"As our knowledge of the passive response to fear in animals deepens, a clearer understanding of the human fear response will emerge. But there is more to science than facts and discoveries and breakthroughs. Scientific research has its own compensation. Doing the work of science is rewarding. Working outside with camera and binoculars while becoming one with nature is awe-inspiring. Discovering the secrets of how animals live and what they do and why they do it is the most satisfying thing I have ever accomplished. Animals do interesting things. Our respect for animals and all of nature increases as we try to fathom the complexities of even commonplace creatures. One of the most exciting aspects of scientific adventure is not knowing where it will lead. My curiosity about how alligators stayed warm started me on a journey of wonderment to how hiding animals respond to fear. And that journey lead to the crib of a baby at risk for an insidious killer. It is impossible to anticipate where future research into the passive fear response will lead. One fact is abundantly clear; it will be an exciting voyage into the unknown."

This is my tenth book about Al-the-Gator and his friends in South Texas where I collected, studied and released over 200 alligators up to 650 pounds. It is most unusual for a children's author to have studied many of the animals in his or her books, but I have done so.

Descriptive truth of the Creation Story from Genesis supported by scientific theory and fact directly connected to scripture. Bold information for the Creationist to to build on.

This is the seventh book in the Al-the-Gator Series. A science book about animals written by an author who has done personal research on these animals. The book has additional information and other books to learn from. An activity section follows the story.

Al-the-Gator and Freddy Frog is a revision of the first version. The Al-the-Gator series introduces science through each succeeding book Freddy Frog leading the adventures off. Their home is located around a South Texas Pond.

Here we find a complete topical treatment of Proverbs and James. Smith and Hall categorize all of the proverbs and all the verses from the book of James. God's Wisdom provides the context for wise thinking in its Introduction and Conclusion. If you are looking for a guided tour through the divine wisdom of Proverbs and James, you will find this volume most helpful. The potent maxims of Proverbs and James impart a profound wisdom that is urgently needed in today's confused world. Do the righteous thrive and the wicked suffer in general? Read this book and find out.

Science was at one time defined by its method. Carefully controlled experiments, provisional conclusions, and considered debate once defined the field. But those days have passed. Today, science is defined by public policy statements, consensus, and a set of metaphysical assumptions that cannot be directly tested. Students are told that science is in conflict with "faith" or, worse yet, that faith operates in a different "magisterial" with no real application to the world we inhabit.

This children's book has scientific information on swamp rabbits and though this story is educational and entertaining it further has activity pages. Most story books for children have an admonisment from parent's to "not mark in the book." This beautiful family heirloom has "childhood tracks" okayed and encouraged.

An all in one book for a child, a story, coloring, activity and drawing book with additional educational material about the animals in the story. A Family Keepsake of your child's activity.

Al-the-Gator meets Woody Woodchuck in a fictional story giving background information on woodchucks. Additional sections contain morals of the story, digging deeper and an activity section.

This book is more than a children's story book. It has a moral to the story about how we learn from those who are different and just because we are bigger it is not okay to be a bully, it is wrong. Information is given about each little critter who form the friendship chain around Al-the-Gator.

Child's science book especially designed for home schooling. Each little animal, reptile etc. has been researched by Dr. Smith that gives children information. A moral to the story is another aspect as well as more information about the main character, Al-the-Gator's new friend.

A look at the lack of the scientific evidence to support evolution.

A scientific revelation backed by Biblical scripture that reveals the lack of evidence evolution is based upon.

A companion coloring book for the story book, Al the Gator and Tommy Turtle

A children's book about an aligator, turtle and frog teaching children about the importance of being a friend in spite of differences and that good friends are forever.

"As our knowledge of the passive response to fear in animals deepens, a clearer understanding of the human fear response will emerge. But there is more to science than facts and discoveries and breakthroughs. Scientific research has its own compensation. Doing the work of science is rewarding. Working outside with camera and binoculars while becoming one with nature is awe-inspiring. Discovering the secrets of how animals live and what they do and why they do it is the most satisfying thing I have ever accomplished. Animals do interesting things. Our respect for animals and all of nature increases as we try to fathom the complexities of even commonplace creatures. One of the most exciting aspects of scientific adventure is not knowing where it will lead. My curiosity about how alligators stayed warm started me on a journey of wonderment to how hiding animals respond to fear. And that journey lead to the crib of a baby at risk for an insidious killer. It is impossible to anticipate where future research into the passive fear response will lead. One fact is abundantly clear; it will be an exciting voyage into the unknown."