Best Selling Books by Darcy Pattison

THE AMAZING VOYAGE OF NEFERTITI, THE SPIDERNAUT, Kids nonfiction picture book. Nonfiction science, animal biography. Most spiders spin a web and passively wait for prey to come to them. Jumping spiders, by contrast, actively hunt by jumping to catch their food. What if a jumping spider was sent to the International Space Station? When it jumped, it would simply float. No one knew if the spider could hunt in a weightless environment. This nonfiction picture book for elementary kids chronicles the amazing voyage of Nefertiti, the Spidernaut to the International Space Station and back. She''s a Phiddipus johnsonii, or Johnson jumping spider, native to western United States. Her colorful anatomy, black and teal‚ made for stunning photography and video. In 2012, Nefertitti clocked a record-breaking 100 days in space, during which time she circled Earth about 1584 times, traveling about 41,580,000 miles. Astronaut Sunita Williams, Captain U.S. Navy said, "It was a suspense story for me as it happened. I didn''t know if she would survive when I unpacked her for the first time, or when I packed her up and sent her back home to Earth." This is an astonishing story of change: through the dark and cold, in spite of being weightless and isolated, this incredible spider adapted and learned to hunt. Against all odds, she survived to return to Earth, where she had to re-adapt to Earth‚Äôs gravity. Nefertiti‚Äôs story of survival brings hope that we, too, can adapt to a changing world. Join Nefertiti in this inspiring journey into space. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING "In this remarkable true story of a jumping spider sent on a mission to space, Darcy Pattison successfully weaves together life science, earth space science, engineering, and technology within a suspenseful narrative. Readers will be drawn to Nerfertiti''s resilience as she tackles a challenge no spider has ever faced before‚ to learn how to hunt in microgravity. This heartwarming and educational book will make a terrific addition to any classroom STEM library.u003c/emu003e" - Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan, science educators and authors of Picture-Perfect Science Lessons "Nefertiti The Spidernaut is an accurate and step by step account of this spider''s journey to and from the International Space Station. Having worked on invertebrates in space experiments with BioServe, Darcy Pattison truly caught the scope of the science while keeping you rooting for Nefertiti." Mary Ann Colley, VP of Science and Conservation, Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster, CO

What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more? The story of Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) meeting Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte to demonstrate his sound experiments.

7-12 years old In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to take control of the high ground, Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston. They could place cannons there to bombard the British army. Cannons on Dorchester Heights meant the colonials needed to build walls to protect their soldiers. But January in Massachusetts was so cold that the ground was frozen. No one could dig foundations for walls. Putnam needed an engineering miracle. Courage and engineering ingenuity are celebrated in this intriguing story of the role of engineering in the Revolutionary War.

EROSION: How Hugh Bennett Saved America''s Soil and Ended the Dust Bowl When the dust storms of the 1930s threatened to destroy U.S. farming and agriculture, Hugh Bennett knew what to do. For decades, he had studied the soils in every state, creating maps showing soil composition nationwide. He knew what should be grown in each area, and how to manage the land to conserve the soil. He knew what to do for weathering and erosion. To do that, he needed the government''s help. But how do you convince politicians that the soil needs help? Hugh Bennett knew what to do. He waited for the wind. This is the exciting story of a soil scientist confronting politicians to encourage them to pass a law to protect the land, the soil. When the U.S. Congress passed a law establishing the Soil Conservation Service, it was the first government agency in the world dedicated to protecting the land, to protecting the Earth. Reading this amazing story of an unchronicled early environmentalist, Hugh Bennett, the founder of the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service).

