Books with author Christopher Holt

Keeping My Hope, a historical fiction graphic novel written by 14 year old Christopher Huh, talks about the life of a young teenage boy named Ari Kolodiejski, who is caught in the horrors of the Final Solution. Now as a parent and grandparent, he tells his life story to his grandchildren. After surviving the world's most deadliest camp, he hopes to pass on his life legacy to his family.Ari is a strong and courageous teen who must battle for his life throughout the second world war. Ari is forever scarred from his deep past. Despite being kept prisoner at the Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp, seeing the untimely death of hundreds, and forced to endure unbearable conditions in lice infested clothing, Ari keeps his friends close and struggles to live. Throughout his stay in the camp, he meets two inmates who both stand along with him, trying to help as often as they can. Friendship and belief is all they have left, in which the Nazis and the war strip away from the trio and ultimately brings the devastating disaster that awaits. When Ari and his two friends are slowing down in a death march during a blizzard and his friend has frostbite, Ari still helps his friend despite an SS guard approaching them with a pistol. He even claims that "carrying Saul was a challenge" (page 149), but does not want to leave him in the snow, knowing the fate his friend would face.He tries to help and aid his fellow camp inmates whenever possible. During at his stay at Auschwitz III, everyone fears one Kapo guard who is known for being a sadist on the prisoners with a rubber truncheon. Ari not only stands up against the Kapo, he even goes to the point of scaring him too. The guard showed "in his eyes...he was confused, maybe even fearful. Almost as if he was the beaten victim" (page 104). No matter what consequences are to come, he always gives his best effort in order to make a situation better. Throwing himself into the line of fire while no one else would is the shocking reality that made those like Ari from ordinary people to heroes.A true friend and strong Samaritan, Ari Kolodiejski is a person who is stuck with the ability to make anyone into being a friend with him. After his liberation of six years of terror, he tries to rebuild his life to replace the one he lost a lifetime ago. With his family's history stored safely in the minds of his grandchildren, he can now preserve his memories for his great-grandchildren and their children to remember. Keeping My Hope is an excellent book, and an even better one with the character of Ari.

FOR MORE INFORMATION-666america.com This book, exposes the stunning truth about America and its connection with 666, which the reader will learn, represents nothing more than MONEY. The American Dream of prosperity is unmasked as the great engine designed to serve the elite and fulfill their selfish desires. Not only does the book give a simple explanation of every chapter and verse of Revelation, but it also discloses the truth about America, human nature, and the reality of the world in which we live. Brilliant yet simple explanations leave the reader doubtless as to how and why the American empire is destroying our environment and peace at an alarming rate. Discover the means by which powerful corporations, banks, and governments advance the global empire by “determining the worth of products and human life” while they “acquire riches…leaving the majority impoverished, unequal and unhappy.” Most importantly, a SOLUTION of how WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD is given in plainness.

The blame game, with its finger-pointing and mutual buck-passing, is a familiar feature of politics and organizational life, and blame avoidance pervades government and public organizations at every level. Political and bureaucratic blame games and blame avoidance are more often condemned than analyzed. In The Blame Game, Christopher Hood takes a different approach by showing how blame avoidance shapes the workings of government and public services. Arguing that the blaming phenomenon is not all bad, Hood demonstrates that it can actually help to pin down responsibility, and he examines different kinds of blame avoidance, both positive and negative. Hood traces how the main forms of blame avoidance manifest themselves in presentational and "spin" activity, the architecture of organizations, and the shaping of standard operating routines. He analyzes the scope and limits of blame avoidance, and he considers how it plays out in old and new areas, such as those offered by the digital age of websites and e-mail. Hood assesses the effects of this behavior, from high-level problems of democratic accountability trails going cold to the frustrations of dealing with organizations whose procedures seem to ensure that no one is responsible for anything. Delving into the inner workings of complex institutions, The Blame Game proves how a better understanding of blame avoidance can improve the quality of modern governance, management, and organizational design.

