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Trapped in Tenochtitlan is a thrilling adventure of a twelve-year old boy thrust back in time to the complex and perilous world of the Aztecs. Joey Cascade was a little bit nervous when his pool’s filter opened up and swallowed him. But when he pops up in Lake Texcoco, the center of the Aztec Empire, Joey is in for the shock of his young life. Armed with only a smart mouth and a case of bad luck, Joey must survive the unfamiliar traditions of the Aztecs, deal with the invasion of Cortez’s Spanish forces, and somehow find a way back home. Ahhh...the life of a twelve-year old.

Steven Bryans has been having a rough day. Then again, every day is rough when the entire world hates you. Steven thinks life can’t get any worse after he is picked on by his teacher, sent to the principal’s office and then yelled at by his father. He was wrong. When Steven bails out at the local Singapore skating competition, he’s left with a choice - continue down the path of failure or start making some changes. R.L. 3.2 Ages 7-12

Written to illustrate the greatness of American literature, "21st Century Voices combines the talents of some of the best up and coming authors with the material from proven classics. Inside this compilation, you'll find expertly crafted short stories written in the style of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Arthur Miller and Mark Twain. In addition to these American classic-inspired pieces, you'll also gain insight into the American Dream through original poetry. Also, through carefully written research papers, these authors provide their unique insight and critical analysis of the novels that helped define America. This collection is a must-have for any teacher, student or literature enthusiast wanting to see how the younger generation responds to America's classics.All royalties from the sale of this book will be given to a student chosen charity dedicated to improving the health and welfare of wildlife around the world.

Ideally suited for teachers wanting to use film in the classroom, students needing to separate fact from fiction, or those yearning to know more about the world presented on screen, History through Film will uncover the past that inspired the directors, and even give you the skills to know the trademark "tricks" filmmakers use to alter history. This anthology of 27 film reviews includes such film classics as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Braveheart, and Patton, while also looking at such recent hits as Blood Diamond, 10,000 B.C., National Treasure: Book of Secrets and 300. Each film analysis will provide a brief synopsis, DVD counter reference for key historical scenes, background information of era/event, detailed analysis of historical accuracy and key quotes from the film.