Books with author Bruce Robertson

Why do bees make honey? How do spiders spin their webs? Which is the smartest bug? Its question like these keep you or your child up at night, this book on the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts is for you!The Big Book of Bugs is loaded with all the facts, figues, and lore any kid (or kid-at-heart) could ever want to know about bugs. And it's fun!This colorful, creatively illustrated volume, with in-depth explorations of bugs habitats and habits, gives you access to the various and entertaining ways in which bugs and people affect each other's lives.And its all done in the most user-friendly was possible with:Twenty 3-D illustrations paired together with the 3-d glasses Over 575 color illustrations and photographsPages and pages of profiles and close-up examinations of all kinds of bugsAnswers to all the most common (and uncommon) questions about bugsFacts about bugsQuizzes that test your bug knowledgeDozens of animal-friendly activities and experiements that kids can do at home

A teenage girl embarks on the journey of a lifetime in Ben Robertson’s epic young adult novel, The Last Generation.Bridget Thorsdottir is seventeen years old when the new bishop who has taken over her Norse colony announces the final step in his plans to do away with their centuries-long tradition of farming.An avid hunter in the days when women were not allowed to bear arms, as well as half-Inuit due to her father’s love for an outsider, Bridget has never really fit in with her fellow Greenlanders.Her family is further shunned when Bridget’s father, Thor, opposes the new bishop’s plan. His refusal to abandon his farm in favor of fishing leaves the farm and even Thor’s life in peril.Bridget, suffering from prophetic dreams that haunt her every waking moment, urges her father to flee to the New World immediately.But when Thor refuses to listen, Bridget and her adoptive brother set sail for the New World on their own.Danger and hardship will challenge their progress along the way. Will Bridget ever find the New World? And will she ever convince the rest of her family to join her?

Carly and Duncan have loved each other for years, but there is an ocean separating them and obligations continually keep them apart. Carly cannot leave her cousin during her illness. Duncan will not consider living anywhere but his Highland home. An old infatuation has turned into an obsession that threatens Carly's state of mind and Logan is offered hope that he might escape a lifetime sentence of being wheelchair bound. Surrounding Carly are so many memories of her youth in Mineola - decendants of her grandmother's friends still live on Oak Street and now their lives are intermingling as their families grow and expand into what will be the future generations of those raised in Carly's town.She and Duncan must face and conquer many obstacles in order to finally begin their lives together. But first Carly will have to be brave enough to say Farewell to Mineola.

Let’s pause our paws and think about our planet. In today’s adventure, it’s Arbor Day on Lollipop Way. While James plants a new tree, Fred prepares to throw his broken, plastic toy into the creek – to watch it float ‘away.’ Then, Grey explains that there‘s really no such place as ‘away,‘ because everything goes somewhere. We learn that the recycling bin will be a far better place than the ocean for the plastic to go. Do you ever wonder what our pets are saying that we don’t hear? Welcome to the neighborhood — where the mailboxes look like lollipopsand the pets talk about their days — right here on this chalkboard! Grey is the wisest of them all. A retired guide dog, he spent years helping people to see. Now, he helps pets to see things they don’t understand, and even when they don’t see Grey, the pets remember his advice.Fluffy is a cat with a lot to learn!Fred’s a dog who knows about as much.It’s a good thing Grey lives next door!Grey has the wisdom of many years. Although James and other children do live on Lollipop Way ... we mostly hear what their pets have to say. At bedtime … or anytime!

A teenage girl embarks on the journey of a lifetime in Ben Robertson’s epic young adult novel, The Last Generation. Bridget Thorsdottir is seventeen years old when the new bishop who has taken over her Norse colony announces the final step in his plans to do away with their centuries-long tradition of farming. An avid hunter in the days when women were not allowed to bear arms, as well as half-Inuit due to her father’s love for an outsider, Bridget has never really fit in with her fellow Greenlanders. Her family is further shunned when Bridget’s father, Thor, opposes the new bishop’s plan. His refusal to abandon his farm in favor of fishing leaves the farm and even Thor’s life in peril. Bridget, suffering from prophetic dreams that haunt her every waking moment, urges her father to flee to the New World immediately. But when Thor refuses to listen, Bridget and her adoptive brother set sail for the New World on their own. Danger and hardship will challenge their progress along the way. Will Bridget ever find the New World? And will she ever convince the rest of her family to join her?

In today's story, the pets remember to wash their paws before visiting Grey, their wise older neighbor who is a retired guide dog. During this era in time, when there is great concern about a pandemic illness, the pets learn about problems, solutions and love. While written to help children with the events of 2020, the lesson is timeless. Do you ever wonder what our pets are saying that we don’t hear? Welcome to the neighborhood — where the mailboxes look like lollipops and the pets talk about their days — right here on this chalkboard! Fluffy is a cat with a lot to learn! Fred’s a dog who knows about as much. It’s a good thing Grey lives next door! Grey has the wisdom of many years. Although James and other children do live on Lollipop Way®, we mostly hear what their pets have to say! At bedtime ... or anytime!

NOTE: Through the dialogue of lovable pets, this book helps families introduce the concept of Alzheimer's to children in an age-appropriate way.This six-minute story is the 6th book in the enchanting Fluffy & Fred® series. In this heartwarming tale, Fluffy & Fred™ learn about the memory issues faced by their neighbor’s aunt. They learn how to be understanding and supportive. Do you ever wonder what are our pets talking about that we don’t hear? Welcome to the neighborhood — where the mailboxes look like lollipops, and the pets talk about their days — right here on this chalkboard!Fluffy is a cat with a lot to learn! Fred’s a dog who knows about as much. It’s a good thing Grey lives next door! Grey has the wisdom of many years. Although James and other children do live on Lollipop Way®, we mostly hear what their pets have to say!At bedtime … or anytime!