Books with author Melissa A. Torres

Jo Jackson loves her work at the small Franklin College, even though sometimes she dreams of going back to the big city. In a college archives full of local manuscripts, photographs, and rare books, nothing much ever seems to happen besides the visit of an occasional historical researcher. That is, until urban-style crime comes right to her doorstep.

Nothing Better Than Gym Friends is the 2nd book in The Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. The series teaches girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the reader in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths. Savannah has an exciting day coming up. Her first gymnastics meet followed by her teammate's birthday party. Except Savannah can't seem to stay on beam in practice and she doesn't feel ready for the meet. Then she finds out she has been invited to another birthday party the same day as Marissa's. All of a sudden the big day she has been looking forward to for weeks is full of problems. How is she going to perform in the meet and which party should she choose?Nothing Better Than Gym Friends is a 2nd/3rd grade reading level and appeals to 1st-6th grade.

I've Got This! is the 1st book in the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. The series teaches girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the reader in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths.      Trista Thompson has just moved to Snowcap Canyon, Utah, where she enrolls in gymnastics for the first time. As an accomplished tumbler, Trista believes learning the other three events and becoming a competitive gymnast will be easy. Trista quickly learns that gymnastics requires hard work and believing in herself. Despite that, she decides she wants to make the Level 3 team. On her determined journey Trista meets friends who help her learn about the sport and share her passion for gymnastics. Will hard work and dedication be enough to move up to Level 3?I've Got This! is a 2nd/3rd grade reading level and appeals to 1st-6th grade.

13 cards with photographs and touch-and-feel textures teach ABCs.The most trusted name in learning brings you the most playful way to learn!Each Scholastic Hands-On Learning: ABCs pack comes in a sturdy reusable storage box containing 13 child-and-parent-friendly cards with rounded corners. Each card has photographs with touch-and-feel textures and learning activities. A Parent Guide card describes additional skill-building activities.

12 cards with photographs and touch-and-feel textures teach preschool science.The most trusted name in learning brings you the most playful way to learn!Each Scholastic Hands-On Learning: Animals and Their Babies pack comes in a sturdy reusable storage box containing 12 child-and-parent-friendly cards with rounded corners. Each card has photographs with touch-and-feel textures and learning activities. A Parent Guide card describes additional skill-building activities.