Books with author Michael L. Ross

One crescent moon glows in the sky. Two headlights shine through the window. . . . On each magical night of Chanukah, a young boy and his sister count more lights shining all around them! Join them as they discover what it means to celebrate Chanukah in a world filled with so many other lights. And look carefully at each of Melissa Iwai's delightfully playful illustrations, in which an ever-growing number of cats and cleverly hidden objects serve as reminders of each day's joyous Chanukah celebration! This gentle and fun-filled exploration of the meaning of Chanukah reminds families everywhere that the warmth of the holiday extends far beyond the menorah.

Packed with personal stories about teens (Reality Bytes), mind-bending discussion starters (Lets Talk), daily devotionals (Truth Encounters), and cool ideas to help teens share their faith (Salt and Light), Get Real, Get Ready, Get Going is the perfect training guide to prepare teens for whatever the next year holdswhether thats a short-term missions trip or another year in the chalkboard jungle. In each of four week-long sections, teens will explore what it means to be a Christian, get grounded in the basics of the Christian faith, learn to mature in seven important areas of spiritual growth, and discover how to pursue Gods will for their lives. Written by the editor of Focus on the Familys Breakaway magazine, Get Real, Get Ready, Get Going is ideal for use by individuals, youth groups, small groups, Sunday school classes, and discipleship groups.

Larry the Little Black Spider is a delightful story about Henry, a young boy who happens to be an albino, and the friendship he develops with a little black spider named Larry, who is also a bit different from his friends. Through a series of exciting adventures, Henry and Larry develop a deep bond and learn the true meaning of friendship. This book is perfect for kids age 7-10 who may also feel they don't quite fit in.

A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? Whether to avoid predators, to stalk prey, or to withstand extreme temperatures, Earth's creatures have evolved some outrageous features and tricks to ensure survival.For example, did you know that the geoduck (nope, it's not a duck, it's a clam) can live as long as 160 years? And that the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate, uses echolocation and a long, spindly finger to find and dig up food? Or that in its deep-ocean habitat, the vampire squid uses bioluminescence to startle predators? These are among the many animals that show evolution and adaptation at work.

All over the world, motorists report giving lifts to hitch-hikers who then vanish ghostlike into thin air. Phantom Hitch-Hikers, as these insubstantial passengers are called, have become classified as an urban legend and have been related to historical tales of supernatural traveling companions. But is there more to such stories than picturesque folklore? Are there genuine paranormal experiences behind the reports?Goss explores the meaning and causes of this phenomenon. In terms of purpose and behavior, the Phantom Hitch-Hiker of urban folklore is a thoroughly conventional ghost: one who matches popular expectations of what a ghost is, what it does, and why. He or she is the spirit of a deceased person, the victim of a tragic accident, which resulted in the premature termination of earthly existence. It would appear that these "ghosts" are motivated by, especially on the anniversaries of their unfortunate accidents, a desire to complete their unfinished homeward journeys. It would also appear that they do not know that they are dead.This is the most comprehensive study of a peculiar phenomenon that has mystified students of the paranormal for centuries. Goss' study will entertain and inform anyone who enjoys a good ghost story and anyone who is interested in understanding the mysterious and unexplained.