Most Popular Books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Jeff and his best friend Keith are ice-fishing in an old ice shack on Big Lake when a sudden blizzard blows in and their generator dies--as the boys struggle to find their way to safety they suddenly find themselves on thin ice, and when Keith falls through Jeff must find a way to save his friend from the freezing water.

"Humorous text and characters teach kids all about living and nonliving things"--

Describes what it was like to live as a settler in Colonial America.

"Large, colorful photos and simple text illustrate tires and plastics being shredded for recycling"--Provided by publisher.

"From first-class splendor to the stifling boiler room ... Experienced first-hand by two cartoon flies, the first and last voyage of Titanic becomes a fact-filled feast for readers'' senses and a kid-friendly trip through maritime history that readers won''t soon forget."--Publisher''s description.

A look at what it was like to be an explorer on a Viking ship.

Library page Baru Reddy loves horror stories so when the Sir Mitchell Nightingale City Library transforms itself in a ruined gothic cathedral complete with authors Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, and Charlotte Brontèe, not to mention a host of zombie monks, he is not as alarmed as his fellow pages; he just needs to figure out a way to bring Mary Shelley''s creation (made out of books, not body parts) to life to defeat the zombies--and who better to help then Ben Franklin, who is busy with his electricity experiments.

Kurby, Risk, and Carma try to repair their spaceship, Judy, by scavenging parts from another ship and working together as a team.

When an online star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis, Nick Pendelton and his fellow "cyber sleuths" are convinced the evidence is faked and set out to uncover the truth.

Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Tyrone as he transforms into a meat-eating Tyrannosaurus rex Step back in time and learn all about a T-Rex''s habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its rip-roaring perspective.

"Describes the legend of Bigfoot, including how it started and what the legend says about the monster"--Provided by publisher.

"At T. Middleton Nightingale City Library, when the old, broken clock strikes twelve, the library is transformed into something out of an author''s mind--and today the volunteer pages find themselves in the middle of Edgar Allan Poe''s imagination where monsters lurk, and a raven is telling them to find Lenore if they want to restore the library to normal."--Provided by publisher.

The Garbage Gang builds a bowling alley, and they meet Gordy''s bowling ball, Beau. Beau likes to knock down pins, so the gang wonders, "Are bowling balls bullies?" Fortunately, Beau helps them learn all about forces and motion, and soon they discover the answer to their burning question.

"Every Saturday at noon precisely, the T. Middleton Nightingale City Library is transformed, and today Kelly, one of the library pages, arrives just in time to find herself inside the Labyrinth, confronting the Minotaur with Princess Ariadne; her fellow pages are nowhere in sight--and defeating the Minotaur is only the beginning, because other monsters of Greek mythology are also roaming the confusing corridors, and there seems to be no way out of this maze."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses UFOs, what they are, what they might look like, hoaxes, and important events in UFO lore.

When Wally Featherby''s hedgehog starts to appear all over his house his friends investigate the mystery and soon discover hundreds of hedgehogs overrunning the city.

While on a family hunting trip, Adriana must find a way to get along with her obnoxious cousin Frankie.

A quiet night shift in a Galveston, Texas discount store turns spooky when Sara Leung spots ghostly children playing in the aisles of the store. What do the children need? And are they stuck in the store forever?

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.

Talks about how the legend of zombies started, what events cause zombies to appear, how they behave, and examples of zombies from other cultures.

What rules do I need to follow at school? In Schools Have Rules, young readers learn that being part of a strong, diverse school community means raising your hand, taking turns, being kind, listening É Paired with playful yet realistic illustrations, a 1st-person student narrator shows kids best practices, focusing on character education aspects.

The Garbage Gang spots a dead fish on their fishing trip, and they wonder, Why do dead fish float? Luckily, a live fish helps them out, and soon they''re swimming in knowledge about states of matter.

"Humorous text and characters teach kids about plant parts"--

"Cam glances out the window of his Hawaii hotel room just in time to see the nearby ''inactive'' volcano explode! Chunks of rock and lava cascade down into the city. Cam knows he needs to find his family and get out fast, but a river of lava runs between him and his loved ones."--Provided by publisher.

Chester, New Jersey, is said to be haunted by the Hookerman, the ghost of a former railroad worker with a missing hand. Some say he wanders at night looking for it. There isn’t anything Kara and Natalie can do to help the ghost now . . . is there?

"Kitanai the dog teaches Hungry Hare how to eat healthfully"--

Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Brock as he transforms into a massive Brachiosaurus Step back in time and learn all about a Brachiosaurus'' habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its towering perspective.

Its a big, long necked monster that lives in the waters of Loch Ness. Stories of the Loch Ness Monster are told all around the world. Is it possible the legends are true?

"Humorous text and characters help teach kids about hibernation"--

Presents the different steps fire fighters take when putting out a fire, from receiving the fire alarm to gathering their equipment, arriving at the scene, rescuing any people, and hosing the fire with water.

"Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about weather"--

When times are tough, you pull yourself up and push yourself to the top ... of a beanstalk ... where you might get schooled in forces and motion by a STEM-loving giant named Dennis. At least that''s what happens to Jack in this delicious twist on a classic fairy tale, supported by critical thinking questions and a glossary of key physics terms.

Manchac Swamp in New Orleans, Louisiana, is rumored to be haunted, but Josh doesn’t believe it. When his coworker crashes their airboat, leaving them stranded, they find the souls of a long-ago town. Will the boys find their way out, or will they join the lost souls of Manchac Swamp?

Learn all about magnets with MAG-3000, the origami robot, who is on a mission to fix and restore Star City.

"Humorous text and characters help teach kids about human senses"--

"Engaging text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about electricity"--

Describes the ancient legend about a beautiful and wealthy island city, its destruction by an angry god, and the continuing attempts by generations of explorers to find some trace of a real site.

"Humorous text and characters teach kids all about the human digestive system"--

Huddled below deck, battling stormy seas and hunger É Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, eBook readers feel the Pilgrims'' hardships first-hand as the Mayflower makes its long, historic journey across the Atlantic from England to America.