Books with author Carol Simmons

Andy has more to deal with than most people his age -- Chicken Pox, an overflowing toilet, a bungled job for his grandfather, a dangerous and dirty mutt pulling on his boot laces, and a goofy friend who finds humor in every situation that comes along. Besides that, his happy home life could be scrambled by a grandmother-type lady with a stack of books and a wooden spoon.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Take a trip to Italy with your friends, and hosts of Travel With Kids television series, Nate & Shea. Learn how the Roman civilization was formed and how it influenced the world. Discover art and music and iconic sites like the Colosseum. Nate & Shea can help you navigate Italian life. Join them as they taste the local food, learn the lingo, explore a canal city, roll meatballs, play gladiator, make masks and more! Great for kids planning a trip or just interested in learning about Italy! Nate & Shea's Adventures in Italy is a wonderful companion piece to the Travel With Kids videos series (www.travelwithkids.tv) or can be read on its own.

Take a trip to Italy with your friends, and hosts of Travel With Kids television series, Nate & Shea in this innovative multi-media book format. Learn how the Roman civilization was formed and how it influenced the world. Discover art and music and iconic sites like the Colosseum. Nate & Shea can help you navigate Italian life. Join them as they taste the local food, learn the lingo, explore a canal city, roll meatballs, play gladiator, make masks and more! Great for kids planning a trip or just interested in learning about Italy! NEW: Now with QR codes with links to video clips from the series. Nate & Shea's Adventures in Italy is a wonderful companion piece to the Travel With Kids videos series (www.travelwithkids.tv) or can be read on its own.

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 order to survive, they must make some difficult decisions, including leaving someone behind! Will their faith in God remain strong as they battle the toughest tests of their lives? Join the orphans in this exciting conclusion as they learn that God is their biggest Champion of all!