Books with author A.J. Richards

Serenity War imagines a colony world not quite as Earth-like as the original colonists hoped and explores what would happen to their descendants when they find themselves reverting back to living on the land. Only the land is trees, there is war brewing, and teenagers are able to shift the tide with bows and arrows and swords. Throw in someone who still has access to ancient technology and you have a future science fiction novel where decisions are made with swords and bows.Kahlo, a child of the Solo cluster, is forced into a journey for which he is not prepared. He uncovers secrets about his Father, watches his home tree burn, finds himself in the middle of a battle and the start of a war, and discovers his worth along the way. Caught up in the war are two young women, both with distinct ties to Kahlo. One with a conflicted past and one with a conflicted future. Yet, both Rayne and Artemis share a bond that pulls them together and throws doubt into everything they have ever known.This is their journey of discovery on a world where the main source of metals comes from the centuries old Colony ship, scavenged for parts, and where aging and ancient machinery are maintained at well below capacity. Where candles and fading solar lights combine with scavenged metal swords and bows and arrows. But the one man who controls the ancient Arc technology is stepping out of the shadows and onto the world stage.

National Learning Association presents: PHILADELPHIA Are your children curious about Philadelphia? Would they like to know what Franklin Square is? Have they learnt what free things you can do in Philadelphia or what their education is like? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: PHILADELPHIA will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. National Learning Association provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of National Learning Association EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: PHILADELPHIA book now! Table of Contents Chapter 1- Why is Philadelphia Important? Chapter 2- Who is William Penn? Chapter 3- What is the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk Like? Chapter 4- What is Valley Forge National Historical Park Like? Chapter 5- Why is the “Love” Sculpture Famous? Chapter 6- Why Did Factories Play a Big Role in Growing a City? Chapter 7- How is the City Laid Out? Chapter 8- Downtown Philadelphia Chapter 9- What Do the Neighborhoods Look Like? Chapter 10- What Different Background Groups are in Philadelphia? Chapter 11- What is the Education Like in Philadelphia? Chapter 12- What is the Housing Like in Philadelphia? Chapter 13- What is Franklin Square? Chapter 14- What is the Cultural Life and Arts Like in Philadelphia? Chapter 15- Are There Any Libraries in Philadelphia? Chapter 16- Are There Any Museums in Philadelphia? Chapter 17- Are There Any Recreation Areas to Visit? Chapter 18- How Does the City Bring in Money? Chapter 19- What Products are Made in Philadelphia? Chapter 20- What Type of Transportation is Used? Chapter 21- Why were the Newspapers Popular? Chapter 22- What Made the City Grow Larger? Chapter 23- How were the Neighborhoods Able to Grow? Chapter 24- What are the Storytelling Benches? Chapter 25- What Free Things Can You Do in Philadelphia? Chapter 26- Why was Tourism Popular? Chapter 27- Why is There a Famous Tree in Philadelphia? Chapter 28- How Did Philadelphia Become a Name? Chapter 29- What is the Blue Crossriver Rink Summer Fest? Chapter 30- What is the Wing Bowl?

It's 1637. Almost a year has passed since the House of Windjammer was torn apart by death and debt. Adam Windjammer is aboard the Draco in search of a lost fleet, struggling to win back his family's honour and fortune, unaware that events back in Amsterdam are overtaking him. From the violent shores of the Americas, to the dark heart of Amsterdam and on into the marshes of the holy lands, Adam's path ultimately takes him back to Jade - daughter of the man responsible for trying to bring down the Windjammers and seize their company. Her struggle is of a different nature. It is a struggle for freedom from a father's tyranny; an inner struggle between her desire to punish him and be loved by him.

Kids will love this book full of myths, fables, legends and scientific studies concerning the Loch Ness Monster, known as “Nessie” for children. It is for ages 7-12 years old, depending on their reading level and interests. An engaging small chapter book with photos and illustrations that highlights some of the earliest sightings, as well as more recent sightings. The myths, fables and legends encourage their imagination and invite them to add their own theories. This provides opportunity to use critical thinking skills within a fascinating topic. These are presented as myths, and not proven fact. The scientific facts are presented as such as well, being clearly defined between the two.

Serenity War imagines a colony world not quite as Earth-like as the original colonists hoped and explores what would happen to their descendants when they find themselves reverting back to living on the land. Only the land is trees, there is war brewing, and teenagers are able to shift the tide with bows and arrows and swords. Throw in someone who still has access to ancient technology and you have a future science fiction novel where decisions are made with swords and bows.Kahlo, a child of the Solo cluster, is forced into a journey for which he is not prepared. He uncovers secrets about his Father, watches his home tree burn, finds himself in the middle of a battle and the start of a war, and discovers his worth along the way. Caught up in the war are two young women, both with distinct ties to Kahlo. One with a conflicted past and one with a conflicted future. Yet, both Rayne and Artemis share a bond that pulls them together and throws doubt into everything they have ever known.This is their journey of discovery on a world where the main source of metals comes from the centuries old Colony ship, scavenged for parts, and where aging and ancient machinery are maintained at well below capacity. Where candles and fading solar lights combine with scavenged metal swords and bows and arrows. But the one man who controls the ancient Arc technology is stepping out of the shadows and onto the world stage.

Sixteen-Year-Old Celstia spends every summer with her family at the elite resort at Lake Conemaugh, a shimmering Allegheny Mountain reservoir held in place by an earthen dam. Tired of the society crowd, Celestia prefers to swim and fish with Peter, the hotel’s hired boy. It’s a friendship she must keep secret, and when companionship turns to romance, it’s a love that could get Celestia disowned. These affairs of the heart become all the more wrenching on a single, tragic day in May, 1889. After days of heavy rain, the dam fails, unleashing 20 million tons of water onto Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in the valley below. The town where Peter lives with his father. The town where Celestia has just arrived to join him. This searing novel in poems explores a cross-class romance—and a tragic event in U. S. history.