Books with author Jim Thomas

This is a story about Polly Peterson (otherwise known as Pollywog), a little girl who has the need for adventure and excitement in her life. The story begins when she and her friends, Joey and Henry, set out to build a tree house on Mr. Tucker’s property, which they sneak onto without his permission. A stranger, Reverend Bauer, then moves to town. For reasons that become clear, Pollywog thinks the Reverend is trying to hide something and sets out to discover what that is . . . and so the adventure begins.

Back for their third adventure, siblings Peter and Mary journey back in time to Egypt, where Moses fights for the Israelites' freedom and plagues wreak havoc.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In The Great Escape, Peter, Mary, and Hank journey to the pyramid-studded desert of ancient Egypt. When the trio become friends with Pharaoh's daughter, they witness first-hand as Moses petitions Pharaoh for the Israelites' freedom. Plagues wreak havoc as the group races to decode the scroll, gets chased by a panther, and battles Pharaoh's cunning advisor, the Great Magician. Young readers will anxiously follow along as Peter and Mary's thrilling adventures bring the biblical story of Exodus to life.

The Hidden Scrolls send siblings Peter and Mary back to the Battle of Jericho in this fourth installment of the time-traveling chapter book series.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In this fourth adventure, the time-traveling trio journeys to an ancient desert and finds the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land. With limited time to solve the secret of the scroll, Peter and Mary join Israelite spies on a reconnaissance mission to Jericho; sneak Rahab to safety; and ultimately face the scheming man in black as the walls of the city begin to crumble. Fans of the series will love this whirlwind adventure that brings the Bible to life.

In their second time-traveling adventure, siblings Peter and Mary get sent back to the time of Noah just days before the flood comes.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In Race to the Ark, Peter, Mary, and their faithful dog Hank travel back to the time of Noah. With only seven days to solve the riddle of the scroll and escape the impending flood, Peter, Mary, and Hank must race to help Noah and his family finish the ark. Along their journey, Peter and Mary evade a group of young ruffians and ultimately come face to face with the Dark Ruler, an evil man who reminds them of a snake they met in the Garden of Eden. Enthralling action and compelling illustrations will have children glued to the pages of this rambunctious Bible-based story.

Did you know that kangaroos can’t walk backwards? Or that puffins can stand on their tippy-toes? Or that a group of jellyfish is called a smack? Well if you didn’t, you need to read ‘Didyano?’! Panama, City Florida based author and artist Timothy Thomas has created a fun filled, colorful and information packed children’s book that educates, entertains, and even astounds kids and their parents all at the same time. This book provides a one-page summary of facts on many zoo animals. Names of the males and females, as well as the group name, are included, plus some details about their young and how they are born or hatched. The Be Aware and Care segment on each animal's page has information on habitat and threats to the animal's existence. Even vultures, snakes, jellyfish and sharks are important, and there are tips on what kids can do to raise awareness about understanding and protecting them.

This is the epic tale of 3 teenagers, who through a series of random events, discover a new kind of evil in this world. Seeking to know more, they investigate these REAL creatures. As they dig further into the truth of them, they learn how they came to be here, why they are here, and lastly, what they want from us. Can you handle a book about REAL monsters?Join our 3 teenagers as they uncover the truth and work toward eliminating what may be the greatest threat humanity has ever faced. Read Shadow Shifters NOW! This book is for ages 12-120.

These are the combined adventures of Sarah Sea Star, a bright orange sea star, as she explores and discovers more about living in a tide pool. This set includes 3 books detailing her adventures with stunning photographs of the animals she meets. They are beautiful books to read to your children to learn more of underwater life along the Pacific Coast.Titles include:Sarah Sea Star Tours the Tide PoolSarah travels around her tide pool during high tide to see some of the other animals that live there, too. Join her on her adventures and learn about some of the intertidal animals along the Pacific Coast.Sarah Sea Star Visits the Upper Tide PoolSarah visits the upper tide pool during an exceptional high tide to learn what animals live there. Join her as she learns about some of the high intertidal animals along the Pacific Coast.Sarah Sea Star Swept Out to SeaSarah continues her adventures in this, her third book. In this adventure Sarah is swept out of her tide pool and into deep water. She has to make her way back home and meets new and interesting plants and animals along the way. Go adventuring with her and learn about some of the animals that live just off shore along the Pacific Coast.