Books with author Andrew Dong

Andy wants to learn the alphabet! He is an Alligator with an undying love of airplanes; In his free time, he often practices acrobatics with aliens! He has a group of interesting and funny friends: from Grace, the golf-loving, golden giraffe, to Mary, a mall-managing magical monkey… Andy never has a shortage of supportive friends to help him figure out the ABC’s! Andrew Dong’s children’s picture book is infused with imaginative and entertaining illustrations which are bound to both educate and entertain! Each page features a letter, with a theme intricately connecting many objects starting with that letter. Kids at any reading level can all learn hundreds of words, from basic colors to elementary school-level adjectives by observing the illustrations. The book is designed to let both parents and kids have fun time together beyond just learning the alphabet. The creative alliteration on each page is fun for the kids to read along with their parents. Finding Andy on every page is an added challenge that will certainly keep kids hooked and on their toes. The “Letter Party” page in the end of the book encourages the kid to find all the friends having fun together in one place. How exciting!Have fun reading, laughing and learning the alphabet alongside your friend, Andy the Alligator!

Atlantis: The Lost City? probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Five planes vanish into the blue ocean. Two crews disappear from a ship. Strange things can happen when you enter the Bermuda Triangle. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

From fog, ice, and rocks to cannon fire and torpedo attacks--read the story of five doomed sea voyages and the fate of those who took part in them. The 48-page Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the Bermuda Triangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

A Dark Heart-Pounding Thriller With Brilliant Plotting, Continuous Suspense, and a Jaw-Dropping Finale!When a murder suspect escapes indictment on a technicality, Agent Leah Hudson is forced to shift her focus to a new task, a cold case. Five years after Gloria Stone disappears, Hudson must piece together the final days of her life, but Gloria was no ordinary girl. Shortly after surviving a brutal gangrape on her twenty-first birthday, the affluent wine heiress vanished, her car abandoned in a supermarket parking lot. With the help of her onetime mentor, Hudson retraces the steps of an old investigation, determined to succeed where all others have failed. Making her way through a slew of once discounted suspects, she edges closer to a horrifying truth - Gloria wasn’t alone…there are other victims, and a misogynistic serial killer continues to lurk in the shadows of the Central Valley, threatening the lives of young women who fit his sick and twisted M.O. Mourning Gloria brings together the elements of a thriller and a murder mystery into one bone-chilling tale that examines the darkest depths of human nature.

Andy wants to learn the alphabet! He is an Alligator with an undying love of airplanes; In his free time, he often practices acrobatics with aliens! He has a group of interesting and funny friends: from Grace, the golf-loving, golden giraffe, to Mary, a mall-managing magical monkey…... Andy never has a shortage of supportive friends to help him figure out the ABC’s! Andrew Dong’s children’s picture book is infused with imaginative and entertaining illustrations which are bound to both educate and entertain! Each page features a letter, with a theme intricately connecting many objects starting with that letter. Kids at any reading level can all learn hundreds of words, from basic colors to elementary school-level adjectives by observing the illustrations. The book is designed to let both parents and kids have fun time together beyond just learning the alphabet. The creative alliteration on each page is fun for the kids to read along with their parents. Finding Andy on every page is an added challenge that will certainly keep kids hooked and on their toes. The “Letter Party” page in the end of the book encourages the kid to find all the friends having fun together in one place. How exciting! Have fun reading, laughing and learning the alphabet alongside your friend, Andy the Alligator!

From blizzards and glaciers on the world's highest peaks to the challenge of free climbing, there is danger on the mountains! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

The ultimate alien A–Z, featuring the greatest fantasy, TV, cinema, science fiction and real life aliens of all time.Here are the facts as we know them on everyTHING and everyBODY that mankind has encountered in fact and fiction – and in those strange dark places in between! Awesome Aliens ranging from Dalek Invaders to the Klingon Empire, via the sinister Greys and Men in Black, through Jawas, the Sand Worms of Dune, Time Lords, Venusians, Vulcans and Yoda.This is the complete guide to Interstellar life in the Galaxy, containing all the information a visiting humanoid needs to survive on the Galactic rim and beyond…And when you’ve been through it all. When you think you’re ready to explore the galaxy, you can take the G.A.T. (The Galactic Aptitude Test.) This is a recognised interstellar exam which has been written by some of the biggest brains (and longest tentacles) in the Universe.

1. A FEW WORDS FROM THE AUTHOR: Hi, I am Andrew Dong, a passionate children's book author. I have worked as a story designer, illustrator and voice actor. Nothing makes me happier than engaging kids' love of learning. I was inspired to write this book, Andy the Alligator Learns His ABC's, while I was observing how kids learn the alphabet. Although there are plenty of books on this topic, kids still often find them too dry. I collected the most relevant vocabulary words and topics for children in the K-3 grade range and then connected them using cute animals, names, alliteration, aesthetic themes, and treasure-hunting interactive games. I iterated the book by seeking feedback from kids and parents, as well as teaching the book myself. I am truly grateful for the very positive reviews from my readers, including a Hall of Fame Top 10 Reviewer of Amazon. I hope that the book becomes an interesting and helpful part of the early learning experience for as many kids as possible. I also hope for Andy the Alligator to become a fond friend of your loving family! HI FROM ANDY (AN INTRODUCTION FROM THE MAIN CHARACTERS): Andy wants to learn the alphabet! He is an Alligator with an undying love of airplanes; In his free time, he often practices acrobatics with aliens! He has a group of interesting and funny friends: from Grace, the golf-loving, golden giraffe, to Mary, a mall-managing magical monkey... Andy never has a shortage of supportive friends to help him figure out the ABC's! Andrew Dong's children's picture book is infused with imaginative and entertaining illustrations which are bound to both educate and entertain! Each page features a letter, with a theme intricately connecting many objects starting with that letter. Kids at any reading level can all learn hundreds of words, from basic colors to elementary school-level adjectives by observing the illustrations. The book is designed to let both parents and kids have fun time together beyond just learning the alphabet. The creative alliteration on each page is fun for the kids to read along with their parents. Finding Andy on every page is an added challenge that will certainly keep kids hooked and on their toes. The "Letter Party" page in the end of the book encourages the kid to find all the friends having fun together in one place. How exciting! Have fun reading, laughing and learning the alphabet alongside your friend, Andy the Alligator!

I studied Ninjutsu from age 12 yrs in Australia because of bullying. In July 2013 I went to Nagano-prefecture, (home of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu) Japan to work as an assistant English teacher in a junior high school. In Nagano-city I meet Miyashita Akira Sensei who onwed the Monzen Ninja Dojo. In this book I tell you all my experiences of studying Ninjutsu in Japan under a Japanese sensei.