Books published by publisher Horizon International

What did we do once we knew?This book is written for both children and adults to entertain and educate.Join storytime as Grandma recounts her adventures with an alphabet of wild animals to her granddaughter, Little Dove. But with species loss accelerating at an alarming rate, will there be any creatures left for Little Dove to play with?We have solutions that can make a difference. Working together, we can step up to our responsibility to protect what we still can in this magical, more-than-human world. Then we can have hope that instead of talking about where the wild things were we can speak to our children and grandchildren about where the wild things are.

“WASH 4 ALL” (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All) comic book series is being produced by Horizon International, an NGO based at Yale University, U.S.A., in collaboration with the media service of Beautiful Feet International (MediaBFI), a non-profit organization based in Nigeria. The comics are being created to positively engage youths in the fight against diseases related to WASH. “Boys and girls in developing countries where WASH culture is relatively very poor, the health implications of which takes its toll on the lives and education of these children, are our main audience along with parents, schoolteachers, and community-leaders and health care workers through the world,” said Francis U. Odupute, Founder and President of Bfi and an artist for Horizon International who created and designed this comic.“Schoolchildren Battle Malaria and Other Diseases” draws upon the content of Horizon’s book and its accompanying DVDs, “Water and Sanitation Related Diseases and the Environment: Challenges, Interventions and Preventive Measures,” published by Wiley-Blackwell in collaboration with Horizon International. It was completed with comments and reviews from several of that book’s 59 authors, experts from the fields of public health, medicine, epidemiology, environmental health, climate change, environmental engineering, and population research. The link to a free copy of the comic book is: http://www.solutions-site.org/sites/default/files/WASH%204%20All%201%20090314.pdf “Through the comic book,” says Janine M. H. Selendy, Chairman, President and Publisher of Horizon International, “we employ simple stories with powerful graphics to convey complicated health concerns, devastating health problems destroying childhoods and killing millions of children, and to provide some examples of preventive measures that can be taken by families, schools, and communities.” In the school of Dan and Ann, “somewhere in a remote part of Africa,” their classmates are suffering from the symptoms of and dying from malaria. One of the comic’s side bars states: “Malaria is a dangerous disease caused by a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes, a disease vector, every year, over 600,000 people die from malaria…especially children under 5 and pregnant women in tropical Africa. 3.4 billion people, almost half the world’s population is at risk.”As the WHO says, “Better management of water resources reduces transmission of malaria and other vector-borne diseases.”“Every minute a child dies from malaria,” says Selendy. “We focus on various diseases while building on the knowledge of what can be done to prevent them. An estimated 2.4 to 2.6 billion individuals lack access to any type of improved sanitation facility according to WHO. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of the developing world, more than 35 % of the world’s population lack access to adequate sanitation. And, poor sanitation and hygiene are inextricably linked to water quality.” “With roughly 884 million people lacking access to an improved water supply, water that is protected from outside contamination, in particular from contamination with fecal matter, 1.2 billion individuals are exposed to water-related illness from their drinking water,” Selendy adds. “The lack of this most fundamental service contributes to an estimated 1.87 million annual deaths due to diarrhea- more than 90 % of which are in children under 5 years of age,” writes Jay Graham, Assistant Professor at the GWU School of Public Health and an author of the book. “…diarrhea remains the second leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age globally, and nearly one in five child deaths, around 1.5 million a year, is due to diarrhea. This equates to the death of one child every 15 seconds….”

"Full of action, intrigue, and adventure, this story is one that stays with you and makes you yearn for more!" - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Need series.---------------The Mod Code Saga continues . . . The last Sage saw of Jack Adamson, he was falling from a helicopter toward the Pacific Ocean.And not by accident.Because she pushed him.Now, Sage is in the claws of Vasterias, headed for the corporate mansion in upstate New York—the very heart of the organization. It's up to the Adamson brothers to rescue her in time, or Vasterias will harvest what they need from Sage and multiply the mod code.Beckett is desperate to earn back Sage's trust.Jack is determined to keep Vasterias from getting what they want.But no one predicts what will happen when Sage takes drastic action all on her own.---------------From author Heidi Tankersley comes a thrilling new teen and young adult science fiction romance series, a thriller packed with action adventure and an unforgettable love triangle.To add even more drama to this hit YA series, Heidi Tankersley offers a FREE Mod Code Prequel Novella available for download from her website at HeidiTankersley.com/TheIslandBook. Go check it out!

"Divergent and Hunger Games fans, this is your next reading addiction!" -Amazon Reviewer---------------The Mod Code series continues with book 3 ...A letter from Sage's father sends her back home to secure vital information surrounding the mod code.But when Dr. Adamson intercepts the material, intending for a trade with Vasterias, Sage barely escapes alive, surviving only by the aid of her friends.Now Sage, Finn, Imogen, and the Adamson twins embark on a hunt for the stolen research. If the mod code falls into the hands of Vasterias, it will be used to control humanity in dangerously powerful ways."Worth staying up all night to read." - F. Branch"Drama. Excitement. All the angst of a three-sided love and a teenage girl coming into her own. I can't wait to read the next one." - Gail K.--------------- An action-packed romantic adventure that readers won't want to end, the third installment of The Mod Code series is sure to enthrall the growing fan base of readers enjoying Heidi Tankersley's books.To add even more drama to this hit YA series, Heidi Tankersley offers a FREE Mod Code Prequel Novella available for download from her website at HeidiTankersley.com/TheIslandBook. Go check it out!

