Books with author M.C. CROCKER

Normal is subjective. For military brat Winston Yates, it is normal to find himself changing schools, even if it is his senior year. It is however not normal that his first day at his new school Rhodes Academy starts off with a bang – literally. One never expects the emergency showers in chem lab actually to be used. Of course, an exploding lab is just the start for Winston. He goes from being blamed for the explosion to being dragged into an investigation of what caused it by the overly brilliant Sharon Holmes, who shares the same brilliance and deductive reasoning methods as the famous detective whose last name she shares. Mystery and intrigue is the last thing Winston needed in his life.The investigation continues, and Winston and Sharon find that the explosion was an attempted murder before bearing witness to two additional attempts on the lives of fellow students. Can they discover the truth before the murderer finds success? The connections seem thin, and the suspect list is long, which happens to include Winston’s new-found girlfriend, Monica. How do you date someone that you might suspect of attempted murder?

Summer in Australia… always a scorcher!Parents and relatives… always annoying!First day of school… always a nightmare!Twins, Drake and Cindy Kerfuffle, are in for a shock. Having recently moved into a hideous old house in the middle of Summer, with an unexpected visit from relatives who refuse to leave, the twins are now having to face their first day back at school.Just when they think nothing else can go wrong, the unimaginable happens.Definitely a day the ENTIRE family will never forget…A hilarious novel for children. Especially recommended for those who enjoy having a good laugh.

Children are fascinated with their bodies and how they work. The Body Atlas, a unique introduction to human anatomy and all of our bodily systems, brilliantly illustrated in full color, is meant for them. Taking a novel approach that young readers will find immensely appealing, The Body Atlas explains the body in a series of vivid metaphors--the whole body as a country with a government, army, police force, communications network, transportation system, power industry, and pollution control; cells as tiny walled villages specializing in different industries--while conveying all the basic facts and concepts in text, body maps, and unusually detailed drawings. The book opens with a general survey of the muscles, skeleton, and vital organs, and then offers full accounts of body "machinery," including the digestive, respiratory, immune, and nervous systems. Additional maps focus on the heart, the brain, and other complex organs, and special sections cover general points (immunity, replacement parts) or matters of special concern to children (food, diseases and medicines). Extensive background information on the heroes, mysteries, and oddities of medical history and a fascinating set of "body facts" give young readers further help in grasping anatomical information and putting it in human context. Completely up to date, The Body Atlas incorporates the latest medical discoveries and offers sensitive accounts of issues and problems in modern medicine, including transplants, genetic experimentation, and AIDS. It offers children both a comprehensive reference and a spur to imaginative thinking on a subject that is, quite literally, near and dear to their hearts.

Designed to introduce children to the study of anatomy, this illustrated volume begins with general maps of the body, showing the muscles, the skeleton and the position of vital organs. The text then covers the layout of body machinery, including the digestive, respiratory, immune and nervous systems. A full explanation of the function of each system accompanies the illustration. Further maps focus on the heart, the brain and other complex organs, and there are special spreads on areas of interest, such as cells, genes, the skin and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Summer in Australia… always a scorcher!Parents and relatives… always annoying!First day of school… always a nightmare!Twins, Drake and Cindy Kerfuffle, are in for a shock. Having recently moved into a hideous old house in the middle of Summer, with an unexpected visit from relatives who refuse to leave, the twins are now having to face their first day back at school.Just when they think nothing else can go wrong, the unimaginable happens.Definitely a day the ENTIRE family will never forget…A hilarious novel for children. Especially recommended for those who enjoy having a good laugh.

A stunning new information-packed series.Clear, authoritative text, specially written by expert authors to explain key topics and enthral young readers.Information is structured to provide both a quick reference tool and an in-depth resource through the use of overviews, fact features and annotated cut-away illustrations and diagrams.Stunning artwork and design create a visually engaging learning experience, aiding understanding and promoting the desire to acquire deeper and wider knowledge.