THE BLUE PLANETS WORLD SERIES Earth finally receives a message from space: "You only live on land. Allow us to live in the seas." Rison will implode soon. They desperately need a new blue planet, a water planet. But Earth is crowded. Will humans be able to open their hearts to an alien race? SLEEPERS, Book 1 A rogue militia. A diabolical sabotage. Is an alien teen is the only hope for either blue planet? A test-tube baby, fifteen-year-old Jake Rose is half human and half alien; he has both lungs and gills.He''s been raised on the "other blue planet," Rison. However, in a horrifying science-gone-wrong scenario, Rison will soon implode. He evacuates to Earth to live with his human father''s parents on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound. His mother, Dayexi Quad-de is Rison''s ambassador to Earth. She''s tasked with finding Risonians a new home on Earth in a peaceful manner. Jake accidentally discovers that Earth''s elite ELLIS forces are trying to sabotage Mt. Rainier by starting an eruption so that they can blame it on the Risonian aliens. Working to thwart them, Jake suddenly realizes his mother--the ambassador--is missing. Sleepers is the first novel in the action-packed science fiction The Blue Planets World series. This classic teen novel of finding your place in society combines with thrilling science fiction that delivers a punch. If you like the intrigue and excitement of Ender''s Game or I Am Number Four, you''ll love Darcy Pattison''s science fiction series of survival among the galaxies. ALSO IN THE BLUE PLANETS WORLD Sirens, Book 2 is the continuing story in a science fiction trilogy. When aliens beg refuge on Earth, they ask only for a home in the seas. But what if Earth''s oceans aren''t empty? The Phoke, the mer men and mermaids of Earth have remained hidden for centuries. But a Risonian water-borne illness forces them to come out of hiding and take a place at the negotiation table. Pilgrims, Book 3 (coming November 1)is the exciting conclusion of an epic science fiction trilogy that pits Risonians and Earthlings against inevitable implosion of a planet. A small courageous team from Earth travels to Rison to find the cure for a water-borne disease that threatens the Phoke, the mermen and mermaids of Earth. But Rison''s implosion is pending. In a rush against time, they must deal with the politics of desperate men and the tricks of a dying planet. Will they find the cure and escape in time? ENVOYS, Prequel Envoys, Prequel is the short story of the first contact with the Risonians on their Cadee Moon Base. The ambitious naval officer Blake Rose joins the team as the comparative biology specialist. He''s the first to shake hands with a Risonian, Dayexi Quad-de, who immediately captures his heart. Still, he has a job to do: protect Earth from aliens.Interested in the origin of the Blue Planets World series? This is the short story for you. FOR READERS WHO LIKE THESE BOOKS: The Lorien Series by Pittacus Lore I AM NUMBER FOUR THE POWER OF SIX UNITED AS ONE THE REVENGE OF SEVEN THE FALL OF FIVE THE FATE OF TEN THE RISE OF NINE GENERATION ONE RETURN TO ZERO FUGITIVE SIX The Legacy Chronicles ASHFALL LEGACY THE BOOK OF SECRETS, THE LAST ORACLE by Melissa McShane THE CLOCKTAUR WARS CLOCKWORK BOYS THE WONDER ENGINE

Publisher''s Weekly called this short chapter book "amusing" and "engaging and accessible." School Library Journal Review says, "VERDICT This fun chapter book series is out of this world." Fun and Humor: Giants Stop Through this Story! If you''re an alien on Earth, you have one giant secret to keep. But after a while, even friends want to tell your secret. Kell and Bree plan a birthday party with giants--Big Foot, Cyclops, Goliath and the Jolly Green Giant--while they struggle with keeping their own giant secret. But they have an even bigger problem: Principal Lynx and the Society of Alien Chasers is back with a dog trained to sniff out an alien in a crowd. When Mom is stung by a bee, Kell must find a doctor who can keep a giant secret, too. Will Aliens, Inc. be able to pull off the Giant Party and keep everyone happy? READ MORE OF THE ALIENS, INC. SERIES BOOK 1: Kell, the Alien BOOK 2: Kell and the Horse Apple Parade BOOK 3: Kell and the Giants BOOK 4: Kell and the Detectives FOR: 6, 7, 8, 9 year old readers. FOR THE READERS OF THESE BOOKS: MARGE IN CHARGE HOWL''S MOVING CASTLE CASTLE IN THE AIR CINDERS AND SPARROWS THE MAGIC THIEF DIANNA WYNNE JONES FOXHEART DRAGON ORE LEGO NINJAGO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS WORLD OF READING UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS ANIMAL PLANET CHAPTER BOOKS AMELIA BEDELIA CASEY AND AON MAGIC TREEHOUSE DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK THE KNIGHT AT DAWN SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT MUMMIES IN THE MORNING NIGHT OF THE NINJAS TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC DOLPHINS AT DAYBREAK PIRATES PAST NOON CHRISTMAS IN CAMELOT AFTERNOON ON THE AMAZON MIDNIGHT ON THE MOON EVE OF THE EMPEROR JANE O''CONNER MARY POPE OSBORNE WAYSIDE SCHOOL WINGS OF FIRE DORY FANTASMAGORY JUNIE B. JONES MERCY WATSON ELLRAY JAKES ABSOLUTELY ALFIE GOONEY BIRD HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ROALD DAHL THE BOXCAR CHILDREN MISADVENTURE OF MAX CRUMBLY IVY AND BEAN THE BORROWERS JUDY MOODY SUGAR CREEK GANG MY BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH BOOK 4: Kell and the Detectives FOR READERS WHO LOVE THESE BOOKS: HOWL''S MOVING CASTLE LEGO NINJAGO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS WORLD OF READING UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS ANIMAL PLANET CHAPTER BOOKS AMELIA BEDELIA CASEY AND AON MAGIC TREEHOUSE DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK THE KNIGHT AT DAWN SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT MUMMIES IN THE MORNING NIGHT OF THE NINJAS TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC DOLPHINS AT DAYBREAK PIRATES PAST NOON CHRISTMAS IN CAMELOT AFTERNOON ON THE AMAZON MIDNIGHT ON THE MOON EVE OF THE EMPEROR JANE O''CONNER MARY POPE OSBORNE WAYSIDE SCHOOL

