Rebecca J. Allen – författare

This title explores ways that people can find jobs and start making money, offering helpful suggestions on how to navigate interviewing, splurging after a paycheck, and quitting a job. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Hi, I’m Cole Champion, and oh-so-very lucky (as my mom’s constantly reminding me) to attend the prestigious Honor, Endurance, Resolve, Optimism Junior High. My mom’s the principal of HERO Junior High, which is why I’m stuck going there—and sticking out like a sore thumb. How am I supposed to keep up when my classmates can lift cars, become invisible, or break the sound barrier?At least I can excel in science class, where my love of STEM—that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—comes in handy. But science class takes a turn for the worse when the antics of my super-strong classmate put the school in danger. And it seems none of the other students’ powers can help. That’s where I come in!

Hi, I’m Cole Champion, and oh-so-very lucky (as my mom’s constantly reminding me) to attend the prestigious Honor, Endurance, Resolve, Optimism Junior High. My mom’s the principal of HERO Junior High, which is why I’m stuck going there—and sticking out like a sore thumb. How am I supposed to keep up when my classmates can lift cars, become invisible, or break the sound barrier?At least I can excel in science class, where my love of STEM—that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—comes in handy. But science class takes a turn for the worse when the antics of my super-strong classmate put the school in danger. And it seems none of the other students’ powers can help. That’s where I come in!

Hi, I’m Cole Champion, and I’m finally finding my place at HERO Junior High. But now the villains have arrived. Every two years, my school’s heroes-in-training test their powers against the villains-in-training from WICKED Junior High. It’s bad enough that I have to keep my lack of powers a secret. But some of the villains-in-training are acting suspicious, and it doesn’t seem like they’re here to play fair.To figure out what’s going on, I’ll need the help of my new friends. But as amazing as super-strong Boulder and plant-powered Thorn are, their powers are still limited. At least they’re used to working as a team . . . right?

Hi, I’m Cole Champion, and I’m finally finding my place at HERO Junior High. But now the villains have arrived. Every two years, my school’s heroes-in-training test their powers against the villains-in-training from WICKED Junior High. It’s bad enough that I have to keep my lack of powers a secret. But some of the villains-in-training are acting suspicious, and it doesn’t seem like they’re here to play fair.To figure out what’s going on, I’ll need the help of my new friends. But as amazing as super-strong Boulder and plant-powered Thorn are, their powers are still limited. At least they’re used to working as a team . . . right?

When Nova helps her grandfather weed the garden, she earns five dollars for the work. What exciting things can she buy with five dollars? Using everything she knows about dollars, quarters, dimes, and nickels, Nova explores her options at the store and finds that getting what she really wants might mean saving the money rather than spending it. In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.8.

When Nova helps her grandfather weed the garden, she earns five dollars for the work. What exciting things can she buy with five dollars? Using everything she knows about dollars, quarters, dimes, and nickels, Nova explores her options at the store and finds that getting what she really wants might mean saving the money rather than spending it. In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.8.

Mila’s cat, Muffin, can’t tell time. Muffin wakes her up early every morning! Tired of having her sleep interrupted, Mila attempts to teach Muffin how to tell time. She tells her about the hour hand, the minute hand, and hour and half-hour units. Will Mila’s teaching work? Will she ever get a full night of sleep?In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.B.3.

Mila’s cat, Muffin, can’t tell time. Muffin wakes her up early every morning! Tired of having her sleep interrupted, Mila attempts to teach Muffin how to tell time. She tells her about the hour hand, the minute hand, and hour and half-hour units. Will Mila’s teaching work? Will she ever get a full night of sleep?In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.B.3.

While his grandmother makes burritos for dinner, Adrian works on homework for a lesson on shapes. At first, he does not have a fun time with it. Then his grandmother asks him a simple question: What does a circle taste like? Her question leads to a series of delicious discoveries as Adrian tastes all sorts of different shapes.In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.1, 2, and 3, and CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4.

While his grandmother makes burritos for dinner, Adrian works on homework for a lesson on shapes. At first, he does not have a fun time with it. Then his grandmother asks him a simple question: What does a circle taste like? Her question leads to a series of delicious discoveries as Adrian tastes all sorts of different shapes.In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.1, 2, and 3, and CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.4.

Ava loves building sandpiles with her toy trucks. Levin enjoys climbing the sandpiles with his toy dinosaurs. Both friends are convinced their toys are the best. But when they start directly comparing Ava’s trucks and Levin’s dinosaurs, they find that “the best” depends on which measurement they take.In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3.

Ava loves building sandpiles with her toy trucks. Levin enjoys climbing the sandpiles with his toy dinosaurs. Both friends are convinced their toys are the best. But when they start directly comparing Ava’s trucks and Levin’s dinosaurs, they find that “the best” depends on which measurement they take.In Math All Around, narrative-driven stories introduce foundational math concepts to young readers in creative ways. Each title combines an interesting story with an important math concept from the Common Core curriculum, while simple language helps build readers’ confidence in reading. This title corresponds to CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3.

This book explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education through practical, real-world strategies and grounded research. It begins with accessible introductions to key concepts—such as generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing—before progressing to theoretical frameworks and empirical studies of how students, faculty, and institutions are responding to these technologies. Topics include ethics, AI literacy, digital equity, technology integration in teaching and learning, and student-led efforts like the AI Café. Drawing from participatory research, institutional case studies, and global AI policy analysis, the book provides actionable insights for faculty, instructional designers, academic leaders, and researchers. Emphasizing inclusive and culturally responsive approaches, this book is an essential resource for advancing faculty development, enhancing student engagement, and navigating the evolving role of AI in academic life.