Books with author Andrea Miller

From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists. Discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world.Containing a universe of knowledge, this amazing kids' educational book tells the story of the extraordinary people who revolutionized our understanding of the world. A stunning way for children to meet science's most important people.Read through information-packed mini-biographies of 100 brilliant scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world around us. A perfect "everything you want to know in one place" about the history of science for children aged 8-12.Readers learn about discoveries that laid the groundwork for some of the most impressive innovations in history. Biologists, chemists, physicists, doctors, coders, and astronauts are all featured including Hippocrates, Da Vinci, Alan Turing, Stephen Hawking, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more. An attractive and engaging kids book that may inspire the next Einstein or Curie! Made for those always curious children and those who need encouragement to aspire to greatness and see the marvels of science. Put children inside the minds of scientific heroes through clever speech bubbles alongside portraits with first-person fun facts about their lives. It's a cool way to personalize these incredible people and engage children while giving them a solid base in science. Did you know that Marie Curie's notebooks are still radioactive? They're too dangerous to touch and even glow! And Louis Pasteur, who furthered the development of vaccinations and more, liked to paint in his spare time? Who knew!Learn About The Minds Who Shaped The World!Dive into the world of theories and experiments, reactions, and equations, as we meet the figures who have helped us understand our universe and our place in it. Find out why Copernicus shook the world, what elements Marie Curie discovered, and how Franklin, Crick, and Watson unlocked the secrets of our DNA. It's divided into Pioneers, Biologists, Chemists, Physicists, and Innovators, whose innovations have changed the world and continue to change it now. Discover amazing facts about the world and the people behind some of humanity's most impressive advancements. Some of the amazing trailblazers you'll meet:- Alan Turing- Marie Curie- Barbara McClintock- Leonardo da Vinci- And so many more! This fabulous title is one of five children's books in the 100 In History series. Add 100 Women Who Made History, 100 People Who Made History, 100 Events That Made History, and 100 Inventions That Made History to your bookshelf and learn more about the significant people, events, and inventions that shaped the world we live in today.

“[Camilleri’s mysteries] offer quirky characters, crisp dialogue, bright storytelling—and Salvo Montalbano... a delightful creation, an honest man on Sicily's mean streets.” —USA Today The day gets off to a bad start for Montalbano: while trying to break up a fight on Marinella beach, he hits the wrong man and is stopped by the Carabinieri. When he finally gets to the office, the inspector learns about a strange abduction: a woman was abducted, drugged, and then released unharmed only hours later. Within a few days, the same thing happens again. Both women are thirty years old and work in a bank. Montalbano also has to deal with an arson case. A shop has burned down, and its owner, Marcello Di Carlo, seems to have vanished into thin air. At first this seems like a trivial case, but a third abduction—yet again of a girl who works in a bank—and the discovery of a body bring up new questions.

The Overnight Kidnapper is the twenty-third Inspector Montalbano mystery, from the international bestselling author Andrea Camilleri.After a hectic morning involving two rather irritating cases of mistaken identity, Inspector Montalbano finally arrives in his office ready find out what's troubling Vigàta this week. What he discovers is unnerving. A woman on her way home from work has been held up at gunpoint, chloroformed and kidnapped, but then released just hours later – unharmed and with all her possessions – into the open countryside.Later that day, Montalbano hears from Enzo, the owner of his favourite restaurant, that his niece has recently been the victim of the exact same crime. Before long, a third instance of this baffling overnight kidnapping has been reported. As far as Montalbano can tell, there is no link between the attacker and the victims. So what exactly is this mystery assailant gaining from these fleeting kidnappings? And what can he do to stop them? Montalbano must use all his logic and intuition if he is to answer these pressing questions before the kidnapper finds his next victim . . .

“[Camilleri’s mysteries] offer quirky characters, crisp dialogue, bright storytelling—and Salvo Montalbano... a delightful creation, an honest man on Sicily's mean streets.” —USA Today The day gets off to a bad start for Montalbano: while trying to break up a fight on Marinella beach, he hits the wrong man and is stopped by the Carabinieri. When he finally gets to the office, the inspector learns about a strange abduction: a woman was abducted, drugged, and then released unharmed only hours later. Within a few days, the same thing happens again. Both women are thirty years old and work in a bank. Montalbano also has to deal with an arson case. A shop has burned down, and its owner, Marcello Di Carlo, seems to have vanished into thin air. At first this seems like a trivial case, but a third abduction—yet again of a girl who works in a bank—and the discovery of a body bring up new questions.

