Books with author Lynn Davis

One of Thomas Edison's most famous inventions was the phonograph. It was the first machine to record and play sounds. Kids can read this book to find out more about Edison, like how he started a business at age twelve and what he said in his first phonograph recording. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The telephone is one invention that changed the world. It was made by Alexander Graham Bell. Kids will read this book and find out more about him, like that his first job was teaching deaf people. They will also learn more about his invention and working with Thomas Watson. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

“Full of passion and rich historical detail . . . an enthralling read, impossible to put down.” —Phyllis T. Smith, bestselling author of I Am Livia and The Daughters of Palatine Hill“This is Venice beneath the mask: A dark and fascinating love story hiding in the shadows of the golden city.” —Marina Fiorato, bestselling author of The Glassblower of MuranoSet in eighteenth-century Venice and based on an actual account by Giacomo Casanova—here is a lush tale of desire and risk, offering a little known portrait of the writer as a young man.Caterina Capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the world’s most infamous chronicler of seduction: Giacomo Casanova. Intoxicated by a fierce love, she wed Casanova in secret. But his shocking betrayal inspired her to commit an act that would mark her forever . . .Now twenty years later on the island of Murano, the woman in possession of Caterina’s most devastating secret has appeared with a request she cannot refuse: to take in a noble-born girl whose scandalous love affair resembles her own. But the girl’s presence stirs up unwelcome memories of Caterina’s turbulent past. Tested like never before, she reveals the story of the man she will never forget . . .Bringing to life a fascinating chapter in the history of Venice, Casanova’s Secret Wife is a tour de force that charts one woman’s journey through love and loss to redemption.“Seductive and unforgettable” —Harmony Verna, author of Daughter of Australia“Breathtaking, beautiful . . . will mesmerize readers." —Rosanna Chiofalo, author of Stella Mia

High up in the Arctic circle not far from Santa’s Village, live a village of penguins. This year it is their turn to host the annual party while everyone was getting ready three little penguins had mischief on their minds. Is there enough time to turn these three penguins around and save their celebration? I have retired but open up my baking and chocolate kitchen for the holidays. I’ve included is book my holiday cookbook for you and your friends.

Dorian Danger is fearless. He loves sports, bike riding, racing boats, hiking and most water sports. Here are a few of his adventures. Sailing into Disaster –Racing his sailboat down the coast, he hit a lobster trap that tears a hole in the boat and is now adrift and hurt. Lava Bomb Adventure- Dorian and is father were on a helicopter tour of the volcano when it explodes and the helicopter goes down on the lava flows. Treasure – While using his metal detector at the tide pools he finds a box of stolen gems. The thief will do whatever it takes to get them back. Rattlesnake Ravine – Riding his dirt bike the path crumbles throwing him off and his bike right on the top of a rattlesnake.

Predators come in all shapes and sizes. Some walk on two feet and are driven by revenge. Others swim in the ocean or hunt on land to survive. The trick is to turn the predator into prey. From the hot spring under the Olympus Mons Volcano of Mars, to a shallow lagoon in Cretaceous, the crew of the Ark Journey is back and the action is non-stop. Their trip to do a little fishing for prehistoric sharks turns into an opportunity to set a trap to get rid of the pirate threat once and for all.

The Amazing Inventors & Innovators series uses engaging design, photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce young readers to the history behind famous inventions. Give kids a head start on science and history with this fun series! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

“Full of passion and rich historical detail . . . an enthralling read, impossible to put down.” —Phyllis T. Smith, bestselling author of I Am Livia and The Daughters of Palatine Hill“This is Venice beneath the mask: A dark and fascinating love story hiding in the shadows of the golden city.” —Marina Fiorato, bestselling author of The Glassblower of MuranoSet in eighteenth-century Venice and based on an actual account by Giacomo Casanova—here is a lush tale of desire and risk, offering a little known portrait of the writer as a young man.Caterina Capreta was an innocent girl of fourteen when she caught the attention of the world’s most infamous chronicler of seduction: Giacomo Casanova. Intoxicated by a fierce love, she wed Casanova in secret. But his shocking betrayal inspired her to commit an act that would mark her forever . . .Now twenty years later on the island of Murano, the woman in possession of Caterina’s most devastating secret has appeared with a request she cannot refuse: to take in a noble-born girl whose scandalous love affair resembles her own. But the girl’s presence stirs up unwelcome memories of Caterina’s turbulent past. Tested like never before, she reveals the story of the man she will never forget . . .Bringing to life a fascinating chapter in the history of Venice, Casanova’s Secret Wife is a tour de force that charts one woman’s journey through love and loss to redemption.“Seductive and unforgettable” —Harmony Verna, author of Daughter of Australia“Breathtaking, beautiful . . . will mesmerize readers." —Rosanna Chiofalo, author of Stella Mia

Read along as a little ladybug wakes from a long nap and realizes it's spring! The ladybug proceeds to wake up all her friends--a baby bunny, a baby chick, and a baby butterfly--to convey the good news. Little ones can lift the flaps in this book and see the adorable animals awaken from their sleep to find a beautiful spring day! Children will love this sturdy board book that features bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations from Nancy Davis.