Roland Smith Books In Order

Beneath Books In Publication Order

  1. Beneath (2009)
  2. Above (2016)

Jacob Lansa Books In Publication Order

  1. Thunder Cave (1995)
  2. Jaguar (1997)
  3. The Last Lobo (1999)

I, Q Books In Publication Order

  1. Independence Hall (2008)
  2. The White House (2009)
  3. Kitty Hawk (2012)
  4. The Alamo (With: Michael P. Spradlin) (2013)
  5. The Windy City (With: Michael P. Spradlin) (2013)
  6. Alcatraz (With: Michael P. Spradlin) (2014)

Marty and Grace Books In Publication Order

  1. Cryptid Hunters / Jungle Hunters (2004)
  2. Tentacles (2009)
  3. Chupacabra (2013)
  4. Mutation (2014)

Peak Books In Publication Order

  1. Peak (2007)
  2. The Edge (2015)
  3. Ascent (2018)
  4. Descent (2020)

Storm Runners Books In Publication Order

  1. Storm Runners (2010)
  2. The Surge (2011)
  3. Eruption (2012)

Zach’s Lie Books In Publication Order

  1. Zach’s Lie (2001)
  2. Jack’s Run (2005)

Standalone Novels In Publication Order

  1. The Captain’s Dog (1999)
  2. Sasquatch (1999)
  3. Elephant Run (2007)
  4. Hijack Over Weaver’s Needle (2012)
  5. The Switch (2020)

Short Stories/Novellas In Publication Order

  1. Legwork (2011)

Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. Sea Otter Rescue (1990)
  2. Primates in the Zoo (1992)
  3. Snakes in the Zoo (1992)
  4. Inside the Zoo Nursery (1993)
  5. Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises in the Zoo (1994)
  6. Cats in the Zoo (1994)
  7. African Elephants (1995)
  8. Journey of the Red Wolf (1996)
  9. Vultures (1997)
  10. In the Forest with the Elephants (1998)

The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Books In Publication Order

  1. The Medusa Plot (By:Gordon Korman) (2011)
  2. A King’s Ransom (By:Jude Watson) (2011)
  3. The Dead of Night (By:Peter Lerangis) (2012)
  4. Shatterproof (2012)
  5. Trust No One (By:Linda Sue Park) (2012)
  6. Day of Doom (By:David Baldacci) (2013)

Alphabet Picture Books In Publication Order

  1. B is for Beaver (2003)
  2. E is for Evergreen (2004)
  3. N is for Our Nation’s Capital (2005)
  4. Z is for Zookeeper (2005)
  5. W is for Waves (2008)
  6. S is for Smithsonian (2010)
  7. T is for Time (2015)

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Roland Smith Books Overview

Thunder Cave

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Determined, after his mother’s accidental death, to foil his stepfather’s plans for his future, 14 year old Jacob travels alone to Africa in search of his father, a biologist studying elephants in a remote area of Kenya.

Jaguar

In the sequel to Thunder Cave, Jacob finds that he has become involved in a frightfully dangerous mystery after his father attempts to open a Jaguar preserve in Brazil and is met with one violent attack after another.

The Last Lobo

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Jake, a teenager, takes his grandfather on a visit to their Hopi tribal homeland in Arizona, he finds himself fighting to save an endangered Mexican wolf.

Independence Hall

Thirteen year old Quest Q isn t sure he’s ready for a new family. For a long time it s just been him and his mom, Blaze. But everything changes when Blaze falls in love with Roger and they start a new rock band called Match. Now they re married, have a hit record, and Match is going out on a year long driving tour across the country.Q, along with new stepsister Angela, will take a year off from school and travel with the band. For now, home will be a luxury motor coach and homework will be a Web site diary of their travels. Perfect Q can practice his magic tricks and Angela can read her spy novels. What can go wrong?As Q and Angela settle into their new life and new relationship as siblings, they start to notice that certain coincidences don t seem coincidental. For example, how does a band roadie named Boone find them in the middle of a desert where their coach just happens to break down? Why does a man from their parents wedding keep showing up in the same cities they stop at? When they reach Philadelphia, Q and Angela realize this tour is definitely not the trip their parents had planned and that the City of Brotherly Love is full of mysteries and secrets that could threaten their new life together.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue:There was another knock on my door. I opened it. Standing in the hallway was a very serious Secret Service agent. The President would like to see you both in the Oval Office, he said. Now? I asked. It was 3 a.m. He gave me a curt nod. Maybe we should change, I said. You re fine, the agent said. He’s waiting. Follow me. Angela and I were going to meet the president of the United States in our pj s. In Book One: Independence Hall, we met Q and his stepsister, Angela. We met their rocker parents, Blaze and Roger; we met the Secret Service team protecting the family; and we met the main players of the Mossad team that is following them. Book Two takes us on another thrilling caper, this time to The White House where Q and Angela continue their quest to uncover the truth behind the supposed death of Angela s real mother a former Secret Service agent while trying to differentiate the good guys from the bad guys.

