Books with author Mary K. Smith

The unbelievable true stories of the heroic men who rode submarines and protected the United States through the twentieth century. In Heroes Beneath the Waves, many of the brave men who traversed the depths of the sea into unknown territory share their experiences, fears, and thoughts. Here are true stories of teenage boys who left farms, small towns, and inner cities to defend the United States and democracy worldwide. In the early 1940s, many considered it the adventure of a lifetime to sign up for US submarine duty. While some paid for that adventure with their lives, those who survived their experiences at war came home older and wiser. Trained for years to keep silent—for “loose lips sink ships”—many still believe what they know to be classified and refuse to disclose even the minutest of recollections. Others, however, want to leave a legacy of reminiscences for people to learn and live by, with the knowledge that freedom is never truly free. Heroes Beneath the Waves was written to honor these men—gallant heroes—who served and are serving today on submarines.

Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids | Perfect GiftCreative and fun Thanksgiving gift for lots of holiday fun!Large Thanksgiving coloring pages for kidsConnect the dots and color imagesMatching game, puzzles, and word searchJumbo sized 8.5 x 8.5 inches -- larger than most!Perfect for kids during the holidaysThis fun Thanksgiving activity book is guaranteed to be hours of holiday fun. Perfect for creative fun for toddlers and preschool. Inside you will find Thanksgiving coloring pages, dot to dot connect pages, word search, and fun Thanksgiving mazes. This book is jam-packed with lots of holiday fun. Makes a perfect stocking stuffer or Thanksgiving gift for kids! Makes a great gift for boys, girls, toddlers, younger children, and elementary. Kids will enjoy coloring and learning during the holiday season.This fun Thanksgiving activity book has lots of fun activities that will keep kids busy and entertained. Each image is printed on a single side of pure white paper to minimize scoring and bleed-through. There is plenty of room to cut out your colored page and give it as a gift or frame it when you are finished! This fun Thanksgiving activity book is great for toddlers, preschool, and elementary aged children!Scroll up and click 'add to cart' to buy your copy today!

Adventures of a French Mouse: Sophie the Mouse and the Oyster. First Adventure. This beloved family favorite is now being offered on Amazon for the very first time!Introduce your child to Sophie, a chic yet adorable little white mouse; and join her as she walks around Paris learning about cheese, and fashion and how to make friends the French way.In this first volume of all things Sophie, we accompany her on an adventure where she makes some new friends and discovers sea animals.This book is sweet and fun and bursting with French attitude. With its colorful, vivid and whimsical illustrations strewn throughout the text, both you and your child will be drawn into the exciting, alluring world of Paris, France from an irresistible “mouse-eye” view. Your child will be exposed to French words and pronunciations, learn about what people eat and wear in Paris, and widen his or her worldview, as you read about daily life, exploration and etiquette the Parisian way!This touching tale has been translated into multiple languages and is already loved by countless children and their families. Written with style and humor that will be enjoyed by both children and their parents, this charming book is sure to become a well-read favorite in your child’s library and enjoyed for generations to come.Introduce your child to Sophie (“with an emphasis on the ‘e’ pronounced (soh-fee)”, the curious and brave little mouse, and you will both be ready and waiting for her second adventure, Sophie and the Magician, which is soon to be published on Amazon.

Annabelle Jones has always taken her bipolar brother under her wing, but after years of acting as his personal disaster janitor she finds herself rebelling against her lifelong compulsion to take responsibility for his actions and fix all his mistakes. Unfortunately, the more she rebels the more personal it becomes, especially when his actions start to affect her own future. The struggle between letting her brother deal with his own consequences and fixing just one more thing for him pushes and pulls at Annabelle as each mistake he makes lands her further and further from the life she's always known and crushes all hopes of the future she has planned. If the decision she makes about whether or not to play clean up crew for his most recent disaster fails to produce the results she needs most, life as she knows it will be forever changed. But maybe ... just maybe, letting him take the fall for his screw ups this time might turn out to be the best thing that's ever happened to her. Whereas books like The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath or Impulse, by Ellen Hopkins show mental disorders through the viewpoint of the individual suffering from the illness, Fall Girl explores Bipolar through the eyes of a family member in order to show that bipolar disorder not only affects the person suffering from the illness, but also the people who are close to them.

