Books with author Christopher Moran

Crocodiles and their ancestors are some of the most successful animals that ever lived. At the time of T-Rex, crocs ranged in size from 2 feet to over 40 feet long. They lived on land, in swamps, and in the sea. Some, like SuperCroc, were fierce predators. Some were heavily armored plant eaters. And when all of the dinosaurs (except birds) became extinct, the crocs lived on, becoming the crocodiles and alligators of today. Combining fantastic art and photography with vivid descriptions, Chris Sloan draws young readers into the latest discoveries about the lives of these amazing animals.

The Little League World Series is within reach Two weeks of intense competition remain to decide the final teams for the Little League World Series. This year, the anticipation is high as it's possible that both of the previous final two teams will return, a very rare occurrence. And those are the teams Carter and Liam now play for! These two players, one from each team, are thinking the same thought: How can I play against my best friend? Join Liam and Carter as they work their way to the Little League World Series in this thrilling series.

The history of basketball is chock-full of famous buzzer-beating shots, amazing game-saving plays, and thrilling maneuvers that defy gravity. All fans have their favorite memory, just as they have their favorite team and their favorite player. Now here's a book that offers a look back at more than fifteen of the sport's best moments. The Block, The Steal, The Shot. Chamberlain, Abdul-Jabbar, Bird, Jordan, and James. Each entry captures the nail-biting tension of the minutes leading up to the play, as well as information about the superstar players that made them and the teams that they played for. Packed with facts and action, this is a book young basketball fans will reach for again and again -- and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.

Of all the acrobatic moves out there the back flip, or back tuck, is probably the coolest. Whenever I do them those who watch always exclaim how awesome it is. While you can learned the form of a back flip in many places, its actually quite useless to you. Instead you need to learn the processes for gaining the skill in performing this movement. In this book I offer you not just one step-by-step system, but several. Contains: * Back Flip Form * Equipment Used for Back Flips * 9 Step System I Used to Master the Backflip * How to do it Without Spotters or Equipment * The Fast-Track Method * Advanced Back Flipping * Overcoming Fears Find more at www.LegendaryStrength.com

The journey to the Little League World Series continues with two new teams and fierce competition Little League Baseball players Liam and Carter are still adjusting to changes since Liam's family moved across the country to California. Liam is faced with having to prove himself all over again to his new teammates. Carter, on the other hand, is having his best season ever. His pitches are unstoppable and it looks like his team might just sweep the competition. That is, until a new pitcher hits the scene.

Radical environmental groups throughout the world, militantly committed to defending the ecology, are growing in size and influence. In this country, activists engage in ecological civil disobedience and "ecotage"-- the sabotaging of equipment to prevent ecological damage-- in the struggle to preserve wilderness lands. These ecoteurs have gone beyond traditional conservation concerns to a new philosophy-- Deep Ecology, or biocentrism-- that calls into question not only the wisdom, but the legitimacy of humanity's domination of nature. In "Green Rage", Christopher Manes has written a brilliant defense of radical environmentalism, challenging the ethics of modern industrial society and asserting the right of the natural world to blossom, evolve, and exist for its own sake.

If you are ever in Brooklyn, that borough of superb sunsets and magnificent vistas of husband-propelled baby-carriages, it is to be hoped you may chance upon a quiet by-street where there is a very remarkable bookshop.This bookshop, which does business under the unusual name "Parnassus at Home," is housed in one of the comfortable old brown-stone dwellings which have been the joy of several generations of plumbers and cockroaches. The owner of the business has been at pains to remodel the house to make it a more suitable shrine for his trade, which deals entirely in second-hand volumes. There is no second-hand bookshop in the world more worthy of respect.It was about six o'clock of a cold November evening, with gusts of rain splattering upon the pavement, when a young man proceeded uncertainly along Gissing Street, stopping now and then to look at shop windows as though doubtful of his way. At the warm and shining face of a French rotisserie he halted to compare the number enamelled on the transom with a memorandum in his hand. Then he pushed on for a few minutes, at last reaching the address he sought. Over the entrance his eye was caught by the sign:PARNASSUS AT HOMER. AND H. MIFFLINBOOKLOVERS WELCOME!THIS SHOP IS HAUNTEDHe stumbled down the three steps that led into the dwelling of the muses, lowered his overcoat collar, and looked about.It was very different from such bookstores as he had been accustomed to patronize. Two stories of the old house had been thrown into one: the lower space was divided into little alcoves; above, a gallery ran round the wall, which carried books to the ceiling. The air was heavy with the delightful fragrance of mellowed paper and leather surcharged with a strong bouquet of tobacco. - Taken from "The Haunted Bookshop" written by Christopher Morley

Dive into the thrilling history of soccer's most famous tournament in this comprehensive guide to the World Cup! Soccer. No other sport in the world captivates a bigger audience--and no other competition electrifies its fans like the World Cup. Jam-packed with information about each and every World Cup ever played, this revised and updated edition of a Matt Christopher classic captures all the amazing highlights of soccer's most famous tournament. Want to know who was behind the biggest surprise defeat of the 1950 World Cup? It's in here. Want to know which country has won the Women's World Cup more than any other? Just turn the page. Want to know more about the biggest triumphs and harshest defeats, all while feeling like you're on the field with the sports legends? Wondering what the term Total Football means? You'll find the answers here--along with much, much more.

Epic battles, magical creatures and a perilous adventure.- He’s a young man with burning questions.- She’s a young woman on a journey of discovery.- Together they must fight the forces of evil to save their world.Joshua's father has long since disappeared. Most think he is dead, but Joshua’s dreams are telling him otherwise, and this is a scratch he just has to itch. It seems only The Oracle can help him. The Elder tells Joshua: “There will be many dangers for you ahead, Joshua, but if the answer to your dream is what you desire, you must head east to the Valley of Moross. There you must find the Oracle of Forestium.”Joshua has never ventured out into the world of Forestium. The young and inexperienced Woodsman is ill-prepared for all that awaits him there. Forestium is a magical place, but Joshua must leave the security of Morelle, to a place where dark forces are looming. Can he face off the evil that is stalking him? Will he know whom to trust?This middle-grade epic fantasy will appeal to kids and young adult fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. A thrilling and gut-wrenching tale full of magic, myths, legends, heartache and fierce battles.Lose yourself in this magical world created by New York Times bestseller Christopher D. Morgan.Get it now.

In this charming book for young adults, Christopher Morgan tells about his experiences growing up in Philadelphia. It wasn’t easy and he learned valuable lessons along the way. He discovers a joy for God, a love of learning, and a passion to help others. He shares his reflections both from his perspective when he was a kid and then as an adult talking to his own son.