Here are some quotes from Chris Barton's friends and family when they found out he was writing a book: "What the Hell are you writing a book for? Nobody reads nowadays." "Who is going to buy it?" "I hope I am not in it..." So here it is: 'Beautifully Mundane', the story of David Banks, husband, father, normal everyday guy who is never going to change the world, or climb a mountain, or even go into space, but through whose eyes we can see that there is joy to be had in the normal complexities of everyday life. We follow his journey as he takes his family away on holiday to Cornwall, and we...
Here are some quotes from Chris Barton's friends and family when they found out he was writing a book: "What the Hell are you writing a book for? Nobo...
A unique biography of a remarkable Reconstruction figure
John Roy Lynch spent most of his childhood as a slave in Mississippi, but all of that changed with the Emancipation Proclamation. Suddenly people like John Roy could have paying jobs and attend school. While many people in the South were unhappy with the social change, John Roy thrived in the new era. He was appointed to serve as justice of the peace and was eventually elected into the United States Congress.
This biography, with its informative backmatter and splendid illustrations, gives readers an...
A unique biography of a remarkable Reconstruction figure
John Roy Lynch spent most of his childhood as a slave in Mississippi, but ...
Meet Clarence, a rickety old truck who goes from average to awesome when an unexpected trip through a mysterious truck wash transforms him.
With pumped-up tires, a revved-up engine, and a squeaky-clean exterior, Clarence becomes a town hero In his first adventure, Clarence--aka "Mighty Truck"--pulls a friend from the mud, rescues a kitten, and stops a loose beam from destroying Axleburg.
Fans of Disney's Cars and Thomas the Tank Engine will love this action-packed picture book, illustrated by Troy Cummings and written by bestselling author Chris Barton (of Shark...
Meet Clarence, a rickety old truck who goes from average to awesome when an unexpected trip through a mysterious truck wash transforms him.
A cool idea with a big splash You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem solving became the cornerstone for a career as an engineer and his work with NASA....
A cool idea with a big splash You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident...
The first Mighty Truck I Can Read!, based on the acclaimed picture book series from award-winning bestselling author Barton. When Clarence's parents ask him to visit the family farm, he expects to have a good long rest. But they need Clarence to help out. Sounds like a job for Mighty Truck. Full color.
The first Mighty Truck I Can Read!, based on the acclaimed picture book series from award-winning bestselling author Barton. When Clarence's parents a...
