Books with author - Burnett

Do you know how we got to here?Well, if you're like 97.4% of the people walking the planet, you haven't got a clue. Sure, you might know a bit about a couple rivers in Mesopotamia, how Socrates wandered around Athens asking questions or how Martin Luther got ticked off one day and nailed a really long essay to the door of a church. But to be honest (and don't be embarrassed), you've got some gaps.Be dense no more. In "Our World's Story," Eric Burnett takes you through all the major tales, traditions and turning points of world history - not just European history, but WORLD history. You'll figure out real quick that the West might have had some crowning moments, but for the whole of human history, it's been the Persians, the Indians, the Chinese, the Muslims or some horse peoples from the steppe that have truly turned us into the clever little creatures we are today.And when most world history books fade off once the Cold War comes to a close, this sometimes cheekily-written tome just gets going. It finishes with a distinctively comprehensive look at the 21st century challenges facing the nine major regions of today's world - Africa, Latin America, Japan, China, the Middle East, India, Russia, Europe and the United States."Eric Burnett expertly understands exactly what his audience wants to know, what they need to know. A page-turning account of our proudest achievements and our most colossal bumblings. It's world history for the rest of us." - Ibn Battuta

Daisy Crumplebumpit is turning eight, and for her birthday she wants a cat: one that is adorable and loves to cuddle. One that has green eyes and orange stripes. And one that is magic.Tricked by a fraud at the county animal shelter, Daisy brings home a tinkering cat: one that likes to rewire appliances, sneak into the movies, and find loopholes in tax laws.When the Crumplebumpits' elaborate house goes missing, and then Daisy's parents disappear, the girl and her cat find themselves working together as they embark on a grand rescue mission.A fun chapter book for upper-grade schoolers, packed with humor and excitement.

It was the year 1942. The United States was still reeling from Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. The nation's morale was at an utter low.President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for an answer to Japan: something that would swing the Pacific war in America's favor. That answer came when eighty men and sixteen planes, under Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle, attacked Japan in a surprise carrier-based aerial attack. It was an incredibly daring mission--one that had never before been accomplished. One of these brave young fliers was a bombardier named Lt. Denver V. Truelove.Just a farm boy from Lula, Georgia, Denver was one of the many Army Air Corps volunteers in the Doolittle Raid on Japan. His story is one of bravery in one of the most critical times in history. Denver's great-great-nephew brings the tale to life for the younger generation with the incredible story of the Doolittle Raiders. Featuring nearly 50 historical photographs, Denver and the Doolittle Raid is an incredible account of a young American hero and his journey through World War II. It is the only book about the Doolittle Raid aimed at a younger audience, although the story is certain to captivate readers of all ages.

One moment can change your life forever.A new city…a new apartment…a cute new running partner…. Despite a less than stellar start to his adult life, things were finally starting to fall into place for Adam. That is, until he met the shadows in the woods. Shadows with teeth. Adam is quickly swept up into a world of magic and danger as he discovers his own deeply hidden talents with the help of an unlikely and reluctant mentor.Trapped by Light and Shadow, the debut novel by author J. R. Burnett, is an intimate look into the struggle of finding your place in a world that is too often filled with shades of grey.J. R. Burnett writes mostly contemporary fantasy and paranormal stories which are heavily influenced by her life in rural America. When not writing (or busy with her day job), you can find her outside with her dogs and horses.50,360 words

Magic in America? Absolutely! But those who practice it know better than to cast their spells by waving a wand around. Forced underground, literally and figuratively, the wizards of the United States know that APEX is watching. What is APEX? The Agency for Paranormal Extermination - a top-secret government agency dedicated to the eradication of anything with even a spark of magic, even children!Fable, Simon, Ozzy and Brick are in the crosshairs. APEX has noticed their unusual talents and the only way they’re going to avoid being burned at the stake is by trusting The Shadow Lord and his odd assortment of instructors at Sumner Academy. Their choice is simple. Learn how to use their gifts or die trying…

The three million dollar syndicated stallion lay motionless against the sand. "What's wrong with him, Wyatt?" asked Colt as he ran toward the horse. "Oh no, he's not getting up!" Blue Boy was cast and could not stand.Who would have ever believed that a thousand pound, three-time world champion cutting horse would need help getting up? In Miracle at Caller's Spring Ranch, the Reeses, a fourth-generational ranching family on the brink of financial and emotional bankruptcy, find out that everybody needs help sometimes. Using a hollow cave on the back side of the homestead and a former five-time all-around world champion cowboy-turned-financial advisor, the awesome power of God is about to transform not only the Reese family and their ranch, but spark a national movement.

If you only have enough money to buy one book about American history, this better be that book. Whether you're a confused student, a stressed teacher or just a regular yahoo wanting to finally understand the history of the United States, your search for knowledge needs go no further. Want to know who was the true first president of the United States? Curious about what those early Jamestowners dug their teeth into when the food ran out? Wonder why Israel and the Palestinians just can't seem to get along? It's all in here. Written and edited by top students at one of the most respected high schools, The Best American History Book in the World is packed full of valuable charts, original illustrations, and clear summaries that will help you become a U.S. history expert.All royalties from the sale of this book will be given to a student chosen charity dedicated to improving the health and welfare of children.

Help children see for themselves what science is all about with the perfect classroom critter, the docile pillbug. Organized around 10 days of activities, this innovative book helps students explore organisms life cycles and environments, understand scientific inquiry, and have fun. You ll like the practical lesson plans, assessments, and reproducible materials: kids will love the whimsical illustrations and the adventures of Patricia Pillbug. This book provides an entertaining way to teach through stories and pictures.