Best Selling Books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

"Text written from the animal''s perspective helps teach kids about life as a Great White Shark"--

"Kitanai the dog teaches Filthy Flamingo how to keep clean"--

"Text written from the animal''s perspective helps teach kids about life as a crocodile"--

"Humorous text and characters help teach kids about hibernation"--

Learn all about magnets with MAG-3000, the origami robot, who is on a mission to fix and restore Star City.

Gordys taking a bath, when a stinky bubble floats to the surface. Gordy wonders, Why do bubbles come out of my body? When the bubble starts talking, it takes the gang on a journey through the digestive system that’s a total gas Too silly.

"Kitanai the dog teaches Cavity Croc how to keep teeth clean"--

"Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about electricity"--

When Kitanai the origami dog tries to find the source of an interesting smell in the garden, he meets Roger, an earthworm who teaches him all about dirt, the different layers of dirt, and the importance of dirt to life on Earth. Includes instructions for making an origami dog.

There''s trouble lurking at Corman Towers. As Furry and Flo come to learn, the problem with goblins is there''s never just one.

"Humorous text and characters help teach kids about human senses"--

Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. Read about the Celtics'' unbelievable win against the unstoppable Lakers in the 1969 NBA Finals. Discover more about USA Hockey''s miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And don''t forget the underdog Jets'' remarkable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will turn any sports fan into a reading all-star!

Across fields, over fences, and through dark forests É Two cartoon flies accompany eBook readers as they follow Harriet Tubman''s daring escape from slavery, providing equal measure of facts and fun while telling the story of this heroic moment in American history.

Talks about how the legend of zombies started, what events cause zombies to appear, how they behave, and examples of zombies from other cultures.

A quiet night shift in a Galveston, Texas discount store turns spooky when Sara Leung spots ghostly children playing in the aisles of the store. What do the children need? And are they stuck in the store forever?

What''s the matter with the three little pigs? They''re being tormented by a hungry wolf! And no matter what kind of matter they use to build their homes, it doesn''t matter. The STEM-savvy, rhyme-loving wolf in this fractured fairy tale always seems to spoil the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions support the story''s physics content.

From Boston to Charlestown to Lexington É Paul Revere''s historic midnight ride takes on a new level of excitement when seen first-hand through the eyes of two cartoon flies. Equal parts fact and fun whisk eBook readers through one of the key events of the American Revolution.

When Flo and her mom move into a new apartment, it doesn''t take long to realize that there''s more than one secret lurking in her new home.

Fighting off brigands and thieves while exploring the wild. Searching for better quality weapons and armor. Exploring twisting tunnels and dark caverns while fighting increasingly difficult monsters. Fans of role-playing video games enjoy all these things and more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular role-playing games? What were the most effective medieval weapons and armor? What were medieval villages and cities really like? What inspired the stories of mythical creatures that video game monsters are based on? Compare true history to today''s popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

With bombs bursting overhead, a tattered flag flying ... Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, readers go above deck with Francis Scott Key and witness the birth of the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.

Cassiopeia, Queen of Ethiopia, often boasts about her daughter''s beauty and her own. When Jupiter finds out that Cassiopeia thinks she''s more beautiful than the sea nymphs, he''s furious. Will Cassiopeia''s words cause her kingdom to fall?

Do you love stop-motion animation? Try shooting a stop-motion video yourself! Learn how to plan, cast, shoot, and edit an stop-motion video. Capstone 4D videos provide extra content to help guide you on your film-making journey. It''s time to put your creativity to the test. And action!

Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. Secretly listening to an enemy''s conversation without getting caught. Fans of stealthy video games enjoy these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular stealth games? What methods to spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear to secret agents use to spy on the activities of others? How do special forces teams achieve their missions without getting caught? Compare true spy tactics and gear to today''s popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Bravely storming the beaches of Normandy. Holding down the front lines while under attack from the enemy. Battling enemy fighters through the streets of a wartorn city. Fans of combat video games enjoy these scenarios and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular battle games? What was it really like to fight in World War II battles? Who were the real leaders and commanders during the world''s biggest wars? How do today''s soldiers really combat enemy fighters in foreign countries? Compare true history to today''s popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Retells the Roman mythology constellation story about Orion.

Game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time worst fails in sports history. Karl Malone''s missed free throws in the 1997 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls. Catcher Hank Gowdy of the New York Giant''s tripping on his own mask and dropping the ball in 1924. Pete Sampras smashing the ball out of bounds and losing Wimbledon to George Bastl. Read about game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more in this epic book of fails. Missing this book--jam-packed with eye-popping photos and heart-pounding text--would be an epic failure for any sports fan.

Through clouds and over mountains and farmland ... Two cartoon flies accompany readers on an adrenaline-pumping flight over war-torn Europe as the U.S. Army Air Corps'' Tuskegee airmen take on a heroic, history-making mission during World War II.

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman''s Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may get you killed, and it is up to the reader to decide which way you will go.

The reader''s choices determine whether three friends will survive after being mysteriously transported back in time to the Neolithic Era, when humans were first learning to farm and harvest and to domesticate animals.

Hunting for treasure and artifacts in the ruins of an ancient lost city. Solving complex puzzles to open the doors to a secret passage. Discovering the truth about a legendary figure from history. Fans of adventure video games love these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular action adventure games? Are the ancient cities in these games real or inspired by real locations? What kind of treasure has been found in actual ancient ruins? What type of dangers do treasure hunters face in the real world? Compare true exploration of ancient cities to today''s popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard was active in that area in the 1700s. Could this be the first clue to finding his long-lost treasure? It''s up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices and clues to follow, which path will YOU choose to dig up the riches left behind by the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?

"Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern fighting game esport tournaments"--

Brandon''s junior high school basketball team is struggling to make the playoffs, and Brandon is starting to feel that his bad luck is dragging them down--and when their bus breaks down on the way to the big game, Brandon has to turn luck into opportunity.