A funny and trilling behind the scences look at the hard cash, big egos, and extreme partying that makes the NFL a multibillion-dollar spectacle.

A thrilling survival story from Michael Northrop, the acclaimed author of TRAPPED. He couldn't sleep. That's how it all started. When Davey wakes, just as the sun is rising, he can't wait to slip out of the crammed hotel room he's sharing with his family. Leave it to his parents and kid brother to waste an entire day of vacation sleeping in! Davey heads straight for the beach, book and glasses in hand, not bothering to leave a note. As the sparkling ocean entices him, he decides to test the water, never mind that "No Swimming" sign. But as the waves pull him farther from shore, Davey finds himself surrounded by water -- and something else, too. Something circling below the surface, watching, waiting. It's just a matter of time.

This performance of the Richard Strauss opera Arabella with the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera features vocalists such as Emily Magee, Genia Kuhmeier, and Tomasz Konieczny in the leading roles. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Fans of sharks will learn fun facts and get an up-close look at these amazing animals through full-color photographs. Includes a sheet of stickers! Children who are fascinated by sharks will love to get an up-close look at these amazing animals! Striking, full-color photographs highlight the different types of sharks that are found in the world's oceans, from great white and whale sharks to hammerhead and thresher sharks. Readers will discover which shark has 300 teeth; how fast a mako shark can swim; how long a Greenland shark can live; and much more. They'll also learn what sharks eat, how big they grow to be, and where they are found. Includes a sheet of shark stickers!

This series is especially designed to quickly improve your students' ability to understand and retain what they read. The A to D organization of the worktexts provides progressively challenging activities ranging from simple recall to evaluations requiring higher-older thinking skills. Skills presented are cumulatively reinforced; each worktext reintroduces and builds on skills taught earlier. Equally appropriate as a refresher course for on-level students or as primary instruction for struggling students. Features include: 28 dynamic lessons in every workbook. End-of-book tests provide easy progress assessment. Intriguing reading selection appeal to students of all ages. Confidence-building, two-page format. Challenging variety of response modes includes those found on standardized tests. Consistent review and reinforcement of fundamental comprehension skills. Critical thinking as a key component of "reading for meaning".