Books published by publisher Lachesis Publishing Inc

What Lies Beneath The Bed - Parade of Lights is book #2 of the What Lies Beneath The Bed - Series (7 books total). Tommy and the gang change their mischievous ways after their near-death experiences with Orin on the Island of Maccabus (book 1), but only for a short while. Derek has a dream in class that takes him to Gibeon - the City of Lights. Matilda comes to life from his dream and pays him a visit, telling him that his friends are needed in Gibeon. Derek endures much badgering from his friends, until Matilda shows up and reveals Gibeon. Tommy and his friends are lured to their next adventure, witnessing futuristic movie theaters, arcades and game centers coming to life before their eyes. Tommy leads his friends to Gibeon through the nether world that exist under his bed, where their nightmares, fears and dreams manifest. Derek and Tammy become trapped in Street Speed III and Troas. Tommy and the others must play the video games for their lives. The real challenge begins when Tommy and the gang find themselves in the middle of a battle between evil Jonathan, his sorcerer and the wicked creatures of Zevon Forrest and Mount Chrome and Mayor Messa's army. Mount Chrome, the source of all good and light, brings warriors from Troas to life to wage war for the citizens of Gibeon. Which kid will be the hero of book 2?

BEANS FINDS A FAMILY Beans is a chubby Chihuahua with short legs, a big heart and a lot of love to give. The only problem is he can t find a home. He lives in a shelter with other lonely dogs and waits every day for just the right owner to pick him. Then he meets Kenny, a human with a heart as big as his and a home that needs a dog. Kenny gives Beans everything he ever wanted: food, friendship, a warm sofa and...oh yeah, some more food! But then he gives him a surprise: a pesky little brother Chihuahua named Hollywood. A fun-loving troublemaker, Hollywood tries to make friends with Beans, but Beans won t have it. He wants Kenny all to himself. Because they can t get along, Hollywood plans to run away. Then something amazing happens: Hollywood falls down a well and Beans helps save him. In the process, they learn that they share a secret they both have special powers! Beans can use his tummy to sense danger and Hollywood can hear everything. When Kenny moves to the big city, taking Beans and Hollywood with him, the two Chihuahuas special powers are put to the test. Confronted by some bigger local dogs, Beans and Hollywood come to rely on each other, on Kenny and on a host of new friends as they stand up to the bullies.

From a seed to an apple on a tree, an egg to a chick, a tadpole to a frog, a poppy flower to a seedhead, this natural history book introduces young children to the amazing ways animals and plants change as they grow. All the stages of development are clearly numbered, and lead the child logically through each cycle, as the mysteries of germination, gestations, metamorphosis, and incubation are carefully explained in simple language.