Books with author John Torres

These teens are taking off the training wheels and are ready for action! With no adult supervision they can eat all of the pizza they want and still save the day. But who knew saving the world meant babysitting an adult, cleaning up goo, pop quizzes, meditation classes and new theme songs? The best part? PIZZA and knock-knock jokes! The action continues in this hit comic TEEN TITANS GO!: BRING IT ON. Collects issues #13-18 of their first comic book appearances.

The Maya Empire became a thriving civilization between the third century and the seventh century CE, but by 900 CE war, drought, and disease wiped out most of its cities and the Mayan people were greatly reduced. Unfortunately, the greatest threat to their existence was yet to come, when the Guatemalan genocide would decimate those who remained in the 1970s and '80s. The facts of the Mayans' story will be intertwined with profiles of individuals and in-depth looks at related topics. Readers will learn how to help those faced with genocide and understand a history that could otherwise repeat itself.

Cristiano Ronaldo was born to play soccer. He has won several FIFA Player of the Year Awards and was recently named the best soccer player ever from Portugal. On the pitch he stars for Real Madrid, rival of Lionel Messis FC Barcelona. Through easy-to-follow narrative text, readers learn about his humble upbringing in Portugal and his rise to soccers elite. Full-color photos and quotes from the soccer star bring a personal touch to the story of his life. A glossary helps readers strengthen their vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages exploration.

Chirp and his friends Squawk and Tweet love going on adventures together. Today, they've traded in their playhouse for the jungle — and they're thrilled to discover a pyramid made entirely of gold!But nothing could prepare treasure hunters Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet for the series of clever traps that have been set inside the pyramid's golden walls. Soon, it's not just treasure that the three friends seek, but safety!How will Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet escape?The Chirp books invite readers into a world of imagination where Chirp, Squawk, and Tweet work together to solve problems, using everyday objects and their limitless imaginations. Inspired by Chirp Magazine, the Chirp books are designed to encourage learning through imaginative play and will open up the world to preschoolers, one awesome adventure at a time.LEVELINGGrade Range: Pre-K–3Fountas & Pinnell: JReading Recovery: 17Lexile: 610LCOMMON COREW.1.1,2,3,5,7,8L.1.1,1b,1f,2,2a,2b,4,4a,4c,5L.1.5b,5c,5d,6RF.1.1,1a,3,3f,4,4a,4cSL.1.1,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9