Books with author John Duncan

The movie is The X-Files, the premiere feature-length film based on the groundbreaking dramatic television series from Chris Carter starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. In this exclusive book, Jody Duncan takes you behind the camera, on location, and into the hearts and minds of the incomparable creator, cast, and crew whose dedication and hard work resulted in a multimillion dollar motion picture--from the preproduction to final cut and finished product--in just one year. The Making of The X-Files is a unique, moment-by-moment look at how the film was conceived, directed, designed, and acted from the men and women who made it happen. Here's everything you won't see on the big screen including: The wizardry behind the film's more than 220 special effects Behind the scenes with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson What it's like to work with a swarm of 300,000 bees How the huge, complicated sets were created and filmed-from a snowy ice cap in April to the 115 degree heat of the California Desert in July And much, much more!

In the cool of a desert night sits a mysterious scorpion, poised, waiting for whoever may come his way ... Dangerously charming and forever patient, will he lure our sweet cricket friend to dinner? Follow a conversation that's just full of half truths to find out whether either is clever enough for the other. This black and white thriller will reach out its claws and grab the whole family's attention! For all ages!

Have you ever wondered why the zebra is striped? We have too! And it looks like we found the answer! All the animals in the kingdom are set to choose their colors, but the zebra just cannot decide. Perfect for readers of all ages and full of encouragement, this vibrantly illustrated rhyming poem delivers a message that everyone will love and that young minds cannot possibly hear enough.

Have you ever wondered why the zebra is striped? We have too! And it looks like we found the answer! All the animals in the kingdom are set to choose their colors, but the zebra just cannot decide. Perfect for readers of all ages and full of encouragement, this vibrantly illustrated rhyming poem delivers a message that everyone will love and that young minds cannot possibly hear enough.

Have you ever wondered why the zebra is striped? We have too! And it looks like we found the answer! All the animals in the kingdom are set to choose their colors, but the zebra just cannot decide. Perfect for readers of all ages and full of encouragement, this vibrantly illustrated rhyming poem delivers a message that everyone will love and that young minds cannot possibly hear enough.

Follow the bold and daring on a rhyming journey through the wild in this beautifully illustrated cautionary tale. Filled with eerily tense close calls, perhaps you and the little birds can bring some wisdom to the scene in time for all to make it home safely? There's only one way to find out, but prepare yourself and beware ... some of these characters are very big, very strong, and very, very fast!

Follow the bold and daring on a rhyming journey through the wild in this beautifully illustrated cautionary tale. Filled with eerily tense close calls, perhaps you and the little birds can bring some wisdom to the scene in time for all to make it home safely? There's only one way to find out, but prepare yourself and beware ... some of these characters are very big, very strong, and very, very fast!