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Roll of Honour
by Paulami ChakrabortyThe most outstanding young achievers, all in one place – right at the top. Read about them and be inspired! Here’s your chance to meet the high-performing young Indians who have excelled in different fields, from studies to sports, scientific innovations to community projects, acts of bravery to subject Olympiads, TV and cinema to language and big ideas. Roll of Honour is a ready reckoner of brilliant successes, complete with lively lists and inspiring information. Featuring spelling bee winners, national examination toppers, sports champions, Olympiad toppers, and science fair stars, this is a comprehensive Who’s Who of young people who have set the bar high, gained recognition and won accolades for their commendable achievements in school and outside of it. Alongside Indian children and teens, there are foreign role models, too, besides the best schools in the country, quiz winners and the setters of some fascinating records. So what are you waiting for? Find out if you are already in here!
Roll Over Roly
by Anne FineWhen Rupert's parents go to Great Uncle Perry's funeral, Rupert spends the day with his Great Aunt Ada, along with his unruly puppy, Roly. Great Aunt Ada is determined to teach Rupert some manners. Rupert thinks the day is going to be awful until hemeets Gordon, a very rude parrot. Gorden is even worse than Great Aunt Ada, and he bosses Rupert and Roly so much that they tidy the whole house. They are relieved to get back home, but they do remember their manners!
Roller Girl
by Victoria JamiesonAstrid has always done everything with her best friend Nicole. So when Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for a summer camp, she's sure Nicole will be right by her side - until Nicole signs up for ballet camp instead, with Astrid's biggest rival. So begins the hardest summer of Astrid's life, as she struggles to stay on her skates, to learn who she is without Nicole . . . and to find out what it takes to be a strong, tough, awesome roller girl.
Roller Hockey Radicals (Sports)
by Matt ChristopherNewcomer Kirby Childs overcomes obstacles to find his spot on a new roller hockey team.
Rollercoaster Fun! (Start Reading: Rosie's Rides)
by Jillian PowellStart Reading is a new series of highly enjoyable books for beginning readers at KS1. They have been carefully graded to correspond to the Book Bands now widely used in schools. This enables readers to be sure that they choose books that match their own ability. There is very careful and gentle graduation from Band to Band. The books can be shared with an adult or read independently. They promote the enjoyment of reading through reading real, satisfying stories with a beginning, a middle and an end. Rosie's Rides is at Book Band 3 in the Start Reading series. Rosie is going on all sorts of Rides, rollercoaster rides, pony rides, jeep rides and train rides. All have their adventures.
Rollercoasters (EDGE: Go Turbo #10)
by Jim BrushThis book is about roller coasters, featuring everything from scream machines to dark rides. It includes a story called 'Riding the Dragon'.GO TURBO is power-packed with MORE FACTS, MORE RECORDS and MORE WEBSITES than most books.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.
Rollercoasters: The Sign of Four (PDF)
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe year is 1888, and Miss Mary Morstan finds herself at the centre of a mystery seemingly too complicated to unravel. Following the disappearance of her father, she is sent each year an anonymous gift of a beautiful pearl. When she receives a mysterious message to meet her unknown benefactor, she seeks out the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, and there follows an exotic tale of treasure, intrigue, betrayal and murder. The great detective leads his companionson a wild chase for answers as they hunt down a killer and try to unravel the truth behind the Sign of Four.
Rollercoasters: Bug Muldoon And The Garden Of Fear (PDF)
by Paul ShiptonSomething weird is happening in the garden and insect PI Bug Muldoon has to get to the bottom of it. It started out as a run-of-the-mill missing insect case, but now the ants are acting strange and the Wasp Queen is threatening to kill him. Just what is going on?Told in a Raymond Chandler-style narrative, Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear is an engaging and accessible example of the detective genre that will appeal to both boys and girls.
Rolling Dice
by Beth ReeklesThe second cool, sexy YA romance novel from seventeen-year-old Wattpad sensation and author of The Kissing Booth, Beth Reekles.They say that the higher you climb, the harder you fall - and Madison Clarke will do anything to keep her new life from crumbling to pieces. Moving from a small town in Maine to Florida, Madison grasps the opportunity to reinvent herself, to forget about those days of being a lonely, loser outcast, and jumps at the chance when the popular kids decide to take her under their wing. A hot boyfriend, parties, friends... If only there wasn't the slight problem by the name of Dwight, a cute, funny and totally nerdy guy in Madison's physics class who she can't help but enjoy spending time with. Running from her past and stumbling through the present, who knows what lies ahead in this new life in Florida?
Roman Invasion (My Story Ser.)
by Jim EldridgeIt's AD 84 when Bran, a prince of the Carvetii tribe, is captured by the Romans. A legion of soldiers is marching east, to build a military road. It's hostile country, and Bran is to go with them as a hostage to ensure the legion's safety ... but no one is safe in newly conquered Britain.
The Roman Mysteries: Book 1 (PDF)
by Caroline LawrenceThe first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship's captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people's homes, and why. A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.
