New Releases by Scott Peters

Gain the knowledge of oral pathology needed for optimal dental care! Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, 9th Edition, explains how to recognize oral lesions and conditions, describe them using professional terminology, and collect data to assist in making a diagnosis. Full-color photos and high-quality radiographs make it easier to identify common diseases of the gingiva and periodontium. From expert dental educators Olga A.C. Ibsen and Scott M. Peters, this book provides dental hygiene students with excellent preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). - Tailored content focuses on the material most directly affecting the role of the dental hygienist - Learning features in each chapter include learning objectives, key vocabulary, and review questions for the NBDHE - Useful synopsis tables provide at-a-glance summaries of the most critical information for lesions, conditions, and diseases - Emphasis on differential diagnoses suggests conditions that could be considered in diagnosing the lesion - Experienced and trusted author team makes this a text you can rely on for authoritative coverage of oral pathology - NEW! Updated illustrations include detailed clinical photos and high-quality radiographs - NEW! Up-to-date content provides the latest on COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

In Whiteshadow Forest, magic is everywhere—and so are secrets. Wren finally finds the friends she’s always wanted, but her hidden legacy as heir to a dark crown could destroy everything. Wren has spent her life hidden away, longing for friendship. On her 13th birthday, everything changes when she’s pulled into Whiteshadow Forest, where she meets a group of friendly dryads her age. But as the dark power of her legacy threatens to surface, Wren must choose: hide the truth and protect her new friendships, or reveal her destiny and risk losing it all. With only a loyal chipmunk by her side, Wren embarks on a journey through Everlea’s enchanted woods, where danger lurks in every shadow. Time is running out, and as enemies close in, Wren must find the courage to protect her friends—and change her fate before it’s too late. Praised by Publisher’s Weekly BookLife as “a standout in the genre” and awarded the Reader’s Favorite Seal, this is a story young readers will find both engaging and heartfelt.

Three friends battle stormy weather and a hungry Komodo dragon when they''re trapped overnight atop a barren rock.

Get ready for a thrill ride that will leave readers on the edge of their seats! This exciting kids survival story is perfect for young adventurers and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.Carlos, a 13-year-old living in Arizona, is stuck at home while his friends are at the BMX race track. Instead of having fun, Carlos is faced with chores. But sometimes, the most unexpected events can turn an ordinary day into an unforeseen adventure!One fateful moment changes everything for Carlos. As he wields a weed whacker in the yard, a simple mistake sends killer bees swarming out of a hive hidden in the ground. Suddenly, Carlos faces a buzzing menace and has to get his younger brother to safety fast.To make matters worse, the boys have accidentally locked themselves out of the house! Now, Carlos must confront the angry swarm with no refuge in sight. In a race against time, Carlos embarks on a desperate search for protection. They try hiding under an inflatable pool, hoping to find temporary shelter. But the bees are persistent, forcing the boys to seek another option.Will Carlos''s bravery and resourcefulness be enough to protect his brother until they are out of danger?"I Escaped The Killer Bees" is not just an adrenaline-pumping adventure; it also provides valuable educational insights. After the thrilling story reaches its conclusion, readers can delve into fascinating facts about bees. Discover the remarkable world of these buzzing creatures and gain a deeper understanding of their vital role in our environment.Don''t miss out on "I Escaped The Killer Bees," a captivating book that combines heart-pounding suspense, courage, and the unbreakable bond between siblings. Join Carlos and his brother on an unforgettable survival mission that will have readers cheering them on until the very end. This action-packed, must-read book is guaranteed to leave readers buzzing with excitement!

14-year old Thomas and his little brother Jem are unfairly accused of stealing and banished from England to a boy''s prison on the other side of the world! But first they must survive a harsh journey by ship across the ocean to Australia and then to a remote island where conditions are even worse. When Jem becomes ill and threatened by bullies, Thomas must protect his little brother. Against all odds, he must find a way home. But the prison is surrounded by ocean filled with sharks, woods filled with strange animals and bandits. How will they ever escape?Based on true facts about the 1800''s Point Puer boy''s prison in Tasmania.Full of adventure-what''s more exciting than a prison break?

