Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Are Bowling Balls Bullies?: Learning About Forces and Motion with the Garbage Gang Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Humorous text and characters help teach kids about forces and motion --; Provided by publisher.;5-7.; K to 3. Publisher Marketing: 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. Contributor Bio:  Troupe, Thomas Kingsley Thomas Kingsley Troupe has written more than thirty children's books. His book Legend of the Werewolf (Picture Window Books, 2011) received a bronze medal for the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and two young boys. Contributor Bio:  Toye, Derek Derek was always drawing funny pictures as a kid and that has turned into a wonderful career as a concept designer and children's book illustrator. He is constantly looking for fun and whimsical moments to capture in his illustrations. By day, he works as a concept designer in the animation Industry and by night, he pursues his passion for children's book illustration. Derek lives in Vancouver, Canada. He recently became a proud father of a baby girl and loves to spend time her, his wife and going for long walks with their dog.