Books with author Caroline Hu

The atmospheric world is all around us, from sun and wind to climate and temperature. Readers can embark on a journey of discovery and get answers to their fundamental questions like why the wind blows, what a rainbow is made of, and how rain forms in clouds. Fun and easy to follow projects provide plenty of learning opportunities, especially in the home.

‘Now Thierry understood; man had always been able to deal with their own affairs, but this war was affecting the creatures of their land. The big ones were struggling; it was important that all the little creatures played their part.'The war is raging and France is under great threat from the Boche. The soldiers are battling bravely but need some assistance. Enter, Antoine: ant commander. Using the cicadas' voices, he calls upon all the little creatures to come together and use each of their unique skills to create a formidable team. But can such small creatures really resist the march of the mighty Boche? And save their way of life?This charming tale with a powerful message is set in a gentle context that children can understand and relate to.

The true, inside story of the UCLA Olympic Laboratory—the drug-detection team that tests athletes for banned performance-enhancing drugs. The team worked long nights for two weeks to detect a new, never-before-tested performance-enhancing drug called NESP (novel erythropoietic stimulating protein) during the 19th Winter Olympics (2002) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The group's work exposed three NESP users among the winning cross-country skiers. The drug users were stripped of their medals, which were then given to the rightful winners.*Note: Images are omitted from the Kindle edition of this title.

About the book: Discover Science: Weather Discover the world of science with this sensational series for knowledge-hungry readers Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children's imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With age-appropriate language and an eye-catching design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about subjects from the human body and animals to planet Earth and the Solar System. About the Author: Caroline Harris Caroline Harris is a journalist and has worked on a number of children's books.

[Read by Traber Burns]Between 1819 and 1845, as veterans of the Revolutionary War were filing applications to receive pensions for their service, the government was surprised to learn that many of the soldiers were not men but boys, many of whom were under the age of sixteen and some even as young as nine. In Boy Soldiers, Caroline Cox reconstructs the lives and stories of this young subset of early American soldiers, focusing on how these boys came to join the army and what they actually did in service. Giving us a rich and unique glimpse into colonial childhood, Cox traces the evolution of youth in American culture in the late eighteenth century.

A determination to survive…. Betrayed by everyone she loves, Valerie Dearborn will do anything to get out of Fey and avoid becoming Cerdwellyn’s queen. Even if it means she has to rely upon Lucas, the monster who betrayed her. A bid for redemption…. Lucas felt nothing for hundreds of years, but Valerie’s blood has changed everything. Forced to confront his sins, he’ll do what he can to help Valerie survive. Even if it costs him his life. A destiny cut short…. Cerdwellyn, King of the Fey lost his true queen centuries ago. He’s determined to make Valerie her replacement, but ghosts from his past have other plans. The end of the story. As Valerie struggles to survive she must choose between reality and illusion, between sacrifice and love, all in hopes of figuring out the truth: that if you love someone you must be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Children's easy reader chapter book. Set in the forgotten underwater canals and natural springs of Table Mountain, young readers are taken on a fantasy adventure which blends local South African cultural history with contemporary flavours. A light, modern and energetic fantasy story set in a realistic context. Told in the first person narrative by Lisa, an 11 year old girl who lives in Cape Town, this adventure takes the reader on a journey into the very heart of Table Mountain. There we meet an ancient and mystical people in the Kingdom of Camissa. Lisa has unwittingly been chosen by the Spirit of Camissa to take a message of hope and renewal into the city. This is a modern fantasy adventure, set in a recognisable landscape. Lisa joins her family on a hike up Table Mountain one Saturday morning. As the day wears on she is separated from the group and quite literally falls into a mysterious secret world. Once inside the network of underground caverns in the secret kingdom, she is amazed by marvellous sights (magnificent and monumental halls, a beautiful and noble people, enchanting lights and a breathtaking ride inside a huge bubble). Here Lisa meets the Lady Tusi who welcomes her. The ancient people of the Kingdom of Camissa have been waiting for her for a long time.The plot draws on an emerging revival in Cape Town currently, of a unique historic marvel - the underground water system which lies beneath the City Bowl- which is currently being explored and re-opened.

Excerpt from The Wise Gray CatBlack Bear put on his big, horn-rimmed spcectacles and looked all through the Lost and Found Column of his paper, but nobody there had lost or found a gold watch, or at least nobody had advertised one.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Bree's mom is busy with work. Her brother Reid is mad at her about his broken arm. Cassie is two years older, smokes (or says she does), and has a tattoo. The only person Bree can depend on is her old friend and playmate, Joey, who's trustworthy--but completely imaginary. Cassie Was Here begins with Cassie talking Bree into a haircut and ends with the two of them sneaking out at night to fix up an old dollhouse. Along the way both will learn about the unpredictable ways real friendships are made, and Bree will learn to need Joey a little less. Confident, funny, true-to-life, it's a story about being 11 and wanting to be 13; about friendship, family, and generosity; and about the awkward, tender transition from pre-teen to teen.