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Books in Showtym Adventures series

  • Smithsonian Adventures in Space

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Dec. 20, 2016)
    Smithsonian Adventures in Space contains everything young space explorers need to learn about the planets and beyond. After reading about the planets and space exploration through the Smithsonian's collection, kids can use the shaped box to create their own Moon landing scene with dioramas, cardstock models, and figurines. Whether it's Jupiter's moons or Neil Armstrong's space suit, Smithsonian Adventures in Space contains everything kids need for an intergalactic adventure!
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  • Dandy, the Mountain Pony

    Kelly Wilson

    Paperback (Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited, Nov. 1, 2018)
    When nine-year-old Vicki Wilson’s beloved lease pony is sold, she is heartbroken. Her family doesn't have much money, and she is desperate to have a pony of her own so she can keep riding. Then Vicki has the chance she has been waiting for, to tame and train her own wild pony! How will she earn the trust of her beautiful new chestnut? And will Dandy ever be quiet enough for her to ride at Pony Club or compete at Ribbon Days? This story is inspired by the Wilson Sisters’ early years, where Vicki, Kelly and Amanda Wilson first encounter horses in the wild and learn what it takes to make them champions.
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  • Koolio, the Problem Pony

    Kelly Wilson

    Paperback (Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited, Sept. 1, 2020)
    With Cameo sold to upgrade their family horse truck, 11-year-old Kelly has to find a new pony for just a fraction of the cost. Her troubled search ends when she meets Koolio. She is convinced the gorgeous grey is a champion in the making. But Koolio also comes with some big problems. Within weeks poor Kelly is battered and bruised and ready to give up on him. That is, until her big sister Vicki comes up with a plan that could change everything. Will Koolio get past his bad behavior to become the winner Kelly and her sisters believe he can be? This story of generosity and confidence restored is inspired by the Wilson Sisters' early years.
  • Casper, The Spirited Arabian

    Kelly Wilson

    Paperback (Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited, Sept. 1, 2019)
    When Vicki hears about a difficult Arabian that no one wants, she will stop at nothing to save him. Years of misunderstanding have left Casper wayward and mistrustful, but Vicki senses a gentle soul beneath the pony's rough exterior. Vicki must learn the importance of patience and compromise to have any chance of winning over the high-strung gelding. Will Casper ever trust humans again? And will Vicki be able to uncover the potential she sees in the spirited Arabian? This story of self-discovery and second chances, in which Vicki, Kelly, and Amanda Wilson first help a misunderstood pony to trust again, is inspired by the Wilson Sisters’ early years.
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  • Animal Adventures: Sharks

    Cynthia Stierle

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, June 30, 2020)
    With Animal Adventures: Sharks, kids can go on an amazing journey to encounter the fantastic creatures that prowl the ocean. Animal Adventures: Sharks takes you beneath the ocean’s surface to meet the many sharks that lurk in the depths. Have fun while learning, meet the sharks—large and small, gentle and fierce—through colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and then build a diorama. Everything you need to explore the ocean is right here. This unique set with a lenticular cover includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about sharks, plus 3-D animal models and a diorama with reusable stickers. Journey to all the world’s oceans to learn everything you need to know about these mysterious creatures. Animal Adventures: Sharks offers a unique learning experience as you meet wild and exotic animals face-to-face!
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  • Chessy, The Welsh Pony

    Kelly Wilson

    Paperback (Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Will Chessy ever be safe enough to ride? Seven-year-old Amanda Wilson dreams of training her own wild pony, just as her sisters have done. Then comes the chance she has been waiting for—a muster of beautiful Welsh ponies that have run wild in the hills. Among them is Chessy, a striking stallion, and just the right size for Amanda. But small doesn't equal easy, and first Amanda must prove she has what it takes by training a stroppy mare from Pony Club. Will Chessy ever be safe enough to join Amanda on her crazy adventures? Vicki and Kelly must help Amanda to win her pony's trust in this engaging story of perseverance and reward inspired by the Wilson Sisters' early years.
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  • Cameo, The Street Pony

    Kelly Wilson

    Paperback (Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited, Nov. 1, 2018)
    The adventure continues—training a street pony into a show pony! When nine-year-old Kelly Wilson outgrows her pony, her mom surprises her with a beautiful steel-grey mare that she spotted trotting down the street, tied to the back of a truck. But there’s a catch. Cameo has never been ridden! While her sisters Vicki and Amanda are jumping higher than ever before, Kelly must face her fears on an untested pony. Will Cameo ever be ready for competitions? And will the girls’ ponies hold their own against the purebreds at the Royal Show?
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  • Adventures in Science: The Human Body

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Dec. 12, 2017)
    Which part of the brain is in charge of creativity? What is the smallest human muscle? Take a trip inside the human body and discover the amazing systems that allow us to move, breathe, and speak. After reading about everything from the digestive tract to the cornea, kids can assemble their own plastic skeleton and view the systems of the body in a layered cardstock model. With 20 fact cards, 2 sticker sheets, and a double-sided poster, this interactive kit is a perfect primer for learning about how the human body works.
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  • Adventures in Science: Human Body

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Learn about the human body—from head to toe!Take a trip inside the human body and discover the amazing systems that allow us to move, breathe, and speak. Adventures in Science: The Human Body is the perfect primer for learning about how the human body works. After reading the included book, children can assemble their own 12-inch plastic skeleton, use the 30+ stickers to put the organs and bones in the proper places on the double-sided poster, and test their knowledge with the included 20 fact cards.
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  • Mythological Adventures: Dragons

    Megan Roth, Janos Orban

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Oct. 11, 2016)
    Mythological Adventures: Dragons offers a unique learning experience for kids as they get the chance to meet different dragons face-to-face. They'll have fun learning while they encounter Western and Eastern dragons—large and small, gentle and fierce—with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts. Then, kids can build a diorama of their very own and add to the fantastical world of dragons.This unique kit includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dragons, plus 3-D animal models and a diorama with reusable stickers.Explore the world of dragons and learn everything you need to know about these mythological creatures.Mythological Adventures: Dragons will take you on an amazing journey to discover the secrets of dragon lore.
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  • War Child: Memories of a World War II Childhood

    Maurine Murchison

    Paperback (CF4Kids, Jan. 20, 2010)
    When bombs fell over cities like Glasgow and London people would take refuge in shelters and tube stations until the all-clear signal sounded and 'normal' life resumed. Many years later Maurine remembered those times - the rationing, the evacuation, the fears and excitement of living as a child during the Second World War.Taking up her pen she wrote about those historic days. These were stories that she could leave behind so that others would know what it was like and the real secret of how they survived during those troublesome days. This will serve as a useful insight for children into World War II from a Christian perspective.
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  • Smithsonian Adventures in Science: Space

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Aug. 4, 2020)
    Blast off on a space adventure with the Smithsonian!With a lenticular cover and packed full of fun surprises, Adventures at the Smithsonian: Space contains everything young space explorers need to learn about the planets and beyond. After reading about the planets and space exploration through the Smithsonian's collection, kids can use the shaped box to create their own Moon landing scene with dioramas, cardstock models, and figurines. Whether it's Jupiter's moons or Neil Armstrong's spacesuit, Adventures at the Smithsonian: Space contains everything kids need for an intergalactic adventure!
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