Cryptid Hunters / Jungle Hunters

After their parents are lost in an accident, thirteen year old twins Grace and Marty are whisked away to live with their uncle Wolfe an uncle that they didn t even know they had! Intimidating Uncle Wolfe is an anthropologist who has dedicated his life to finding cryptids mysterious creatures believed to be long extinct. Just as the twins and their uncle are getting to know one another, Wolfe finds out that his nemesis, Dr. Blakemoor, is headed to a Congolese jungle to poach a dinosaur and her clutch. Wolfe has to mobilize his team immediately if he wants to beat Blakemoor to the jungle. And his team does not include the twins. But Grace and Marty aren t easily left behind. With breakneck daring, they literally drop into the Congo?falling from a helicopter. Through a series of perilous adventures, they eventually uncover longburied secrets about their identity and that of their uncle. Now, the twins must play a highstakes game, where the prize is a dinosaur egg, and the penalty, death.

Tentacles

Marty and Grace O’Hara’s globe trotting parents disappeared while on assignment for a nature magazine, and now they’re living with their Uncle Wolfe, a scientist fascinated by cryptids creatures that appear in myths but haven’t been proven to exist, such as the Loch Ness Monster. Wolfe is planning an expedition to New Zealand to track a giant squid, and he’s rented a huge and possibly haunted freighter for the trip. But someone on board is determined to sabotage their mission and if Marty and Grace keeping poking their noses into things, they might end up the saboteur’s next victims!

Peak

After Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he’s left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father’s renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. He wants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it’s also one that could cost him his life. Roland Smith has created an action packed adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on Everest, despite the incredible risk. Peak is a novel readers won’t be able to put down.

Storm Runners

The first in a middle grade action adventure series from cross channel bestselling author Roland Smith. FORMAT: 3 CDs, Unabridged NARRATOR: TBA This is the first in a three book middle grade series about a twelve year old boy whose father is a ‘disaster hunter’ someone who keeps an eye out for situations like Hurricane Katrina, tornados, etc., and heads TOWARD them with the intention of offering his services and expertise in reconstruction. But sometimes the boy’s father also exploits those in need, something his son can’t stand and tries to compensate for in his own way. Book One will take us to the scene of a hurricane, and it will be nonstop adventure from the first page.

The Surge

Master of middle grade adventure Roland Smith returns with a second installment in this fast paced action series. NARRATOR: Ramon de OcampoFORMAT: 3 CDs, UnabridgedChase and his friends Nicole and Rashawn have just survived Hurricane Emily, the storm of the century, but their troubles are just beginning. Though they’ve made it to the safety of Nicole’s family’s farm the winter home of the Rossi Brothers Circus the flood waters are rising and they need to reach higher ground. The circus’s lions have escaped their cages, and a mean and unpredicable jaguar is also on the loose. And then, of course, there’s the problem of the wildlife preserve next door! Have Chase and his friends lived through a terrifying night only to face a new danger?

Eruption

The thrilling conclusion to Roland Smith’s fast paced action series. NARRATOR: Ramon de OcampoFORMAT: 3 CDs, UnabridgedThe adventures aren’t over yet for Chase Masters and his dad. In this third installment, Chase heads south of the border with his friend Nicole Rossi to track down the Rossi Brothers Circus lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes and all after a massive earthquake hits Mexico. With a volcano threatening to erupt as a result of the disaster, Chase has never faced such a serious threat to his survival!

