Books with author Bullock

In many of the warmer parts of the world there live complex colonies of termites or ‘white ants’ as they are also known. These ancient creatures have been around for countless millions of years and have evolved to thrive in some of the most inhospitable regions on earth. They are social creatures and have a distinct caste system and division of labour. Their methods of communication are intricate, and at the heart of these communities is the queen.Some larger ‘termitaria’ can reach heights of thirty feet and have been thriving underground ‘cities’ for hundreds of years. These colonies are under constant attack and form a food source for birds, reptiles, insects, animals and humans. Their populations run into millions, working ceaselessly to support the community as a whole.This is the story of one such colony, which has survived for centuries, perfectly adapted to the environment. It is a story of constant war, endless predation, and sacrifice without thought of personal safety. It is a world that has often been regarded as the ‘perfect society’ and one of which we still are attempting to understand.The queen lay in a specially constructed ‘royal chamber’ and never moved her massive body. She measured three inches from head to tail, and two and a half inches of her length was abdomen. Her huge body was a pale creamy colour with several darker bands on her side. Her thorax and head were a dark brown almost black colour and she moved her antennae continuously seeking the information that came into her chamber by the constant stream of workers and the pheromones that they produced.Receiving a warning message in the form of pheromones emitted by workers on the foraging tunnels, the huge soldier termite lumbered quickly to respond. Frantically he ran along the length of the underground tunnels to the surface entrance, passing hundreds of workers along the way. These workers reinforced the message he had received with more information. There was a minor attack in progress on one of the shelter tubes that was under construction, and soldiers were required to defend the work in progress.This book runs to 10700 words or about 43 kindle pages

While the team works to finish the restoration of Idlewood, Rachel is harassed by an angry spirit known as the Shadow Man. As she and Angus struggle to stay alive, Carrie Jo and Ashland discover the whereabouts of a missing child. Together the friends uncover a startling truth about the Fergusons and learn more about the mysterious Creel Society. A familiar face from the past leaves Carrie Jo wondering about the future. Will they be able to step back in time to save a troubled girl? Can they rid Idlewood of one more ghost? Dreams of Idlewood is book two of the Idlewood series, a spinoff of the Seven Sisters series. Idlewood Series The Ghosts of Idlewood Dreams of Idlewood The Whispering Saint The Haunted Child The Heart of Idlewood Seven Sisters Series Seven Sisters Moonlight Falls on Seven Sisters Shadows Stir at Seven Sisters The Stars that Fell The Stars We Walked Upon The Sun Rises Over Seven Sisters The Sugar Hill Series Wife of the Left Hand Fire on the Ramparts Blood by Candlelight The Starlight Ball Athena’s Revenge

‘The Baboon and the Baobab Tree’ is a children’s book about a big Baobab tree in Africa and the wildlife community around it. It is told from the perspective of a baboon and all the animals that he sees from the baobab. It tells of the different animals from the baboon’s point of view and aims to inform children of the wonders of the diversity of the natural world with a conservation message.‘Because I could look quite fierce when I was angry, not too many animals would threaten us. Most of the time, I would spend watching over my family and seeing that they didn’t stray too far from the baobab where it was safe. From high up in the tree we could see for miles around and it was always interesting to watch the other animals as they went about their business. Living in Africa there were lots of dangerous animals both large and small and you got to know the nice ones and those that were dangerous. Animals have their own way of communicating you see, and could send a message just by the way they moved, or stood, or with noises or smells. There were lots of different messages that were always being given out by the different creatures which didn’t take too long to understand.’This book has an active table of contents and 36 illustrations and would be enjoyed by children from ages 4-8

Each spring the fifth-grade students of LaFlaweless School are expected to put on the most perfect talent show at the annual Bubbleretta! Everyone looks forward to the production. Celita is less than enthusiastic about participating. Unlike her twin brother, Cy, who is an exceptional drummer and her very talented friends, Celita doesnt have a talent she feels is worthy of being shown to the entire community. Her passion is science, but that category has never been featured at the Bubbleretta.There is a long-established tradition that has to take place before the Bubbleretta rehearsals begin. The two fifth-grade classes must compete to earn the beloved title Lead Class of the Bubbleretta. The Lead Class is in charge of the Bubbleretta and gets extra privileges. Earning the title is difficult, and friction occurs between the rival classes. When the Bubbleretta rehearsals begin, Celita doesnt want to be involved. One day she accidentally receives information that causes her to have a different outlook about the place where she has lived all her life. Deciding how to handle that newly acquired knowledge presents a challenge for Celita.

When an injury tears her ballet dreams away from her, Brooke becomes withdrawn and depressed. She spends a great deal of time alone as she attempts to recalculate her life’s plan or obsess about gorgeous Blaze Jenson from school. It isn’t until her unlikely friendship with quirky Miss Cee Cee, that Brooke begins to realize that beneath the surface of dreams lies adventure, mystery, romance and more than just a touch of danger.

A wonderful story in rhyme about a young moose that is born in Alberta, Canada and during his childhood he loved to watch the Mounties in their red uniforms and nice hats. When he got older he wondered if he could ever join the RCMP and one day something wonderful happened that changed his life completely. Children will love hearing about all the exciting adventures he has. Each chapter is brought to life with a colorful drawing.

Uncle Christian presents 'Joey' a Chris Bullock Story about a young boy who had a stepfather who was always in a bad mood and would often yell at Joey and even beat him. Joey wanted to run away but didn't know where to go until one day he met another boy named Dennis who would spend a lot of time in a treehouse in the forest that he called 'his secret place' because his father was also very mean and abusive. Joey and Dennis became good friends and would often spend time in the treehouse to get away from their fathers. One day something very strange and very weird happens to Joey when he is in the treehouse.