New Releases by TIM COLLINS

Catch the aliens before they catch you in this exciting extraterrestrial choose-your-own-adventure featuring illustrated puzzles perfect for fans of the Among Us game. Imagine you are a brilliant young scientist who has been chosen for a research mission to a distant planet. On your way back to Earth, you are woken early from cryosleep by the ship’s computer. It has detected an alien lifeform, but you don’t see any sign of one. You look at your fellow crewmates and wonder if one of them has been taken over by an alien intelligence. Can you work out who can be trusted and who the aliens are before they take over your mind too? Approximately twenty illustrated puzzle missions are woven into the narrative at key turning points for full immersion in the story. Featuring over forty-five potential endings, gripping plot twists, and atmospheric illustrations, this alien adventure is truly out of this world.

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts - a girl and her cat sidekick - sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth. Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges. Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster''s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant. Publishing in 2024: 9781780559377 Knutz and Boltz and the Sorcerer of Science: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he''s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos! Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges. Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster''s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant. Publishing in 2025: 9781780559414 Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

Your secret weapon to succeeding on the GED test the first time around Congratulations on committing to your education! You’ve studied hard and made it a long way. All that stands in your way now is the GED test. We know you can do it. You know you can do it. It’s just a matter of studying hard, studying smart, and getting in the right mindset to conquer the test once and for all. In GED Test 2023/2024 For Dummies, you’ll find all the content review and practice you need to perfect your grammar and punctuation, take the fear out of math and science, and master social studies. You’ll get a handle on your test anxiety, practice the parts where you need extra work, and prepare with two full-length practice exams. You’ll also find: Brand-new practice problems updated for the latest version of the test in the book and online Refreshed information about testing procedures and mechanics Tips and tricks to help you improve the efficiency of your studying and thorough coverage of updates to the test made for 2023-2024 Yes, the GED test is challenging. But with the right preparation and resources you can go into the test confident in your ability to ace every one of the math, language arts, science, and social studies sections.

Super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. This time, the duo are visiting the tombs of ancient feline kings in Egypt when they discover that some of their treasure has been stolen. They have to interview tourists from around the world - including pandas, camels and lions - to discover who is guilty. But the mystery is not as straightforward as it first seems. It will take the pair on a thrilling adventure deep inside the Egyptian tombs and require all of Bones and Catson''s skills to crack the crime. The second book in Buster''s brand-new Sherlock Bones fiction series features puzzles - such as search games, logical conundrums and silhouette matches - woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot.

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Everything you need to succeed on the GED Test, plus a bonus mobile app for on-the-go study and practice! Prepare to do your best on the GED Test! Get the review and practice materials you need to take – and slay – the exam with confidence. GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice provides an in-depth overview and deep content review for all test sections. You''ll be able to answer GED practice questions for each subject area, plus you''ll have access to two complete practice exams in the book and in the companion mobile app! Get ready to succeed on test day and get on your way to achieving your goals with this GED study guide that shares test-taking strategies for all the subjects covered on the exam. You’ll find clear information for hands-on learning. GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice supports you in meeting your goals. This easy-to-use guide can help you get a higher score and earn your GED. Improve grammar and punctuation skills Get comfortable with the types of reading passages on the test Gain confidence in solving math and science problems Study for Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, Science, and Reasoning Through Language Arts questions The book also connects you to the GED Test 2022/2023 For Dummies with Online Practice mobile app with two practice tests. Whether you''re using the app or the book, you''ll have GED practice for passing the four subject exams, which cover Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Alexander is a fourteen-year-old boy living in Athens in the 5th century BC. He wants to be a great warrior like his father, but he can barely lift a spear. When he’s tasked with accompanying a great Greek warrior, Dracon, to the Olympic Games in Oympia, he might just get his chance to prove himself in the sporting arena instead of on the battlefield. Will he become an Olympian legend or will the Greek poets be composing songs about how terrible he is? ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Ahmed is an apprentice photographer in Egypt who becomes involved in Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon’s hunt for the final resting place of the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun and his treasures. Will Ahmed help the team to uncover Tutankhamun’s tomb? And will he fall victim to the tomb’s supposed curse? Come to think of it, given all the disasters he keeps causing, is he cursed already? ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

These hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. In this diary, we follow the experiences of a girl who finds herself in the running to be selected for a milestone manned voyage to Mars. Will she get through the rigorous training in one piece? Will she survive the journey to the red planet? And what historic words should she say when she first steps foot on its soil? ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Suki is a 14-year-old girl in 16th century Japan who wants to become a samurai warrior like her father and brother. Despite her disastrous training, when a party of bandits threaten her village whilst the men are away at war, Suki has to defeat them. Will she prove herself a legendary samurai, or will it all end in disaster? ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

These hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history. Anne Mansfield is a 14-year-old girl in Victorian England obsessed with collecting dinosaur fossils and frustrated by the lack of respect she receives from scientists. Seizing the opportunity to search for fossils in the USA, she finds herself being sucked into the notorious Bone Wars, a rivalry between American professors wanting to be the first to make new discoveries by whatever means necessary. Can Anne overcome her mistakes, the dangers of the West and the prejudices and petty infighting of her male peers to make a name for herself as Britain’s greatest dinosaur hunter? ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Robert, a boy living in Southwark in early 17th century London, finds himself employed as an actor in the Globe theatre, playing roles written by the greatest playwright of the age: William Shakespeare. But when the coronation of a new king, James I, threatens the future of the theatre, Robert has to come up with a cunning plan to save the company. If he doesn’t succeed, Robert will have to go back to collecting dog poo for a living. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

Lough Boora Sculpture Park has been developed on cutaway bogs. The work reveals how art can help to rebuild a relationship between people, place and non-human others. There is one more creative impulse, an agency that is at the heart of this matter, sphagnum – peat moss. We have collections of moss in glass jars filled with water next to our studio window. Sphagnum grows noticeably taller and denser in this artificial environment. I cannot believe the strength of such a flimsy thing, it can rise above the water as it moves towards the light. On any sunny day numerous small bubbles come out from the translucent leaves. Tiny insects are swimming in and around the plants. Bog lands are not wastelands. Raised bogs are as monumental and significant as redwood forests. Sphagnum is an extraordinary living thing. It is small, fragile but at the same time resilient, never harmful. Always close to water it is absorbent, spongy to walk on. Softness is the essence of the plant. Art can be a response to small things. Use your sensibility to listen to the breath of the bog. Imagine the sight and sound as the spore capsules explode. Feel the energy as the air is filled with an infinity of spores, another cycle begins. Reiko Goto Collins

"Time Zones, Third Edition uses amazing photography, updated videos, and inspiring stories of global citizens to encourage teenage learners to explore the world in English."--Back cover

In the near future, Nikko and his sister Mei are leaving Earth for a new life on a distant colony. But their journey is interrupted when a distress signal from another ship is picked up.But why are Nikko and Mei asked to help investigate? And what will they find on the troubled ship?

Meet Clara—a girl living in Los Angeles, California, in 1915. Major motion-picture companies have moved out to Hollywood, and she’s right in the middle of all the action. When she finds herself working behind the scenes in the film industry, she’s determined to make it to the top in showbiz as a renowned director.

Liam doesn''t like the scary pictures on the hotel walls. But are they warning him about something nasty that is about to happen?

Nadia can''t sleep because of a loud scratching noise. When she finds out what''s making it, she may never sleep again.

Jayden is having a horrible nightmare about a very tall, thin man with long, sharp nails. But it''s only a dream. Or so he thinks...

Arjun is terrified when he sees an evil face staring down at him from the ceiling. But it''s just the start of his nightmare in the Horror Hotel.

There''s something weird about the waxwork museum Maya visits with her class. The dummies have creepy, twisted faces, and the old man who runs it is very strange. Maya tries to find out more about the old man, and makes a horrific discovery that leads her back to the museum after dark. She''s soon going to wish she''d never stepped into the House of Wax.

Kelly and Josh are walking in the woods when a hungry wolf appears. But something even more scary is waiting for them in there... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Kyle has found a way to escape Monster Island. He''s built a raft and wants to sail away. But something is waiting for him in the depths of the sea... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Mina and Yasmin are stuck on Monster Island. Something really scary is coming to get them and theCaptain isn''t going to be any help. Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Imran is stuck on Monster Island. The fog is so thick that he can''t see anything. Then he hears an angry roar. Something is coming to get him. Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

Jade is looking for a boat to escape from Monster Island. She climbs up some rocks, but it starts snowing. Jade hides in a cave, but something frightening is in the cave too... Who will find a way off the island?Do you dare set foot on Monster Island? Filled with mythical beasts, treacherous terrain and a castaway captain who may have eaten one too many coconuts - who will manage to escape and who will be marooned forever?

The no-sweat approach to self-care from nature''s expert: the sloth. Celebrating the art of slow, Live More Sloth is a collection of sloth wisdom that reminds us all to hang in there and smile, no matter what life throws at you.

"e;But this trick has a twist,"e; said the escape artist. "e;I will not be doing it."e;He looked at Shazia. "e;You will,"e; he said. Roll up, roll up! Boys and girls... take your seats... come and see what the Big Top of Horrors has in store! Filled with evil clowns, mad magicians and a Ringmaster who may or may not be there to help - who will escape and who will be doomed? Written with carefully controlled language whilst retaining gruesome and exciting plots, this series is aimed at teenagers aged 12+ who have a reading age of 6-7. The stories include elements of horror, the supernatural, action and adventure, and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn into the drama that unfolds inside each title.

Meet Thomas—a young man sailing with his parents aboard a merchant ship in the 18th century and prone to daydreaming about living an exciting life as a pirate on the high seas.