Books with title Lightning Thief, The

Yuliya Romanov never expected to find herself in the possession of a star. In fact, moving from prestigious Moscow to the humble city of Chrome Creek wasn't what Yuliya expected at all. All she wanted was to make some new friends at her new high school. Plans change when amorphous invaders from outer space known as the Tints emerge from the cosmic shadows to threaten humanity, and a mysterious woman from another planet appears. In desperation, she offers Yuliya and her friends the opportunity to wield the stars and fight this dark threat. What else is a cheery teenage girl supposed to do? Armed with celestial lightning, Yuliya won't simply stand there and let the invaders have their way with Earth! What are the Tints? Where did they come from? What are they looking for, and how can they be stopped for good? Yuliya wants to know, and she won't rest until she finds the answers and her friends are safe!

When lightning strikes, its never quietthats because lighting causes thunder. Fun facts capture readers attention as they take in this scientific detail. Readers learn how lightning forms as well as the truth about common myths. Learning tools are provided throughout the text, including detailed diagrams to aid in the understanding of this striking phenomenon. Fun fact boxes engage readers, and stunning photographs of lightning enhance science content.

Now that Miles Wednesday has discovered his link to a magical Tiger's Egg, he's suddenly at the wheel of a great voyage. Determined to recover the stolen stone and free the trapped soul within, Miles sets off with Little, a Song Angel, and the wisecracking blind explorer Baltinglass of Araby. Their destination points far across sea and desert to the home of Miles's aunt Nura, who may be their only hope in releasing the Egg's true power. But along the way, their travels are riddled with thrills and near catastrophes - from soaring across the sky in an airborne schooner to run-ins with the twisted circus ringmaster, the Great Cortado, and his bumbling sidekick, Doctor Tau-Tau. Most threatening of all is a dark Sleep Angel who's descended from the Realm to seize the Egg and forfeit Miles's life. Will Miles crack the secrets of the Egg and stand up to the Realm in the face of grave danger? And will he ever be able to bring back his father?