Books with author Thomas Kelly

The radical science behind some of today's most exciting sports. Blades, Boards & Scooters examines the dynamic science behind skateboards, snowboards, scooters and inline skates. It also delves into the history, science and popular culture behind these radical inventions. Inside, kids will discover: How skaters, skateboarders and snowboarders appear to defy gravity in radical aerial stunts How skate parks are designed for the ultimate ride The mechanics of blades and boards How to keep blades, boards and scooters in top condition How to be safe doing these x-treme sports Features include: Zoom in on the Mechanics Answers to mind-boggling questions, such as: How do inline skaters skate up vertical ramps without falling down? Grease Monkey Zone Helpful maintenance tips motivate kids to get gunky like bonafide grease monkeys! Check It Out! activities Interactive puzzles, games, and activities explore the mechanics of blades, boards and scooters. That's Radical Incredible stories about the history, invention, science, and culture of these popular sports.

In the shadow of Auschwitz, a flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy drinker and a bon viveur, but to them he became a saviour. This is the extraordinary story of Oskar Schindler, who risked his life to protect Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland and who was transformed by the war into a man with a mission, a compassionate angel of mercy.

Blood of the gods has brought a new dimension to Rayea's life as the vampire from Hell. In the fourth installment of the Vampire from Hell series, Rayea juggles her new responsibilities and starting a relationship with her best friend, Blick. Soon Rayea realizes her sordid past with her family may be catching up with her, and she's going to have to deal with it once and for all. When two of her friends go missing, she knows she must begin a search to find them. And the first place she has to look? Hell. Here's the fourth part of the Vampire from Hell series. The Vampire from Hell, a novella series, is being released in installments. Learn more at www.allythomas.com.

"The sight of a bear standing on its hind legs is simply awesome. It turns the cute and cuddly image of the teddy bear on its head, and instead evokes fear and wonder." - from the introduction Bears are respected and admired, yet also feared. These mighty animals have virtually no enemies except for humans. Over the last 150 years, as civilization has expanded into their natural environments, bears are being displaced. Because of habitat loss, hunting for sport, and the black market trade in body parts for medicinal use, all species except brown and American black bears are endangered or vulnerable. Bear Rescue profiles the major projects and people around the world who are active in the conservation efforts to help these animals: Armando Castellanos is the founder of the Spectacled Bear Project, which works to save the habitat of the endangered spectacled bears of South America Yoganand Kandasamy radio-collars sloth bears in India and follows them night and day through the forest to study their behavior Jill Robinson of China Bear Rescue rescues and rehabilitates Asiatic black bears from bear bile farms in China Ian Stirling is a research scientist studying the effects of global warming and toxins on the polar bear population A team from Seattle Woodland Park Zoo is working on successfully breeding in captivity the endangered sun bear. Illustrated with 50 color photographs, Bear Rescue covers the people, the issues and the challenges involved in preserving a future for endangered wildlife. About the Firefly Animal Rescue series: The Firefly Animal Rescue identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. "These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts." - School Library Journal "Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language." - Booklist