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Books with author John R. Townsend

  • Life-Sized Animal Tracks

    John Townsend

    Hardcover (Book House, Feb. 6, 2018)
    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!
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  • Amazing Animal Senses

    John Townsend

    language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In Amazing Animal Senses readers learn about some animals' super sensing skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
  • Amazing Animal Helpers

    John Townsend

    language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In Amazing Animal Pets, readers learn about some animals' super skills at helping people! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
  • Amazing Animal Movers

    John Townsend

    language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In Amazing Animal Movers, readers learn about some animals' super travel skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
  • Life-Sized Animal Poop

    John Townsend

    Hardcover (Sterling Publishing, Sept. 3, 2019)
    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.
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  • Amazing Predators

    John Townsend

    language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In Amazing Predators readers learn about some animals' super hunting skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
  • Amazing Animal Survivors

    John Townsend

    language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In Amazing Animal Survival readers learn about some animals' super survival skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
  • Amazing Animal Communicators

    John Townsend

    eBook (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In Amazing Animal Communicators, readers learn about some animals' super communication skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
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  • Amazing Animal Communicators

    John Townsend

    Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 1, 2012)
    In Amazing Animal Communicators, readers learn about some animals' super communication skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
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  • Life-Sized Bugs

    John Townsend

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, March 5, 2019)
    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.
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  • Noah's Castle

    John Rowe Townsend

    eBook (October Mist Publishing, Sept. 15, 2013)
    WHAT IS MONEY BECAME WORTHLESS?The classic novel about hyperinflation is back WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NOAH'S CASTLE Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Foreign Influence The ultimate 'what if' for right now. Terrifyingly realistic and powerfully thought provoking. John Rowe Townsend's apocalyptic masterpiece is back and not a moment too soon. An absolute must read! Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of WICKED By turns gripping and ominous, the masterful Noah's Castle lures and locks the reader into a future world due to start any moment. I find it one of the most harrowing and humane tales of survival yet, stronger and more significant with each rereading. Pull up the gangplank and shutter the windows: in a time of want, you'll want Noah's Castle to steer you safe. BOOK DESCRIPTION Nobody foresaw our country's collapse except for one man. But why did that man have to be my father? Mobs are looting and rioting in the streets. My friends and neighbors are starving. The store shelves are empty. Money is worthless. There are no jobs. There is no food. There is no hope. And I'm tired of keeping secrets. FROM THE PUBLISHER TERRIFYING BECAUSE IT COULD HAPPEN TOMORROW... The coming winter was going to be a bad one and not because of the weather. Sixteen-year-old Barry Mortimer's life turns upside down when his father suddenly moves the family from their comfortable modern home in the city to a decaying mansion on the outskirts of town. Strange and mysterious events follow. Why isn't anyone allowed to visit their new home? What is Father doing in the basement and why is he keeping it a secret? As rumors of skyrocketing prices and food shortages become a hyperinflationary economic meltdown, Barry's world crumbles. Can his family hold together as a nation collapses around them? WHAT IF MONEY BECAME WORTHLESS? A STORY OF HYPERINFLATION. Based on the devastating hyperinflation in 1920s Germany, Noah's Castle depicts how a similar economic catastrophe might look in contemporary society. Written by award-winning author John Rowe Townsend, Noah's Castle tells the story of a family trying to survive the total collapse of the British economy. Money becomes worthless, unemployment skyrockets, and food and other goods become scarce. As conditions worsen and the population begins to starve, how do people react? When does law-and-order break down and civilized behavior end? Noah's Castle examines these questions but doesn't provide easy answers, resulting in a thrilling and thought-provoking story of survival.
  • Beyond Boundaries Participant's Guide: Learning to Trust Again in Relationships

    John Townsend

    Paperback (Zondervan, Feb. 11, 2012)
    In this six-session small group bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author Dr. John Townsend helps you discover a simple path to regain the intimacy and fulfilling closeness that every person needs. Difficult relationships can damage our ability to trust, causing us to shut down. But God designed us to experience freedom and love. To live this way, we all eventually need to take a risk.After six books on Boundaries, bestselling author Dr. John Townsend realized that, though people who experienced tough relationships may put up an emotional all to protect themselves, they often have no idea how to reconnect – either with the person who has damaged their trust, or with new relationships.Sessions include: Understanding the Problem (18:00)Knowing When You’re Ready, Part 1(16:00)Knowing When You’re Ready, Part 2 (15:00)Knowing When the Other Person is Ready (17:00)Moving into Relationship, Part 1 (17:00)Moving into Relationship, Part 2 (18:00)Designed for use with the Beyond Boundaries Video Study 97801310684480 (sold separately).