Books with author Susan Moore Jordan

"Before there was Light, there were Monsters."Joy Carter’s peaceful life is shattered by a letter she receives seven years after her mother’s death. It carries a cryptic message about a Silver Key, an artifact that can open a portal between Worlds. Even more shocking; the letter adds that her mother might still be alive. Joy doesn't believe it until her home is attacked by a horrible monster, and her childhood friend is kidnapped. In the aftermath of the impossible, she has no choice but to obey the letter’s instructions. With the help of a reluctant band of bounty hunters and an unlikely Eldritch mentor, Joy sets off in search of the Silver Key and The Cosmic Slayers - a secretive group of people who dared to fight the all-powerful Elder Gods themselves - and won.But with each step they go deeper into the Dreamlands, the Elder Gods take one step closer to shattering the last barrier holding them back. If Joy and her bounty hunters don’t retrieve the Silver Key before Yellow King’s Festival begins, the Elder Gods will be free to destroy the Worlds they created.

Nat is perched on the prow of the Junko as it glides up the Thames one cold, drizzly night. London is to be her home for the next year, and it looks to be a strange and uninviting place after the bright lights and fast pace of Hong Kong. Little does Nat know that she and her dragon-robot, Fizz, are at the start of their second adventure, one that will see them become lost in the high-tech world of one of her father's games and seeking out a long-lost Chinese sword. Secrets that have been kept hidden for decades will be revealed and Nat will learn some startling things about her family, her future, and herself...The second installment of the Nat Walker trilogy.Cover illustration by Alessandro "Talexi" Taini.

Young readers will love the beautiful illustrations and adventurous text in this story about a young boy named Zeyd who enjoys working at the bazaar. One day, someone does the unthinkable and steals a bag of gold coins from the rug merchant! When the other merchants decide to close the bazaar until the thief is found, Zeyd finds an unlikely culprit.About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

This new! colorful and FUN! toddler book teaches sign language and song. Both these tools can promote speech development. What could be better than a fun and simple learning tool to add to your child's development? In this book, follow the children as they get dressed and ready to start their day. Where do you think they are going? What adventures await them as they leave the house? Let your imagination take you to far away places! Visit www.create2speak.com to learn the Getting Dressed song and get some great parenting tips.

Through bright, vibrant illustrations and exciting, adventurous text, young readers will be thrilled to meet Sinbad the Sailor. Readers can come along with Sinbad and discover all of the wacky situations he finds himself in as he searches for treasure. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

"Before there was Light, there were Monsters."Joy Carter’s peaceful life is shattered by a letter she receives seven years after her mother’s death. It carries a cryptic message about a Silver Key, an artifact that can open a portal between Worlds. Even more shocking; the letter adds that her mother might still be alive. Joy doesn't believe it until her home is attacked by a horrible monster, and her childhood friend is kidnapped. In the aftermath of the impossible, she has no choice but to obey the letter’s instructions.With the help of a reluctant band of bounty hunters and an unlikely Eldritch mentor, Joy sets off in search of the Silver Key and The Cosmic Slayers - a secretive group of people who dared to fight the all-powerful Elder Gods themselves - and won.But with each step they go deeper into the Dreamlands, the Elder Gods take one step closer to shattering the last barrier holding them back. If Joy and her bounty hunters don’t retrieve the Silver Key before Yellow King’s Festival begins, the Elder Gods will be free to destroy the Worlds they created.

Today is a very special day because it is Serena's birthday. Serena believes herself to be the queen of the house and demands a birthday befitting a queen. But she can't find anyone at home to shower her with gifts and attention. What is going on? Serena spends the whole day getting into messy predicaments trying to figure out where everyone is. She finally finds them around a big table for her wonderful birthday surprise: a royal banquet! Queen Serena feels very royal indeed. Young readers will be intrigued by the fanciful illustrations and can use the table of contents to navigate through the chapters of this surprising tale. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.

"Before there was Light, there were Monsters."Joy Carter’s peaceful life is shattered by a letter she receives seven years after her mother’s death. It carries a cryptic message about a Silver Key, an artifact that can open a portal between Worlds. Even more shocking; the letter adds that her mother might still be alive. Joy doesn't believe it until her home is attacked by a horrible monster, and her childhood friend is kidnapped. In the aftermath of the impossible, she has no choice but to obey the letter’s instructions.With the help of a reluctant band of bounty hunters and an unlikely Eldritch mentor, Joy sets off in search of the Silver Key and The Cosmic Slayers - a secretive group of people who dared to fight the all-powerful Elder Gods themselves - and won. But with each step they go deeper into the Dreamlands, the Elder Gods take one step closer to shattering the last barrier holding them back.If Joy and her bounty hunters don’t retrieve the Silver Key before Yellow King’s Festival begins, the Elder Gods will be free to destroy the Worlds they created.

This new! colorful and FUN! toddler book teaches sign language and song. Both these tools can promote speech development. What could be better than a fun and simple learning tool to add to your child's development? In this book, visit the farm and meet the animals waiting to greet you. See those silly chickens, mother duck and that always hungry cow! "Moo!" Watch out for that cheeky pig splashing in the mud! Visit www.create2speak.com to learn the farm book song and get some great parenting tips!

This new! colorful and FUN! toddler book teaches sign language and song. Both these tools can promote speech development. What could be better than a fun and simple learning tool to add to your child's development? In this book visit the garden to meet the busy birds, a wiggly worm and see the tall, tall trees. You will also meet the cutest baby bug ever! Visit www.create2speak.com to learn the garden book song and get some great parenting tips!