Books with author Carl Richards Carl Richards

1806, Near the Mouth of the Columbia River ...born to a white trader and an Indian mother, ten-year-old Miriam, and her twin brother, Moses, are comfortable in both cultures. When they have a brush with a wild kitty, Miriam wants to make it a pet, but Moses would rather get even with it for scratching him. a strange visitor complicates the problem when he wants to have the cat so it can be offered as a sacrifice. Miriam and Moses must find the wisdom and courage to do the right thing. When you read The Boston Kitty you will: -Learn about the times and traditions of Northwest Native Americans and early American traders -Have a better understanding of what it means to share something that is valuable to you with someone else -Be able to interact with the study questions at the end of the book

Get ready for an unforgettable birthday surprise! On a beautiful farm in the countryside lives a family and a wonderful woman named Miss Mike, who keeps the four children entertained with her unique hobby-magic. One summer afternoon, Miss Mike sends the kids on a scavenger hunt. Their mission? To find as many old bottle caps as they can, and they will receive a special treat. When Miss Mike sees all the caps the children have found, she asks, "Has anyone ever heard of a POP tree?" The kids haven't. Following Miss Mike's instructions, together they bury the caps in the backyard, not knowing what will grow...and what happens next is truly magical! Beautifully illustrated, The Magnificent Pop Tree is sure to delight readers of all ages.

Electrifying forces are at work here. Discover the amazing power of electricity with this fun filled kit. Turned On By Electricity explores the mysteries of electricity and comes complete with easy-to-use accessories and a book filled with exciting experiments and activities. Produce sparks in a jar...generate electricity using a lemon...create a working switch...and much more! You're sure to get a charge out of Turned On By Electricity!

Falling in love isn’t the only problem for Ava Hannigan. When seventeen-year-old Ava discovers that she can breathe underwater, she’s disappointed. She wanted to be normal and dreads the day of her initiation into one of the most powerful covens of Elemental Enchanters. She has fallen in love with a human, which is forbidden, but she has such a strong connection with Peter, the only other person who knows what it’s like to grow up motherless. Ava and her friends never expected to be caught up in the middle of a three-hundred-year-old war. Devon wants revenge against the humans for killing his master. Xavier, a ruthless witch, is building an army for Devon by spellbinding several students into becoming dark Enchanters. After Xavier realizes Ava and her friends are Elementals, Devon will stop at nothing to have their power. Xavier threatens Ava, attempting to coerce her to join them, but when she refuses, he kidnaps Peter. Ava must seek help from her coven to defeat Devon and accept her life as a witch in order to save Peter and protect the humans.

Over the past five years, Richard Carlson has shown countless families, lovers, and workers how to live in a more calm and productive manner. Now he turns his attention to men, with numerous simple strategies and life lessons that blend humor, warmth, and uncommon wisdom. Carlson invites men of all ages to enjoy the benefits of simplification and discover what so many of us already know: that its a stressful world out there, but it doesnt have to be.

Everyone said it was over. But Ava knew it was just the beginning.After risking everything and beating the odds to be with the love of her life, Peter, life should be good for Ava. Far from it. An altercation with the humans has left him struggling with his new life as an Enchanter, and Ava can feel him slipping away. Nightmares of her mother's murder haunt her, and leave her grappling with the darkness inside herself. She will stop at nothing to uncover the truth about her mother, even if that truth is more dangerous than anything she's faced before.After her search for knowledge lands her on the verge of banishment from her coven, Ava must seek forgiveness from everyone and forge her own destiny as the coven faces an onslaught of war.