Books with author Michael Brick

Ever heard that an author should never write a book about the family pets- bullfarky! Cats are some of the most curious, wily, friendly, trusting and adventuresome creatures god put on this earth. Whoever said an author should never write a book about cats probably cries while watching his soapies. I have another question for you. How does a cat’s personality develop? I explore this question in a coming of age book for a kitten. During his first night in his new home, Frankie surprised everyone by escaping from his room and crawling bed with his new Pet Mom and his Labrador sisters. From that night on this kitten has had fun growing up with his Per Grandpa, two Labrador sisters and his bigger feline brother.He had the usual experiences that a young kitten has to go through including belly rubs, cat candy, catnip, collars, ear mites, misuse of his front claws, excessive climbing, game innovation, stalking as hunter, ideas, avoiding kitten killers, playing with red dancing lights in the garage, playing with toys, his Nurse Bear and neutering.This story is seen through his eyes. He has his feline fantasies and an overactive imagination that will explain Frankie’ mischievous and sometimes silly behavior. All the readers have to do is suspend some of their adult beliefs and let their imaginations wander. There is floor plan of Pet Mom’s house and yard to help the reader keep track of Franky’s activities.If you are a reader, who loves cats then this story will tease your curiosity and hold interest. The work is a touch over 70,375 in length having 5,318 sentences, a Flesch Reading Ease of 86.26 and a Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 4.52.

Where did humans come from? How did we become the most powerful species on the planet? Readers of this fascinating book are encouraged to explore these and many other crucial questions about our species. Amazing visuals and 3-D images help readers comprehend the remarkable history of human evolution. Theyll gain a thorough understanding of this intriguing concept, which is a key component of the science curriculum. Fact boxes highlight interesting tidbits of information that will draw in even reluctant readers. This innovative look at human evolution will be a valuable tool in any science collection.

Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? From the pitter patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, this book follows the journey from the source to the resource. Water is one of the most vital natural resources for humans, and we use it in abundance for more than just drinking water. It is used in household chores, leisure activities, and in work and industry. Readers will learn about where water comes from and the water cycle, as well as how water is stored, treated, and pumped around the country and into our homes. Real-world examples consider the environmental impact of our water use and how we can reduce consumption in our daily lives, and how many people live in places around the world that do not have a reliable water supply and rely on local methods to clean water that is in short supply.

How has Earth and life on it changed? What can fossils tell us? Where can you find dinosaur footprints? ‘Geological and Fossil Evidence’ looks at how evidence of Earth’s history can be found by studying different rocks and layers of Earth. Learn how fossils are formed, why Earth’s surface is never still, and how the best-preserved dinosaur was discovered. Science fiction meets reality as strange Burgess shale creatures and giant sea monsters roam the oceans. Sniff out a large collection of dinosaur droppings and meet the first human! Life on Earth is constantly changing. It has been doing so for as long as we know and far before humans were here. Through the use of detailed case studies and scientific theories, the books in the 'Timeline: Life on Earth' series discuss how changes are studied, what the evidence reveals, and how such changes have had - and continue to have – an impact on Earth.

"What happens when you flip a light switch or press the power button on the TV? Electricity flows to the device and it turns on. Most of us use electrical gadgets all day, every day, without thinking about it. This book follows the journey from source to resource of solar power, one of the most exciting forms of renewable energy today. Young readers will learn how electricity is made and collected directly from the sun and how it reaches us to power our modern world. Other sources of energy are also examined, as well as how grids work to move electricity across land and sea, and how it is fed into our homes. Case studies also look at solar farms, solar furnaces, solar towers, and even solar transportation. With the world's nonrenewable resources such as oil running out, the advantages and disadvantages of solar power as a renewable alternative are discussed."--Provided by publisher.