Books published by publisher Wheatmark

For Caleb and Liam, a pair of close-knit brothers who have trouble fitting in at school, the Southwest desert around their home offers a place where their imaginations can run wild.But as their explorations take them farther from home, a sinister darkness begins to invade their happy adventures -- a darkness that is far more real than what their imaginations can conjure up. And when they collect souvenirs from an abandoned house that turn out to be powerful talismans connected to a mysterious shadow land, strange events and people begin intruding into their lives. Along the way, the brothers acquire some new friends -- including two ghosts and a reclusive neighbor -- who give them valuable insights into the darkness they are fighting.Will the evil from the shadow land gain control over Liam and Caleb so that the doorway to Earth remains open? Or will they learn to keep the secrets necessary to survive and become free from the evil that is attempting to absorb them into its dimension?About the AuthorJoshua Dowidat lives with his family in Southern Arizona. He enjoys the outdoors and history -- both of which inspire his works.

Elizabeth is orphaned at a young age and is raised by a kind sorceress. Unknown to Elizabeth, she is the rightful heir to the Kingdom of Challon. When Challon's beloved King Christof dies of old age, the kingdom is taken over by the evil regent Simon, who has plans to expand his empire at all costs. As events unfold, Elizabeth is made aware of her destiny. She learns that the cloak she has worn since birth is an enchanted cloak that not only has protective powers, but also mysterious qualities that identify her as a royal heir. Can Elizabeth stop Simon before it is too late? Will she find true love along the way? Travel across the land with Elizabeth as she attempts to claim her birthright.

Imagine what would happen if dung beetles went on vacation. It would be a disaster!This is the story of Darrell and Debra Dung Beetle, two hardworking beetles who decide to stop working because of a rude remark. Without them, the natural order of things goes terribly awry, and the animals must all learn about gaining respect and respecting others before things can get back to normal.

Life has been anything but dull for Wil Johnson. As a Secret Keeper, he is charged with protecting the truth of the existence of magic. It is a task he has always embraced...until now. Cassia, his Guardian, has abandoned him to search for another Secret Keeper, Andrew, on the mystical Gateway. Furthermore, the demon, Giselle, continues to stalk him in an effort to take him hostage and use his knowledge to shift the Balance toward evil. To make matters worse, jealousy over Cassia has placed Wil at odds with his best friend, Scott, who has developed the ability to see her as she truly exists. Will Wil be able to see past the magical manipulation before the Trisect destroys the Balance, or will he give in to Giselle's temptations once and for all?

Do you love dogs, and have you always been curious about guide dogs? Meet My Girls addresses many false notions commonly held about these noble creatures. It answers common questions such as: What basic equipment is used? How do persons who are blind use traffic lights? How does the dog know where its master wants to go? How long is the training? Which breeds of dog are used? How did the Seeing Eye begin?Grace D. Napier, Ed.D., writes about her sixty-nine years of experience with her Seeing Eye dog guides from the school the Seeing Eye, Inc., in New Jersey. She introduces basic information about guide dogs and the Seeing Eye, Inc., as well as details of her life with ten different dogs. Included within is an eighty-year timeline of the school's history and an epilogue about other kinds of trained dogs.

What's wrong with Tito? After getting sick at the zoo, Tito is transported to the animal hospital. Along the way, Tito experiences many wonderful and strange situations that cause him to question his comfortable life at the zoo. Share an enlightening journey with Tito as he travels through town to visit the veterinarian. Tito and his friends will warm hearts, bring smiles to faces, and spark imaginations.

Googler is tiny, but he's got a BIG secret. It's a little bit of magic and a whole lot of fun. Join Googler and his human friends Hunter and Scott on their second round of adventures. About the Author Helen McGee graduated from college as an English major, then worked for over a decade as a volunteer in conflict resolution. In Europe, Asia, and Brazil she lived with families in a variety of cultures, and found that people around the world have much in common. She lives with her husband, Frank, in Oro Valley, Arizona. Karl Kaltenborn's paintings have been acclaimed in Norway and in the south of France, where he lived for years. He has illustrated books and magazines in Europe and the United States, and has also created political cartoons. He and his wife, Anne Lise, live in Oslo.