Books with author Samuel G.

High school student Axel sits at his desk, bored with the monotonous cycle of his life, waiting for something to change. Unknown to him, he’s about to be sent to FlipSide – a futuristic city coated in an array of neon lights, lightning fast trains, and streets filled with people gliding with ease. At first glance, society seems at peace, but a great civil war is brewing beneath the city.An organization called the Linkers gathers its forces to rise up against the Mayor and his men. They have one goal: to link FlipSide to the normal world that we all know. The Mayor of Flipside is determined to do everything in his power to stop the worlds from being linked. As Axel sits, both the Linkers and the Mayor are sending their forces to bring him to FlipSide as he may be the only one that can truly open the gate between the worlds.

High school student Axel sits at his desk, bored with the monotonous cycle of his life, waiting for something to change. Unknown to him, he’s about to be sent to FlipSide – a futuristic city coated in an array of neon lights, lightning fast trains, and streets filled with people gliding with ease. At first glance, society seems at peace, but a great civil war is brewing beneath the city. An organization called the Linkers gathers its forces to rise up against the Mayor and his men. They have one goal: to link FlipSide to the normal world that we all know. The Mayor of Flipside is determined to do everything in his power to stop the worlds from being linked. As Axel sits, both the Linkers and the Mayor are sending their forces to bring him to FlipSide as he may be the only one that can truly open the gate between the worlds.

Did you know a cheetah is the fastest mammal on Earth and can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds? Did you know the world's laziest mammal is the koala, which needs to sleep 22 hours each day? These and many more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Mammal Records. "Notepad" entries on each record holder add background and natural science information while humorous cartoons provide extra fun.

Pirates. Treasure. The two seem to coexist with each other. Pirates seek treasure and the treasure is found. Right? But what if the treasure can't be found? Or even better its location keeps changing? Meet Captain James Noire, the proud pirate captain of the Dark Cloud, in search of the elusive Noire treasure that has escaped the grasp of his ancestors for centuries. With his reluctant yet talented crew, Captain Noire embarks on this grand odyssey, battling vicious monsters,unraveling mysteries, and dealing with the phantoms of his own past. Join this journey and witness this epic pirate odyssey.

Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product. As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking! By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes: Glossary For More Information Index

Did you know the Goliath beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing in at 4 ounces (100 grams)! That's the weight of a quarter-pounder hamburger! In addition to this, the Goliath beetle is so strong that it can actually peel a banana with its forelegs! These and more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Insect Records. Other entries include the fastest, the longest, the smallest, the loudest, the most poisonous, the longest-lived, and more.

Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product. As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking! By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes: Glossary For More Information Index

Did you know the Goliath beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing in at 4 ounces (100 grams)! That's the weight of a quarter-pounder hamburger! In addition to this, the Goliath beetle is so strong that it can actually peel a banana with its forelegs! These and more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Insect Records. Other entries include the fastest, the longest, the smallest, the loudest, the most poisonous, the longest-lived, and more.

Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product. As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking! By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes: Glossary For More Information Index

This facinating 5-vol. Series includes questions such as: Did you know the Goliath beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing in at 4 ounces (100 grams)! Did you know a cheetah is the fastest mammal on Earth and can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds? Did you know the snake with the longest fangs is the gaboon viper with fangs that can extend more than 2 inches? These and many more incredible facts are revealed in Animal Records. "Notepad" entries on each record holder add background and natural science information while humorous cartoons provide extra fun.