 words. The books are packed full of engaging images, fantastic facts and fun layouts. Each chapter is short so struggling readers aren't daunted by the amount of text.
Publisher: Badger Publishing
ISBN: 1784648272
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the wilderness with little food and water or to try and make friends with a lion? In this book you'll meet Bear Grylls, Kellie Nightlinger and a host of other wildlife and survival experts. Read about their adventures, learn their techniques and pick up skills that could save your life! Famous Faces is a fantastic series of non-fiction books for struggling readers. It is comprised of eight titles, all written especially for pupils who have a lower reading age than their chronological age, and all designed to be fun and attention-grabbing. The series is pitched at 11-14 year olds with a lower reading age of just 9-10, and each title has a length of roughly 1600-1800 words. The books are packed full of engaging images, fantastic facts and fun layouts. Each chapter is short so struggling readers aren't daunted by the amount of text.
Abby Sunderland
Author: Virginia Loh-Hagan
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141081
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive a storm at sea? Abby Sunderland: Lost at Sea in the True Survival series explores Sunderland's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1534141081
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Could you survive a storm at sea? Abby Sunderland: Lost at Sea in the True Survival series explores Sunderland's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
One Day Smarter
Author: Emily Winter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593329775
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Dominate trivia night, liven up a date, and impress everyone you know with this funny, weird, smart book of little-known facts. Did you know a group of bunnies is called a fluffle? Or that the people who voiced Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life? How about this one: In ancient Persia, government officials debated laws twice—once sober and once drunk? We could all use a little good news right now. Comedian and writer Emily Winter is here to tell you confidently that there is kindness, beauty, empathy, humor, resilience, wonder, silliness, cuteness, strength, hope, and joy in our world. With this book in hand, you can make yourself that much smarter while also lighting up your brain with positivity.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593329775
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Dominate trivia night, liven up a date, and impress everyone you know with this funny, weird, smart book of little-known facts. Did you know a group of bunnies is called a fluffle? Or that the people who voiced Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life? How about this one: In ancient Persia, government officials debated laws twice—once sober and once drunk? We could all use a little good news right now. Comedian and writer Emily Winter is here to tell you confidently that there is kindness, beauty, empathy, humor, resilience, wonder, silliness, cuteness, strength, hope, and joy in our world. With this book in hand, you can make yourself that much smarter while also lighting up your brain with positivity.