This is the latest (3rd) edition of this text written to help teacher candidates prepare for the Texas Teacher Certification (TExES) exam #231 for English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 7-12. Each chapter of the book provides a comprehensive review of the material tested for each of the designated state competencies for Texas English teachers. Practice questions are provided at the end of each chapter; 90 questions in all. Essay prompts and test taking tips are provided for the constructed essay portion of the exam. A complete review of American, British, Ancient, Multicultural, and Young...

This nonfiction book, written for young readers, describes the dangerous work of the United States Coast Guard. These brave men and women save thousands of lives each year conducting search and rescue missions on the Columbia River bar from the Cape Disappointment Station. The motto of the Coast Guard is "You have to go out, but you don't have to come back."