Books with author Shane Johnson

Step-by-step instructions for drawing 12 characters, including Aang, Appa, and MomoThis how-to-draw book features characters from Nickelodeon's newest hit show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Now anyone can enter into the world of "benders" and learn to draw Aang, the last Avatar, and his friends with ease. From Appa the flying bison and Momo the pet lemur to Fire Lord Ozai and his son Prince Zuko, everyone's favorite characters are featured inside. Each drawing step begins with a line of action, so it's easy for artists of all skill levels to get started. Then simple shapes and techniques are used to add details and definition. Plus, each new step appears in blue, so artists know exactly what to draw next. And as they learn to draw, kids will be doubly entertained by the helpful tips and fun facts about each character.

From the author of The Tenth Gift comes another story of exotic, foreign lands, entwining storylines spanning generations, and the quests to overcome love lost."My dear Isabelle, in the attic you will find a box with your name on it."Isabelle's estranged archeologist father dies, leaving her a puzzle. In a box she finds some papers and a mysterious African amulet — but their connection to her remains unclear until she embarks on a trip to Morocco to discover how the amulet came into her father's possession. When the amulet is damaged and Isabelle almost killed in an accident, she fears her curiosity has got the better of her. But Taib, her rescuer, knows the dunes and their peoples, and offers to help uncover the amulet's extraordinary history, involving Tin Hinan — She of the Tents — who made a legendary crossing of the desert, and her beautiful descendant Mariata.Across years and over hot, shifting sands, tracking the Salt Road, the stories of Isabelle and Taib, Mariata and her lover, become entangled with that of the lost amulet. It is a tale of souls wounded by history and of love blossoming on barren ground.

Young readers accompany Grandma Science on an expedition to the Amazon River Rainforest. Using captivating photos and nonfictional rhyme, young explorers are introduced to the variety of animals encountered on a river tour and rainforest walk. Animals observed include monkeys, parrots, snakes, fish, ants, and a very, tiny red frog. Each of the twenty-three animals are identified by name, location, and characteristic features. The end of the book contains a wealth of additional information as well as definitions of the key scientific vocabulary highlighted in the text.

Have you ever wondered about prehistoric mega-creatures of bygone eras in Earth’s past? In this informative ebook you’ll explore questions and answers to factoids associated with creatures including Hyneria, Armagarasaurus, Gigantopithecus and many more. Did you know that Enteledont was one of the most successful land mammals of terrestrial Earth? Have you ever wondered about the hunting senses of Basilosaurus and what differentiated it from other carnivorous mammals of the open sea? Find out now in this edition of Amazing Fun Facts Ebook Series: SabreTooth Tiger & Other Illustrated Prehistoric MegaCreatures.

Keturah may not be the first black princess but she is the first princess to have the skin condition called Vitiligo and is also from the Caribbean. Keturah was always being bullied and disliked for the way she looked until one day something magical happened and the prince, the most handsome man in the world came and swept her off her feet. This book is dedicated mostly to kids that are unique and different. My goal is to let them know that they're beautiful just the way they are.

Isadora is back in Eidolon, marshalling her forces against the evil Dodman. Back in our world, Ben and his siblings are suspicious of their new neighbour - with his Eidolon eye, Ben can just make out that she's a witch from the Secret Country, and that she's got plans for them, none of them good... The Dodman knows all about the legend of three children from both worlds saving the Secret Country from his clasp - and he'll do anything he can to prevent it. Whirled through the wild roads with the witch, they lose baby Alice, and end up trapped on an isolated beach. But the Nautilus and their old friend Silver swim to their rescue and soon they are on their way to help their mother in her battle against the dinosaurs and other creatures under the Dodman's control. But Isadora's army isn't faring at all well - and before Ben and the others can ride to her rescue, she is captured and taken to the sinister castle for a wedding ceremony unlike any other. But first the Dodman needs to get rid of Ben's dad... It's a fight to the finish, but n a dramatic showdown, young Alice reappears transformed - and vanquishes the Dodman, reuniting her family and claiming back the throne. A brilliant conclusion to a magical series.

Isadora is back in Eidolon, marshalling her forces against the evil Dodman. Back in our world, Ben and his siblings are suspicious of their new neighbour - with his Eidolon eye, Ben can just make out that she's a witch from the Secret Country, and that she's got plans for them, none of them good... The Dodman knows all about the legend of three children from both worlds saving the Secret Country from his clasp - and he'll do anything he can to prevent it. Whirled through the wild roads with the witch, they lose baby Alice, and end up trapped on an isolated beach. But the Nautilus and their old friend Silver swim to their rescue and soon they are on their way to help their mother in her battle against the dinosaurs and other creatures under the Dodman's control. But Isadora's army isn't faring at all well - and before Ben and the others can ride to her rescue, she is captured and taken to the sinister castle for a wedding ceremony unlike any other. But first the Dodman needs to get rid of Ben's dad... It's a fight to the finish, but n a dramatic showdown, young Alice reappears transformed - and vanquishes the Dodman, reuniting her family and claiming back the throne. A brilliant conclusion to a magical series.