Books with author S.M Thomas

Welcome to a new world of adventure and excitement! Can Diddy Captain, Leo Rio & the Futurevators achieve their quest to make the earth glow brighter? What mystery is hiding in the Innohublet? What do they find in the Antarctic? Can Leo Rio survive extreme jeopardy? Why is the gift Diddy gives Leo Rio so important?The Futurevators is a fast-paced, deeply captivating and funny adventure short story for all 7-11 year olds. The Futurevators will boost your self-esteem, create excitement for eco-innovation, remind you how beautiful the world is, and make you feel like you can achieve really brilliant things in your life (because you can!). Everyone’s welcome in this gang!This short story is full of thrilling encounters… What will Diddy Captain do with ‘the secret’? Will Leo Rio be eaten by a shark looking for his breakfast? And what’s the Quiddity?“An amazing story that made me feel inspired and brave” E Age 9“I love the Futurevators and I’m going to become one myself because they’re the coolest” M Age 8“A story that will captivate today’s & future generations” J, Age 10“A gripping, exciting & humorous book. I couldn’t put it down” S, Age 11Won a Purple Dragonfly Book Award in 2018.This is the first of a set and is a short story (approx. 5785 words). It’s the perfect introduction to a new, bright world and is ideal for reading over a couple of bedtimes, on a long car journey or on holiday.The Futurevators was inspired by the words of Leonardo DiCaprio (actor and Founder of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation) at his UN and Oscar speeches: “For our children, and our children’s children”The Futurevators isn’t just an epic adventure story - it’s a fun global movement for children to be part of driving positive change. You can join the gang at: www.futurevators.comThere’s also an amazing competition running - with incredible goodies to be won. You can have your important voice heard here: www.futurevators.com/competition- Eco-innovation/save the environment adventure story- Boosts children’s self-esteem- Cultivates positive thinking- Drives children’s sense of wonder for nature- Encourages a solution-based approach to life- Introduces themes such as co-creation and equality- Uses a hero mechanism to inspire a new kind of positive hero for our era- Feel-good short storyExplore the diverse planet and meet some cheeky animals. Be part of the gang on colourful journeys that will make you buzz with anticipation. Be inspired by cool eco-innovations that make life even more awesome. And most importantly become a real-life hero yourself.

Kevin the little crane helps mend engines at the Sodor Steamworks, but has a lot to learn. Can he show that he’s more than just a clumsy crane? Find out in this new engine adventure featuring Thomas and his friends from the Island of Sodor! Engine Adventures is the newest series in the Thomas Range. Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan. These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Thomas & Friends have been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

An epic novel of war and courage set in Ancient Greece, Fortress of the Sun brings to life one of the most stunning campaigns of antiquity, a tale every bit the sibling of the 300 Spartans' Battle of Thermopylae or the Macedonian wars against Persia...It's 243 B.C. and Greece is ready for a revolution.Eighty years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, the man who first cowed free Hellas into submission. His successors have only tightened their grip in the interim, the present king no exception. Spartan rebellions, opportunistic usurpers, foreign invaders – for five decades, King Antigonus has seen them all and crushed them all. He stands alone astride Greece; he fears no one.Aratus of Sicyon plans to change that. Burning with a passion for freedom and hatred for the King, he takes aim at Macedon when no one else would dare; takes aim at its crown jewel in the south, the linchpin of its control, the symbol of its domination—Corinth.Outfunded, outmanned, and outarmed, Aratus embarks on one of the most audacious campaigns in ancient history, one destined to change Greece forever.

For love. For war. For honor. For vengeance.Spanning vistas from majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and barren plains in the north to sweltering deserts, raging seas, and rain-soaked shrublands in the south, The Bulls of War is the first book of E.M. Thomas's epic Chronicles of the Andervold Thrones.Follow this sweeping tale of an empire on the precipice of war with its hated rival, a fragile truce teetering on the edge of a sword. Watch as tens of thousands of troops stand at the ready, only an order away from battles on a scale unseen in centuries. Beware as some factions within the Imperial capital fight to keep the peace, while others shirk no scheme, murder, or terror in their quest to trigger war - a war some fear could rend their divided empire apart.It is in the midst of this dangerous game of brinksmanship that Generals Tyghus and Kyrus soon find themselves. Against a backdrop of deceit and suspicion, of blood and tears, of power and glory, their friendship is put to the ultimate test as they struggle to save their country, themselves, and those they love - all while battling their own tortured pasts.