Roman Mysteries Complete Collection (The Roman Mysteries #18)
by Caroline LawrenceA bumper eBook collection of all 17 Roman Mysteries adventures including The Thieves of Ostia, The Secrets of Vesuvius, The Pirates of Pompeii, The Assassins of Rome, The Dolphins of Laurentum, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, The Enemies of Jupiter, The Gladiators From Capua, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive From Corinth, The Sirens of Surrentum, The Charioteer of Delphi, The Slave-Girl From Jerusalem, The Beggar of Volubilis, The Scribes From Alexandria, The Prophet From Ephesus and The Man From Pomegranate Street.Packed with action, mystery and adventure!
Roman Riddle: Book 1 (Felix Frost, Time Detective #2)
by Eleanor HawkenHow to build an accidental time machine: 1. Activate your homemade particle accelerator 2. Fail to supervise your pet chameleon 3. Watch in horror as he kicks a quartz rock in front of the particle ray... and BAM! Let the adventures begin! Join Felix Frost, secret boy genius, his chameleon Einstein and his classmate Missy as they travel back in time to Ancient Rome, where terrifying danger and embarrassing togas await. But can they solve the riddle of a mysterious gladiator skeleton without getting themselves skewered in the gladiator arena? Funny, fast-paced and full of you-won't-believe-it facts, Felix Frost: Time Detective will have readers hooked on history and sold on science!
Roman Tales: The Captive Celt (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 51Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help.A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Grim Ghost (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 113The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepare a feast in Pliny's household. As all the workers are busy in the kitchen, the young boy keeps Pliny company in the garden. He is told a story by the great Pliny himself. The tale is of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there's no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Goose Guards (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...387 BC Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill, home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescue eventually comes it is from an even moreunlikely source...A tale based on one of the most famous of all Roman legends, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 64Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more cruel and powerful...A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Captive Celt (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 51Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help.A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Grim Ghost (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 113The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepare a feast in Pliny's household. As all the workers are busy in the kitchen, the young boy keeps Pliny company in the garden. He is told a story by the great Pliny himself. The tale is of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there's no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Goose Guards (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...387 BC Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill, home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescue eventually comes it is from an even moreunlikely source...A tale based on one of the most famous of all Roman legends, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales: The Fatal Fire (Roman Tales)
by Terry Deary Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 64Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more cruel and powerful...A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
The Roman Treasure: The Roman Treasure (Espresso: Story Time #6)
by Diane MarwoodWhen Polly finds an old coin in the mud, she wonders who the man on the front of it could be. And when she gives the coin a rub, all sorts of strange things begin to happen! This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.
The Roman World: From Republic To Empire (PDF)
by Peter Mantin Richard Pulley Tony McaleavyThe Roman World is an investigative course designed to develop students' historical knowledge, skills and understanding of ancient Rome. It is divided into units that present different aspects of the Roman world and pose key historical questions. The unit topics include the rise of the Roman republic, family life, gods and goddesses, Roman Britain, and the decline and fall of the empire. Each unit carefully balances explanation and investigation while overview and review sections introduce and consolidate key themes and concepts. The book's content is drawn from a wide range of primary sources, explanatory diagrams and maps. The Roman World is an excellent introduction and is suitable for use in ancient history or Latin courses. An accompanying Teacher's Resource Book includes teaching objectives, practical ideas for each unit, and photocopiable resource sheets with lively classroom activities.
Romance of the Snob Squad (Snob Squad Ser.)
by Julie Anne PetersIn this touching, wryly humorous sequel to Revenge of the Snob Squad, readers are reunited with sixth-grade misfits Jenny, Max, Prairie, and Lydia as they cook up an outrageous plan to ignite a romance between Prairie and the object of her affection, Hugh Torkerson (otherwise known as 'Tork the Dork'). A science lab rat, a set of embarrassing glamour photos, and a mysteriously disappearing notebook all play a part in this scheme, but the results may attract more attention than Snob Squad planned.
Romane schreiben und veröffentlichen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Axel Hollmann Marcus JohanusRomane schreiben und veröffentlichen Finden Sie den Roman in sich Haben Sie auch schon einmal mit dem Gedanken gespielt, Ihren eigenen Roman zu schreiben? Dieses Buch begleitet Sie auf Ihrem Weg als Schriftsteller. Axel Hollmann und Marcus Johanus helfen Ihnen, faszinierende Buchideen zu entwickeln, interessante Figuren zu erfinden, fesselnde Dialoge zu schreiben und spannende Handlungsbögen aufzubauen. Außerdem finden Sie in diesem Buch das wichtigste Handwerkszeug, das Sie als Romanautor beherrschen sollten, und Möglichkeiten, Ihren Roman als gedrucktes Buch oder E-Book, im Selfpublishing oder bei einem Verlag zu publizieren und zu vermarkten. Sie erfahren Was es über Drei-Akte-Struktur, Heldenreise und Erzählperspektive zu wissen gibt Wie Sie Ihr Werk überarbeiten Was Sie von Agenten und Verlagen erwarten können Wie Sie sich in den sozialen Medien präsentieren