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Books with author Tad Carpenter

  • Arctic Animals

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)
    He has big antlers, runs fast on hoofed feet, and likes to eat plants. Who's that? Is it a polar bear? A seal? No—it's a reindeer! Children will love guessing which arctic animal they'll find beneath the flap, including a walrus, fox, and snowy owl. A final spread features all the creatures included in the book having a polar party.
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  • When I Grow Up

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)
    All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking closely at the illustrations, children try to figure out whether the person hidden under the flap is a doctor, lawyer, teacher, firefighter, cop, or vet. A final spread shows everyone together!
  • Daizlei Academy Boxset: Completed Series

    Kel Carpenter

    eBook (, Dec. 14, 2019)
    VAMPIRE ACADEMY meets X-MEN in this completed new adult series!There’s only one rule in the world I come from.Keep our existence a secret. Period.The day my sister broke that rule one too many times, I knew there would be consequences. I expected us to be sent to one of those schools for “troubled” kids—and maybe Daizlei Academy was, in a way. But really, it was far more complicated than that.You see, I thought that world had forgotten me. Forgotten us. For years we were left alone, and one day . . . we weren’t.It was only when I got there that I remembered the second rule:Trust no one.Because in our world? They would kill me if they knew the truth of what I am.Daizlei Academy is a school for Supernaturals.And me? I’m so much more.*This is a New Adult Academy series with slow-burn romance and a strong but flawed heroine. It is labeled New Adult for stronger language and some mature situations. As the heroine ages and grows so does the content of the stories.*This boxset contains:1. Heir of Shadows2. Scion of Midnight3. Queen of Lies4. Vessel of Destruction
  • Heir of Shadows

    Kel Carpenter

    eBook (, Nov. 8, 2016)
    VAMPIRE ACADEMY meets X-MEN in this completed new adult series! There’s only one rule in the world I come from.Keep our existence a secret. Period. The day my sister broke that rule one too many times, I knew there would be consequences. I expected us to be sent to one of those schools for “troubled” kids—and maybe Daizlei Academy was, in a way. But really, it was far more complicated than that. You see, I thought that world had forgotten me. Forgotten us. For years we were left alone, and one day . . . we weren’t. It was only when I got there that I remembered the second rule:Trust no one. Because in our world? They would kill me if they knew the truth of what I am. Daizlei Academy is a school for Supernaturals. And me? I’m so much more.*This is a YA+ Academy series with slow-burn romance and a strong but flawed heroine. It is labeled YA(+) for stronger language and some mature situations. As the heroine ages and grows so does the content of the stories.*Books in the Daizlei Academy Series:Heir of Shadows (Book 1) Trial by Heist (Book 1.5)Scion of Midnight (Book 2)Queen of Lies (Book 3)Vessel of Destruction (Book 4)
  • When I Grow Up

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)
    All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking closely at the illustrations, children try to figure out whether the person hidden under the flap is a doctor, lawyer, teacher, firefighter, cop, or vet. A final spread shows everyone together!
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  • I Say, You Say Opposites!

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (LB Kids, Sept. 11, 2012)
    I say "Reading!" You say, "Fun!" Explore the world of opposites with 8 lift-the-flaps.These colorful, playful books encourage interactive learning through prediction and repetition; but most importantly, they look really fun.--Dr. Robert Needlman, co-founder of Reach Out and Read and author of Dr. Spock's Baby BasicsWith I Say, You Say, your little ones can:Say new wordsRecognize oppositesLearn and play!
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  • I Say, You Say Colors!

