Books with author Livingstone

After a frightening adventure in ancient Egypt, Madeline Mott wants nothing more than to be reunited with her dad at the museum. But the mysterious stone that swept her into the past isn’t that easy to control. And when she and her fellow time-traveler Jack find themselves caught between feuding knights in medieval Scotland, it’s clear things have gone terribly wrong.They become prisoners of the boastful Sir Niall and his annoying little brother, in a castle complete with its own haunted tower. And as Madeline and Jack begin a frantic search for the gemstone, they discover that the tower’s phantom knight is determined to scare them away.But is the frightening apparition really a ghost—or just a clever thief searching for treasure of his own?This is the second book in the Madeline M. series, and it hurtles Madeline and Jack into a daring new adventure in an ancient land of haunted castles, ghostly knights, and hidden treasure. For readers 8 and up.

On a creaking, windblown night, 11-year-old Madeline Mott’s dad disappears from the museum. He’s the Keeper of Unusual Items, so it’s no surprise that she finds a strange amulet on his desk. And when the amulet jolts her deep into the past she soon discovers where her dad’s gone—to ancient Egypt!But she won’t have much luck finding him if she can’t get rid of Jack, a street urchin whose talent for picking pockets leads Madeline to discover it was the same amulet that swept him into the past, too.He insists that Madeline can help him get back to Victorian London, and when the pharaoh’s palace turns out to conceal a deadly enemy, it might just be the clue to the entire mystery.This is the first book in the Madeline M. series, and it launches Madeline and Jack on their time-travel adventures in an ancient land full of mummies, tomb robbers, and man-eating crocodiles. For readers 8-12.

Happy Feet Two: The NovelIn Happy Feet Two: The Novel, readers return to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica, reuniting the world's most famous tap-dancing penguin, Mumble, the love of his life, Gloria, and their old friends Ramon and Lovelace. In this novel adaptation, which includes full-color images from the film, we meet Erik - Mumble and Gloria's son. Erik is struggling to find his own particular talents in the emperor penguin world. But new dangers are threatening the penguin nation, and it's going to take everyone working - and dancing - together to save their home.Author: Livingston, PaulPaperbackReading level: Children, Age 6-7Publication date: 10/13/2011

Cameron Power is back as his musical journey continues. But he soon discovers that those things that he found so intriguing – girls, guitars and rock and roll – have conspired to turn his world upside down again. Now he’s a high school senior but that doesn’t make life any easier. In fact, that just seems to stack his problems higher and higher. First, there’s his wayward love life. It grows ever more complicated as friends become enemies and enemies become friends. Then, there’s his family which suffers a serious downturn in its fortunes and requires him to work more hours at the dreaded Petersen Pork factory just to stay afloat. And finally, there are those who try to thwart Cameron’s every move, the bullies and the meatheads, brothers and principals. And then there’s life itself, which seems to throw him curve balls at every opportunity. Cameron seeks solace in his band, an oddball assortment of freaks and geeks, as he desperately tries to figure out where his future lies. Through adversity he continues to discover music, to let it inspire him, and he realizes that just maybe there is some hope after all. But life is never easy in Hogtown and he can’t run from the things that did in his past - a lesson that Cameron learns with spectacular results. Set to an eclectic playlist, Hogtown Book Two is a story about the love of music, about becoming a musician, and about figuring out who you are when the rest of the world has already decided who you should be.

Children of The Guardian, is a visual metaphor of finding your true worth and value. This book is perfect for anyone that's been on that journey- and that includes everyone.Join Brother and Sis on their journey, from their highest and happiest moments, to their lowest- to the point where they find how to make peace with everything that's happened, and everything they've done.A book about growing up, and the troubles many face along the way, Children of The Guardian is a great book for parents to help relate to their children the many lessons that await them out there.I hope that everyone can take something from this, whether you're in the middle of your search, or if you're already living out bigger adventures and looking for a light among many to guide others, this story can be the help you're looking for.

The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 - Continued By A Narrative Of His Last Moments And Sufferings, Obtained From His Faithful Servants Chuma And Susi is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by David Livingstone is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of David Livingstone then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.