Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up Category: Science and Math About Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths: WARNING! Tornado myths are under the microscope! Twister Tales looks at tornado myths and misconceptions and sets the record straight. You’ll find in-depth answers to questions like: Does a green sky mean a tornado is coming? ...Is outrunning a tornado in a car always a bad idea? ...What does Doppler radar really tell you? ...Why are some waterspouts very dangerous, and others not so … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths by Steve LaNore
Gift Guide: Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories by Kenna McKinnon
Targeted Age Group:: Youth to Adult Category: Science Fiction About Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories: Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories is a fascinating tribute in memorial for Kenna's son Steve Wild, 1968-2012, who loved "hard" science fiction, robots, and high technology. Authored by Kenna Mary McKinnon, with topics ranging from music of the spheres to death, this book contains short stories written for all ages to enjoy. The title story features a somewhat humorous tale of a robot … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories by Kenna McKinnon
Gift Guide: The Universe Builders by Steve LeBel
Targeted Age Group:: Adult and Young Adult Category: Science Fiction Print book price range: $13.75 - $16.95 eBook price range: $4.99 About The Universe Builders: God got a C- in Universe Building 101. (Well, not our God, of course. One of those other guys...) A humorous fantasy world of gods and goddesses who build universes for a living. Are they all-powerful and all-knowing? Well, not exactly... Fresh with his diploma from God School, Bernie is thrilled to land his dream job as a … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: The Universe Builders by Steve LeBel
Gift Guide: Class Heroes 1: A Class Apart by Stephen Henning
Targeted Age Group:: 14 + Category: Paranormal Print book price range: $5.99 eBook price range: Free - $0.99 About Class Heroes 1: A Class Apart: Today could be the day that your life changes forever... Teenage twins James and Samantha Blake are caught up in a seemingly random terrorist bombing while on a school trip. Many of their friends are killed. When the twins wake up in hospital, their lives have changed forever. The doctors are amazed at the speed with which James and Sam … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Class Heroes 1: A Class Apart by Stephen Henning
Gift Guide: The Basket of Seeds by Ska St. Julian
Targeted Age Group:: children of all ages Category: Fantasy Print book price range: $7.94 - $10.99 eBook price range: $5.99 About The Basket of Seeds: The Basket of Seeds unites two fantasy staples, a magical forest and a dream world, for a mystical exploration of sleep, time, space, and friendship. Written in the voice of a forest elder, the book recounts a year in the life of a group of kids and teens in these adjoining domains: a little bird who demands a new bedtime story every … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: The Basket of Seeds by Ska St. Julian
Gift Guide: Tales From a Second Hand Wand Shop Book 1 by Robert P. Wills
Targeted Age Group:: 13+ Category: Fantasy Print book price range: $11.05 eBook price range: $1.99 About Tales From a Second Hand Wand Shop- Book 1: They Were the Best of Gnomes. They Were the Worst of Gnomes.: Tales from a Second Hand Wand Shoppe - Book 1: They were the Best of Gnomes, They were the Worst of Gnomes. Two Gnomes- Grimbledung and Drimblerod, are just trying to get along in life when their worlds collide. Drimblerod runs a moderately reputable second-hand wand shop that … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Tales From a Second Hand Wand Shop Book 1 by Robert P. Wills
Gift Guide: Road To Shandara by Ken Lozito
Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up Category: Fantasy Print book price range: $14.99 eBook price range: $2.99 About Road To Shandara: From Earth, A Hero Will Rise… An epic fantasy adventure series begins My name is Aaron Jace. Until a few months ago I’d never heard of the world Safanar or a place called Shandara. I was a normal guy about to graduate from college and now….now I’m being hunted, even in the solace of my dreams. My life has been a lie and I’ve been pulled into a war that … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Road To Shandara by Ken Lozito
Gift Guide: The Hoppernots by Deborah Blake Dempsey
Targeted Age Group:: 8-12 Category: Fantasy Print book price range: $9.99 eBook price range: $4.99 About The Hoppernots: How do you become a hero when everyone thinks you’re trouble? Around Lake Fibian, Max, Cristobel, and Spyder are notorious. Stories of their pranks and troublemaking ways have followed them all of their lives. When they hear the tales about a creature called the Hoppernot, they believe the Elders are making up stories to keep young frogs (okay, mostly them) in … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: The Hoppernots by Deborah Blake Dempsey
Gift Guide: Five Glass Slippers
Targeted Age Group:: 12 and up Category: Fantasy Print book price range: $16.10 eBook price range: $3.99 About Five Glass Slippers by Elisabeth Brown, Emma Clifton, Rachel Heffington, Stephanie Ricker, Clara Diane Thompson: One Beloved Story - Five Exciting Writers - A Collection to Cherish! What happens when Cinderella is so painfully shy that she cannot bear the idea of attending the royal ball? Or when the slipper fits . . . but on the wrong girl? What happens when Cinderella is … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Five Glass Slippers
Gift Guide: Arach – Whispering Souls by M.G. Schoombee
Targeted Age Group:: All Category: Fantasy eBook price range: $6.99 About Arach - Whispering Souls: Raphael and his gang of otherworldly beings continue on their epic road trip to share their music with the world. Their trip takes unwanted turns as they meet up with supernatural dangers taking them to death's door. Surprising new friends cross their path as they venture into the other realms, seeking the evilness that they need to destroy before it ends earth as we know it, and we the … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Arach – Whispering Souls by M.G. Schoombee