"...Pattison''s characters delight..." Kirkus Review of Book 1 Kittywood is all abuzz trying to guess which of the 27 kittens will be cut. Angel and Jazz hope to make the final twenty, but to do that, they need views. That means, more pressure on every video. They need stronger ideas and better acting. To make it even harder, Director Stanley gives them all a new challenge. Ex-Marine Captain Piper Crouch will teach the kittens acrobatics. Angel is shocked! From a height of ten feet, they expect her to do a double flip and land safely. Landing isn’t the problem for cats, of course. It’s the double-flip. It becomes Angel’s new passion. In this continuing chapter book series of The KittyTubers, the kittens grow and mature, developing their acting skills. Join the kittens as they work—and hope—for stardom!

Award-winning author Darcy Pattison writes a funny short chapter book for kids 7-10 years old. Publisher''s Weekly called this book "amusing" and "engaging and accessible." School Library Journal Review says, "VERDICT This fun chapter book series is out of this world." SHIPWRECKED ON EARTH! Can Kell survive 3rd grade? READ THE FIRST BOOK IN THE ALIENS, INC. SERIES Kell discovers that his neighbor, Bree Hendricks, turns 9-years-old next month and she wants a party with an alien theme. That should be simple as flying from star to star. But things aren''t that easy: Earthling''s ideas about aliens are totally wrong. Even worse, Principal Lynx is head of the Alien Chasers Society. She suspects aliens around every corner. Will the Aliens totally blow the Aliens Party? Will Principal Lynx capture Kell and his family and them over to the government? READ MORE OF THE ALIENS, INC. SERIES BOOK 1: Kell, the Alien BOOK 2: Kell and the Horse Apple Parade BOOK 3: Kell and the Giants BOOK 4: Kell and the Detectives FOR READERS WHO LOVE THESE BOOKS: MARGE IN CHARGE HOWL''S MOVING CASTLE CASTLE IN THE AIR CINDERS AND SPARROWS THE MAGIC THIEF DIANNA WYNNE JONES FOXHEART DRAGON ORE LEGO NINJAGO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS WORLD OF READING UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS ANIMAL PLANET CHAPTER BOOKS AMELIA BEDELIA CASEY AND AON MAGIC TREEHOUSE DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK THE KNIGHT AT DAWN SUMMER OF THE SEA SERPENT MUMMIES IN THE MORNING NIGHT OF THE NINJAS TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC DOLPHINS AT DAYBREAK PIRATES PAST NOON CHRISTMAS IN CAMELOT AFTERNOON ON THE AMAZON MIDNIGHT ON THE MOON EVE OF THE EMPEROR JANE O''CONNER MARY POPE OSBORNE WAYSIDE SCHOOL WINGS OF FIRE DORY FANTASMAGORY JUNIE B. JONES MERCY WATSON ELLRAY JAKES ABSOLUTELY ALFIE GOONEY BIRD HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ROALD DAHL THE BOXCAR CHILDREN MISADVENTURE OF MAX CRUMBLY Locker Hero IVY AND BEAN THE BORROWERS JUDY MOODY JUDY MOODY WAS IN A MOOD SUGAR CREEK GANG MY BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH THE WILD ROBOT THE WILD ROBOT ESCAPES HOUSE OF ROBOTS YUCK''S ROBOTIC BUTT BLAST INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN WILD CARDS TRUST BY THE SHORES OF SILVER LAKE NEW KID THE MOUNT RUSHMORE CALAMITY FLAT STANLEY DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BIG SHOT DIARY OF A WIMPY KID RODERICK RULES JEFF KINNEY