"Jesse and his friends are trapped in the haunted Winchester house during one of history''s most significant earthquakes"--Publisher''s website.

An unforgettable story of magic and an orphan who yearns to belong.From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes an exciting, ancient Egyptian adventure for kids age 8-14. Ancient Egypt: Ramses is an orphan with a strange skill. He has a magical talent for drawing. His pictures of the gods are so real that they appear to breathe with life. The sight terrifies Ramses'' evil caretakers, who call him cursed and punish him for his unique powers. But not everyone thinks he''s cursed. When Ramses'' parents were alive, they loved him and called his talent a gift. He doesn''t know who or what to believe anymore. Then, famous craftsmen come looking for an artist to paint the walls of King Tut''s tomb. Ramses longs to win the position. If he does, he might just find where he belongs. But if he fails, he''ll never escape his cruel caretakers."roller-coaster of a journey" Ramses'' gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what''s going to happen next.An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action book for boys age 8-12 and girls who love tales of values and courage.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ For kids who love King Tut, Pharaoh Tutankhamen, pyramids, mythology, ancient gods, Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson, and the Kane Chronicles~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that''s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptA magical adventure for middle-grade readers who love to explore the world."a must for every reading list"Can Ramses win the position of his dreams? Read it and find out.

**Selected for 2026 Doody''s Core Titles in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist: With General Pathology Introductions, 8th Edition offers the most trusted general and oral pathology information that''s tailored to the specific role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist, while reflecting the content on the national board exam. Authors Ibsen and Peters incorporate the ideal mix of clinical photographs, radiographs, and focused discussions to help you learn how to successfully identify, understand, evaluate, and document disease formations at the skeletal and cellular levels. - Tailored content focuses on the role of the dental hygienist in oral health care - Trusted author team makes this a text you can rely on to provide authoritative coverage of oral pathology - Pathology synopsis tables provide at-a-glance summaries to help you focus on the most critical information for each lesion, disease, or condition - Learning objectives clearly define expected outcomes for each chapter - Vocabulary resources include key term listings with definitions and pronunciations and a back-of-book glossary for handy - UPDATED! Art program includes the latest high-quality radiographs and color clinical photos - REVISED! Chapter review questions written in the same multiple-choice style and formats as the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination provide valuable study and review opportunities

A call to action in an ongoing battle against industrial agriculture From the early twentieth century and across generations to the present, In the Struggle brings together the stories of eight politically engaged scholars, documenting their opposition to industrial-scale agribusiness in California. As the narrative unfolds, their previously censored and suppressed research, together with personal accounts of intimidation and subterfuge, is introduced into the public arena for the first time. In the Struggle lays out historic, subterranean confrontations over water rights, labor organizing, and the corruption of democratic principles and public institutions. As California’s rural economy increasingly consolidates into the hands of land barons and corporations, the scholars’ work shifts from analyzing problems and formulating research methods to organizing resistance and building community power. Throughout their engagement, they face intense political blowback as powerful economic interests work to pollute and undermine scientific inquiry and the civic purposes of public universities. The findings and the pressure put upon the work of these scholars—Paul Taylor, Ernesto Galarza, and Isao Fujimoto among them—are a damning indictment of the greed and corruption that flourish under industrial-scale agriculture. After almost a century of empirical evidence and published research, a definitive finding becomes clear: land consolidation and economic monopoly are fundamentally detrimental to democracy and the well-being of rural societies.

