Books with author Carl Johnson

"Education eShorts" are extremely engaging, bite-sized amounts of non-fiction that are designed to make reading fun.While helping a young learner to read, each book in the series is also designed to expose the reader to an important real-world topic in an interesting and enjoyable way. Each of the 48 books in the "Education eShorts" series uses an exciting topic from areas such as science, technology, history, and social issues as a vehicle to help reinforce reading skills."Education eShorts" are the perfect amount of reading for any traditional, online, blended, or home school learning environment. Or, they can be read just for fun!Use one eShort or collect all 48 books in the series!

The Girth of a Hero ...Kallie Grande-White aspired to worldwide fame and adoration, but she never wanted it like this. After sort of innocently eating her grandmother's radioactive doughnuts in a fit of manic-depressive rage, and then arriving at her Model Middle America audition, Kallie transformed into a giant balloon-sized would-be superhero, even falling through her dressing room door just in time to stop a terrorist from taking Cuttingham City Amphitheater hostage.As Kallie becomes a beloved city hero and overnight sensation, there's more on her mind when Kallie's grandmother, Abuela-Blanca, reveals the origins of the radioactive doughnuts -- and why she now needs Kallie's help in bringing down an even bigger threat.And while there's nothing Kallie wants to do less than take up the media's given mantle of "Fatgirl," she soon finds out she has little choice -- not if she wants to keep her identity a secret, and not if she ever wants to get her mother to come back home. You can't make a full doughnut sandwich with only one doughnut. Double up for the full origin story of everyone's newest favorite doughnut-eating superhero! Fatgirl: Origins: Part Two is the conclusion to the origin story of this satirical science fiction superhero take on growing up, PC culture, and diet culture from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson.

“You’re crazy,” Rose said. “He knows, of all people, how I feel about love.” “And he is the one person, of all people, who is determined to get past the barriers you have in your heart.” Rose shook her head. “He won’t.” Rose, the Princess of Rhone, doomed to fall into a sleeping death on her eighteenth birthday, has only ever wanted two things in all her life: to be free of her curse, and to never fall in love. After securing the dragon's blood from the Serpent's Garden, Rose is confident she has all she needs to free herself from Magdalina's curse. But when Magdalina comes to offer Rose a new deal—one that would free her from her curse, while also eliminating future threats—Rose is forced to confront the truth of her feelings for Theo. As Theo's past and new troubles interrupt their journey back to Rhone, Rose knows she must make a devastating choice. Will she let herself fall in love? Or will she break her own heart instead? This novella series is an expanded retelling of the Sleeping Beauty, with new characters, new plot twists, and plenty of action and adventure, perfect for teen and young adult historical fantasy readers. Look for the conclusion of this saga in "Beauty's Gift."

It's been nearly 40 years since the Continental United States experienced a Total Solar Eclipse. And now, on August 21st, the eclipse will travel from one end of the United States to the other; from Sea to Shining Sea! You don't want to miss out on this spectacular event!Solar Eclipse 2017 is a beautifully illustrated guidebook written specifically for kids. Our goal is to help parents prepare their children for the upcoming phenomena and get them excited about science. Get ready to jump start your child's love of Science and Space with Solar Eclipse 2017!

Her dark magic is growing. Can she keep it under control and confront a deadly enemy? Adeline wishes she had someone to turn to. But as the young witch’s powers develop, she knows her non-practicing warlock father would be no help. Especially since her first night as a full witch ended with a missing person, a knife, and clothes covered in blood…Seeking out a support group for fellow witches, Adeline starts to uncover the past of her family’s magic. With unexplained mysteries at every turn, the new witch isn’t sure if she’s facing down an ancient evil or if she’s the one who should be stopped. Can Adeline prevent her black magic from spreading, or will she somehow cause a paranormal catastrophe?Witches Anonymous is the first book in an amusingly dark YA urban fantasy series. If you like unfettered magic, malevolent threats, and a dash of humor, then you’ll love C.K. Johnson’s twisty supernatural tale. Buy Witches Anonymous to take a dark magical journey today!

How does science help solve crimes? In Whodunnit: Forensics, part of Full Tilt’s Origins series, readers will consider fingerprints, DNA, autopsy, and the CSI Effect as they examine how crimes are committed and solved.Origins: Whodunnit is a nonfiction series that presents the origins of different types of crimes, law enforcement groups, criminal organizations, and crime-fighting techniques. Each book features four distinct topics related to one overarching subject, from beat cops and the Secret Service, to fingerprinting and forensics. Each topic is presented in detail, and includes an informative timeline, fun facts, asides, key words, and comprehension questions. Origins: Whodunnit is a high-interest low-level series that will hold students’ interest while they learn about the ever-changing nature of crime-related topics.

