Books with author Paul Davids

The battle against the evil Empire rages on as heroic men, women, and aliens of the Rebel Alliance continue their struggle to end the era of darkness. But the ultimate defeat of the Imperial forces could come from within the Empire itself.The Imperial grand moffs are in revolt against the Prophets of the Dark Side. As the Alliance struggles with its latest weapon, project Decoy, Princess Leia is kidnapped by an old enemy, then menaced by the surprise appearance of another evil foe--one obsessed with tuming Leia to the Dark Side and making her the...

Learn about extraordinary sea creatures and the different layers of the ocean. Then build five sturdy cardstock models—no tools required!The farther down you go, the colder and darker it gets! In this fun, interactive book, kids will learn about the different layers of the ocean and the many mammals and fish that live in it. They'll read fascinating facts about the mighty whale shark, how the blue-ringed octopus camouflages itself, how sea otters use tools, how anglerfish survive without sunlight, and much more! Then they can follow the simple instructions to assemble five sturdy keepsake models of some of the unique creatures that roam underwater forests or the Great Barrier Reef: a cute sea otter, a leatherback turtle, a whale shark, a deep-sea anglerfish, and a unique blue-ringed octopus. Learning has never been so much fun!

Love really does make the world go around and it's a vital lesson to teach our children.See how these kiddos give and receive love while at home and at school with their friends! They make it easy to see how important it is to spread love to everyone in need - this storybook shows that no act of love, no matter how small, is ever wasted.A lesson in love for your kiddo is also found on each page!Included in the book is a Weekly Love Challenge to help encourage your child to: Tell people they love them, give BIG hugs, and share items with friends.If you feel it's important to teach your children the importance of love, then this book is for you!Love Makes The World Go 'Round is intended for children aged one through five.

The Kid learned the hard way that you can try to be a pacifist in a world full of clenched fists, stiff upper lips and mean looks, but it won’t get you far—and it might get you killed.Olebark—The Kid—grew up in a community infested by fighting, bullying, organized fight clubs, gambling, and hoodlums. A world of few laws and fewer smiles and the backdrop to the incident that changed him forever. Traumatized and beaten at the age of six, The Kid decides to take things into his own hands—in fact, his own fists.A fictionalized account of a true event, Bully Shack takes you on the intrepid journey of a boy that was initiated into his childhood through a brutal beating at the age of six. Traumatized and terrified, he vowed to fight his way out of his rotten world.While The Kid fights his own battles, the institutionalized bullying and unwilling-sex-in-return-for-protection go on around him, ensnaring almost everyone he knows in its horrid web. Girls “put out” so that they are exempt from being mistreated, beaten and raped. Other boys are dragooned into a nightmarish Fight Club world—where nobody talks about it because they are too intimidated to do so.To tell is to risk all.In this true tale, one boy’s courageous battle against intimidation and emotional, spiritual and physical torture inspires those around him to rise up and fight—to fight for their lives.

Learn amazing facts about the fierce dinosaurs that roamed Earth and slot together five 3-D models!Travel back to the time of the dinosaurs. Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, and more are waiting inside the pages of this interactive book! Dinosaur fans of all ages will love putting together their very own prehistoric creatures while learning amazing facts about some of the large giants that once roamed the earth, soared in the air, and swam in the ocean. And then for more fun, kids can follow simple instructions to assemble the five sturdy included models of a T. rex, Triceratops, Argentinosaurus, Parasaurolophus, and Quetzalcoatlus. Find out who was the hunter and who was the hunted—and learn how to pronounce their unique names!

Key battles have shaped history since time immemorial. This handy reference work spotlights 100 of the world's most important military confrontations, from 1469 B.C.–A.D. 1991.What if the Saxons had triumphed over the Normans in the Battle of Hastings? If Washington had lost the Battle of Trenton? If Lee had won at Gettysburg? If the Germans had held the Allies at bay in Normandy? The world would be a much different place today.Describes the historical context and goals of each conflict, with detailed statistics and information on every aspect of each battle

Highly recommended among librarians, parents and school teachers on the subject of bullying. A great story for children who may at sometimes feel a little out of place among their friends, and to encourage a child's self esteem. This book not only addresses the bullying issues, but also teaches the little ones to love themselves first. Also on Amazon in paperback. Snippy’s having a bad day at the playground. He is bullied, teased and almost eaten by a huge beetle! He not only learns to stand up to the bully in the playground, he also gains his friendship and trust. In this adventure Snippy gains self confidence and courage by facing his fears. Includes hidden characters on each colorful page. Educational snail facts included.

Aimed at teenagers and young adults, this book uses the 15 mysteries of the Rosary as a means of understanding all the important Christian virtues and how to live them in our daily lives.Along with the inspiring and practical meditations of the Rosary mysteries, this book is filled with stories of saints and contemporary heroes that show how the lessons and virtues of the Rosary have been put into practice. Saints like Francis of Assisi, Joan of Arc, Kateri Tekakwitha, Maximilian Kolbe, and Bernadette Soubirous teach us through this book what it means to choose Christ everyday and follow him on our journey to God. Illustrated.