Books with author Rod Richards

Brian Porter is obese. Not plump, not overweight, not even fat—obese. He’s struggled with his weight and its consequences all his life. School is a nonstop stream of aggressive bullying by both his peers and teachers. To top it off, his embarrassed family barely acknowledges Brian’s presence.When bully Chris Miller challenges Brian to enter the neighborhood’s scariest house, Brian can’t say no. Not only has Chris promised to leave Brian alone all summer if he does, but it also might make a good impression on his new friend Sarah.However, the former best friends quickly discover the reason behind the home’s evil reputation: a pair of hidden vampires. In the ensuing chaos, Chris is captured, while a pair of werewolves save Brian in the nick of time—by turning him into one of them.Now Brian’s in a world he never knew existed, with a new, strong body and a host of unlikely allies. It’s his destiny to revitalize the Holy Warriors, a once great werewolf order sworn to protect the world from vampire domination. But its leaders have become corrupt—and worse, they want Brian dead. He’d prefer to keep on living.

Do you know who John Dalton is? Did you know that he suffer from a medical condition known as color blindness?John Dalton was an English chemist, physicist and meteorologist. He was a pioneer in the study of color blindness, a condition that also afflicts his brother. Color blindness is also known as Daltonism in honor of John Dalton. But he was most famous for his work on the modern atomic theory which became the foundation of chemistry during his time. To this date, the fundamental findings in his studies are still considered valid. According to Dalton, matter is made up of atoms which cannot be divided and destroyed. Learn more about the life of this great scientist in “John Dalton for Kids” by Ruth Richards.

Ain Richards was born in a Lancashire Mill Town during the Second World War.She was a very healthy baby but was stricken with Tuberculosis of the spine at the age of three. After spending eight years strapped to a board in a hospital bed, she returned home at age eleven, permanently confined to a wheelchair but determined to lead a normal life.Here is her fascinating story – a rollercoaster of events – life in hospital, at boarding school and at home; family relationships; independence; the stealing of her innocence; violence; great nights out; travels abroad; friends and marriage.She also writes about her discovery of real joy, security and love – and how, from her perspective – in a wheelchair – she really is ‘walking with God’.Her story is both inspiring and refreshingly honest.She writes: ‘God told me that my book was about Faith. The book is about a tiny child’s belief, in childhood stories about God, which built an unbreakable faith which cannot be destroyed, despite everything that life has thrown at her’.As, with Ain’s agreement, we prepared this book for publication on Kindle, she was admitted to hospital and died there on 29th September 2014. We know that she is now truly walking with God – walking and leaping and dancing for joy!We pray that this book will bring hope to many in despair, encouragement to many who are doubting, and confirmation of faith to many who believe.

Living things come in all shapes and sizes. The animal kingdom is vast, and scientists have separated organisms into groups based on different shared characteristics. What makes animals different from each other? What traits do they have that overlap? Through this engaging book, readers learn all the biological differences that help animals survive and thrive in the wild. Pictograms and infographics make digesting this scientific information easy, and readers who struggle to obtain information from traditional textbooks will find this book especially helpful.

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.

Zeke sets out on an adventure with the determination to succeed. He heads out full speed ahead. He finds out all too quickly that the sport of skiing is full of challenges, not to mention a crash involving himself, his equipment, and pride. Zeke is soon ready to try another sport on the snow; he is not a quitter. He once again heads out only to discover that speed is not his friend, and that children can behave badly at times. Zeke has a try, try again spirit. He gives this snow sporting one more try on a snowboard. To the top he goes and wouldn't you know-Zeke is able to conquer this mountain of snow after all.

Book One: Sandra struggled silently not to think of the latest murder at the hands of the ancient dagger.It won’t be me. I’ll not be the next curator to die. ***In this short reads mystery series, Curators at the infamous Billamore Hall Museum and Art Gallery are being mysteriously murdered, and now no one will accept the job... except Sandra Peterson.The cozy Massachusetts town of Billamore has been home to the infamous Hall for over 200 years. Renowned for its rare and somewhat macabre collections, being curator there has been a life-long dream for the intelligent, level-headed Sandra.Unlike her best friend, Josephine, who believes in the existence of all things unseen and supernatural, Sandra refuses to be scared off by ghost stories and strange circumstances.But, when Sandra discovers a hidden painting in the museum, a shocking secret is revealed, drawing her deep into a world of intrigue she never knew existed.What is so powerful about an obscure painting that has lain hidden for over a hundred and fifty years? And why does it affect Sandra so personally?She has now become the next target of the unknown assassin. And all her answers lie in the past.Book Two: An ancient myth haunts a wealthy family…Will one brave woman also die revealing the truth?In the depths beneath Billamore Hall lay the remnants of a secret that built a town.Can a hidden truth now centuries old, still threaten the peace and security of Billamore itself?Sandra Peterson is drawn further into the secrets surrounding Billamore Hall, in this second short story of the series.Having overseen its successful reopening, Sandra gets back to the business of being the Curator of Billamore Hall. Art patrons are returning to the famous museum and art gallery, and life appears to be finding its normal routine.But mysterious noises underneath the Hall itself, draw her into a treacherous plot she never could have imagined. It will take persistence and courage to find the truth and restore a treasure to its rightful heirs. But at what cost to her own sanity and life?Sandra must decipher the cryptic lines of her ancestor’s diary to unlock what many have sought for centuries. It all comes back to a precious key. A key that will bring an ancient myth to light. But there is a price to be paid for such an act.Danger will strike and take its toll, desperately trying to stop Sandra from revealing the fabled past.Will time work in her favor? Or will the age-old legend be lost to its own dark past?Book Three: The Billamore treasure carries more than wealth.Will it be death? Or life?In this final episode, Sandra learns the true identity of Annabel’s descendants. But the birthright of a treasure that will forever change the lives of those around her is at stake.The clues quickly come together, and the passion of a dark heart bent on usurping his ancestor’s past is revealed. Yet, an ancient trait ties the dark hearted to his nemesis, determined to stop him at all costs.Only one of them can win, and whoever does will determine the will of their ancestor’s past and the future of the Billamore treasure.Undaunted, Sandra continues her quest to resolve the mysteries of the Hall. Her life is still at risk and time is running out.Will she ever remember what happened to her that night in the dark?And without that memory will she ever again be safe in Billamore?Note: The author has taken license with the tech stuff to make it fun to read. So, if you're tired of the die-hard blood & guts mystery/thriller, this cozy mystery is for you. This is a serial and the books must be read in ordr.

Take a fantastic journey into outer space with Earth Lab: Solar System. The informative text and full-color photographs highlight the structure and key features of each planet, as well as distant galaxies and constellations. Also included in the box are cardstock pieces to build models of the Sun and planets, glow-in-the-dark stars, and a solar system poster with stickers for kids to turn their rooms into their own outer space adventure!The kit includes:• 56-page book full of facts about our solar system and beyond• 9 models of the Sun and planets• 22 plastic glow-in-the-dark stars• 18 x 13-inch poster• 41 reusable stickers