Zach’s Lie

Jack is a pretty average kid until the night that changes his life forever. That is the night men in masks break into his house, threaten Jack and his family, and then ransack their home. It is that same night that Jack discovers that his father has been arrested for drug trafficking and that he is the reason why these men have come into their lives.

Jack, his mother, and his sister are then forced to enter the Witness Security Program. Jack becomes ‘Zach’ and moves to Elko, Nevada, a town in the middle of nowhere. There he meets Sam, the strangest school custodian he has ever encountered, and Catalin, a girl who might make Zach’s uprooting worth the trouble. But just as Zach finally begins to piece together a new life, he finds out that the dangerous men have tracked them down again. And if they are found, it will be more than their secret identities that will be destroyed.

Jack’s Run

When Jack Osborne’s father was arrested for drug trafficking, he agreed to tell the authorities everything he knew about his ex boss, the ruthless drug czar Alonzo Asnar. But betraying a man as powerful as Alonzo has consequences. The Osbornes have spent the last year in hiding, forced to take on new identities and live under the close surveillance of the Witness Security Program.

Now, with his trial date fast approaching, Alonzo’s hunt for Jack’s family intensifies. One slip up, and Alonzo will find them, making sure no Osborne survives to testify against him. Jack has messed up once before, and he won’t do it again. Unfortunately, someone else in the family hasn’t been as careful..

The Captain’s Dog

Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old riverman, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn t imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory beyond chasing down rats. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is just setting off on his landmark search for the Northwest Passage, and he takes Seaman along. Sharing the curiosity and strength of spirit of his new master, Seaman proves himself a valuable companion at every turn. Part history, part science and adventure through and through The Captain’s Dog is the carefully researched, thrilling tale of America s greatest journey of discovery, as seen through the keen, compassionate eyes of a remarkable dog.

Sasquatch

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Dylan and his father join the Bigfoot International society’s sinister leader in an expedition to find a Sasquatch. Evidence that they may be more than a legend begins to accumulate and Dylan realizes he must prevent the society from killing them.

Elephant Run

In 1941, bombs drop from the night skies of London, demolishing the apartment Nick Freestone lives in with his mother. Deciding the situation in England is too unstable, Nick’s mother sends him to live with his father in Burma, hoping he will be safer living on the family’s teak plantation. But as soon as Nick arrives, trouble erupts in this remote Burmese elephant village. Japanese soldiers invade, and Nick’s father is taken prisoner. Nick is stranded on the plantation, forced to work as a servant to the new rulers. As life in the village grows more dangerous for Nick and his young friend, Mya, they plan their daring escape. Setting off on elephant back, they will risk their lives to save Nick’s father and Mya’s brother from a Japanese POW camp. In this thrilling journey through the jungles of Burma, Roland Smith explores the far reaching effects of World War II, while introducing readers to the fascinating world of wild timber elephants and their mahouts.

Sea Otter Rescue

When the Exxon Valdez struck the rocks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water. The result was an oil slick which threatened all of the area wildlife, especially the sea otters. This is the story of the animal rescue experts who went to Alaska to lend a hand. Illustrated with the author’s own photographs, Sea Otter Rescue is a fascinating first hand account of the heroic measures taken to save the lives of hundreds of sea otters.’Inspirational and sobering.’ Kirkus Reviews’Smith provides a fascinating look at the dedicated individuals improvising tools and techniques in a desperate attempt to help the otters.’ Kirkus Reviews A Picture Puffin Full color illustrations 64 pages Ages 7 up

Vultures

Describes the life cycle, behavior, eating habits, and endangered status of Vultures.

In the Forest with the Elephants

Across Asia, elephants and the forests where they live are rapidly disappearing. But in the small country of Myanmar, the magestic Asian elephant continues to thrive. There, thousands of elephants work alongside humans harvesting teak and other valuable woods using environmentally sensitive foresting methods. This inspiring environmental success story reveals how elephants and humans are working to preserve the endangered Asian elephant and its habitat.

The Medusa Plot (By:Gordon Korman)

Are you ready to save the world? The bestselling series returns with an adventure spanning 6 explosive books, 2 secret filled card packs, and a website that places readers right in the action. Thirteen year old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, thought they belonged to the world’s most powerful family. They thought the hunt for 39 Clues leading to the source of that power was over. They even thought they’d won. But Amy and Dan were wrong. One by one, distress calls start coming in from around the globe. Cahills are being kidnapped by a shadowy group known only as the Vespers. Now Amy and Dan have only days to fulfill a bizarre ransom request or their captured friends will start dying. Amy and Dan don’t know what the Vespers want or how to stop them. Only one thing is clear. The Vespers are playing to win, and if they get their hands on the Clues…
the world will be their next hostage.

