Books with author Tina Holdcroft

Even spies can have a bad day. History teaches us that countries devote tremendous amounts of time and resources to spying on their perceived enemies. However, even the most carefully thought-out and well-financed top-secret plans can fail. In fact, they are often foiled by something beyond a spy's control, something impossible to have predicted, such as: Allied paratroops accidentally landing at an outdoor movie for German troops Hungry ants revealing a secret spy tunnel in Ancient India A Cold War spy cat getting squashed by a car The 20 stories in Spy, Spy Again take readers on a bumpy ride through history, exposing excruciating tales of espionage botched by bad luck, rotten timing, miscommunication, incompetence, hubris and betrayal. Whether set in Ancient China or Ancient India, during the Cold War or World War II, these stories of suspense and intrigue will captivate readers. Tina Holdcroft's incisive graphic narrative and delightfully witty illustrations make these accounts of failed spies come to life.

Ten buoyant tales of undersea discoveries. There are some amazing surprises hidden beneath the sea. In 1961, astronaut Gus Grissom's space capsule splashed down in the Atlantic and began filling with water. Grissom escaped, but the craft sank three miles to the ocean floor and wasn't recovered until 1999. Of course, some vessels were designed to sink. During the American Civil War, the world's first combat submarine successfully sank a blockade ship in the waters near Charleston, South Carolina. Unfortunately for the triumphant crew, the experimental sub never resurfaced until it was raised 136 years later! Dive into Hidden Depths and discover ten amazing and true stories of the lost and found beneath the waves, including: The sunken pirate haven of Port Royal, Jamaica Ancient undersea fossils found in the Rocky Mountains A prehistoric fish thought extinct and found alive Remains of the seventh wonder of the ancient world: the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Complete with tips for true-life sea searchers and saturated with funny and fact-filled cartoon-style illustrations, Hidden Depths is awash in history's -- and prehistory's -- deepest secrets.

Ten tantalizing tales of hidden riches. Dig this: In 1840 a surprised English workman uncovered a 900-year-old Viking treasure. The buried silver hoard contained over 7000 coins! Not all treasures are found so easily. American treasure hunter Mel Fisher searched the Gulf of Mexico for fifteen years before discovering the wreck of a centuries-old Spanish treasure ship in 1985. That treasure contained over 130,000 silver coins! Hidden Treasure unearths ten amazing and true treasure stories from across the globe. From a junkyard in New York to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, join the hunt for history's most secret and often surprising hiding places. Complete with a section on tips for true-life treasure hunters, and bursting with Tina Holdcroft's fun and dynamic cartoon-style illustrations, Hidden Treasure will lead any child to countless reading riches. Key Features: Games and activities incorporated into illustrations Facts, jokes, and riddles on every page Two-page spread of true-life treasure-hunting tips

Ten buoyant tales of undersea discoveries. There are some amazing surprises hidden beneath the sea. In 1961, astronaut Gus Grissom's space capsule splashed down in the Atlantic and began filling with water. Grissom escaped, but the craft sank three miles to the ocean floor and wasn't recovered until 1999. Of course, some vessels were designed to sink. During the American Civil War, the world's first combat submarine successfully sank a blockade ship in the waters near Charleston, South Carolina. Unfortunately for the triumphant crew, the experimental sub never resurfaced until it was raised 136 years later! Dive into Hidden Depths and discover ten amazing and true stories of the lost and found beneath the waves, including: The sunken pirate haven of Port Royal, Jamaica Ancient undersea fossils found in the Rocky Mountains A prehistoric fish thought extinct and found alive Remains of the seventh wonder of the ancient world: the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Complete with tips for true-life sea searchers and saturated with funny and fact-filled cartoon-style illustrations, Hidden Depths is awash in history's -- and prehistory's -- deepest secrets.

Even spies can have a bad day. History teaches us that countries devote tremendous amounts of time and resources to spying on their perceived enemies. However, even the most carefully thought-out and well-financed top-secret plans can fail. In fact, they are often foiled by something beyond a spy's control, something impossible to have predicted, such as: Allied paratroops accidentally landing at an outdoor movie for German troops Hungry ants revealing a secret spy tunnel in Ancient India A Cold War spy cat getting squashed by a car The 20 stories in Spy, Spy Again take readers on a bumpy ride through history, exposing excruciating tales of espionage botched by bad luck, rotten timing, miscommunication, incompetence, hubris and betrayal. Whether set in Ancient China or Ancient India, during the Cold War or World War II, these stories of suspense and intrigue will captivate readers. Tina Holdcroft's incisive graphic narrative and delightfully witty illustrations make these accounts of failed spies come to life.

Ten tantalizing tales of hidden riches. Dig this: In 1840 a surprised English workman uncovered a 900-year-old Viking treasure. The buried silver hoard contained over 7000 coins! Not all treasures are found so easily. American treasure hunter Mel Fisher searched the Gulf of Mexico for fifteen years before discovering the wreck of a centuries-old Spanish treasure ship in 1985. That treasure contained over 130,000 silver coins! Hidden Treasure unearths ten amazing and true treasure stories from across the globe. From a junkyard in New York to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, join the hunt for history's most secret and often surprising hiding places. Complete with a section on tips for true-life treasure hunters, and bursting with Tina Holdcroft's fun and dynamic cartoon-style illustrations, Hidden Treasure will lead any child to countless reading riches. Key Features: Games and activities incorporated into illustrations Facts, jokes, and riddles on every page Two-page spread of true-life treasure-hunting tips