A World Without WaterA World Without Water is an illustrated story-poem for young readers that illuminates how we can all help solve today's growing water crisis. Get washed away on this fanciful journey to a time and place in which the water has run out and see what can be done to conserve our most precious resource. Common themes in this picture book are saving water, conservation and tips for a cleaner environment.Your child or students will learn the importance of saving the earth and valuing one of its most precious resources.Trailer (Copy and Paste the link to watch): www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoJF0Ve47FU5 Star Reviews (More under reviews) Djohnson-I read this book at bedtime to my seven year old boy and asked him to rate the book on a scale of one to five how he liked it. He said definitely a five….I asked him why…his response was “the book is true and it tells kids what they need to know to live in this world.”With that.. I would say that author Mr. Holley hit this one out of the ballpark! Mr. Zues¬-I purchased this book for my young nephews and nieces, to help them learn the importance of conservation. I was not disappointed upon receiving the book. The story is expressed clearly, with good, relatable examples for children. It also rhymes throughout, which should help keep them engaged in the story. Though this book specifically talks about conserving water, the same basic lesson has a broader application, allowing you to bring the conversation to other areas where you might want to discuss avoiding wastefulness. The quality of the book itself is good, with the text easy to read, and the pictures are expressive and do an excellent job of illustrating the points the text touches on. Overall, I am very happy with this book. Water conservation, books by holley, picture book, story, children's books, kids books, climate change, earth day, save the earth, books for boys, books for girls, read aloud, storytime, save the planet, environmentally friendly, eco books, new picture books

Kids Draw Animals offers the perfect addition to the mega-selling art instruction series, written by renowned artist and instructor Christopher Hart.Artists between the ages of 6 and 12 will delight in the wonderful animals that fill the pages of this lively how-to. Colorful, fun spreads demonstrate, step by step, how to draw African animals, bears, horses, birds, reptiles, cute critters, sea creatures, pets, and exotic animals like kangaroos, and camels. As kids progress, they go beyond simply copying to gain real drawing skills and solid artistic technique. Plus . . . they’ll have lots of fun!• The 9th book in Christopher Hart’s best-selling Kids Draw series • Offers age-appropriate instruction and illustration on how to draw all kinds of animals

Learn to Draw More than 80 Cool Manga Characters in 4 Easy Steps!Are you ready for a crash course in drawing more than 80 cool characters from best-selling author Chris Hart? It only takes four simple steps: Just trace and draw what you see in step 1, then add the orange lines shown in steps 2, 3, and 4. Learn to trace or draw manga kids; "chibi" characters with short, squat bodies and huge heads; and manga monsters. Before you know it, you’ll have drawn characters that will amaze your family and friends!

In 1945, at the end of World War 2, Joseph Stalin did not believe that Adolf Hitler would remain in his bunker and take his own life. Figuring the German Fuhrer was too cocky, egotistical, and narcissistic, it must be a rouse giving him time to escape Berlin. With no confirmable facts provided to the public, Stalin unleashes Mikael his “Fixer” to hunt down and kill a list of escaped, high ranking, dangerous Nazis, and their leader. After several years and little luck, the trail was getting cold. Mikael makes a bold move and trades in his team of soldiers for a handpicked band of misfits, each with their own specialty and need for redemption. Can this ragtag eccentric group do better than the elite forces that were previously sent on this mission? They will need to if they intend on changing the course of history as we know it. No longer wanting to be a bystander to history, Professor Henry Fairchild joins the team. He leaves his remarkable findings in secret journals hidden and written in code, specifically for his brilliant granddaughter to decipher. She alone will decide what to do with the shocking information. What she uncovers brings an old evil to her small English town, and now her family is in danger. A Murder of Crows was originally written as a pay television series. The long-awaited conversion to novel format has finally arrived. Be sure to check out other books in the Fairchild Mystery-Thriller series where the author blends real-life facts with his fictional team.