“…an impressive fantasy…” Kirkus Reviews Britt and her falcon, Tatty Mog, are partners in life, hunting, and growing up together. Together, they will face the challenge of leaving behind all they know and searching for a way to stop the fierce Zendi who have invaded the Heartland. Her grandfather, Winchal Eldras (the main character of the companion book, THE WAYFINDER) is a Wayfinder, someone who can Find anything: a missing ring, the best melon in the market, or a lost child. He gives Britt a Finding for a missing Bell. The Zendi know that the Finder’s Bell holds the key to their victory in the Heartland. Britt mustn’t let them know that she can Find it. But to Find the Bell, she must travel across the Heartland with just Tatty Mog at her side. Kirkus Reviews says, “…a visionary palette over which the author executes fine control.” In the tradition of Tamora Pierce, this fantasy presents a heroine of wit, strength, and savvy. Read this story of a falconer, a courageous girl who strides out of the north country and into legend.

What Happens When a Pirate Captain Can''t Sleep? Captain Whitney Black McKee is a rowdy pirate! After traveling the seven seas and fighting sea monsters, it''s time to come back to homeport for a rest. But the Captain''s sleep has gone all awry. She desperately closes her eyes, but cannot find sleep. Sleepless. What''s a rowdy captain to do? She sends her crew a''thievin for a simple lullaby. But the rowdy heart doesn''t always know what it wants or needs. It''s not till Pappy appears to sing that she finally finds her rest.

“An enthralling, contemporary tale of man versus machine.” Kirkus Reviews “An attractive informational picture book on an unusual topic.” Booklist The stage was set for a showdown: Man v. Machine. On March 9, 2016, the AlphaGo artificial intelligence computer program played the board game, GO, against the world champion, Lee Sedol. The Game: Go is the oldest board game in the world. Games are perfect tests for A.I because they keep score. It’s easy to see when the A.I. is improving. The Man: Korean Lee Sedol was the world’s top Go player. He expected to win all five games of the match. Could the A.I. teach him anything? The Machine: Developed in 2014, AlphaGo was a computer artificial intelligence program designed to play Go by using deep learning to recognize patterns in the game. It had already beaten the European champion. Could it defeat Sedol? The exciting historic meeting of minds unfolded across five difficult games. This story introduces concepts of artificial intelligence and helps kids understand the challenges and the promise of working with A.I. “The book also includes kid-friendly explanations of AI…The work will especially be enjoyed by young readers interested in technology, programming, or gaming.” Kirkus Reviews MOMENTS IN SCIENCE COLLECTION, Book 6 This exciting series focuses on small moments in science that made a difference. · BURN: Michael Faraday’s Candle · CLANG! Ernst Chladni’s Sound Experiments (2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book) · POLLEN: Darwin’s 130 Year Prediction (Junior Library Guild selection, Starred Kirkus Review. 2020 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book) · ECLIPSE: How the 1919 Eclipse Proved Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity · EROSION: How Hugh Bennett Saved America’s Soil and Ended the Dust Bowl (2021 NCSS Notable Social Studies Book) · AI: How Pattern Recognition Helped Artificial Intelligence Defeat World Champion Lee Sedol

Brooke and her family are headed to the mountains for vacation. Brooke wants to snowboard, but she is scared. Her sister, Amy, isn''t scared at all. Will Brooke be able to face her mountain fears?

Have you heard of Goldilocks? Of course, you have! She''s the name-fame-dame. That long-strong, bold-gold hair has earned her an international reputation. And she knows it. Goldilocks thinks she can do anything she wants. Breaking and entering? No problem. Theft? No problem. Damaging property? No problem. Until‚ the glitzy-see neighbours are tick-tock-talking. And they decide to take action. Will Goldilocks be able to use her fame-name to get out of trouble? Or will she wind up in folktale-jail? This fun spoof on Goldilocks is rollicking with word play: Papa Troll clomped-stomped. Someone ate my meal for real. It''s all woebegone-gone. This retelling of the folk/fairy tale creates a children''s picture book that is sure to become a read-aloud classic.

