Books published by publisher McNerney Publications, LLC

Orestes has a secret that he wishes he could hide even from himself. To everyone else at Warrior Peak, Orestes is the model military student--top of his fighting class and son of a powerful division leader. But Orestes knows better. He knows he is from a land far from Warrior Peak, and he knows that the only reason he can swing a sword well is due to his brutal upbringing among the sinister Morroks, who build up their army by kidnapping the children of other races. But when the Morroks start attacking Warrior Peak and its colonies, Orestes has to make a choice. Does he stay quiet even when his past may unlock the secret to defeating the Morroks? Or does he risk alienating those around him--including the woman he loves--by revealing his shameful origins? Orestes's choice may be taken from him, however, as the Morroks begin sending him messages--often written in the blood of others--reminding him that he might not be as far out of their reach as he'd like to think.

Have you ever wondered how a set of batteries power the remote for your TV? Or have you ever wanted to examine the battery inside a car? Without batteries, we would not be able to power many of the electronics we use every day. But how does a battery store energy and provide electricity to these devices? What are the parts that make a battery work? Discover the history of batteries and how scientists and engineers figured out ways to store electricity. Explore what makes up a battery, including an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, and learn how batteries power all kinds of electronics from a cell phone to a bus!

A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

What's so great about Maryland? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Old Line State! We'll explore Maryland's popular seaside, exciting museums, beautiful state parks, and lively history. The Maryland by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Maryland.

Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans.

IN A NEIGHBORHOOD is a LIMITED EDITION title in the Tell Me, Tell Me, What Do You See? TM Series - a Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient of the prestigious national Mom's Choice Awards in the Novelty Children's Picture Book Series category. UNIQUE, really FUN books! This educational picture book series was created by a Junior Kindergarten teacher and mother of three in a distinctive accordion-style format for preschoolers and children with challenges who are learning to read. Each book illustrates five concepts: action, feeling/description, color, number, and shape/size. They are reinforced on the back pages to provide an easy and enjoyable learning pattern to develop literacy skills for toddlers and beginner readers. Large, vivid photographs engage the child with their everyday world. Simple, repetitive black-on-white text enhances vocabulary and word recognition and appeals to children of all learning abilities. Children develop motor skills while having fun with the entertaining accordion-style format! Take-along size 5.5 x 6 fits easily in a purse, backpack, etc. Safe too! These books are printed in the USA with non-toxic soy-based ink and a non-toxic UV coating for spill resistance. BONUS! Two sticker sheets of the photographs in the book [10 removable stickers per sheet] plus an Activity Card included with each book. To learn more, please visit ReallyFunBooks.com.

Salty popcorn. Sweet watermelon. Your tongue lets you taste these things and more. But how does your sense of taste work? And how does it help you? Read this book to find out! Learn all about your five senses in the Your Amazing Senses series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!