Books with author Lynn Hamilton

This title introduces young readers to the catfish, the fish with whiskers! Easy-to-read text examines the catfish's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the catfish's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its keen senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Catfish prey is discussed, as are the catfish's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of owls. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these patient raptors. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Xtreme Monsters take vivid images and combines them with the powers, weaknesses, and history of supernatural monsters, written in a short, simple wording. From the current popularity of vampires and werewolves to the never-ending interest in crypto-zoological beasts, kids will be drawn to these fascinating extreme monsters. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. Disturbing a mummies tomb unleashes a wicked curse that results in the thousand-year-old mummy coming to life. This title, Mummies, describes the strengths and weaknesses and how to deal with a mummy, if you ever find yourself in that kind of situation. History of mummies and the process of mummification as well as famous real-life mummies and mummy movies are also wrapped inside this book of the dead. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge.

Xtreme Monsters take vivid images and combines them with the powers, weaknesses, and history of supernatural monsters, written in a short, simple wording. From the current popularity of vampires and werewolves to the never-ending interest in crypto-zoological beasts, kids will be drawn to these fascinating extreme monsters. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. "It gets up and kills. The people it kills get up and kill." It's a horrifying prospect. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to defend yourself from a horde of attacking zombies. This title, Zombies, will walk the reader through strengths and weaknesses of the walking dead, as well as how to kill a Zombie (Hint: Go for the head). Zombies also covers the rich history of this monster staple and their involvement in movies with George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, Shaun of the Dead, and Zombieland. Zombies are popular games and books, as well, including Left 4 Dead and World War Z. Find out what makes zombies so fascinating and get ready... Z-Day is coming, people. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge.

A field trip gone awry. A student gone missing. Every teacher's worst nightmare.Elaine Sutterfeld’s teaching skills are surpassed only by her passion for her middle grade students. But she's never gotten over the disappearance of one of her favorite students--from a field trip Elaine supervised.Now, years later, Elaine spots Jenny’s distinctive pendant hanging from the neck of another young girl and she vows to find out the truth. But someone else is desperate to keep the truth buried, desperate enough to kill.When the threats begin to mount, Elaine must decide whether to play it safe or avenge Jenny’s fate, even if it kills her.If you enjoy page-turning suspense with a touch of faith, you’ll love this warm-hearted debut mystery by Mary “M L” Hamilton.Get it today!