The delightful story of Friday, a dog who discovers that the world of art is filled with many wonderful friends. A dog in an art museum? Maybe not most dogs, but Friday goes to the museum every Tuesday to visit his friends. One day Friday must say goodbye for the winter. Join the fun as Friday trots through the galleries, taking selfies and saying goodbye to all of his friends-Maman the spider, Rosie the Riveter, George Washington, and many others. Later, looking at his photos, Friday realizes that the works of art in a museum are more than just bronze and steel, paint and canvas, ink and paper. Instead, the art connects him-and us-to stories, lessons, inspiration, and dreams. And through the art collection at Crystal Bridges, all of us-even a dog-become part of the American experience.

With the most all-time wins in men''s college basketball, the University of Kentucky Wildcats have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with, since they started playing the game in 1903. This volume shares 110 years of Kentucky basketball history, discussing some of the most awe-inspiring moments, coaches, and players. It includes some amazing action shots from the court, as well as a few classic historical images.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Wisdom, the Midway Albatross—the oldest bird in the world—hatched a new chick in 2011, and two months later, the Japanese tsunami struck. Surviving manmade and natural disasters for over 60 years, Wisdom has braved living wild, plastic pollution, longline fishing, lead poisoning, and the Japanese earthquake. In this “Biography in Text and Art,” Harvill takes original photos as references to create accurate wildlife illustrations. These aren’t generic birds, but one particular individual in detail. Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone—and find a way to survive.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When a mother puma, an attempt to steal a chicken, she is caught in a trap and dies. The search is on for orphaned cubs. Will the scientists be able to find the cubs before their time runs out? In this “Biography in Text and Art,” Harvill takes original photos as references to create accurate wildlife illustrations. These aren’t generic cats, but one particular individual in detail. Pattison’s careful research, vetted by scientists in the field, brings to life this this true story of an infant cub that must face a complicated world alone—and find a way to survive.

What makes a candle burn? Solid wax is somehow changed into light and heat. But how? Travel back in time to December 28, 1848 in London, England to one of the most famous juvenile science Christmas lectures at the Royal Institution. British scientist Michael Faraday encouraged kids to carefully observe a candle and to try to figure out how it burned. Since Faraday''s lecture, "The Chemical History of a Candle," was published in 1861, it''s never been out of print. Faraday originally gave seven lectures on how a candle burns. Pattison has adapted the first 6000-word lecture to about 650 words for modern elementary students. Known as one of the best science experimenters ever, Faraday''s passion was always to answer the basic questions of science: "What is the cause? Why does it occur?"

John Hercules Po''s kindergarten class is made up of 19 girls... and him. His older brother warns him not to let all those girls turn him into a sissy, but as John Hercules Po discovers, he needn''t worry. As he and the girls let their imaginations run wild during recess, they end up digging all the way to The Great Wall of China, floating on the Amazon river, singing to the Man on the Moon, and racing a car 600 miles per hour. So... 19 girls and 1 lone boy? Nope, even better-20 good friends.

Ages 6-9 She arrived on Halloween Eve, in the Year of Acorns. Benjy named her Tricks. Mom said, "No pets." Then, they discover the cat''s owner. Erika has just moved next door to stay with her grandmother while she attends the Deaf School. She brought Fluffy, her cat, with her. Fluffy likes to wander the neighborhood and make friends. This delightful Halloween story is about cats, sign language, and a surprising friendship. It''s perfect for the elementary reader who needs to build confidence in their reading skills. Need a great read-aloud for Halloween? This will delight and entertain the kids, even during this busy holiday.

When Papa breaks his leg, it heals, but he won''t try walking again. The family becomes sad-and sadder. A neighbor tells Liana that Papa has lost his courage. Determined to help, she asks everyone in the neighborhood, "What is courage?"The answers are simple, a recognition of courage in small daily tasks. But will it be enough to help Papa find his courage to try to walk?Gorgeous illustrations join the simple text for an inspirational story that helps each of us find courage in the small moments of life. Those small acts of courage build a foundation for the hard times, for the times when you take that next step only because of courage-that never slows down, never gets tired, and never gives up.

When your name is Love Truly, you need to act with, well, love. But the new rhino in town, PeeWee is big, blue, and scary. When he spills his food tray, will Love Truly and her friends, Faith Deep and Hope Big, conquer their fear and step up to help? Or will they turn away?Learning to act with love may be the most courageous thing Love Truly ever does."Three things will last forever-faith, hope, and love-and the greatest of these is love." I Corinthians 13:13 NLTThis simple, yet profound story will challenge kids to think about their actions toward others in new ways. Come along on the emotional journey of learning to accept people who are different from you.

