Books published by publisher Richard Vaughn Linville

Hyperbole (HIGH-purr-buh-lee) are groups of words that exaggerate to make a point. If you say I have a ton of work, you don’t really have 2,000 pounds of work. You overstate to make the point that you have lots of work to do. See if you can guess the meaning of these hyperbole before you listen for possible answers. There can be many other possible answers for them that are not stated.

From prehistoric times to the 1800s, the Plains or Great Plains were settled by people who migrated from Asia. Around 10,000 years ago, the earliest settlers of America were the Stone Flaked people (Lithic). They chipped rocks to make heads for their spears to hunt food or to make scrapers. The scrapers were for cutting wooden spear handles or for cleaning animal hides to make them soft for wearing. Do you think you could have survived as one of the Great Plains People?

What do you think a tidepool might be? Some tidepools only exist at low tide. In what locations do you think tidepools are found? Tidepools are usually found at the seashore. The seashore, foreshore, or intertidal zone is the place that is above water at low tide and below water at high tide. This is also called the tidal range. Tip #1. Take careful steps. When visiting a tidepool, you are not walking on soft grass. Do not walk barefooted. Sometimes you cannot see the broken glass and sharp rocks that may be there. Wear shoes like good hiking boots that grip the rocks and are thick enough to walk on broken glass and sharp rocks. Do not wear flip-flops or you just might injure yourself as you flip and flop on the rocks.

The Winking Stork says, “This is a tale that takes place twice upon a time in a magical, enchanted land." The Winking Stork remarks, “Froggy do you remember now that you were once a human prince who lost his memory?“ Froggy replies, “What are you talking about?” Froggy says, “All I can remember is that I’ve always been a frog who loves to eat flies, sing, and dance” The Stork says, “Let me tell you your story as a prince before you ever became a frog.”

I decide to do something about the problems with technology. I'm a computer expert who has seen technology change our world for the worst. Sitting behind my computer, I begin typing a special code. My anonymous code crashes the worldwide internet! The internet is now nothing but static. People all over the world are without internet. Now, maybe, people will pay attention to each other.

This book is based on a true story. Kaitlyn was never a typical little girl. She thinks about all that she has learned since she was three years old. From her pet cat, Mel, she learned responsibility and unconditional love. From her ballet teachers and classes, she learned about teamwork, perseverance, and discipline. But most of all, she loves her parents for all their love and support.

"Mom, you said that I can become whatever I want to be when I grow up," says Zombono. Zombie Mom replies, "Yes. As long as you aren't attacked by those mean humans who are trying to eliminate us." Zombono says, "I want to become a famous zombie singer." His sister, Zombini, laughs and quips, "Ha! Ha! Your lips will fall off before you ever learn to sing!" Zombie Mom says, "Don't be mean like a human to your brother. Be a nice zombie!"