Books with author T.J. Roberts

The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. Over 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color underscore important events. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.

From Stoker Award finalist (YA 2016 - When They Fade) Jeyn Roberts comes a new tale of survival and terror.Legend has it that a dark monster walks the woods in Alaska. A beast whose scream can freeze a man's heart. A beast with a taste for blood . . .In below freezing temperatures, Reese, his sister Rose, and their school friends set off from the city into the wilderness of Alaska for a winter survival skills camp. It's supposed to be three days of fun, elicit parties, maybe some making out - and hopefully no frostbite. There's Mina, the girl who convinced Reese to come in the first place. Deke, the vodka-loving troublemaker. Kaori, Rose's stylish best friend, and Mr. Fleming, the over-enthusiastic teacher who brought them all together. On the second day, they wake up to find their SUV trashed and all the food destroyed. Even worse, Mr. Fleming is missing. With signs of a blizzard approaching, the group starts the long hike to try and find safety. But the newly deserted backwoods town of Cherish Falls holds no help, and they realize they are being hunted by a girl with a taste for blood and flesh. A girl who seems monstrously strong and is a genius at tracking them down, one by one. And then it turns out, she’s not alone . . . Thankfully, Will Haisley was camping near the group, and he’s not about to let them out of his sights. A Wendigo Hunter, he’s been following the girl for the past few days, determined to kill her. Will comes from a long line of Hunters and he carries the skills and memories of those who have hunted Wendigo before him. He didn’t choose this solitary, benighted job—it found him. And now he’s the best chance Reese and Rose have of staying alive . . . .

"A delightfully spooky page-turner . . . Roberts spins an engrossing tale of magic, mystery, and friendship." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review).It's not easy being a teenage witch. Seventh grader Abby Shepherd is just getting the hang of it when weird stuff starts happening all around her hometown of Willow Cove. Green slime bubbling to life in science class. Giant snakes slithering around the middle school gym. Her best friend suddenly keeping secrets and telling lies.Things only begin to make sense when a stranger named Miss Winters reveals that Abby isn't the only young witch in town--and that Willow Cove is home to a secret past that connects them all. Miss Winters, herself a witch, even offers to teach Abby and the others everything she knows about witchcraft.But as Abby learns more about Miss Winters' past, she begins to suspect her new mentor is keeping secrets of her own. Can Abby trust her, or does Miss Winters have something wicked planned for the young witches of Willow Cove?

A girl that has been self training all her life so she can protect her youngest sister and feed her-XxSunRisexX. Traumatized at age six, she struggles to keep her only sibling and herself happy. She jumps at the chance to make her own happy ending- by joining the Ultimate Emerald Edition- Survival Game. LilyPad 07 prefers to work alone until something happens. Rated T for violence

And we're back, with a sequel! This one will be more romance orientated then action/adventure. In this tale our newly freed Nether Prince and his companion go into the Overworld, but what will they face there? Monsters? Hidden temples? Portals to hellish realms? Well, more likely annoying humans but enjoy! Book Two of the Newcomer duology and sequel to "Newcomer in the Nether".

In the tradition of The Lovely Bones and Neal Shusterman’s Everlost comes a haunting tale of two girls—one dead, one alive—and high school bullying that’s about to turn deadly. Now a 2016 Bram Stoker Awards Finalist! When Tatum has a falling-out with a popular girl at school, she isn’t prepared for the vicious backlash that follows. One foggy night, Tatum sneaks out for a drive. The teenage hitchhiker she picks up doesn’t talk much, until she suddenly turns to Tatum and says: “You’re going to die. It will hurt and you’ll be alone. And no one will help you.” And then she disappears. Is the girl a ghost? Or is this just another sick game the bullies at school are playing? As the two girls’ stories converge, they will discover that the only way to help themselves is to first save each other. ★ “A satisfying read that tackles heavy issues and is never weighed down by them.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred review

Fairalon explores themes of trust, friendship, self-reliance with a sprinkle of budding romance. Three troubled preteens stumble into a magical world where they encounter fantastic creatures and face real dangers together. Fairalon takes its readers through a myriad of mysterious twists and turns where anything can happen. Eleven year old Iris risks her life to help a complete stranger find his lost little brother. Through their trials and triumphs they learn to a lot about themselves and each other. Fairalon is a MG/YA fantasy novel with 30 full color illustrations.

A Kid's Guide to Hawaii takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting and colorful adventure to amazing Hawaii, the 50th state of the United States, where they learn about the state’s history, culture, wildlife, and more. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the book is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. It is one in a series of books about countries and cultures around the world published by Curious Kids Press. Other books in the series feature Ancient Egypt, Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Kenya, Puerto Rico, South America, and Thailand.

Fairalon explores themes of trust, friendship, self-reliance with a sprinkle of budding romance. Three troubled preteens stumble into a magical world where they encounter fantastic creatures and face real dangers together. Fairalon takes its readers through a myriad of mysterious twists and turns where anything can happen. Eleven year old Iris risks her life to help a complete stranger find his lost little brother. Through their trials and triumphs they learn to a lot about themselves and each other. Fairalon is a MG/YA fantasy novel with 30 full color illustrations.

Zac is a smart, athletic, twelve-year-old who enjoys life, having fun, spending time with his friends, and especially playing baseball. His world turns topsy-turvy one spring break when his dreams begin. The dreams are so real, hes not sure if hes dreaming or actually traveling to these unusual places.After one dream, he wakes up with black-and-blue marks on his arms. Could they possibly be from the pirate he ran into during his dream? Zacs discoveries leave him knowing hes involved in a very serious fight for leadership between the aliens, the Mayans, and the current world as he knows it.Zac finds out hes a descendant of the Mayans, but theres no one to ask about how to deal with his unique capabilities. Hes on his own; he doesnt have a clue how to address the issues and save his family and his world. When his mother gives him a book, handed down through the generations and not opened for more than one hundred years, it may help him through these struggles. Or does it just make the situation more confusing?