If You Had A Super Power, What Would It Be?Have you ever wanted to have SUPERPOWERS? Which ones would you have? It's true having superpowers is awesome, but did you know that true superpowers come from within? This picture book teaches children how to unleash their inner superhero and make a difference in the world.Bright illustrations and easy-to-read rhymes make If You Had a Super Power What Would It Be a must-own book for parents with children who love Spiderman, Batman, Superman, the Avengers or any other Guardians of the Galaxy. Get your copy today and be a super parent to your super kids.Trailer (Copy and Paste the link to watch):www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-ZNK_798T85 Star Reviews (More under reviews)Richard and Liz-Okay, so let's admit it! We've all dreamed about having super powers at sometime in our life! This book starts off with imagining all that you and others may possibly want to achieve. I had to smile at the page saying the following:" Or be so invincible, you'd feel no pain."What's the picture? It's a sweating doctor with a very crooked syringe giving a young girl her injection. I guess he's been trying a while?!On Page 23 the book changes to say:"You may not have these kinds of powers at all.But you can help others be they big or small."SO the author has sparked our wild imaginations to reach crazy heights and then he brings us down to reality. What can we do to make a difference? Admit when we make a mistake, help those in need, clean up our messes, be there for someone new to the area, lend a listening ear, volunteer in our community and much more.Betty Mermelstein-This book has it all when it comes to life's lessons for children. It begins with physical attributes that a child might want to have as super powers, but moves on to the more important super values that we all should have even if we can't have x-ray vision or teleport into the future. Holley highlights such qualities as helping others out and striving to give your best at whatever you do. The text is written in rhyme, making it easy for little ones to memorize the pages, and each page is beautifully illustrated with very colorful and engaging pictures that definitely keep your attention. If You Had a Super Power, What Would It Be? is a super book!.super powers, superhero, super hero, superheroes, picture book, story, adventure, action, imagination, fantasy, marvel, DC, batman, spiderman, wonder woman, superman, kids books, boys books, girls books, books about super powers, arrow, best superhero books for kids, superhero books for kids 5-7

The fun way to introduce coding with Ruby to kids If you don't have the chance to take coding classes at school or in camp—or if you just want to learn on your own—Ruby For Kids gears you up to expand your technology skills and learn this popular programming language. Written in a way that's easy to follow—and keeping the super tech-heavy stuff to a minimum—it quickly and easily shows you how to use Ruby to create web and mobile applications with no experience required. Ruby is considered one of the best and simplest languages to start with when you're learning coding. This fun and friendly guide makes it even easier. Broken down into simple projects designed to appeal to younger programmers, Ruby For Kids gets you up and running with core coding concepts in no time. Before you know it, you'll be tackling hands-on projects, enjoying the support of a vibrant community, and feeling a sense of accomplishment as you complete projects. Navigate the basics of coding with the Ruby language Use Ruby to create your own applications and games Find help from other Ruby users Offers tips for parents and teachers helping kids learn Ruby So what are you waiting for? Ruby For Kids has everything you need to get in on one of the most popular topics around!

From samurai and owls to ninja stars and dragonflies, exciting traditional and original paper folding projects await young origami artists. Organized from easy to challenging, each project includes clear, step by step, photo illustrated instructions that make developing paper folding skills fun. All projects also include creative tips for using and displaying models to impress friends and family.

If Students Ran The SchoolWhat? Students in charge of the school Whoever came up with such a ridiculous idea! Actually, as author Chris Holley delves inside the minds of today’s students, we find there is a huge amount of creativity and fun to be had! The kids are indeed ruling the school! What fun do they have? Is Math still on the agenda? What with DJ’s dubbing, and teachers disappearing, there is clearly a NEW curriculum in place! Ideal for the 6-10 age range, the story lends itself to the option of being a play, or an introduction to poetry and rhyme. With 28 beautifully illustrated pages, your students and kids will love the ideas. More likely than not, they’ll come up with their own to add to the list! Teachers beware! This is a story full of whimsy and fun for kids of all ages. A playful picture book that reminds us not to take life to seriously and allow children to be in charge for a change (even if it's only in their imaginations).Trailer (Copy and Paste the link to watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubDFW7j4hj0 5 Star Reviews (More under reviews)T. Sanders- In this story, Holley brings to life every young child's ultimate fantasy--the experience of making all the rules in school. With adorable illustrations, catchy rhymes, and an imaginative story line, this book is sure to be a favorite for children in elementary school and early childhood settings. This is the third title my ten year old daughter has enjoyed by this author and she looks forward to more. Holley's experience as an educator definitely spills into his poetic prose in a relatable and enchanting way for children.Gloria I.- The book was amazing, I read it to my students and they loved it. After reading the book as a class, the children are now using it as part of the reading/ writing center and are creating their own narrative about what would happen if they ran the school. Their stories are extremely imaginative, and they are using the author's words and creativity to take their personal stories to another level... This book is an in-demand book in my classroom, I am buying multiple copies!play, picture book, kids books, childrens books, story time, adventure, action, imagination, books by holley, fantasy