Time Twisters

Time Twisters
Author: Jean Rabe
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2007-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101117869

A new anthology by some of the top names in the genre. Time travel and the dangers of altering the time stream continue to fascinate readers. This book offers 17 new stories of daring adventurers who meddle with time including: a science fiction fan who warded off an alien invasion of Earth through contemporary culture...Joan of Arc's training in future history...and an FBI hunt for a Mafia don who found his way back to the age of knighthood.

Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler

Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler
Author: Steve Sheinkin
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250148928

WARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU’RE ABOUT TO READ. Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happened—till now. Time is getting twisted, and it’s up to two kids to straighten things out. When Abraham Lincoln overhears a classroom of kids say “history is boring,” he decides to teach them a lesson. Lincoln escapes from 1860—to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler! Now siblings Doc and Abby have to convince Lincoln to go back to Springfield, Illinois, and accept the presidency . . . before everything spins out of control! Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler is the first chapter book in the Time Twisters series from acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin. Also check out Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean! This title has Common Core connections.

Time Twisters (Set)

Time Twisters (Set)
Author: Kathryn Lay
Publisher: Calico Chapter Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781624021763

Luis, Casey, Tyler, and robot cat Steel discover Tesla's Time Twister, a time machine created by the famous scientist and Luis's uncle. Immediately, they're off on adventures, exploring the past and the future. They face aliens in space, a haunted house, ancient Egypt, and a monster-filled undersea world as they attempt to rescue Uncle Cyrus, who has been lost in time for more than 100 years! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean

Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean
Author: Steve Sheinkin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250148936

The second in the Time Twisters chapter book series. When Abigail Adams decides there's more to life than doing chores in the White House, she escapes to become a Caribbean pirate. Can siblings Abby and Doc fix history before things get too mixed up? Illustrations.

Neil Armstrong and Nat Love, Space Cowboys

Neil Armstrong and Nat Love, Space Cowboys
Author: Steve Sheinkin
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250148987

Using his in-depth knowledge of American history, award winning author Steve Sheinkin and illustrator Neil Swaab create exciting adventures through time with historical figures going AWOL and true fun facts about each person. WARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU’RE ABOUT TO READ. Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happened—till now. Time is getting twisted, and it’s up to two kids to straighten things out. The students of Ms. Maybee's class used to think history was boring, but that was before time started to get twisted! When a spaceship carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin leaves 1969—and lands in 1869 Texas—cowboy Nat Love decides to trade in his horse for a trip to the moon. Can siblings Doc and Abby untwist history and get everyone back where they belong? Houston, we have a problem! History will never be boring again! Check out Neil Armstrong and Nat Love, Space Cowboys and don't miss the other books in the Time Twisters series, including Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler and Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean!

Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot

Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot
Author: Steve Sheinkin
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2019-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250149002

“A historical home run!” —Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Captain Underpants Two kids must un-twist history after Amelia Earhart changes course in this hilarious Time Twisters chapter book by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin. WARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU’RE ABOUT TO READ. Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happened—till now. Time is getting twisted, and it’s up to two kids to straighten things out. Siblings Abby and Doc have been racing through time to fix history after Abraham Lincoln, Abigail Adams, and Neil Armstrong started popping up in the wrong places, at the wrong times. When Amelia Earhart accidentally lands her plane in Ancient Greece, Abby and Doc partner with Kyniska, the first woman to win the Olympics, to get Amelia back on track to finish her first solo flight across the Atlantic. Steve Sheinkin combines history, hilarity, and surprising twists in Amelia Earhart and the Flying Chariot. The Time Twisters series is a surefire hit with history buffs and reluctant readers alike!

Twister

Twister
Author: Keay Davidson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0671000292

The most dangerous and least understood atmospheric phenomenon, tornadoes are the subject of a upcoming Steven Spielberg thriller entitled Twister. Complete with spectacular close-up photos, this book explores the genesis of tornadoes and profiles the scientists who try to monitor them.

LOL Tongue Twisters Collection

LOL Tongue Twisters Collection
Author: Marcus Stuart
Publisher: Om Inspirations
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2016-01-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

How much squash could a Sasquatch squish, if a Sasquatch could squish squash? How much juice does a fruit juice producer produce when a fruit juice producer produces fruit juice? We can deduce a fruit juice produces as much juice as a fruit juice produce can seduce from the fruit that produces juice. This LOL Tongue Twisters Collection book is an unmatched collection of funny phrases, ridiculous rhymes and silly sentences that will have kids playing and laughing for hours. Tongue twisters are phrases that are challenging to properly articulate which is what makes them so much fun! Tongue twisters are also excellent vehicles for word, phrase and language practice but much more fun than traditional means of learning. The perfect gift idea for any child to further inspire reading and laughter with friends and family. This new collections contains over 250 tongue twisters and a bonus riddles section with 101 Riddles. Recommended for ages 7 – 12 and big kids (adults) who don’t take themselves too seriously!

Night of the Twisters

Night of the Twisters
Author: Ivy Ruckman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1986-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064401766

When a tornado watch is issued one Tuesday evening in June, twelve-year-old Dan Hatch and his best friend, Arthur, don't think much of it. After all, tornado warnings are a way of life during the summer in Grand Island, Nebraska. But soon enough, the wind begins to howl, and the lights and telephone stop working. Then the emergency siren starts to wail. Dan, his baby brother, and Arthur have only seconds to get to the basement before the monstrous twister is on top of them. Little do they know that even if they do survive the storm, their ordeal will have only just begun. . . .