Inspector Montalbano Collection Andrea Camilleri 18 Books Set The Shape of Water, The Terracotta Dog, The Snack Thief, The Voice of the Violin, Excursion to Tindari, The Scent of the Night, Rounding the Mark, The Patience of the Spider, The Paper Moon, August Heat, The Wings of the Sphinx, The Track of Sand, The Potter's Field, The Age of Doubt, The Dance Of The Seagull, The Treasure Hunt, Angelica's Smile, Game of Mirrors

Meet Ophelia. Ophelia is a vampire who has lived for centuries. She likes cruising the club scene, classical literature, and men who know their place. Meet Emma. Emma is a werewolf who lives above the pack owned garage. She likes bacon, working on bikes, bacon, cute boys with big brown eyes, and bacon. Meet Sajan. Sajan is a Herbad, an apprentice Magi, who lives with his Dastur. He likes making people happy, hot girls in leather, and serving Ahura Mazda as a light shining against the darkness. Meet Jan. Jan is a Veiðimaðr, a monster hunter, who lives with his grandmother. He likes working out, making friends, and not getting knives thrown at him by his grandmother. Meet Agent Smith. Agent Smith works for the Federal government, keeping an eye on people like Ophelia, Emma, Sajan, and Jan. Agent Smith likes it when the people he keeps an eye on don't do anything... dramatic. This week Ophelia, Emma, Sajan, and Jan are going to meet for the first time. Drama is about to ensue.

Raven thought Roman was the ideal boyfriend taking her on a romantic vacation. Eden Grace thought Hector was looking for a nanny. The two teenagers couldn’t have been more different, but when they find themselves caught in the devil's trap, they become sisters-in-misfortune and must trust each other if they are ever going to gain their freedom.Roman has plans of building an empire of trafficked girls, but his partner Hector begins to doubt the plan. Will Hector's conscience bring about their downfall? Or will Roman be forced to act with violence?Set in Birmingham, Alabama, a city that joins Atlanta and Nashville to form the human trafficking triangle in the South, TREE OF GOOD AND EVIL is an emotional story of innocence lost and courage found. It is a story of selfish dreams and plans that change the course of a man's life. It is a story of trust and redemption.It is ultimately a story of hope.

Improve your reading skills while learning about myths, legends, fairytales, and folklore.These fantastic retellings feature great stories from mythology about terrifying dragons and monsters, magical winged animals, the undead, gods and goddesses, and shapeshifters. Mythical Beasts is a new title in the exciting and engaging four-level DK Readers series. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects featuring DK's stunning photography, to support children as they learn to read.

Is your child interested in turtles? Then this will be the perfect picture book.You and your child will discover fun and fascinating facts about these awesome, cool, and often downright strange pets.Including…*FULL-COLOR pictures of turtles of all shapes, sizes, and colors - your child will love them.*Why turtles have different types of shells.*How sea turtles can drink salt water.*Why some turtles have eyes on top of their head.*Can turtles crawl out of their shell?*Turtles don't have teeth - so how do they chew their food?*How to tell how old a turtle is.*How big is the biggest turtle?*Why turtles fold their necks into their shells.…and so much more!Includes FULL-COLOR photos of the most awesome, coolest, and weirdest turtles you and your child have ever seen.So get ready to spend quality time together with your child as you enjoy seeing these amazing creatures and learning fun and intriguing facts about turtles.

Small children mostly spend their time playing with toys. The toy might have been a doll that was dearly loved as if it was the child’s own baby. Those feelings for a doll change over time as a child grow older. What happens to the toy that was once so dearly loved by its owner? It is not uncommon for an unwanted doll to be tossed in the trash, packed way in a box in the attic or sold. It must be terrible to be loved one day, then tossed away like yesterday's news, never knowing if you are going to be loved again.

Is your child a fan of giraffes? Then this will be the perfect picture and early readers book.You and your child will discover fun and fascinating facts about these amazing, majestic, and gigantic animals that stand as high as a two-story house and weigh more than a car!Including…*FULL-COLOR pictures of the tallest, most breath-taking, and most eye-catching giraffes - your child will love them.* Why giraffes chew their food twice.* What giraffes eat and how much of it (you'll be surprised).* How fast can giraffes run? (faster than the speed limit in many streets!)* How giraffes can see better and farther than other animals.* Where giraffes get most of their water from (not from rivers or lakes).* The ingenious way that giraffes get up from the ground.* The interesting way that giraffes keep sand and ants out of their nose.…and so much more!Includes FULL-COLOR photos of the most fascinating, most interesting, and most awesome giraffes you and your child have ever seen.So get ready to spend quality time together with your child as you enjoy seeing these amazing creatures and learning fun and intriguing facts about giraffes, the tallest animals that walk on the Earth.