In this rousing tale of danger on the high seas, Santiago and Penelope leave the farm for the land of Liberty, where an intelligent creature or human can get ahead in the world. From the fascinating world of tall ships comes this unlikely tale of humble pigs who follow their dream. Come and join the Talberts on their journey.

He''s an alien. She''s not quite human. Can they survive an epic battle under the sea? Rison aliens come to Earth. Their germs are in the Earth''s seas. Jake Rose is half human. And half alien. He knows about Earth. Or does he?

Follow Angel Persian as she tries to follow in her parents'' footsteps and become a KittyTube star.

My STEAM Notebook is an elementary science interactive workbook that brings the past into the future in a powerful way. Primary source documents from 150 years of American scientists provide an amazing look into the practice of keeping a science notebook. Featuring notebooks from ten scientists, students learn how to write and draw in ways that help develop their understanding of science. The workbook helps teachers implement the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards for ELA, and the STEAM initiative. Historical documents are interspersed with notebook pages for students to use in recording observations. Historical documents will: Emphasize the importance of writing in science and model effective writing and drawing to record observations Introduce students to eleven American scientists who have made lasting contributions Introduce students to a variety of scientific fields Demonstrate the importance of notebooks across a wide variety of science specialties including ornithology (birds), behavioral evolutionary biology, malacology (mollusks), botany (plants), entomology (insects), zookeeper, epidemiology (infectious diseases), agrostology (grasses), ichthyology (fish), and taxidermy (preserving specimens). Using the interactive notebook pages, students will learn to: Record observations through writing and drawing Develop explanations and arguments based on evidence Write narrative and informative essays Understand the interconnections between drawing and writing to provide information The notebook pages are deceptively simple in their organization. Headers encourage careful recording of important information, and a Table of Contents keeps everything at the student''s fingertips. Odd-numbered pages provide a grid for math or handwriting help. Even-numbered pages are for free-form writing, drawing, or gluing in teacher-provided worksheets. Each scientist inspires suggestions for how to work in the notebook. Sample STEAM questions--Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math--are included for each scientist. This is a nuts and bolts interactive STEAM notebook that will help elementary science come alive for students.

"Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it."--Michelangelo But what if an unscrupulous sculptor could trap someone inside a block of stone, just so he could carve them? Master Gimpel, a deformed stone carver, intrigues Laurel and Jassy, her gypsy friend, when he offers a path to untold riches. Master Gimpel explains that his Troll''s Eye, a red jewel, is a doorway into the stone world where a treasure cave awaits. From the moment Laurel looks through the Troll''s Eye, she and her gypsy companion enter a dangerous race for their lives. This is a rich, surprising and sometimes disturbing tale of gargoyles and those who carve the creatures from solid stone. There''s plenty of darkness in this cautionary tale that nevertheless pulls off not one, but two miracles--and in a surprising twist, brings Laurel home to stay.

A High-Low SeriesBook 1, The Deep SeriesHe comes from an alien world.But he''s the best hope for Earth.Jake Rose is half human. And half alien.He must find the truth. What are Rison aliens doing on Earth?Risons need a new home. Their planet will soon blow up. They can breathe air. They can breathe in water. They want to live in Earth''s seas. But some Earthlings don''t want the aliens. They try to stop the aliens.Earth is the Rison hope for living. For survival.But Jake is Earth''s best hope for survival, too.Can Rison and Earthlings live together? Read to find out.Adapted from Sleepers, by Darcy Pattison

WATERSHIP DOWN with armadillos, set in the Ozarks.For decades, the southern states have witnessed the relentless migration of vagabonds from Mexico. They are now found as far north as the Ozarks of southern Missouri. No one knows why they keep traveling north, ever northward. Until now. In the tradition of Charlotte''s Web or The Underneath comes the American fantasy, VAGABONDS, the saga of El Garro''s armadillo colony, the scouts and pioneers who have always been at the forefront of the migration. Rumors from their original homeland, the jungles far to the south, indicate that El Garro''s colony may be nearing the fabled Faralone Falls, where they will find the answer to why they have traveled northward for decades. Galen must leave the comfort of his den and lead the search party. Accompanying him are Victor, a representative of the southern clans, Corrie, who is El Garro''s daughter, and Blaze, the barn owl. Galen''s quest for answers plays out against the background of the armadillo colony who has never before challenged their nomadic way of life. VAGABONDS is an American fantasy set in the Ozark mountains. Like El Garro''s clan, we are a nation of immigrants, people who have known the sacrifice of leaving everything behind in hopes of finding a future and a hope for their families.