Books with author David J. West

a middle grade baseball team takes on a loser, and sticks him in left field but the whole team seems to be losers until some special coaching by an old All-Star makes a difference, don't hit the ball, hit where the ball isn't, hit where the ball will be....very zen spirit and soul and mind strengthif you love the game, you'll love the play by play detail, that shows the Little League has all the tears, heartbreaks, triumphs, and high stakes as the Major Leagues.P.S. David West the writer is not the David West who once pitched for the Twins and blew his shoulder winning the pennant from Toronto....well, maybe in my dreams!Don't hesitate to dream, and more importantly take action to make your dreams come true....All the best, dear team mates, all for one, one for all, as they say.-DSW

This large herbivore could grow up to 36 feet tall and wandered the Earth during the Cretaceous period, 14 million years ago. This dramatic book follows a young Iguanodon who was separated from his family after a volcanic eruption. Danger and excitement meet this juvenile dinosaur at every turn as he tries to reunite with his family. Spectacular graphics and engaging text tell the story of the young Iguanodon’s journey. Fossil evidence and dinosaur facts accompany the story and show young readers the reality behind this thrilling narrative.

Praise for Dinosaurs on My Street by David West: "The illustrations are center stage... plenty of strong appeal for dinosaur buffs." -- School Library Journal Titles in the Firefly Dinosaur series: Dinosaurs of the Upper Triassic and the Lower Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 235--176 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Middle Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 175--165 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Upper Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 164--145 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Lower Cretaceous: 25 Dinosaurs from 144--127 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Mid-Cretaceous: 25 Dinosaurs from 127--90 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Upper Cretaceous: 25 Dinosaurs from 89--65 Million Years Ago This series of six books is for dinosaur enthusiasts and novices alike. It covers dinosaurs living in the six periods that make up the Mesozoic Age, which spanned prehistoric time 227 million years ago to 65 million years ago. Each book is an illustrated guide to 25 of the best known dinosaurs of that period. Up-to-date information accompanies the highly detailed computer-generated artworks -- big, colorful, lifelike, fill-the-page dinosaurs. The books open with an illustrated introductory spread that provides background information on the time period in which the 25 dinosaurs lived. The dinosaur spreads bear a brief introduction, information on when and where it lived, its size, and where fossil remains have been found. They also have a shadow icon of an adult, child, or animal (e.g. domestic cat) which indicates the size of the dinosaur. All dinosaur-loving readers will thrill at the giant and engaging dino artworks. These books are sure to be enjoyed over and over again.

Praise for Dinosaurs on My Street by David West: "The illustrations are center stage... plenty of strong appeal for dinosaur buffs." -- School Library Journal Titles in the Firefly Dinosaur series: Dinosaurs of the Upper Triassic and the Lower Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 235--176 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Middle Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 175--165 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Upper Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 164--145 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Lower Cretaceous: 25 Dinosaurs from 144--127 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Mid-Cretaceous: 25 Dinosaurs from 127--90 Million Years Ago Dinosaurs of the Upper Cretaceous: 25 Dinosaurs from 89--65 Million Years Ago This series of six books is for dinosaur enthusiasts and novices alike. It covers dinosaurs living in the six periods that make up the Mesozoic Age, which spanned prehistoric time 227 million years ago to 65 million years ago. Each book is an illustrated guide to 25 of the best known dinosaurs of that period. Up-to-date information accompanies the highly detailed computer-generated artworks -- big, colorful, lifelike, fill-the-page dinosaurs. The books open with an illustrated introductory spread that provides background information on the time period in which the 25 dinosaurs lived. The dinosaur spreads bear a brief introduction, information on when and where it lived, its size, and where fossil remains have been found. They also have a shadow icon of an adult, child, or animal (e.g. domestic cat) which indicates the size of the dinosaur. All dinosaur-loving readers will thrill at the giant and engaging dino artworks. These books are sure to be enjoyed over and over again.

This large herbivore could grow up to 36 feet tall and wandered the Earth during the Cretaceous period, 14 million years ago. This dramatic book follows a young Iguanodon who was separated from his family after a volcanic eruption. Danger and excitement meet this juvenile dinosaur at every turn as he tries to reunite with his family. Spectacular graphics and engaging text tell the story of the young Iguanodon’s journey. Fossil evidence and dinosaur facts accompany the story and show young readers the reality behind this thrilling narrative.

Full-page photographs pair with factual information to create a fun and approachable introduction to familiar animals in a specific climate. Including useful iconography, a glossary, and an index, Safari Sam’s Wild Animals series is ideal for young readers interested in animal science. Explore various polar animals with guide Safari Sam in this engaging children’s book.