High Middle

The product of painstaking research and countless interviews, A High Price offers a nuanced, definitive historical account of Israel's bold but often failed efforts to fight terrorist groups. Israel's debacles in Lebanon against groups like the Lebanese Hizballah are examined in-depth, as is the country's problematic response to Jewish terrorist groups that have struck at Arabs and Israelis seeking peace.

Help Your Students Develop Critical Skills Through Field Studies Field studies are considered by many to be the most powerful tool to teach the Critical Skills. A field study is a project conducted by a team of students to address a problem or issue in the “real world” under faculty supervision. They provide rigorous and learning rich experiences where students can practice and master their skills while working productively with an educational partner. Given the opportunity, virtually any student can participate and contribute as a field study team member. Field studies offer an ...

New and Expanded Edition! Whether you’re a teacher, club leader, homeschool parent, or a teen looking to build confidence, Speech Class for Teens, Revised offers a flexible, easy-to-use curriculum that makes public speaking engaging and approachable. This newly revised edition includes 24 complete lessons designed to develop students’ skills in clear, confident communication. Each lesson features simple instruction, classroom-tested activities, and a practical speaking project that reinforces real-world skills like storytelling, persuasion, interviewing, and digital presentations. Who ...

In this indispensable volume, one of America's ranking scholars combines a life's work of research and teaching with the art of lively narration. Both authoritative and beautifully told, The Middle Ages is the full story of the thousand years between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance - a time that saw the rise of kings and emperors, the flowering of knighthood, the development of Europe, the increasing power of the Catholic Church, and the advent of the middle class.

A true-life thriller about the journey of one of the world's most precious manuscripts - the 10th-century annotated Hebrew Bible known as the Aleppo Codex - from its hiding place in an ancient Syrian synagogue to the newly founded Israel. Using his research, including documents that have been secret for 50 years and interviews with key players, AP correspondent Friedman tells a story of political upheaval, international intrigue, charged courtroom battles, obsession, and subterfuge.

In a time of chaos, the number one New York Times best-selling political humorist asks his fellow Americans to take it down a notch.

From drones to satellites, missile defense systems to cyber warfare, Israel is leading the world when it comes to new technology being deployed on the modern battlefield. The Weapon Wizards shows how this tiny nation of 8,000,000 learned to adapt to the changes in warfare and in the defense industry and become the new prototype of a 21st century superpower, not in size, but rather in innovation and efficiency - and as a result of its long war experience.

IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS! AI for Teachers is a book for the modern teacher who wants to know about what AI is, how it works, and ways to apply it in every aspect of our profession. Written by a teacher, for teachers, this book is a practical guide showing you which AI systems to use and how to use them. In this book, you will learn how to: Use AI systems like ChatGPT, Bing, adaptive learning apps and many others to enhance your planning, materials, assessment and classroom activities. Introduce AI systems to your students in a safe and ethical way. Avoid the risks and pitfalls of AI and manage ...

WHAT IF YOU COULD BE A DOCTOR AT FOURTEEN YEARS OLD? Connor Hansen officially became a doctor two days ago--along with all of his friends. They are child prodigies who were selected at just three years old to undergo intensive medical training as part of a groundbreaking new experiment called Kid Docs. While navigating his first days as an emergency room doctor, fourteen-year-old Connor will experience his first pangs of love (toward a fifteen-year-old obstetrician, Cassie), deal with his explosive older brother (a sixteen-year-old heart surgeon), and try to figure out why his friendship ...

Miriam is a Saudi princess promised to another, a pawn in a political struggle that could shift the balance of power in the Middle East. Seth is a certified genius with a head full of numbers, a life full of baggage, and an attitude born on the waves of the Pacific. Cultures collide when they find themselves thrown together as fugitives in a high-stakes chase across Southern California. A growing attraction and a search for answers fuel their fight to survive...but with no sleep and a massive manhunt steadily closing in, their chances of surviving any future are razor thin.

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and elephants at ...

