Most Popular Books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Gary eagerly becomes a pirate, only to learn that raising sails, using a crows nest, and even finding a good meal aboard ship are a real challenge for a stegosaurus. Includes discussion question and dinosaur facts.

A middle grade foursome discovers a haunted antique hockey puck and begins a search to find how they can ease the spirit''s troubles.

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

What rules do I need to follow at school? In Schools Have Rules, young readers learn that being part of a strong, diverse school community means raising your hand, taking turns, being kind, listening ... Paired with playful yet realistic illustrations, a 1st-person student narrator shows kids best practices, focusing on character education aspects.

Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Brock as he transforms into a massive Brachiosaurus Step back in time and learn all about a Brachiosaurus'' habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its towering perspective.

Cliff and his fellow Cyber Sleuths investigate a local bigfoot sighting by debunking unreliable evidence being shared online.

"Describes the legend of Bigfoot, including how it started and what the legend says about the monster"--Provided by publisher.

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

The Garbage Gang spots a dead fish on their fishing trip, and they wonder, Why do dead fish float? Luckily, a live fish helps them out, and soon they''re swimming in knowledge about states of matter.

It''s the assistant librarian''s birthday! When the Nightingale Library pages surprise him, the shock is theirs-a Minotaur has turned the Library into a deadly labyrinth! Apollo, Perseus, Theseus, and Ariadne have entered the Library to help out. Can these Greek gods and goddesses help the kids find their way out of this maze?

"A board book format with movable parts illustrates the demolition of a building"--Provided by publisher.

"Marisa Conchito wants to make an old-fashioned vampire movie for her online audience, and she has decided that her older brother Lorenzo will make a good vampire (certainly scarier than the kids who have auditioned) and Lorenzo''s friend Jeff has volunteered his uncle Felix''s house as a set; Felix was an actor in horror movies, and his house is definitely creepy, in fact, he is pretty creepy himself (especially since Jeff thought he was dead)--there is just one rule: Do not go into the basement."--

Jeff and his best friend Keith are ice-fishing in an old ice shack on Big Lake when a sudden blizzard blows in and their generator dies--as the boys struggle to find their way to safety they suddenly find themselves on thin ice, and when Keith falls through Jeff must find a way to save his friend from the freezing water.

While on a family hunting trip, Adriana must find a way to get along with her obnoxious cousin Frankie.

"Kitanai the dog teaches Hungry Hare how to eat healthfully"--

"From first-class splendor to the stifling boiler room ... Experienced first-hand by two cartoon flies, the first and last voyage of Titanic becomes a fact-filled feast for readers'' senses and a kid-friendly trip through maritime history that readers won''t soon forget."--Publisher''s description.

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

When Wally Featherby''s hedgehog starts to appear all over his house his friends investigate the mystery and soon discover hundreds of hedgehogs overrunning the city.

Presents the different steps fire fighters take when putting out a fire, from receiving the fire alarm to gathering their equipment, arriving at the scene, rescuing any people, and hosing the fire with water.

"Humorous text and characters teach kids about plant parts"--

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

Library page Baru Reddy loves horror stories so when the Sir Mitchell Nightingale City Library transforms itself in a ruined gothic cathedral complete with authors Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, and Charlotte Brontèe, not to mention a host of zombie monks, he is not as alarmed as his fellow pages; he just needs to figure out a way to bring Mary Shelley''s creation (made out of books, not body parts) to life to defeat the zombies--and who better to help then Ben Franklin, who is busy with his electricity experiments.

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

When an online star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis, Nick Pendelton and his fellow "cyber sleuths" are convinced the evidence is faked and set out to uncover the truth.

The Garbage Gang builds a bowling alley, and they meet Gordy''s bowling ball, Beau. Beau likes to knock down pins, so the gang wonders, "Are bowling balls bullies?" Fortunately, Beau helps them learn all about forces and motion, and soon they discover the answer to their burning question.

Discusses UFOs, what they are, what they might look like, hoaxes, and important events in UFO lore.

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

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

How do I stay safe at school? Fire drills, tornado drills, lockdowns É School bus safety, playground rules, lunchroom do''s and don''ts É Staying Safe at School defines the many ways school communities keep their members safe, using bright, full-color illustrations and kid-friendly text delivered by a 1st-person student narrator with whom young readers can easily identify.

"Cam glances out the window of his Hawaii hotel room just in time to see the nearby ''inactive'' volcano explode! Chunks of rock and lava cascade down into the city. Cam knows he needs to find his family and get out fast, but a river of lava runs between him and his loved ones."--Provided by publisher.

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

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

From a launchpad in Florida to the lunar surface ... Two cartoon flies join readers as they blast off into space and step foot on the moon with Neil Armstrong, providing a blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in space-exploration history.

"Humorous text and characters teach kids all about the human digestive system"--

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

Its a big, long necked monster that lives in the waters of Loch Ness. Stories of the Loch Ness Monster are told all around the world. Is it possible the legends are true?

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.