Books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Celebrate America: A Guide to America's Greatest Symbols (American Symbols)
by Anastasia Suen, Norman Pearl, Mary Lynn Firestone, Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Both real and fictional narrators serve as your tour guides on this fun and factual trip into American Symbols. Francis Scott Key, Ben Franklin, and James Madison offer insight on their roles in history and the resulting symbols, such as the National Anthem, that are still honored today.
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Gold Medal Swim (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jake Maddox
Sam is the best swimmer on his school swim team. When Julien, a new exchange student at school, joins the team near the end of the season, Sam offers to help him practice. But when Sam and Julien have to race against each other in the final meet, only one swimmer can win the gold.
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Relay Race Breakdown (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jake Maddox
Nick hates running, but his high school gym teacher thinks he is just the right person to fill in for the two hundred meter relay race, and will not give him a passing grade unless he tries--will Nick learn to run or let the team down?
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Track and Field Takedown (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jake Maddox
Kyle's school decides to host an Olympic Fest in honor of the Summer Olympics, and he's assigned to compete in the track-and-field events. The only problem is, he's no good at them. Will practice make perfect, or will Kyle embarrass himself in front of everyone?
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Crush It! (Destruction)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Erin Edison
Crunch and crack! A car goes in the crusher. Watch cars get smashed and mashed.
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Strikers and Scarves: Behind the Scenes of Match Day Soccer (Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!)
Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer--from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.
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The Big Muskie (Wilderness Ridge)
Wes has never been fishing. He doesn't even like eating fish! So when his best friend, Josh, invites him on a fishing trip to his family's cabin, Wes isn't too excited. But then Josh's dad tells a story about catching a gigantic muskie. Soon Wes is hooked. He starts to enjoy fishing--and even eating fish. But he can't stop thinking about what it would be like to hook a big muskie. Will his curiosity lead to a big catch?
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Live and Let Dive (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Jake Maddox
Quinn O’Neill has a really bad habit. He wants to be part of a team, but every time he tries out a new sport or activity, he ends up quitting. In fact, his habit even earned him an unfortunate nickname—Quitt. When he sees a poster at school looking for people to join the school diving team, he decides to try out. But after making the team, nobody believes he’ll stick with it, especially after he gets injured in a bike accident. Will he be able to get back on the board? More importantly, will he overcome his own self-doubts to help his team succeed?
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Can You Spot Blackbeard's Treasure?: An Interactive Treasure Adventure (You Choose: Treasure Hunters)
"When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard was active in that area in the 1700s. Could this be the first clue to finding his long-lost treasure? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices and clues to follow, which path will YOU choose to dig up the riches left behind by the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?"--
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Pronghorn Hunt on the Prairie (Wilderness Ridge)
Adrina can't wait to go pronghorn hunting in Wyoming with her dad and uncle. Her obnoxious cousin Frankie is coming too. She's determined to ignore him as the family sets off on their trip. But soon, Frankie takes his jokes on Adrina way too far. Things get even worse when he misses a pronghorn and blames it on Adrina. Will the cousins be able to get along again and salvage the rest of the hunt?
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The Tuskegee Airmen's Mission to Berlin: A Fly on the Wall History
Through clouds and over mountains and farmland ... Two cartoon flies accompany readers on an adrenaline-pumping flight over war-torn Europe as the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee airmen take on a heroic, history-making mission during World War II.
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A T-Rex Would NOT Make a Good Knight (Dinosaur Daydreams)
So what if her arms are extremely short? Julie the T-rex wants to be a knight, and she's ready to prove herself to the king. Discussion questions, an interactive look-and-find section, and dinosaur facts complete this fun picture book from the Dinosaur Dreams series.
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A Stegosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Pirate (Dinosaur Daydreams)
Gary the Stegosaurus wants to be a pirate. But then he gets the chance, things do NOT work out. Getting seasick is the least of Gary's worries once he's on that ship! This delightful picture book from the Dinosaur Dreams series includes discussion questions, an interactive look-and-find fact section, and dinosaur facts.
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Apollo's First Moon Landing: A Fly on the Wall History
From a launchpad in Florida to the lunar surface ... Two cartoon flies join readers as they blast off into space and step foot on the moon with Neil Armstrong, providing a blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in space-exploration history.
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