Books with author Tam O'Shaughnessy

“What is the Unbelievable FIB?” That’s the question eleven-year-old Prudence Potts discovers on a baffling card no one else in Middleton--except ABE, a new kid at school with a knack for solving riddles--seems to see. Then a mysterious man asks for ABE and Pru’s help investigating mythical beings infiltrating the town, and that’s just the first of many things Pru finds hard to believe. Soon Pru and ABE discover another world beneath their quiet town, where Viking gods lurk just out of sight. And when the pair find themselves locked in a battle against a dangerously clever enemy, they must race to secure the Eye of Odin, source of all knowledge--and the key to stopping a war that could destroy both human and immortal realms. Author Adam Shaughnessy draws from classic lore to create a tale rich in puzzles, plot twists, charming characters, and sly humor in which uncertainty opens the door to magic and the last thing you should do is believe your own eyes.

Five billion years ago, a starship passing through our region of space would not have slowed down for a second look. There was nothing to see. No Earth, no sun, no solar system. Nothing but a huge tenuous cloud of gas.Now, as the result of billions of years of evolution, and centuries of scientific research, we can chart our way through the solar system . . . with Sally Ride as our navigator. Starting from the sun and working outward, Sally Ride and Tam O’Shaughnessy take readers on a tour of the nine planets and explain the formation, current conditions, and possibility of life on each.Filled with crisp, full-color photographs and lucid prose, this comprehensive volume untangles the complexities of space and allows readers to feel like masters of the universe.

“It’s started. Ragnarok has started. It’s the end of the world.” It’s been a year since friends ABE and Pru joined Mister Fox’s Fantasy Investigation Bureau to save their hometown from an invasion of Viking gods and giants. Life has been incredibly ordinary ever since. Then the Norse Allfather, Odin, appears with terrible news: Baldur, his favorite son, has been murdered—the first step in a fated chain of events that leads to Ragnarok.In the second book in the Unbelievable FIB series, ABE and Pru must outrun trolls, explore Asgard and the Viking underworld, and try to outsmart the Queen of the Dead herself to save the world—and survive seventh grade.

From an American hero and dedicated scientist: A compelling introduction to the changes taking place in Earth's climate, written for the audience that matters most to our planet's future.Beginning with Sally Ride's unique, astronaut's-eye view of Earth's fragile atmosphere, Mission: Planet Earth describes how water, air, and other climate systems shape our world, and how a disruption in one part of the system can spread through the entire planet. Drawing on the latest scientific research and presenting a clear, even-handed account of the current state of climate studies, illustrated with helpful diagrams and stunning photographs of and from the front lines of climate change, here is a celebration of Earth's natural complexity--and a call to action for a new generation.

From an American hero and dedicated scientist: A compelling introduction to the changes taking place in Earth's climate, written for the audience that matters most to our planet's future.Beginning with Sally Ride's unique, astronaut's-eye view of Earth's fragile atmosphere, Mission: Planet Earth describes how water, air, and other climate systems shape our world, and how a disruption in one part of the system can spread through the entire planet. Drawing on the latest scientific research and presenting a clear, even-handed account of the current state of climate studies, illustrated with helpful diagrams and stunning photographs of and from the front lines of climate change, here is a celebration of Earth's natural complexity--and a call to action for a new generation.

Full-color photographs from the NASA files. Astronaut Sally Ride describes one of NASA's greatest accomplishments: the 12-year interplanetary flight of the Voyager space probes. Ride gives an insider's account of the mission, the spacecraft, and some of their truly remarkable discoveries--including previously unseen rings around the planets and unsuspected volcanoes on the solar system's moons.

PRACTICAL STEPS TO SAVE THE PLANETA how-to companion packed with simple things kids can do to have an impact.From simple measures like turning off the water while you brush your teeth, to bigger challenges like MAKING SOME NOISE in the larger community, this simple guide helps lay a conceptual foundation for kids to become responsible energy consumers in the years to come.

Launched in 1977, two tiny Voyager spacecraft made an extraordinary journey across billions of miles of space to give scientists their first close look at the solar system’s most distant worlds. Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride and noted science writer Tam O’Shaughnessy re-create the Voyager adventure in this dramatically illustrated book. They describe the spacecraft’s astonishing discoveries, from previously unseen rings around the giant planets to unimagined volcanoes on their moons and unbelievably violent storms in their atmospheres. Written especially for readers ages 10-14, but an awe-inspiring journey of discovery for readers of all ages. NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children AAAS SB&Fs Best Children’s Science Book 40 pages 8 3/4" x 11 5/8" Hardcover

The award-winning science writing team of Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy take on the Earth in this beautiful book. Packed with full-color photographs of the Earth from space, this new edition explores everything that makes our home planet such a special member of the Solar System. The book details natural features like volcanoes, glaciers, and hurricanes, and also the effects of humans: dams, rainforest destruction, and city lights around the globe at night. For a unique and thorough perspective on the third planet from the sun, check this book out. Written especially for readers ages 9-13, but a fascinating guide to our planet for readers of all ages. Winner of the American Institute of Physics Children's Science Writing Award Parent's Choice Honor Book for Illustrations 48 pages 8 3/4" x 11 5/8" Hardcover

This book features 12 engaging biographies of men and women in Earth sciences--from a planetary geologist and a geographer to an astronaut, an earthquake seismologist, and more. These remarkable scientists share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it. Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career. This innovative book, written by award-winning science writer Tam O'Shaughnessy, conveys the excitement of Earth sciences and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible careers in Earth sciences.

From an American hero and dedicated scientist: A compelling introduction to the changes taking place in Earth's climate, written for the audience that matters most to our planet's future. Beginning with Sally Ride's unique, astronaut's-eye view of Earth's fragile atmosphere, Mission: Planet Earth describes how water, air, and other climate systems shape our world, and how a disruption in one part of the system can spread through the entire planet. Drawing on the latest scientific research and presenting a clear, even-handed account of the current state of climate studies, illustrated with helpful diagrams and stunning photographs of and from the front lines of climate change, here is a celebration of Earth's natural complexity--and a call to action for a new generation.