Orphan-girl Hannah True battles strange happenings, suspicion, and angry villagers when her town believes it''s under attack by witches. The Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us. From bestselling author Scott Peters and Salem Witch whiz Juliet Fry comes a gripping retelling of the Salem Witch Trials for modern young readers. Short attention spans | Chapter Book | Ages 8-12 | B&W Illustrations On a stormy night, young orphan Hannah is terrified to see witches’ fingers tapping at her bedroom window. Are they real or just a trick of the moon? The next morning, her best friend says a witch''s spirit attacked her in the dark. Hannah is alarmed. Could this be true? When a neighbor''s child begins acting strangely, villagers are sure that witchcraft is at work. A dear friend of Hannah''s mother is blamed--but Hannah refuses to believe such terrible talk. Unfortunately, Hannah''s rebellion makes her look suspicious. Why is she protecting this woman? Whose side is she on? Hannah is no witch expert--she''s a servant in a farmhouse. She has no one to defend her and she''s out of her element. Can this brave but frightened colonial girl ever hope to escape disaster? This is the 6th children''s book in the I Escaped Series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Sure to appeal to fans of New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis''s I Survived Series, The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett, What Were The Salem Witch Trials, and The Witches by Roald Dahl. The short chapters make for easy wins, and Hannah''s gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what''s going to happen next. Great for kids book clubs and classrooms--a study guide is available at https://scottpetersbooks.com/worksheets Packed with a special section on facts about the Salem Witch trials that''s sure to satisfy curious minds. Flesch Reading Ease: 85.6 Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 3.2 An important, relevant read about bravery, kindness, and courage. Collect the whole I Escaped Series "a must for every reading list" Can Hannah survive disaster? Read it and find out!

From multi-award winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a harrowing escape based on true tales of recent Amazon River pirate attacks. When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River''s wild currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. One minute they''re together, the next, Nick and Maddie are lost and alone in a deadly rainforest filled with piranha, jaguars, caimans, and giant anaconda. Worse, they''ve got angry pirates on their tail and a box of stolen gold. 15-year-old Nick is responsible for 8-year-old Maddie—but it''s not easy when his stepsister acts like she hates his guts! Can they find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster? 100% kid-tested, no-boring-parts guaranteed! This is the 4th children''s book in the I Escaped Series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Sure to appeal to fans of New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis''s I Survived Series and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. A study guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/escaped-pirates Features a special section on pirates and piracy on the Amazon River including fascinating facts about illegal gold mining, deforestation, clearcutting in Brazil, Peru, and the whole South American region. A story of sibling rivalry, values, and courage that''s packed with adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure.

Drawing on his decades of experience as a restaurateur, David Scott Peters offers this specific, hands-on guidebook for independent restaurant owners. Focusing on the operational and cultural aspects of running a restaurant, Peters offers a system—the Restaurant Prosperity Formula™—that allows these businesses to not only survive but thrive in one of the world’s most competitive industries. In this book (which the author calls “the most comprehensive restaurant owner manual you’ve ever read”), restaurant owners will learn the fundamentals needed to accomplish three goals: simplifying operations, making more money than ever before, and bringing balance back to their lives so they can enjoy the benefits of the first two goals!

A young sailor is trapped in the ocean, surrounded by hundreds of man-eating sharks, during the deadliest attack the world has ever seen. Can he escape? From multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters. 16-year-old Josh is thrilled to be a crew member aboard the mighty USS Indianapolis. But when a Japanese torpedo strikes in the middle of the night, it tears the warship in half. Josh is thrown from the deck and plunged deep into the black ocean. In horror, he watches the massive vessel begin its death plunge, threatening to pull him down with it. Josh is no swimmer. He''s a baseball player from San Antonio, Texas. He''s way out of his element. Soon, hundreds of sharks begin to circle. He''s living his worst nightmare, but for how long? How can he survive with no lifeboat, no food or water, and countless hungry sharks? Every hour is a fight because if he gives up, he''ll never make it home. But does he have what it takes to survive? With no rescue team in sight, can Josh ever hope to escape? On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed at 15 minutes past midnight. It sank in 12 minutes. The survivors spent four days fighting off the deadliest shark attacks in history. This is the 3rd children''s book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape. Sure to appeal to fans of books like I Survived by New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis, stories about the Titanic, and readers of Alan Gratz. An important, relevant tale of bravery and friendship during a terrible tragedy in American history.

From multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and bestselling children''s author Scott Peters comes a gripping story about one refugee''s escape from the oppression of North Korea.14-year-old Dae has been taught that his country''s fearless leaders are like gods. Yet the painfully skinny boy can''t help wondering if something''s off, because all his family has to eat is watery porridge made from grass.At school, Dae and his friends are so hungry that it''s hard to play ''Bash the American'' in the schoolyard. In class, the boys and girls bow before the leaders'' giant portraits, their clothes flapping around their bony limbs. Dae begins to question why their rulers look so well fed.When Dae''s beloved parents fall into trouble, the young teen must fend for himself. Dae begins to dream of rebellion-of fleeing across the forbidden border into China to look for work. For how else can he help free his family?But can the starving boy survive the deadly crossing? It would take all of his remaining strength to succeed.Still, Dae becomes certain of one thing . . .He must escape!

State judicial elections are governed by a unique set of rules that enforce longstanding norms of judicial independence by limiting how judicial candidates campaign. These rules have been a key part of recent debates over judicial elections and have been the subject of several U.S. Supreme Court cases. Regulating Judicial Elections provides the first accounting of the efficacy and consequences of such rules. C. Scott Peters re-frames debates over judicial elections by shifting away from all-or-nothing claims about threats to judicial independence and focusing instead on the trade-offs inherent in our checks and balances system. In doing so, he is able to examine the costs and benefits of state ethical restrictions. Peters finds that while some parts of state codes of conduct achieve their desired goals, others may backfire and increase the politicization of judicial elections. Moreover, modest gains in the protection of independence come at the expense of the effectiveness of elections as accountability mechanisms. These empirical findings will inform ongoing normative debates about judicial elections.

A boy tries to become a painter in King Tut''s unbuilt tomb. At the base of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt lies a craftsmen''s village. For centuries, its people have painted the tombs of kings. No outsiders have been allowed to join their ranks. But now, their ranks are dwindling. They desperately need an apprentice. On a nearby farm, Ramses, an orphan with a strange skill, believes he is destined to go there. Ramses has a magic talent for catching the gods inside his drawings. He must fight to understand his frightening powers. He must struggle against the people sworn to care for him, against hundreds of years of tradition, against the gods themselves, to fulfill his destiny. A magical, feel-good story about one boy''s struggle against terrible odds. "Spine tingling!" "Inspirational!" Readers of all ages will be touched by this story of family, rejection, and triumph as an orphan fights to fulfill a destiny his caretakers refuse to recognize.

A collection of mummy facts and trivia for young readers.

You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .When Zet''s father left home to fight the Hyksos, he left siblings Zet and Kat in charge. It turns out keeping food on the table is easier said than done. The family''s market stall is empty--except for the dizzy array of unsold pottery. It seems adults don''t approve of two children running the place.Back home, Zet and Kat''s cupboards are growing bare. They need a solution and they need it now. When Zet learns of a reward for capturing a thief, he jumps at the chance.The siblings soon set off on a dangerous investigation--an investigation that brings them into forbidden temples, into chapels whispering with the voices of ancient gods, drawing them ever closer to a frightening truth that threatens to crush their family forever.

Scarab amulets are disappearing all over the town of Thebes. People say they''re being eaten by ghosts. 12-year-old Zet, however, is sure a group of clever thieves is behind it all. He''s determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile at Zet''s family pottery stall, special orders have gone missing. With angry customers on their hands, his family reputation is going downhill fast. When Zet learns his best friend has been captured, the investigation becomes a race against time. He needs to stop the jewel thieves, before the curse destroys them all.

This book is about the features of beaches, lakes, parks, and gardens.

This book is about signs that are used to keep people safe. (Set of 6 with Teacher''s Guide and Comprehension Question Card)

This book is about comparing quantities of items found around town.

This book is about the things that cats like.

This book is about families and the activities they enjoy.

This book is about the many ways people get around and how some methods of travel are faster than others.

This book is about a wide variety of clocks of different sizes and with different settings.

This book is about comparing and contrasting the attributes of shapes.