Books with author Robin Patterson

The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it's never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games - from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle - are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child's overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.

The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it's never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games - from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle - are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child's overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.

James Flynn has foiled sinister schemes in the past—but never one like this. When the former CIA operative visits the Arctic on an assignment for The International magazine, he learns that a brazen heist is occuring at the Global Seed Vault just a few miles away. If successful, the heist will lead to a worldwide food crisis and a shift in the balance of power. In a race against time and all the dangers lurking on the unforgiving icy terrain, Flynn must rely on his wits, skills, and a pair of unlikely accomplices to help him conquer a common enemy. From R.J. Patterson’s bestselling James Flynn series, Seeds of War is a compelling thriller about a real danger in the world that will leave you breathless until the last page.

What do suave heroes, hot babes, exciting adventure, loyal friends, and maniacal super-villains have in common? Fifteen year old Jacob Greer only ever meets them in his dreams.Jacob is the quintessential nerd. He has Harry Potter glasses, an IQ well above average, a collector's edition Star Wars watch, and a bag full of twenty-sided dice. He builds models of spaceships, plays videogames, hordes Pokemon cards, and roleplays. His best friend (one of only four) is a obese, gay drama queen. The girl of his dreams is dating his arch-nemesis, the school bully. His mother just doesn't understand him.Jacob is the perfect caricature of a geek in all ways but one: he's been murdered.

The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it’s never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games — from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle — are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child’s overall fitness level. A special section covers exercises, including water walking and jumping and balance activities.

After moving to America, Nick Wideman – son of a Greek sprinter and an American pole vaulter – is dumbfounded when he is criticized by the black community and ostracized by whites for transferring to all-black Central High School in an attempt to join a nationally acclaimed 400-meter relay team, whose runners are so fast they are called Rocket Men. A school-boy’s crush on pretty brown Mia Hunter only adds fuel to the fire as Nick battles reverse discrimination and stiff competition to make the team. After moving to America, Nick Wideman – son of a Greek sprinter and an American pole vaulter – is dumbfounded when he is criticized by the black community and ostracized by whites for transferring to all-black Central High School in an attempt to join a nationally acclaimed 400-meter relay team, whose runners are so fast they are called Rocket Men. A school-boy’s crush on pretty brown Mia Hunter only adds fuel to the fire as Nick battles reverse discrimination and stiff competition to make the team.