Books with author Carol B Simmons

Five towers. Five colors. One way out.The Green Tower captures Cipher, ties him in vines, and hurls him into the wild. New dangers lurk in the forest, where the strong prey on the weak. Hunger looms. Tribes battle over every scrap to survive. Cipher will need everything he has gained in the Blue and Red Towers, and more. He must forge new alliances and face hard truths to stand against his most powerful enemy yet.

"Their strength and ferocity stem from below the surface where their roots are forever tangled, interwoven in such a way that for the remainder of time they bloom together…" Genesis Adam Chloe Lukas No one loves them, no one cares about them, no one even sees them until they end up in Mary Rodriguez's home, an outpost for Sacred Heart's troubled youth program. It is within these walls that the four teens forge unlikely friendships. They experience the intensity of first loves, share secrets, and suffer losses, vowing to make the world a better place in spite of their personal battles with addiction, depression, loneliness, and abuse. But when the unthinkable happens, those friendships are tested in ways they never could have imagined. Will they find strength enough to survive or will their bonds be too fractured to heal them yet again? We, the Wildflowers is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.

He must be released for a little while.But the one who sees doesn’t believe.Elijah Goldsmith has nightmares he needs to ignore. Why would a rich kid from Manhattan dream three straight nights about a dragon and the destruction of St. Peter’s Basilica? He’s never even been to Rome.It’s bad timing, too. He’s graduating soon and applying to be a spy in the International Security Agency. That’s where he meets Naomi. She’s the kind of girl who makes boys like Elijah want to share their secrets. Were they brought together to learn what his secrets mean? There’s more to their sparks than they think.This is 2066, the year the world ends.

In Nate & Shea's Adventures in Peru, follow Travel With Kids television series hosts Nathan and Seamus as they discover the history, culture and nature of Peru. Discover lost Incan civilizations at Machu Picchu and learn who built the Incan empire and about their traditions. Learn about the Spanish explorers that first arrived in Peru in the 16th century. Explore the Amazon jungle alongside some of the famous explorers from all over the world and learn about the people and animals that live there. Plus, get ideas for hands-on activities like weaving and cooking!

The dragon stood before the woman,So that he might devour her child.Elijah still has his doubts. As crazy as things have become, he figures there has to be a reasonable explanation. Except about the dragon. And maybe about Don. And definitely about the baby...He's either going to find some answers or run away. He doesn't want to leave Naomi. But even the inseparable will be pulled apart in these times.This is 2066, and the world is ending.

Take a trip to South Africa with your friends, and hosts of Travel With Kids television series, Nate & Shea. Explore the African Bush learning about animals like elephants, rhinos and lions. Discover Xhosa and Zulu cultures and about Afrikaner people who immigrated from Europe. Visit Soweto and learn about Nelson Mandela and the road to equality. Join Nate & Shea as they taste the local food, learn the lingo, explore the Cape Peninsula, go on safari, and more! NEW: Now with QR codes with links to video clips from the television series. Nate & Shea's Adventures in South Africa is a wonderful companion piece to the Travel With Kids video series (www.travelwithkids.tv) or can be read on its own. Great for kids planning a trip or just interested in learning about South Africa!

From his presence earth and sky fled away. They stood before the throne, and books were opened.It stopped making sense months ago. Now he seeks the baby, but Elijah has Naomi. Does it even matter anymore? People keep saying the world's going to end. Elijah is starting to think they're right. He's also starting to think they're wrong about how.This is 2066, and the ending will be known.

Take a trip to the exotic islands of Hawai’i with your friends, and hosts of the Travel With Kids television series, Nate & Shea. This book on Hawai'i chronicles the history, culture and nature of the islands as seen through the eyes of two young boys. Learn how the Hawaiian Islands were formed and how people got to such an isolated place. Meet ancient Hawaiian royals, but don’t break kapu or you’ll be running for safety! Nate & Shea can help you navigate island life. Join them as they taste the local food, learn the lingo, explore a volcano. hula dance, surf, make a lei and more! In addition to exploring Hawai'i's rich culture and turbulent past, the book offers information on Hawaiian sites and instructions on crafts to do at home. From the creators of the Travel With Kids video series, this book makes an excellent companion guide for the series, or is a wonderful and informative read on its own. Great for kids researching for school, planning a trip or just dreaming about going to Hawai’i!

Five towers. Five colors. One way out. Cipher wakes up in the Blue Tower with no memories of his former life. He discovers that he is not alone. Dozens of boys and girls must compete in a battle called the Scouring against four other towers--Red, Green, Yellow, and Black--each with its own rules and powers. In his first Scouring, Cipher captures Emma, a girl from Yellow, whose memories from Victorian England move Cipher to uncover his own past. He must learn who he was before he can figure out why he's here...and how to get out.

Something strange is happening on the island! Odd rumblings, suspicious events, and newcomers are disrupting the islander's way of life. A challenge to participate in a series of competitions soon finds the orphans racing for their lives. In this third and final book of the Orphans of Mordecai's Castle series, follow the children as they learn that God is always faithful and will remain their unshakable Champion through every situation in life.

Take a trip to the exotic islands of Hawai’i with your friends, and hosts of the Travel With Kids television series, Nate & Shea. Learn how the Hawaiian Islands were formed and how people got to such an isolated place. Meet ancient Hawaiian Royals, but don’t break kapu or you’ll be running for safety! Nate & Shea can help you navigate island life. Join them as they taste the local food, learn the lingo, explore a volcano, hula dance, surf, make a lei and more! Nate & Shea's Adventures in Hawai'i offers information on history, culture and nature in Hawaii and provides activities and recipes to try at home. From the producers of the award-winning television series Travel With Kids, this book is great for kids planning a trip or just interested in learning about Hawai’i!