Books with author Kristy Holmes

"After receiving an electric shock, the Code Academy kids' robot classmate, Ro-Bud, has forgotten all of her programming. Professor Chip and the class must learn how programming and operating systems work in order to get their trusty friend back in working order. With easy-to-understand examples and simple terms, readers will learn how computers operate as well as how they use hardware and software to do work"--

"When their robot classmate, Ro-Bud, gets a computer virus, the Code Academy gang is determined to help her. Along the way, they learn what a virus is, and how "hackers" break into computers to steal information or cause damage. This easy-to-follow book simplifies computer concepts to help readers learn why it's important to keep passwords secret to protect computers"--

The hardest part of owning this pet is finding a tank big enough to hold it! Meet the Plesiosaur, a gigantic marine reptile from the Mesozoic period. With its long neck and enormous flippers, it looks a lot like its cryptid cousin, the Loch Ness monster. But unlike Nessie, scientists know lots of cool information about the Plesiosaur. Readers of this comical book will learn all about this fascinating prehistoric creature. Charming illustrations and fun fact boxes make this book an adventure.

Helicopters are fascinating vehicles made up of many important parts. With the help of this stimulating volume, readers learn all about these amazing aircraft. Helpful diagrams, accessible text, and an advantageous design all combine to make for an engaging book that readers of many ages and levels will benefit from. Eye-catching illustrations help clarify important lessons and hold the attention of even reluctant readers. This insightful and informative book is sure to captivate a wide audience and make for an excellent addition to any library or classroom.

For those who don't have the room for a Tyrannosaurs rex but still want a bloodthirsty pet, this handy guide recommends a pint-sized predator: the Velociraptor. At six feet long, it's still pretty large for a pet, but it's definitely the smallest dinosaur on the block, and one of the deadliest. Only the bravest readers can tame this speedy beast. Hilarious illustrations will draw in even reluctant readers as they learn incredible facts about this devilish dinosaur. Fun fact boxes make reading about the vicious Velociraptor an unforgettable adventure.