Books with author A.D. Taylor

Debut picture book from author/illustrator, A.H. Taylor.The town of Colormazoo has been turned inside out, everywhere you look there's a scream and a shout. The Color Machine is now in disrepair, the town's people march to the Mayor. What can we do, to find a clue? It could have been me or it could have been you?Will anyone ever uncover what turned the town's people against each other?

Many promises are made in high school. Many hearts are broken. Murphy High head cheerleader Jessica Riley seems to have it all. She has social status, smarts and so many admirers; she’ll never be the girl who frets about not having a date for homecoming, or prom….or anything. She also has the attention of the star quarterback, Wade Quinlan, who sees his opportunity to get the girl he’s had a crush on since grade school. It’s a match made in high school heaven.But when the new kid, Lucas Foster, catches her eye Jessica finds herself in a struggle with who should win her heart: Lucas, who is new and complicated…and hot by every girl’s estimation, or Wade who is a tried and true friend?

Deep in the jungles of Vietnam on a reconnaissance mission, Beauregard, a smart and loyal Doberman Pinscher, alerts his patrol to danger. But when the sergeant ignores Beau's warning signs, the group find themselves under heavy fire. Managing to escape with severe injuries, Beau is the only one to make it out alive.Though many in the armed forces were sceptical about the use of military dogs, Lieutenant Colonel Ricci saw Beau's potential and fought for his rehabilitation and re-assignment to a new handler. Beau then found himself in the trusting and capable hands of Corporal Chivington. What he did next proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was a worthy and indispensable part of his team. This historical fiction is a touching tribute to all of the service animals who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving - our canine warriors.

Deep in the jungles of Vietnam on a reconnaissance mission, Beauregard, a smart and loyal Doberman Pinscher, alerts his patrol to danger. But when the sergeant ignores Beau's warning signs, the group find themselves under heavy fire. Managing to escape with severe injuries, Beau is the only one to make it out alive.Though many in the armed forces were sceptical about the use of military dogs, Lieutenant Colonel Ricci saw Beau's potential and fought for his rehabilitation and re-assignment to a new handler. Beau then found himself in the trusting and capable hands of Corporal Chivington. What he did next proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was a worthy and indispensable part of his team. This historical fiction is a touching tribute to all of the service animals who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving - our canine warriors.

This interactive series makes developing language skills exciting for primary.Stories and cross-curricular texts with full-color illustrations stimulate students' interest, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language.· Pictures support the story clearly· Text in different colors makes it easier to follow the dialogue· "Read and do": integrated activities for every page of reading· Picture Dictionary in each book· Notes for teachers and parents in each book

Anna, Emileah and Rashell are back but this time the stakes are much higher in this second installment to the Aloria series. Emileah is gifted with a vision that starts them out on a quest for the Wand of Isa. It is a legendary wand deep in the heart of the fire and ice mountains. Now they must travel back across Lost Soul Lake, make a deal with the siren queen and get to the mountains while avoiding vampires and still manage to make it in and to the wand. The creatures get bigger and deadlier as they go. As Emileah tries to protect everyone, she keeps getting injured until they are not sure if they will be able to save her or if they will lose her as well as the battle for the world.Meanwhile, Anna is feeling neglected and unimportant, can she put her feelings aside and work with the others or could her jealousy cost them everything? Their mother keeps trying to tell them that the lord knows what he is doing and they have to trust him. Can they keep their faith when they keep feeling like they are loosing the final battle before it begins? Aloria: The Wand of Isa is a faith based fantasy like you've never seen before. It takes you into a magical world, but keeps the belief that the lord created all and he will guide your steps if you listen with your heart. Follow the ongoing saga of Anna, Emileah and Rashell as they face insurmountable odds and have to learn to work together and trust in the Lord to survive.

Deep in the jungles of Vietnam on a reconnaissance mission, Beauregard, a smart and loyal Doberman Pinscher, alerts his patrol to danger. But when the sergeant ignores Beau's warning signs, the group find themselves under heavy fire. Managing to escape with severe injuries, Beau is the only one to make it out alive.Though many in the armed forces were sceptical about the use of military dogs, Lieutenant Colonel Ricci saw Beau's potential and fought for his rehabilitation and re-assignment to a new handler. Beau then found himself in the trusting and capable hands of Corporal Chivington. What he did next proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was a worthy and indispensable part of his team. This historical fiction is a touching tribute to all of the service animals who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving - our canine warriors.

This little story is a colorful book with 26 hand drawn and color illustrations...it is a very cute story of two hummingbirds that encounter the Giants who live in North Carolina one beautiful spring morning a few years ago. It is based on a TRUE story...The little hummers meet the pets at the Giants house and have some mishaps along the way. If you love hummingbirds and stories written in rhyme you should really enjoy this one.