Most Popular Books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

"Kitanai the dog teaches Filthy Flamingo how to keep clean"--

Local Key West, Florida, lore claims Robert the Doll is haunted, but Alejandro Padillo doesn’t believe it. Yet strange things start to happen after Al visits Robert. Is the doll tormenting Al? And if so, what will Al have to do to get Robert to stop?

There''s trouble lurking at Corman Towers. As Furry and Flo come to learn, the problem with goblins is there''s never just one.

"Kitanai the dog teaches Cavity Croc how to keep teeth clean"--

How do I stay safe at school? Fire drills, tornado drills, lockdowns É School bus safety, playground rules, lunchroom do''s and don''ts É Staying Safe at School defines the many ways school communities keep their members safe, using bright, full-color illustrations and kid-friendly text delivered by a 1st-person student narrator with whom young readers can easily identify.

"Escaping from a tall tower using one''s hair is so fairy-tale old school. This STEM-smart Rapunzel uses the brain beneath her hair to educate her prince (and readers) on the ways the science of simple machines can save the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions reinforce the story''s key physics concept"--

The stepsisters yell. The fairy godmother sings. The pineapple-turned-monster-truck burns rubber on its way to the ball. For Cinderella, this evening is an enchanted STEM adventure through the science of sound. For readers, it''s a treat of a fractured fairy tale, complete with an ear diagram, a key-term glossary, critical thinking questions, and a sweet pair of glass high-top sneakers.

Across fields, over fences, and through dark forests É Two cartoon flies accompany eBook readers as they follow Harriet Tubman''s daring escape from slavery, providing equal measure of facts and fun while telling the story of this heroic moment in American history.

Calling all musicians Are you looking for a way to boost your songs to the next level? Music videos can help your music shine Learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and perform a music video. Capstone 4D videos provide added content to help guide you on your film-making journey. It''s time to be a star-a video star, that is

"Text written from the animal''s perspective helps teach kids about life as a crocodile"--

"Text written from the animal''s perspective helps teach kids about life as a Great White Shark"--

When Flo and her mom move into a new apartment, it doesn''t take long to realize that there''s more than one secret lurking in her new home.

Jason never turns down a dare, which has landed him in trouble more than once. After he gives some classmates a hard time, they challenge him to a BMX competition. Jason can''t say no. But BMX-riding is much harder than he thought. If he can''t learn to ride before the competition, this dare will be his last.

What''s the matter with the three little pigs? They''re being tormented by a hungry wolf! And no matter what kind of matter they use to build their homes, it doesn''t matter. The STEM-savvy, rhyme-loving wolf in this fractured fairy tale always seems to spoil the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions support the story''s physics content.

Fighting off brigands and thieves while exploring the wild. Searching for better quality weapons and armor. Exploring twisting tunnels and dark caverns while fighting increasingly difficult monsters. Fans of role-playing video games enjoy all these things and more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular role-playing games? What were the most effective medieval weapons and armor? What were medieval villages and cities really like? What inspired the stories of mythical creatures that video game monsters are based on? Compare true history to today''s popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

With bombs bursting overhead, a tattered flag flying ... Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, readers go above deck with Francis Scott Key and witness the birth of the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.

From a sandy North Carolina dune to mid air É Two cartoon flies join eBook readers as they follow Orville and Wilbur Wright on their quest for flight, providing a hearty blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in American and aviation history.

Ever wonder how people create such engaging video blogs? Learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and post vlogs. It''s time to put your video-blogging skills to the test. And action!

From Boston to Charlestown to Lexington É Paul Revere''s historic midnight ride takes on a new level of excitement when seen first-hand through the eyes of two cartoon flies. Equal parts fact and fun whisk eBook readers through one of the key events of the American Revolution.

Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. Read about the Celtics'' unbelievable win against the unstoppable Lakers in the 1969 NBA Finals. Discover more about USA Hockey''s miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And don''t forget the underdog Jets'' remarkable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will turn any sports fan into a reading all-star!

Retells the Roman mythology constellation story about Orion.

Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. Secretly listening to an enemy''s conversation without getting caught. Fans of stealthy video games enjoy these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular stealth games? What methods to spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear to secret agents use to spy on the activities of others? How do special forces teams achieve their missions without getting caught? Compare true spy tactics and gear to today''s popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

The reader''s choices determine whether three friends will survive after being mysteriously transported back in time to the Neolithic Era, when humans were first learning to farm and harvest and to domesticate animals.

Bravely storming the beaches of Normandy. Holding down the front lines while under attack from the enemy. Battling enemy fighters through the streets of a wartorn city. Fans of combat video games enjoy these scenarios and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular battle games? What was it really like to fight in World War II battles? Who were the real leaders and commanders during the world''s biggest wars? How do today''s soldiers really combat enemy fighters in foreign countries? Compare true history to today''s popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Cassiopeia, Queen of Ethiopia, often boasts about her daughter''s beauty and her own. When Jupiter finds out that Cassiopeia thinks she''s more beautiful than the sea nymphs, he''s furious. Will Cassiopeia''s words cause her kingdom to fall?

Game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time worst fails in sports history. Karl Malone''s missed free throws in the 1997 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls. Catcher Hank Gowdy of the New York Giant''s tripping on his own mask and dropping the ball in 1924. Pete Sampras smashing the ball out of bounds and losing Wimbledon to George Bastl. Read about game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more in this epic book of fails. Missing this book--jam-packed with eye-popping photos and heart-pounding text--would be an epic failure for any sports fan.

Do you love stop-motion animation? Try shooting a stop-motion video yourself! Learn how to plan, cast, shoot, and edit an stop-motion video. Capstone 4D videos provide extra content to help guide you on your film-making journey. It''s time to put your creativity to the test. And action!

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.

"Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern fighting game esport tournaments"--

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman''s Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may get you killed, and it is up to the reader to decide which way you will go.

Hunting for treasure and artifacts in the ruins of an ancient lost city. Solving complex puzzles to open the doors to a secret passage. Discovering the truth about a legendary figure from history. Fans of adventure video games love these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular action adventure games? Are the ancient cities in these games real or inspired by real locations? What kind of treasure has been found in actual ancient ruins? What type of dangers do treasure hunters face in the real world? Compare true exploration of ancient cities to today''s popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Being in a wheelchair prevents Iako from hitting the real gridiron, but he makes up for it by being a whiz at the video game, Football Blitz, so when the opportunity arises, Iako enters an esports tournament to prove he can compete as well as anyone else.

You don''t need to be a special ops soldier or possess special abilities in real life to defeat your opponents and claim the prize. With plenty of practice, quick wits, and quicker reflexes, players of Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and other action games can hit the big-time on the esports scene. Championship titles, fame, and huge cash prizes await the very best players. But it takes a lot of hard work to become the best. Learn all about first-person action game esports leagues and what it takes to compete full-time as a professional esport gamer.