Books with author Jayne Parsons

It's a weird world out there... dazzle your friends with wacky facts and more from this mega new series. Did you know... Astronaut John Young disliked NASA's flight food so much, he smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space. climber Edward Whymper pelted his rivals with rocks when he topped the Matterhorn first. Mouse Stew -- complete with feet -- was French adventurer Rene Caillie's dinner in Tieme. A full-color, fun, and informative series, Secret Worlds offers a chance to get your teeth deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Every title has: Easy-to-read narrative text written by a specialist who combines expert knowledge with an entertaining and fresh style. Superb color photography that entices the reader into the subject world with close-up views and dramatic shots. Weird World feature boxes that reveal a wealth of wacky facts. Tried-and-tested websites to check out the latest info. A mega reference section with even more facts and figures for the enthusiast. Suitable for children aged ten and up -- as well as every other family member who is curious about the subject.

It's a weird world out there... dazzle your friends with wacky facts and more from this mega new series. Did you know... The smallest bone in your body, the stirrup bone, lives deep inside your ear. A sneeze can burst through your nostrils at an astonishing 160 mph. A nerve impulse takes on hundredth of a second to travel from your big toe to your spinal cord. A full-color, fun, and informative series, Secret Worlds offers a chance to get your teeth deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Every title has: Easy-to-read narrative text written by a specialist who combines expert knowledge with an entertaining and fresh style. Superb color photography that entices the reader into the subject world with close-up views and dramatic shots. Weird World feature boxes that reveal a wealth of wacky facts. Tried-and-tested websites to check out the latest info. A mega reference section with even more facts and figures for the enthusiast. Suitable for children aged ten and up -- as well as every other family member who is curious about the subject.

Sitting beside a smokey fire, Edison and his new friend Jonathan hear a curious tale of pirates and a cabin boy who is swept into an underwater tunnel on Dead Chest Island. Is the tunnel really there and where does it lead? Edison and Jonathan concoct a crazy scheme to borrow a boat and search for the tunnel. Edison’s loudmouth sister is a vexing last-minute participant in the quest. They set off on a sunny Caribbean afternoon, planning to return in time for supper. But the motor sputters and dies, triggering an amazing chain of events. Find out how the three adventurers deal with a treacherous tidal wave, shadowy dolphinbots, puzzling petroglyphs, a mysterious crystal, and a seriously evil band of spies.Are you ready to expand your reading horizons beyond sorcerers and vampires? Dead Chest Island is perfect for adventurous girls, boys, and dolphins ages 8-12 who are fascinated by the "secrets" of science and the "magic" of technology.

A beautiful pictorial atlas charting the lands of the Bible, bringing the stories of the Bible to life in an exciting new way. Have you ever wondered where the amazing stories of the Bible took place? Which route Moses and the Israelites followed to get to Canaan? The size of the Roman Empire at the time of Jesus's birth? How far the Persian Empire stretched at its peak? The Bible Atlas covers all this and much more. The Bible Atlas examines the geography of the Holy Lands and the great nations that rules them. It looks at the lives of the people of the Old and New Testaments -- how they lived, traveled, and worshipped. And some of the most dramatic and important events of the Bible are lyrically retold with beautifully illustrated scenes that bring the stories to life. Archeological remains of some of the most important biblical sites are included, which modern-day pictures show the Holy Lands as they are today. With lively, authoritative text and beautifully detailed maps, the Bible Atlas takes us on a fascinating journey.

A strange light shimmers on a mountain top. Three children lie perfectly still in the bottom of a boat, like vampires in their coffins. An unexpected telegram arrives about a person who is presumed dead. A boy with a superhero fantasy whispers “You are not safe!”.Edison Jones, his sister Charlotte, and their friend Jonathan careen in and out of danger as they try to track down a mysterious crystal. The hunt takes them through the twisty paths of a Caribbean shanty town, to the crumbling ruins of a sugar plantation, and up the treacherous path to Dark Signal Mountain.Book 2 of The Secrets Begin series offers plenty of action and mystery for inquisitive readers who like adventure stories mixed with lots of surprises, quirky characters, and fun. Hello parents! Would you like to expand your middle grades 8-12 year old’s reading horizons beyond wizards and werewolves? Books in The Secrets Begin series feature a culturally diverse cast of characters whose adventures encourage readers to think about the “secrets” of science and the “magic” of technology.

Where does the mysterious storm glass lead? First, there is a puzzling piece of shell that seems to be a whistle. Then a strange glass globe drops through a whirling waterspout.Dolphins lead Edison, Charlotte, and Jonathan through a creepy mangrove swamp to a rickety dock and a locked cage. What they find remains a mystery until a stilt-walking Edison helps police unravel a case during the island’s fun-filled Carnival parade. Book 3 of The Secrets Begin series offers plenty of action and mystery for inquisitive readers who like adventure stories mixed with lots of surprises, quirky characters, and fun.Books in the Secrets Begin series feature a culturally diverse cast of characters whose adventures encourage readers to think about the "secrets" of science and the "magic" of technology.

Sitting beside a smokey fire, Edison and his new friend Jonathan hear a curious tale of pirates and a cabin boy who is swept into an underwater tunnel on Dead Chest Island. Is the tunnel really there and where does it lead? Edison and Jonathan concoct a crazy scheme to borrow a boat and search for the tunnel. Edison’s loudmouth sister is a vexing last-minute participant in the quest. They set off on a sunny Caribbean afternoon, planning to return in time for supper. But the motor sputters and dies, triggering an amazing chain of events. Find out how the three adventurers deal with a treacherous tidal wave, shadowy dolphinbots, puzzling petroglyphs, a mysterious crystal, and a seriously evil band of spies. Are you ready to expand your reading horizons beyond sorcerers and vampires? Dead Chest Island is perfect for adventurous girls, boys, and dolphins ages 8-12 who are fascinated by the "secrets" of science and the "magic" of technology.

Where does the mysterious storm glass lead? First, there is a puzzling piece of shell that seems to be a whistle. Then a strange glass globe drops through a whirling waterspout. Dolphins lead Edison, Charlotte, and Jonathan through a creepy mangrove swamp to a rickety dock and a locked cage. What they find remains a mystery until a stilt-walking Edison helps police unravel a case during the island’s fun-filled Carnival parade. Book 3 of The Secrets Begin series offers plenty of action and mystery for inquisitive readers who like adventure stories mixed with lots of surprises, quirky characters, and fun. Books in the Secrets Begin series feature a culturally diverse cast of characters whose adventures encourage readers to think about the "secrets" of science and the "magic" of technology.