About the story: Tim, a handsome, sensitive, and winsome thirteen-year-old seventh-grader in junior high school, his two friends, and other classmates face a precarious situation while showering after P.E. class--a fictitious story, taking place in the southwestern desert of the USA in Tucson, Arizona, in May 1984. About the author: Richard Carlson is an author of children’s and coming-of-age books. He is a highly sensitive person, or HSP. You can learn more about him at www.richardcarlson.com / www.boyspubertystories.com Cute Bare Feet: A Junior High School Story

How do we help students work effectively with others from diverse cultural backgrounds? How do we help them understand the world? How do we prepare them for work and life in an era of globalization, volatility, and uncertainty? Empowering Global Citizens offers educators and parents compelling answers to those questions. This book presents The World Course, a curriculum on global citizenship education designed to equip students with the competencies they need to thrive and contribute to sustainable development in an era of globalization. Drawing on curriculum mapping this book offers a ...

The Basics of Physics book covers everything from light and sound to nuclear science and geology. Physics have several branches including optical science, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and a unique field fluid mechanics. These branches of physics are broad and complex, studied by various different types of scientists and engineers. These fields help to describe how object and energy move around the world through our most important senses. This Basics of Physics book describing the scientific study of matter and energy and covers various key concepts of science and ...

Six-year-old Apple Blossom Orchard runs through the Louisana swamps and makes her home in the grasses and trees she sees. Living in a make-believe world, Blossom finds an old railroad car and turns it into the castle she has always wanted. A princess who reigns, a little girl who is lost, neglected by the woman she believes is her mother. Her castle is where she stays and sleeps until waking one morning and finding her castle is moving. How? She is unsure? Why? She doesn't really know, but in her heart she knows that a great adventure awaits her. Momma won't miss her she says to her ...

Unleash the quiz bowl champion inside you and uncover a geographical world you never knew existed with this fantastic Quiz Bowl Primer study guide! Are you preparing for a quiz bowl competition and looking for the perfect, spot-on guide to walk you through all you need to do to ace your performance? Do you want to impress your friends or family during random geography trivia games? Or are you just bored and want to give your mind a well-deserved challenge and learn while having fun in the process? Either way, this Quiz Bowl Primer has got you covered! We are encircled by geography, and ...

Transform Your Thanksgiving into a Feast of Laughter, Learning, & Legendary Fun! 🦃🍁 Why settle for just turkey & pie when you can add a side of brain-boosting, belly-laughing trivia to your holiday table? This book is your ultimate Thanksgiving companion, packed with 50 trivia questions with incredibly fun and funny detailed answer explanations that will entertain kids, challenge adults, & spark hilarious debates over who really knows their Pilgrim history. From fascinating facts about the First Thanksgiving to funny turkey tidbits, this quiz is the perfect way to bond while stuffing ...

Get ready for an exciting journey with Sebastian Whitmore’s middle-grade epic sci-fi adventure, Andromeda Reborn™! Prepare to be captivated as 13-year-old Cal Wallace, his sister Sophie, and friends Anusha and Mateo embark on a voyage across the stars in the cutting-edge spaceship Tranquility. Their mission: to find a peaceful new world after Earth’s tragic destruction. But their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they awake in the mysterious Andromeda galaxy. Enter a captivating new universe where Cal discovers he has superpowers! As they explore their new home on a ring world ...

Rescue on Crescent River When fear meets faith, an unforgettable adventure begins! Nick is a 14-year-old boy who dreams of exploring the world by boat. Fearless and full of courage, he’s always ready for an adventure. Monica, also 14, is confident and popular, but there’s one thing she can’t face: water. She’s terrified of it. They couldn’t be more different, but when Monica’s beloved dog, Max, is swept into the dangerous waters of Crescent River, Nick is the only one who can help. To rescue Max, Monica must face her greatest fear and join Nick on his small boat. Together, they ...

Can Aimi and her new high school classmates compete against teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams board the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi struggles to lead her team with a mentor who has a different agenda. Will Aimi sacrifice her integrity to win at all cost? Can she keep her team's best interest in mind? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia ...