Books with author Michael Paris

Talented children's author, screenwriter, and syndicated humor columnist Michael Morris has created another magical tale of exciting adventure for his youngest fans. Join the beloved Charlie the Crocodile as he discovers the secret to happiness that lies in the healthy, bright smile he eventually reveals to the world after an anxiety-filled trip to the croc dentist. As a bonus, Charlie's classmates have a wonderful surprise for the smiling crocodile! This future classic is a fantastic lesson in peer pressure, self esteem, oral hygiene, and confidence for today's children. Illustrated by the remarkable skills of Steven Smith. Pages virtually come to life thanks to the magnificent lines and colors of his artistry.

We live in a world that is not always fair to children. After all, it should never hurt to be a kid. Most parents want the best for their children, so we bring you Nate Knoodle and his friends, who will help kids learn everyday situations in a safe and educational way...using your noodle, and stay calm, cool and in control. Topics ranging from abduction, peer pressure, dealing with kids who are different, to learning how to show respect for people, regardless of their skin color or social status. Knoodlehead - A Guide to Important Things All Kids Need to Know is a must read for all kids.""So refreshing to find a book that covers so many topics that kids need to know about. My fifth grade class loved reading it!"" -- Barb G. Teacher, Chicago, IL""Every kid in America from 8 to 12 needs to read this book. Outstanding!"" -- Jarrod D. Teacher, Phoenix, AZ

There's great excitement when Jack and his grandfather stumble upon the secret of making a nanobot. However, things go horribly wrong when the machine takes on a life of its own. All seems lost when it takes refuge up the nostril of the evil Cornelius Crumb. The zombiefied Crumb is eventually saved, (although he suffers a little frostbite in the process). But by now the nanobot has begun to mutate beyond control, can anyone or anything stop it from taking over Jack's home town of Ottenshaw......or even worse, the world.

Sports Stars, Series 1 Contains 80 popular, active athletes in its coverage. Students will find biographical sketches averaging seven pages each on athletes who participate in a wide range of sports, including auto racing, baseball, basketball, figure skating, golf, hockey, tennis, volleyball and more. Also included is a cumulative name and subject index. Entries contain more than 100 photos including action shots of the individuals.