Books with author Dr. John Townsend

From the footprints of a pygmy shrew to those of a nine-banded armadillo, these animal tracks are LIFE-SIZED and amazing! Follow the tracks . . . and learn all about the animals that made them! This eye-opening guide features to-scale representations of the prints left by mammals and reptiles from across the globe—and a foldout picture of an elephant, too. Accompanied by fascinating tidbits of information, the lifelike illustrations help kids identify creatures by their tracks, and encourage budding naturalists to explore and appreciate their local wildlife.The animals include: African Cheetah * American Alligator * European Rabbit * Gecko * Giant Panda * Grey Wolf * House Mouse * Otter * Polar Bear * Reindeer * Siberian Tiger * Spotted Skunk * and many more!

How big is an elephant’s poop? This fun yet informative book about animals gives kids all the scientific information they need—plus the “yuck factor” they love! Every animal, big and small, does it: poop. And kids can learn all about the process from this eye-opening guide, which features to-scale representations of feces from creatures across the globe, as well as salient facts and graphics showing the species’ size relative to humans. There’s even a gatefold image of elephant dung—which can’t fit on a single page! The guide will help young readers to identify different animals, from squirrels, skunks, coyotes, and geese to lynx, koalas, crocodiles, and mountain gorillas. It will open their eyes to nature’s wonders and encourage them to explore and appreciate their local wildlife.

Twenty-year-old Peter, when threatened with incarceration in a mental institution for his faith, refused to let Grace fight for his release. “If leaving me in the mental institution will further the gospel, then leave me there!”The first time Doris, an orthodox Buddhist, heard about Jesus, she whispered to Grace, “Don’t tell anyone that Jesus died for us. This will be our secret!”The police were interrogating 19-year-old Hope every few days—pressuring her to disclose Grace and Justin’s ministry to university students. With tears in her eyes, she told Grace and Justin, “I’ll never betray you two, no matter what they do to me!”Leah, an idol-worshipper, longed to become a Christian, but she was afraid. “If I believe in Jesus, the gods I worship are going to retaliate. They’ll hurt me really bad. Is Jesus powerful enough to protect me from them?”In the kick-off meeting of a discussion group Grace was leading for atheist university students, Carol burst out laughing. “Grace, you can’t be serious! You actually believe God exists?”In Dragon Ride, the beauty of the Lord is seen through the eyes of Buddhists, atheists, idol-worshippers, Muslims, and an animist as they encounter Jesus. Dragon Ride records the actual conversations Grace had with her friends, and many of them embraced Christ as the answer to their deepest longings.Grace writes about persecution, evading the police, saving lives, helping the homeless and disabled, and she even writes about the murder of a friend. But more importantly, she writes of a God who acts on behalf of His children, of a faith that grew in the crucible of China, and of learning how to effectively share the gospel.Grace’s stories are raw, personal, and humorous, and she openly shares about her own spiritual struggles and growth.

Twenty-year-old Peter, when threatened with incarceration in a mental institution for his faith, refused to let Grace fight for his release. “If leaving me in the mental institution will further the gospel, then leave me there!”The first time Doris, an orthodox Buddhist, heard about Jesus, she whispered to Grace, “Don’t tell anyone that Jesus died for us. This will be our secret!”The police were interrogating 19-year-old Hope every few days—pressuring her to disclose Grace and Justin’s ministry to university students. With tears in her eyes, she told Grace and Justin, “I’ll never betray you two, no matter what they do to me!”Leah, an idol-worshipper, longed to become a Christian, but she was afraid. “If I believe in Jesus, the gods I worship are going to retaliate. They’ll hurt me really bad. Is Jesus powerful enough to protect me from them?”In the kick-off meeting of a discussion group Grace was leading for atheist university students, Carol burst out laughing. “Grace, you can’t be serious! You actually believe God exists?”In Dragon Ride, the beauty of the Lord is seen through the eyes of Buddhists, atheists, idol-worshippers, Muslims, and an animist as they encounter Jesus. Dragon Ride records the actual conversations Grace had with her friends, and many of them embraced Christ as the answer to their deepest longings.Grace writes about persecution, evading the police, saving lives, helping the homeless and disabled, and she even writes about the murder of a friend. But more importantly, she writes of a God who acts on behalf of His children, of a faith that grew in the crucible of China, and of learning how to effectively share the gospel.Grace’s stories are raw, personal, and humorous, and she openly shares about her own spiritual struggles and growth.

Meet the world’s most fascinating creepy-crawlies—in their real-life size! From the Asian tiger mosquito and the bombardier beetle to the large blue butterfly and the snowy tree cricket, this eye-opening guide presents to-scale images of the biggest and scariest bugs on the planet. There’s even a spectacular gatefold of the goliath birdeater spider! Along with the amazing pictures, there are salient facts about each species, maps showing where they’re found globally, and graphic comparisons of how every type compares to the average human hand. Life-Size Bugs helps children understand the wonders of nature, and encourages them to explore their local wildlife.