Books with author Todd Mitchell

Darren and Jackie Mannahan thought they lived in an ordinarily unhappy family, where some things were never discussed. But an unexpected, shadowy visitor suddenly propels them into a mystery they didn't even know existed -- the mystery of where exactly their family came from, and why it's now in ruins. After tracking down many clues and signs, Darren and Jackie discover an alternate world where their family used to rule -- and was banished in disgrace. Can they redeem the family name ... and discover whether their lineage is truly evil, or if there's more to the story than that?

Children will thoroughly enjoy this kit that lets them act out all of Santa's busy days leading up to Christmas. Kids can build their very own 3-level model of Santa's Workshop (follow the handy steps on the inside flaps of the folder), and complete this magical setting with an illustrated floor mat, lots of stand-up pieces (including a girl and boy elf, Rudolph, Mrs. Claus, and Santa himself), and more. The kit also includes Rudolph Saves the Day, a beguiling illustrated story book that takes place at the North Pole. It's Christmas Eve, and there's just one day left before Santa delivers toys to every girl and boy around the world. But now Santa has the flu! Is there any way to save Christmas?

Only a Master Designer, the creator God of the universe, could be responsible for the complexity in you!Wonders of the Human Body is an exploration of the awe-inspiring creation that is the human body. Nothing else in the universe is quite like it! Your body is delicate yet powerful; incredibly complex but at times amazingly simple. We will explore the structure, function, and regulation of the body in detail.The Musculoskeletal System, the first volume of Wonders of the Human Body, opens with the building blocks of your body—the cells.Your body is built from many kinds of cells and tissues, and you will learn how they work. Even the bones and muscles that give you strength and speed depend on many types of cells. This book will:- Show you the ins and outs of the bones in your skeleton and how they function- Give detail as to how your marvelous muscles move you- Provide a detailed glossary in the back for quick reference!Throughout the book you will learn things to do to keep your body healthy. But in a fallen, cursed world things are bound to go wrong. We will look at what happens when disease or injury affects bones and muscles.

Second hilarious novel from the author of the funny, filmic and fast-paced crime-caper HOW TO ROB A BANK.When fourteen-year-old Jacob misses his connecting flight in Chicago, he tries to complete his journey to LA by Greyhound bus. But on board he meets American teenager Jennifer, who is carrying a mysterious package and being chased by an enigmatic pursuer known only as ‘the Cowboy’… And she needs a partner in crime.The unlikely pair soon find themselves on the road-trip of a lifetime – a funny, filmic, page-turning adventure, ideal for readers aged 11+.

Come explore this in-depth examination of the body’s master control mechanism, the nervous system!The third volume of the Wonders of the Human Body series is the next step in our journey though the most amazing thing in the universe, the human body. Our nervous system must process vast amounts of information each second, information that comes from all parts of the body. Then nerve signals are sent out in response to those inputs. If this sounds simple, rest assured, it is not. It is all quite extraordinary! But as with all things in our fallen cursed world, things do go wrong. We will also explore the problems that occur when the nervous system is damaged by disease or injury.In The Nervous System, you will learn about:- How nerve signals are generated throughout the body- How these nerve signals are transmitted to and from the brain- The structure of the brain and how it processes input from the body- Our senses: sight, hearing, taste, and moreWhen you see the incredible complexity of the nervous system, you will realize that our bodies cannot be the result of chemical accidents occurring over millions of years. The human body is the greatest creation of an all-knowing Master Designer!

There is absolutely no possibility that you were simply the process of random chance!In Volume 2 of the Wonders of the Human Body series, Dr. Tommy Mitchell covers the intricate design of both the cardiovascular system, consisting of theblood, blood vessels, and heart, as well as the respiratory system that focuses on the transportation of oxygen through the body. From the level of the cells to the organs themselves, you will examine these systems in depth.In the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems, prepare to discover the incredible design of the human heart, including:- The incredible design of the human heart and how it is really “two pumps in one!”- How blood moves through an incredible network of arteries and veins- What “blood pressure” is and the marvelous systems that help regulate it- How the respiratory system allows us to get the “bad air out “ and the “good air in”Along the way, you will see what happens when things go wrong, but we made sure that you’ll find suggestions to help keep your heart and lungs healthy. Although the world insists that our bodies are merely the result of time and chance, as you examine your human body closely, you will see that it cannot be an accident. You can only be the loving creation of our Master Designer!

Where Is the Sears Tower? tells the story of Peter, a pigeon who travels to Chicago to visit his grandfather who lives at the Willis Tower (formerly named the Sears Tower). The story is similar to The Little Prince. Peter travels from landmark to landmark discovering animals with different personalities that each teach him a life lesson. The amazingly detailed artwork captures Chicago’s true essence as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Each painting (except the first) contains a part of the Willis Tower. Readers from ages 2 to 92 will be entertained and edified.

In THE ANIMALS OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN (Revised Edition), meet Nola the Magician, an otter too curious for her own good, who performs a Houdini-like disappearance; Carolina and Dakota, two bear pranksters who always steal the show; Wilma the bald eagle who fiercely guards her precious wooden egg; and Heidi the deer, who always makes a pest of herself at feeding time. Readers will love Kodiak and Yonahlossee, two feisty bear cubs who aren't near as cuddly as they seem; Squeak the cougar who loves his bungee rope and despises Milton the Bear; Milton the bear, a costume animal who dances throughout the habitat drawing children like the Pied Piper; and L. L. Cool J., a tiny fawn that grows up to run the Bear and Cougar Gauntlet. Many more animals are waiting to be discovered in THE ANIMALS OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN.

In THE ANIMALS OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN (Revised Edition), meet Nola the Magician, an otter too curious for her own good, who performs a Houdini-like disappearance; Carolina and Dakota, two bear pranksters who always steal the show; Wilma the bald eagle who fiercely guards her precious wooden egg; and Heidi the deer, who always makes a pest of herself at feeding time. Readers will love Kodiak and Yonahlossee, two feisty bear cubs who aren't near as cuddly as they seem; Squeak the cougar who loves his bungee rope and despises Milton the Bear; Milton the bear, a costume animal who dances throughout the habitat drawing children like the Pied Piper; and L. L. Cool J., a tiny fawn that grows up to run the Bear and Cougar Gauntlet. Many more animals are waiting to be discovered in THE ANIMALS OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN. The habitats at Grandfather Mountain will always be named for Mildred the Bear, the nicest bear that has ever been. When Grandfather agreed to obtain two bears to be released into the wild to help build the bear population in the mountains, by mistake, the Atlanta Zoo sold Grandfather a young bear that the office staff at the zoo had raised on a bottle. Consequently, when that young bear was released, she did not revert to the wild. She did not know that she was a bear. She had none of the hostility sometimes associated with bears; she just wanted to hang out with the people. She was given the name Mildred. -- Hugh Morton