Back for their third adventure, siblings Peter and Mary journey back in time to Egypt, where Moses fights for the Israelites' freedom and plagues wreak havoc.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In The Great Escape, Peter, Mary, and Hank journey to the pyramid-studded desert of ancient Egypt. When the trio become friends with Pharaoh's daughter, they witness first-hand as Moses petitions Pharaoh for the Israelites' freedom. Plagues wreak havoc as the group races to decode the scroll, gets chased by a panther, and battles Pharaoh's cunning advisor, the Great Magician. Young readers will anxiously follow along as Peter and Mary's thrilling adventures bring the biblical story of Exodus to life.

The Hidden Scrolls send siblings Peter and Mary back to the Battle of Jericho in this fourth installment of the time-traveling chapter book series.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In this fourth adventure, the time-traveling trio journeys to an ancient desert and finds the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land. With limited time to solve the secret of the scroll, Peter and Mary join Israelite spies on a reconnaissance mission to Jericho; sneak Rahab to safety; and ultimately face the scheming man in black as the walls of the city begin to crumble. Fans of the series will love this whirlwind adventure that brings the Bible to life.

In their second time-traveling adventure, siblings Peter and Mary get sent back to the time of Noah just days before the flood comes.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In Race to the Ark, Peter, Mary, and their faithful dog Hank travel back to the time of Noah. With only seven days to solve the riddle of the scroll and escape the impending flood, Peter, Mary, and Hank must race to help Noah and his family finish the ark. Along their journey, Peter and Mary evade a group of young ruffians and ultimately come face to face with the Dark Ruler, an evil man who reminds them of a snake they met in the Garden of Eden. Enthralling action and compelling illustrations will have children glued to the pages of this rambunctious Bible-based story.

“I don’t know why Absalom keeps me. I’m not any good at gene charting or chromosomal manipulation. My hands shake whenever I’m in the Fetal Growth Room. I can’t even walk past the CC Surgery Center without feeling panicky and nauseous. There are too many buttons in this place—too many ways to end a life. And it scares me.”Galaxy, a skinny fifteen-year-old girl with long white hair, doesn’t know why Absalom spoils her so much. Especially since she’s just an undersized CC—a member of the Commodity Class—a class of expendable slaves. Absalom owns Absalom Industries, including AI Tower, the most iconic structure of post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. As a mass producer of CCs, Absalom can have any personal CC he wants—a super smart Wit, a powerful Warrior, or even a sexy Pristine. Instead he chose Galaxy, one of the Naturals—a sickly, petite girl who prefers to nap in the sun instead of attend class. When Galaxy discovers that Absalom is dying, she realizes her days of privilege are at an end. A new executive order will cut the CC population down by a third. Galaxy and her best friend, Needle, will be among those sent to the incineration chamber. Now Galaxy has a choice to make. Use what’s left of her privilege to secure safety for herself and Needle… or join the doomed CC rebellion.

A Change Is Coming 4 Schools to Learn about Cooperation in Face of Climate DynamicsAs part of this project, where by the 15 Educator's editions (and growing), representing the most effected populations of Climate Dynamic Effects, we tell a series of stories about Threatened & Endangered Species and how they seek new homes in the face of "The Change"."A Change Is Coming" is a story series about adaptation, so we are asking schools around our world to participate in this campaign by reviewing and editing the Native Language (courtesy of Google Translate)editions.We will release the Language Skills editions suitable for bicultural learning for 6 to 9 year old classes in the hope that Native Language teachers can work with the Google Translate Editions and review them to be revised and added to Our growing library with 70 Language editions of narrated stories about Adapting to Climate Change.1/3 of Royalties are contributed to World Wildlife Fund.

Follow in the footsteps of Women of Peace & Non-Violence through-out history. We are honoring these leaders as an on-going project to highlight Peace & Non-Violence leadership among Women and retell their HerStories.A Development project of 7th Generational Publishing see more here http://bit.ly/FreEbooksLibraryOpen2aLLWe are open to suggestions for more global HerStories so please contact us @ ebooks4good@gmail.com