There are lights on the horizon. Electricity. Order. A return to civilisation. After three years cut off, living by their wits in the bush, Finn and Kas might at last find a life without danger and threat. But the tracking device beneath Kas’s skin begins to buzz—she can’t ignore that she is a Siley, a slave, and will never be free. And when the search parties arrive, with brutal force, Finn and Kas face a new reality—a world divided by fences, a world where they can’t be together. But after everything they’ve been through, they’re not about to play by the rules. Land of Fences is the compelling third and final novel in Mark Smith’s highly acclaimed action-packed trilogy that began with The Road to Winter. ‘An unmissable series.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘Packed with heart-thumping, adrenaline-pumping, nail-biting action. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fleur Ferris

Here is what others are saying about this fun manatee book designed for kids 7 and up!"I have never seen anything like a manatee before. I never even knew these wonderful animals existed.""The manatee facts are great! The peronal manatees stories are even better!""Mermaids and sea cows? I had no idea that manatees were mistaken for mermaids by Christopher Columbus."A #1 Bestseller!Animal books for kids can be one of the best ways to teach young children about the many creatures that call our planet home. In this fully illustrated book, best selling children's book author Mark Smith teaches children what makes manatees so incredible. They will find out what manatees eat, where manatees live, and what makes them different from every other animal on our incredible planetIt is all about exploration and learning in a fun way.Your children will love the full color photographs that spring to life on every model of the Kindle. Children will consider themselves experts on manatees when they finish reading this fun filled manatee book for kids.NOTE: Kindle Fire users can double tap the high definition images and zoom in to get a closer look!Here is what is inside.Incredible ManateesTable of ContentsThanks!A Message From the AuthorWhat Is A Manatee?What Do Manatees Eat?Where Do Manatees Live?Manatee BabiesAre Manatees Important?Amazing Manatee FactsAre There Different Types of Manatee?An Incredible Manatee Experience!More BooksEach species of manatee also features a full color world map that shows children where these creatures are located. Not only is this book filled with manatee facts, but there are also stories of real life manatee encounters by the author himself.This book has been designed with younger children in mind, but older kids will love the great pictures and fact filled information too. Parents will need to help their children read some of this book. Parents and children, prepare to be amazed by some truly incredible manatees that can only be found by exploring our incredible world! What are you waiting for? Start exploring this manatee fact book today.

A beautiful fairy tales for kids...Princess Goldie lives in a beautiful, pink castle in a far away land. One day she decides to visit her long lost friend, Fairy Dew. Along the way, something unexpected happens!Find out what happens next...Excellent for beginning and early readersGreat for reading aloud with friends and familyIllustrated storybook great for a quick bedtime storyThis book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home.Scroll up and click 'buy' and spend some quality time with your child!

Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed wiped out his parents and most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his loyal dog Rowdy for company. He has stayed alive for two winters—hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage. But Finn’s isolation is shattered when a girl runs onto the beach. Rose is a Siley—an asylum seeker—and she has escaped from Ramage, who had enslaved her and her younger sister, Kas. Rose is desperate, sick, and needs Finn’s help. Kas is still missing somewhere out in the bush. And Ramage wants the girls back—at any cost. ‘Tense and atmospheric…Mark Smith’s debut is assured, gripping and leaves you wanting more.’ Best Books for Younger Readers 2016, Sydney Morning Herald ‘It’s easy to see why Mark Smith’s dystopian thriller has been compared with John Marsden’s Tomorrow When the War Began. I barely came up for breath as the pages flew. So strap yourself in for a high action ride.’ Kids Book Review ‘A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom and safety as well as the value of an individual life…A breakout new series full of romance, danger, and a surprisingly engaging world.’ STARRED Review, Kirkus Reviews ‘A solid debut.’ Publishers Weekly ‘It’s been suggested more than once that dystopian fiction has had its day…but The Road to Winter is a welcome sign that there’s still life in the genre.’ Armadillo

