Amy Baldwin Books

Mrs. Malarkey is a quirky, fun-loving teacher, adored by her students and their parents. She loves to bring humor and creativity to her classes. Instead of scolding or punishment to keep order, she employs an arsenal of imaginary “weapons” to enforce classroom discipline. Among these weapons is The Brain Hook, which she and her former students adopted as a classroom joke after they studied Ancient Egypt in their social studies class.It’s all fun and games, until a student disappears one day. Already on “thin ice” with the administration, the unusual teacher finds herself under investigation. The mysterious disappearance of Nat Sherwood is just one of several tales about the wacky Mrs. Malarkey. Join the Muckletown Middle School sixth graders on their exciting ride through a year in her classroom – complete with food fights, ghost stories, and shenanigans.Will Mrs. Malarkey be fired for her crazy tactics? Will Nat be found? Find out when you read The Brain Hook and Other Random Stories from a Sixth Grade Classroom – you’re sure to be entertained!

Izaak loves dirt bikes. He has loved them since he was a very small boy. One spring day, he goes to get his old dirt bike out of storage and is surprised to find a brand, new one in its place - his dream dirt bike!Izaak loves the new dirt bike because it's shiny, sleek, and is orange-and-blue - his favorite colors. He can't wait to race his new bike because he knows that with such a perfect machine, he is sure to win all of his races.As he climbs on for his first ride, he has no idea that he and his new bike will indeed win races......and so much more!

Inspired by the true story of a beloved teacher killed by a drunk driver during Red Ribbon Week, One Small Ripple chronicles the journey back to health of a pretty high school student after a devastating car accident.Angie Gianelli awakens in the hospital faced with many obstacles, not the least of which is the news that her best friend, also in the accident, has perished. In the months that follow, she struggles to heal, both physically and emotionally.One Small Ripple is a story about love, loss, and how a person's life affects those around them, for better or worse......but mostly for the better.

Black & white print. College Success Concise serves First Year Experience, Student Success, and College Transition courses, and can also be used as a supplementary resource in courses across the curriculum. With the input of hundreds of instructors and academic success experts, the authors carefully prioritized the most critical topics to align to briefer courses. The offering covers material such as college culture, time management, mindset, study skills, test preparation, financial literacy, health, and planning for the future. While much of the material is very similar to the original College Success book, this version was holistically edited and updated. Users will see additions such as a new section on group work and greatly expanded coverage of stress management and wellbeing.

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