Books with author Rob Richards

Sir Alexander “Alec” Fleming is one of the great biologists and pharmacologists we have in history. He was born in Scotland during the 18th century. Eventually, he moved to London, where he earned a medical degree when he was only 22 years old and after that, received a gold medal for his course in Bacteriology. Alec has many contributions to science and the most notable one is the antibiotic agent Penicillin, which helps in saving lives during the World War II. But, do you know the story behind the Penicillin? Read this book and learn the amazing story about its discovery and the other amazing highlights in the life of Alexander Fleming.

Control doggie odor and fleas, plus heal hot spots, all with one thing?How does that work? And what does it cost?Did you know that long term use of chemical laden flea collars can cause seizures? A scary thought I know. But there is an alternative to this problem and many others.What if there were a way to help your dog with many of the painful everyday issues that come up and do it without the nasty side effects of toxic chemicals? A way to see your dog happy and healthy that was easily affordable and helped to improve the quality of their life.So many of the products out there today can have debilitating side effects like rashes, chemical burns and seizures, to name just a few. And studies show, the more chemicals our pets are exposed to, the higher the incidence of disease and cancer, just like humans. Without knowing it, you may be adding to the very situations you're trying to avoid.But, there is something that you can do to help your dog without unknowingly putting them through all that. Research has shown, the proper use of coconut oil can help our pets as much as it helps us.In this book, you're going to learn: What is in coconut oil that is so effective in helping your dog overcome chronic conditions. How to safely relieve your dog from fleas, ticks, rashes, and obesity, to name just a few. The right kind of coconut oil to buy for your dog's health and why. Using the wrong kind will harm, not help. How much coconut oil is safe for your dog to take and how to begin adding it to their diet. I know how hard it can be to find reliable information. It's especially important when we're dealing with our canine friends. I've spent hours searching the Internet to find solid information for my own pets, and now I want to share that with you. The last thing you want to do is let your dog become one of the many victims of today's chemical-ridden society. Now, you have the power to help them avoid that. This book is for you if you want to do all you can for your dog and ease your own stress at the same time. Take the first step now. Scroll to the top of this page and click the "buy now" button. Your dog will be glad you did.

Stu Truly is the coming-of-age story of 12-year-old Stu as he struggles to navigate the murky waters of adolescence when he finds himself living a lie-that seems to be growing beyond his control-to impress the new girl in school.When Stuart Cornelius Truly first sets eyes on the new girl, Becca, he staples his finger to his seventh-grade history assignment. The second time he sees her, he coughs up a bite of her lunch-a vegetarian roasted pepper sandwich-all over her sweater, and promptly lies, claiming that he, too, is a vegetarian. Their third encounter goes more smoothly, but Stu's lie turns out to be harder to keep than he expected, especially since his family owns a butcher shop.In this hilarious, heartwarming, contemporary middle grade novel, Stu suddenly begins to realize the opposite sex exists (and isn't so bad, after all!). Can Stu learn to successfully navigate old friends, new crushes, and horror-filled school dances, or will his lie, intended to impress his crush, actually cause his world to fall apart?

Do you know who Pythagoras is? He was a Greek philosopher, mathematician and founder of the religious order – Pythagoreanism. Pythagoras had a lot of mathematical contributions to the world aside from the famous Pythagorean Theorem. In fact, other mathematicians claim that we owe much of the mathematics we know today to this great man. Get a copy of this book and learn more interesting information about Pythagoras.

Anna is a geeky freshman at a small Pittsburgh college. When she meets Davin, the campus weirdo, she promptly befriends him--and finds herself perpetually pulling out her first aid kit to patch up his mysterious injuries. But when a shadowy superhero begins to make the news, she has to wonder if there is a connection between them. Is she overthinking things as usual, or has she just become best friends with a superhero?

Blaise Pascal is a famous mathematician known for the Pascal Theorem, an important concept in geometry. Even as a child he already had a special interest in mathematics. Did you know that he was one of the first ones to have invented a mechanical calculator? He invented it when he was only 19-years old to help his father, a tax collector, compute taxes paid and taxes owed. Blaise Pascal was also an inventor, writer and Christian philosopher. Have a copy of “Blaise Pascal for Kids” by Ruth Richards and read more interesting facts about Blaise Pascal’s life and work.

Take a trip into the stratosphere with Smithsonian Exploration Station: Space! With informative text and full-color photographs, young astronomers will learn about the intricate makeup of our solar system as well as distant galaxies and constellations. The 56-page fact book combined with the sticker sheet, space figurines to play with, and the glow-in-the-dark stars make this space experience interactive and engaging. Includes: 56-page fact book 30 stickers 22 glow-in-the-dark stars 2 figurines (astronaut and rocket)

Did you know that Alfred Nobel invented the dynamite and other explosives? Did you also know that the prestigious Nobel Prize awards which include the Nobel Peace Prize were named after him? How can a man who invented destructive weapons of war be given the honor of having his name used in awards that celebrate peace and achievements in arts and sciences?Discover the life and work of this famous scientist in Ruth Richard’s “Alfred Nobel for Kids.”Get a copy and have fun learning about the life of Alfred Nobel!

Known as one of the greatest Greek mathematician of ancient times, Archimedes was also a physicist, astronomer, engineer and inventor. Even if very few details of his life have been recorded in history, his contributions to mathematics, particularly geometry, established his presence as one of the great minds during his time.In “Archimedes for Kids” learn more about his works and discoveries.Get a copy today and know more about Archimedes!

A sweet, tender short chapter book about family and friendship, ideal for kids aged 6 and up. Meet GERALD. He lives with Leslie, Mum and Dad in the isolated house high up on clifftop. He is new to the world, and Leslie has no one his age to play with. Join them on fun adventures, experience how their friendship is tested as Leslie grows up and how GERALD discovers his place in the world through love.

Every year on Halloween night, villains from around the world gather to attend a secretive event known as a midnight auction. Here the wealthy, the diabolical and the curious get to bid on items from the darker side of history: antique spell-books, knives used by famous murderers, hands of glory. It's not the kind of place for those with a weak constitution and it's certainly not the kind of place for a twelve-year old boy, no matter how brave he might think he is …Tony Lott lives with his uncle in a dusty antiques shop in London, England.Joseph Martell—said uncle—is an old man harboring a terrible secret.When the pair are lured to the grandest midnight auction of all, they find themselves caught up in a frightening conspiracy. At the center of the puzzle lies Marshwood, the House of Many Doors. But what does its owner want with Tony? And why is a teenage witch with a short temper the key to unraveling the whole mystery?