A King’s Ransom (By:Jude Watson)

Amy and Dan are in a race for their lives…
and the enemy may be even closer than they think. When seven members of their family were kidnapped by a sinister organization known as the Vespers, thirteen year old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, vowed they’d stop at nothing to bring the hostages home. But then the ransom comes in and the Vespers demand the impossible. Amy and Dan have just days to track down and steal an ancient map. The only catch? No one has seen the map for half a century. Now Amy and Dan are on a desperate search that will lead them to the Na*zis, spies, a mad king and some of history’s dirtiest secrets. It’s the race of their lives…
and one misstep will mean certain death for the hostages.

B is for Beaver

Join authors Roland and Marie Smith and illustrator Michael Roydon as they take you on a journey across the Oregon Trail and through the picturesque Beaver state. In B is for Beaver, the Smith’s rhyming verse and sidebar expository text illuminate the wonders of Hell’s Canyon, the lush lands of the Willamette Valley, and the surging seas of the neighboring Pacific Ocean. An effective educational tool inside the classroom and out, readers of all ages in the state of Oregon and beyond can embark on this journey any time they wish.

E is for Evergreen

Readers young and old will be delighted to discover the wonders of Washington State, from its natural beauty Mount Rainier and evergreen forests, to its famous residents Jimi Hendrix and Big Foot and familiar skyline Seattle’s Space Needle. Intriguing facts coupled with beautiful, original artwork make ‘E is for Evergreen‘ an exciting journey.

N is for Our Nation’s Capital

Museums and monuments define the Washington, DC landscape, but the stories behind this majestic capital merely begin here. Looking beyond the monuments, from Abigail Adams to the National Zoo, to all the cherry blossoms, flags, houses, and presidents in between, N is for Our Nation’s Capital is like a guided tour along the most interesting routes in our capital. Did you know the cherry trees that are an integral part of DC’s scenery were gifts from Japan? Or that Mrs. Taft planted the first two? N is for Our Nation’s Capital will be published in March to coincide with the opening of the cherry blossoms.

Z is for Zookeeper

Illustrated by Henry ColeThe polar bear are splashing in their pool. The monkeys are having the time of their lives in the trees. The lion peacefully observes his surroundings. The zoo is a great place to see animals from all over the world in one place. But who takes care of them and their home the zoo? The zookeeper. In Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet children will learn that he’s probably the busiest person there. And if you don’t see the zookeepers, rest assured they’re doing their job and doing it well. After all, someone has to feed, clean, nurse and clean up after this diverse adopted family. Who better to write an exploration into this trade than a zookeeper and his wife? Roland Smith brings his 20 years of experience and passion to every line in Z is for Zookeeper. Children will have a front seat into the inner workings, challenges and rewards of a day in the life of the zoo. This trip to the zoo wouldn’t be complete without the whimsical animals and settings that spring from school favorite artist’s Henry Cole’s expert brush strokes. Z is for Zookeeper: A Zoo Alphabet is a true original, exploring a rarely seen side of one of America’s favorite family attractions. As a great keepsake of a fun day or as an educational tool on career day or a fun read before lights out, this detailed account of the zookeeper is sure to change the way readers see the zoo. 20050901

W is for Waves

From the mythological underwater city of Atlantis to the amount of water that covers Earth’s surface, the oceanic world has challenged and intrigued man since recorded time. And it seems that as much as we do know already, there is so much more to learn. In W is for Waves: An Ocean Alphabet water enthusiasts and budding scientists are given an A to Z tour of the ocean s depths and the creatures that inhabit them. Did you know that jellyfish can range in size from one inch to 200 feet long? And what about the mysterious Scandinavian sea monster called the kraken? Was it a myth or did it really exist?Learn about thermohaline currents, dolphin intelligence, and the largest living structure in the world Australia s Great Barrier Reef. In W is for Waves young readers can explore the mysteries of the deep without getting their feet wet.

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