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (LB Kids, Jan. 7, 2014)
    I say, "Colors!" You say, "Fun!" Explore the world of colors with 8 lift-the flaps.These colorful, playful books encourage interactive learning through prediction and repetition; but most importantly, they look really fun. --Dr. Robert Needlman, co-founder of Reach Out and Read and author of Dr. Spock's Baby BasicsWith I Say, You Say, your little ones can:· Identify colors· Practice new words· Learn and play!
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  • Scion of Midnight

    Kel Carpenter

    eBook (, June 30, 2017)
    My name is Selena Foster, and I am the first of my kind in a millennium.I thought that made me invincible. Untouchable. All it really makes me is a target…and a weapon.The Supernatural Council is going to war, and they've decided what better spear than the girl that can slay demons?So they blackmail me, and I become the property of the Council. They think they own me, but you can’t own what you can’t control. I thought the first year at Daizlei was hard...but the second might kill me.Either way, I'm not going down without a fight.Books in the Daizlei Academy Series:Heir of Shadows (Book 1) Trial by Heist (Book 1.5)Scion of Midnight (Book 2)Queen of Lies (Book 3)Vessel of Destruction (Book 4)
  • Queen of Lies

    Kel Carpenter

    eBook (, June 19, 2018)
    My second year at Daizlei didn’t kill me. It did something so much worse. It killed her.And the world will never be the same because of it.Anastasia thought she could own me. The Supernatural thought they could control me. They didn’t realize the darkness they courted until the walls of Daizlei came crushing down around us.I always thought of myself as hard. Unbreakable. Unbeatable.Until someone beat me.Now…I was broken and I planned to use all my sharp edges for the one thing I had left. Revenge. **Warning: as the characters mature and grow so does the story. This novel is recommended for readers 16+.** Books in the Daizlei Academy Series:Heir of Shadows (Book 1) Trial by Heist (Book 1.5)Scion of Midnight (Book 2)Queen of Lies (Book 3)Vessel of Destruction (Book 4)
  • Vessel of Destruction

    Kel Carpenter

    eBook (, Nov. 21, 2019)
    If there is one truth that I hold to in my life, it is that when it rains, it pours.Perhaps that is why I built myself not for the everyday storms most experience.But for the hurricanes I have had to learn to withstand.I know what it is like to feel your heart crack in half like a tree that snaps under too much pressure.I know the bone-deep, all-consuming, numbness that sets in when the wind and the cold and the water become too much.I know the desperation that claws under the surface as you try to wait through the night, and hope that come the dawn, the storm has passed.But perhaps, most importantly, I know how to survive.Or really, I am too spiteful to die.Either way, my world is falling apart around me. Death and destruction are knocking on my door. And a storm is coming. One unlike anything we have ever encountered before.This time it is not Anastasia I will face on the battlefield, but the one who calls to me. The one I cannot face.This is one storm I don’t know if I will survive . . . or if the price of living is too high.**This is the final book in Selena's journey. Daizlei Academy is a completed series intended for older teens and adults.**
  • Science Experiments You Can Eat

    Vicki Cobb, Tad Carpenter

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 5, 2016)
    Kids take the reins in the kitchen with this hands-on book of edible science experiments! With revised and updated material, a brand-new look, and hours of innovative, educational experiments, this science classic by award-winning author Vicki Cobb will be devoured by a whole new generation of readers.Combine with such books as Awesome Science Experiments for Kids to help junior scientists continue their learning, whether at home or in a classroom.With contemporary information that reflects changes in the world of processing and preserving foods, this cookbook demonstrates the scientific principles that underpin the chemical reactions we witness every day—just by cooking.And once readers have tested their theories and completed their experiments, they can eat the results! From salad dressing to mayonnaise, celery to popcorn, and muffins to meringues, this book uses food to make science accessible to a range of tastes.Also included is essential information on eating healthfully, plus additional resources for further exploration. This nonfiction guide is an excellent choice for tweens in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
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  • Barnyard Friends

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, June 9, 2015)
    It's a barnyard bash—come on down and see who's there! Kids will meet a crowing bird that wakes up the farmer; a curly-tailed creature who rolls in the mud; a mooing mommy in the field with her calves; and a farm full of other wonderful friends staying up late to play. Bright and bold illustrations make each hidden item easy to identify, and seven gatefolds create interactive fun for kids!