Finn, Kas and Willow have survived the winter of storms. Severe winds and cold have kept the Wilders at bay. Now that spring has come, everything has changed. They’re being hunted again, and they won’t be safe while Ramage wants their blood. But Finn and Kas made a promise to Rose—to find her baby and bring her back. And finding Hope means finding Ramage… Wilder Country is the exciting, action-packed sequel to Mark Smith’s highly acclaimed The Road to Winter. Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s Surf Coast. His writing has won a number of awards and has appeared in Best Australian Stories, Review of Australian Fiction and the Big Issue. Wilder Country is his second novel. ‘The sequel to Mark Smith’s The Road to Winter is a page-turner with a heart and soul, tightly packed with exquisitely rendered action and nail-biting scenes of peril, all layered with emotional authenticity.’ Written by Sime ‘Mark Smith writes in a taut style that keeps the pages turning…Absorbing entertainment, this is what most young folk would look for in reading.’ Magpies ‘Issues of survival, trust and honour make this a great book for reading groups…A much anticipated sequel that reminds me of the Tomorrow When the War Began series.’ Lamont Books ‘If you love dystopian narratives with nail-biting life-and-death situations, then Mark Smith’s Wilder Country is for you. My only regret is that I have to wait until book three hits bookstore shelves.’ Kids’ Book Review ‘Satisfying.’ NZ Listener, 50 Best Books for Kids ‘A page-turner told in an unaffected, Australian voice.’ Joy Lawn, Australian ‘A rip-roaring story—gripping and compelling, I couldn’t put it down. Mark Smith creates this dangerous, lawless new world and manages to champion the decency of youth. Very timely. And what makes it so powerful is that it’s frighteningly believable.’ Robert Newton ‘The superb pacing, natural dialogue, and vivid descriptions of a country and people ravaged by disaster make this a pulse-pounding read…A strong addition to the genre.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Mark Smith's sequel picks up seamlessly where Road to Winter left off. In Wilder Country, Finn continues his fight to survive by dodging the Wilder gang, led by the loathsome Ramage, and forming a new kind of family with Kas and Willow from book one. An unmissable series.’ Sydney Morning Herald 'This book canvasses some important and relevant issues and it does so through the prism of young eyes…It balances the softness of helping others and emotional themes with the vivid and exciting action of fear, survival and revenge.’ Cass Moriarty, author of The Promise Seed

A #1 Best Selling Children's Book!Parents and children love Do Monsters Wear Undies!“Do Monsters Wear Undies will make kids laugh out loud, and they will want to read it over and over." - Shawn“The kids in my preschool class love it. It is fast becoming a favorite of the class. I highly recommend this book!” - Jane Jones Preschool Teacher“My granddaughter who is 8 years old loved the book. Thank you for inspiring young readers to read!" - Tence“My kids laughed from start to finish and wanted more.” - Cathy“This book is excellent! Makes the kids laugh and is easy to read. Well worth the buy!" - Janel“I'm a lover of all things that rhyme, but when it can make my 6 year old son laugh...you know it has to be great! Mark Smith hit a home run with undies for this story line." - AngelaBest selling children's book author Mark Smith answers the question that every child wants to know.Do Monsters Wear Undies? Find out for yourself in this fully illustrated rhyming picture book that comes to life with bright vibrant colors, and a catchy rhythm that kids will fall in love with.Hooray for underwear!Says a giant monster bear.He wears his boxer shortswhile playing his favorite sports.Say hi to Max,A monster who wears slacks.He has purple hairand matching purple underwear.This book has been created with early readers in mind, but the whole concept will appeal to the kid in all of us. Do monsters wear undies? What are you waiting for? Grab a copy and find out for yourself!

“My kids loved the silly illustrations and the interactivity. It has become a favorite. Thanks!” - Jeanne“My 7 year old son didn't want to stop until the last page was turned. Fun until the end.” - Rick“Behind all the silliness there are some great lessons in this book. Clocks, colors and good eats. Great combination.” - Harold“What kid doesn't like goofy monsters? Finding out what they love to eat was awesome!” - Jane“Each page was a laugh out loud experience for both of my kids. They really loved trying to find the hidden worm on every page.” - Marty“My entire Kindergarten class was thoroughly entertained all the way to the end. We need more books like this that make reading fun!” - ChristineBest selling children's books author Mark Smith answers the question that every child wants to know in this colorful rhyming picture book.What Do Monsters Eat?Find out for yourself in this fully illustrated rhyming picture book that comes to life with bright vibrant colors, and a catchy rhythm that kids will fall in love with.Will monsters eat green bug cheese?Do they like dirty carrots?Do they like mushy peas?Do they like peanut butter and jellyfish toast?This big monster says,"Yes! I like that the most!"Will monsters eat spinach that is green and leafy?Monster Franks says, "Yes."“It makes me strong and beefy.”What about a huge worm filled pie?"Yum, yum, yum," says this big purple guy.Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fully illustrated, fun and interactive book. This book has been created with early readers in mind, but the whole concept will appeal to the kid in all of us.What Do Monsters Eat? What are you waiting for? Grab a copy and find out for yourself!