This child-friendly book is about being adopted from Thailand and is in English. The book teaches school-age children about what they can expect when living with their new family in the United States. The book highlights basic American culture and family life to help prepare children for international adoption. When reviewed and discussed with children prior to their adoption, it can help ease the stress and uncertainty children feel about the differences between their birth culture and the United States. Families can also purchase a Thai version and bring the books with them to Thailand and review the books with their child before they travel back to the United States.

"Full of action, intrigue, and adventure, this story is one that stays with you and makes you yearn for more!" - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Need series.---------------Twin brothers. One modified, one not.The girl they both love.A gene code their fathers want to force into the world.Sage is kidnapped from her Kansas farm and held for ransom on a remote Pacific island. If she wants to survive, she must sort out truth from the lies of her past.Jack and Beckett have lived with their dad’s obsession of the mod code ever since the day they were born—and now he’s taking captives in attempt to get the mod code back. Beckett will do anything to save the girl.Jack will stop at nothing to destroy the code. But doing either may require that the brothers let go of the one person they’ve both come to love. ---------------From author Heidi Tankersley comes a thrilling new teen and young adult science fiction romance series, a thriller packed with action adventure and an unforgettable love triangle.To add even more drama to this hit YA series, Heidi Tankersley offers a FREE Mod Code Prequel Novella available for download from her website at HeidiTankersley.com/TheIslandBook. Go check it out!Praise for The Mod Code:"Fast paced thriller. Twists and turns. Nearly impossible to set down. I'm definitely looking forward to more from this fresh, new author." - A. Baker"I just finished THE MOD CODE. I couldn't hardly put it down. I had to stop reading, so I could actually get some sleep. Is there a sequel coming? I didn't want this sci fi young adult series to end." -L. Burkert"Fabulously woven plot with dynamic characters, led by a spirited heroine. This sci fi romance book was thrilling from beginning to end—by far my new favorite." -Amazon Customer"Such a thrilling story...I couldn't put it down! A must read for sure!" - L. Kelly"I'm ready to read her next book. This was a great read. The characters were all interesting, and I'm still not sure who I want her to end up with! I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys young adult science fiction, some drama, action, and romance!" -Amazon Customer"I loved this book and devoured it in two sittings. It would have been one sitting, but I had to sleep so the little one would have proper parental care! The writing immediately caught my attention and grabbed my interest. This book is quick-paced and well-written. I felt no "lulls," and genuinely care for the characters. I cannot wait for the next book in this young adult series so I can see how the Sage/Hope story continues. The concept is fresh and exciting; a fun read. I'm going to start the book over today, I loved it that much." -K. Estes, Amazon Customer “The Mod Code is a thrilling action adventure book from start to finish! I loved the romance and genetic science fiction. I loved that it was clean and teen appropriate!” “Perfect for readers who enjoyed Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer or Divergent, by Veronica Roth!”

Hank Long Legs is not looking for adventure. He leads a happy life on the family farm with his Mom, Dad, sister Harriet, and ole Grandpappy Long Legs. But when his sweetheart's brother, Norman, goes missing, it's up to Hank to find him. His only clue - a postcard with Norman's new address: "Care of Ms. Barbarella Black Widow, Trap Towers, Spyda City." Within a few short hours of his arrival, Hank is horrified to discover that Trap Towers is the headquarters of the deadly Tarantula Mob which is terrorizing the city. What could Norman, Hank's best friend, be doing at such a place? And what is Norman's connection to the beautiful Barbarella Black Widow, who's being closely watched by the Spyda City Police? Kids 9-14 (and their parents) will be hooked by this highly original yarn of a young farm spider turned detective. Hank Long Legs and The Tarantula Mob blends biting humor with an unforgettable cast of characters, including sweet Bubbles the Water Spider, horrid Capo di Tarantula, leader of the Mob, and a monstrous but very unfortunate trapdoor spider. Don't miss out on the action as Hank teams up with hunting spider Police Lieutenant Seamus O' Leary, head of the city's Missing Spider Department, party girl Bubbles, and the streetwise city spider, Archie, to locate not only Norman but another 560 hapless daddy long legs who've fallen foul of The Tarantula Mob. Even if you don't like spiders, you'll agree that this is a tale well spun.

This child-friendly book teaches school-age children about what they can expect when living with their new family in the United States. The book highlights basic American culture and family life to help prepare children for international adoption. The book is translated in multiple languages. This version is about being adopted from The People's Republic of China and is in English. When reviewed and discussed with children prior to their adoption, it can help ease the stress and uncertainty children feel about the differences between their birth culture and the United States.

"Full of action, intrigue, and adventure,The Mod Code is a story that stays with you and makes you yearn for more!" - Carrie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Need series.---------------Sage has trust issues.She's never been in love, and she's not going to start now, especially not with her new farm neighbor—no matter how good-looking he is, no matter how much his parents want to help her family.Beckett is hurting in a way he'd never show anyone.He doesn't plan on falling for Sage. He knows it would be easier if he didn't care about her at all—because of his secret, because of the truth about who sent him to her small Kansas town.But when Sage's family farm is threatened with financial ruin, Beckett can't stand back and watch. As Vasterias forces mount against them, Beckett is desperate to tell Sage the truth—before Vasterias gets to her first.This is the story of Sage & Beckett's three years on the farm before The Mod Code Book #1. This story is told in alternating perspectives: Letters from Beckett, written to Sage and Sage's Journal/Diary Entries.---------------From author Heidi Tankersley comes a thrilling new teen and young adult science fiction romance series, a thriller packed with action adventure and an unforgettable love triangle.To add even more drama to this hit YA series, Heidi Tankersley offers a FREE Mod Code Prequel Novella available for download from her website at HeidiTankersley.com/TheIslandBook. Go check it out!