Dead is such a strong word...Lucy Day, 15 years old, is murdered on her very first date. Not one to take that kind of thing lying down, she awakens a day later with a seemingly human body and more than a little confusion. Lucy tries to return to her normal life, but the afterlife keeps getting in the way.Zack, her crush-maybe-boyfriend, isn’t exactly excited that she ditched him on their first date. Oh, and Abraham, Lucy’s personal Grim Reaper, begins hunting her, dead-set on righting the error that dropped her back into the spongy flesh of a living girl. Lucy must put her mangled life back together, escape re-death, and learn to control her burgeoning powers while staying one step ahead of Abraham.But when she learns the devastating price of coming back from the dead, Lucy is forced to make the hardest decision of her re-life - can she really sacrifice her loved ones to stay out of the grave?

A Hidden Picture Book! Read this book as a family and have fun finding hidden images together. Simple for kids to recall, and learn all about family love. Based on two newly married parents expressing their love for their first child. It's explained to the child that no matter the circumstances they'll always be there. The parents continually pledge to love, hold, protect, nurture, and support their son. Kids will have tons of fun finding the hidden images. Answer key included.This book is special because:* Hidden Images* African-American characters* Great for early readers* Easy recall/reading for toddlers* Fun for the entire family* Awesome family read* Bedtime story approved* Expressions of love* Marriage and family values

Poor little Dudley Moose! He's lost his mother to timber wolves, and he's also lost his way in life. But things are about to change when Santa's elves discover him wandering in the woods and bring him to the North Pole! Spurned by the other reindeer for being different, Dudley struggles to navigate his new life. And with Santa and Rudolf's help, Dudley not only succeeds--he triumphs when he's chosen to guide Santa's sleigh! But is Dudley's purpose really to just guide Santa? Or does Santa have more in store for the brave moose? It's not until one magical Christmas Eve, when Santa leads Dudley to a terrified, lost, little girl, that Dudley realizes what he's meant to accomplish. A warm and wonderful story about faith and love that's sure to delight everyone in the family all year round.

“I have better things to do.” “Like what?” Rose asked. “Waste your life on a fool’s journey, under a silly girl’s orders?” “I have never considered saving your life to be the same as wasting mine, Rosary.” He came and stood in front of her, the ease of his presence replaced by an unusual heat rather than familiar warmth. Rose had never before been bothered by the six inches he stood taller than her, but all of a sudden the shadow of his strength imposed itself on her. The cursed beauty of the moonlight revealed the clarity and sharpness of his eyes as she gazed up at him. “What if you did waste your life though? What if?” “If I have wasted my life, I have wasted it on you. Willingly."For four years, Princess Aurora of Rhone—Rose to her friends—has searched the world for a way to break the curse placed on her by Magdalina, the wicked ruler of the fairies at war with her kingdom. Under the curse, Rose is doomed to die on her eighteenth birthday after pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel. And time is running out.On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Rose makes the journey home with her friends—Theo, a priest with a penchant for revenge; Mary, a young and talented fairy; and Ethan and Sophia, siblings with a troubled past–as pressure from her father, King Stefanos, leaves her with two equally unsatisfying options: Abdicate the throne, or get married.Enjoy this novella series retelling of the Sleeping Beauty, with new characters, new plot twists, and plenty of action and adventure. Perfect for teen and young adult historical fantasy readers, and check out Part II, "Beauty's Quest," as the story continues!

What happens when a girl, homeschooled by her counterculture mother, decides to spend her senior year in public school? First friendship, first love—and first encounters with the complexities of authority and responsibility. Evie is different. Not just her upbringing—though that’s certainly been unusual—but also her mindset. She’s smart, independent, confident, opinionated, and ready to take on a new challenge: the Institution of School. It doesn’t take this homeschooled kid long to discover that high school is a whole new world, and not in the ways she expected. It’s also a social minefield, and Evie finds herself confronting new problems at every turn, failing to follow or even understand the rules, and proposing solutions that aren’t welcome or accepted. Not one to sit idly by, Evie sets out to make changes. Big changes. The movement she starts takes off, but before she realizes what’s happening, her plan spirals out of control, forcing her to come to terms with a world she is only just beginning to comprehend. J. J. Johnson’s powerful debut novel will enthrall readers as it challenges assumptions about friendship, rules, boundaries, and power.