Fifth-grader Alex Trumble builds a "dingus"--a time machine--after his brother Stephen is kidnapped by dangerous, evil time-travelers, to get back to the past and into the future to save his family from disaster. Illustrations.

Discover the true meaning of being brave in this tender and whimsical picture book from Daniel Bernstrom (One Day in the Eucalytus, Eucalyptus Tree) and Shane Evans (Chocolate Me!) that follows a grandfather and grandson who travel through time in a beloved 1952 Ford. A little boy who lives with his grandpa isn't reprimanded for being afraid to go to school one day. Instead, Big Papa takes him away in his time machine--a 1952 Ford--back to all of the times when he, himself, was scared of something life was handing him. Full of heartfelt moments and thrilling magical realism, Big Papa and the Time Machine speaks to the African American experience in a touching dialogue between two family members from different generations, and emerges as a voice that shares history and asks questions about one family's experience in 20th-century black America. "Wasn't you scared?" "Oh, I was scared," Big Papa said. "Sometimes you gotta walk with giants if you ever gonna know what you made of. That's called being brave."

The reader's choices determine what adventures will occur on a trip back in time to the era of the dinosaurs to find out what an archaeopteryx looks like.

World-renowned zoologist and photographer Naskrecki leads readers on a time-lapse tour that renders Earth's colossal age comprehensible, visible in creatures and habitats that have persisted, nearly untouched, for hundreds of millions of years.

Your mission is to go back in time and discover the identity of the man who fired the first shot of the American revolution, and bring back his musket. From 1775 to 1781, the thirteen colonies on the North American continent fought a war of independence from England, then the mightiest power in the world. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. So begins Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous poem "Concord Hymn," sung at the dedication of the Battle Monument in 1837. Even then, the identity of the man who fired the first shot of the war, beginning the Battle of Lexington and Concord, in April 1775, was a mystery. The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.

The Last Time Traveler An individual in a world where time travel was banned, embarks on a forbidden journey to change history. Summary: In the movie "The Last Time Traveler," there is a hero named Alex who finds a long-lost time machine in a hidden room. Aside from the fact that time travel is against the law in Alex's society, she wants to change history for the better. From the time of the dinosaurs to the Renaissance and the middle of the Industrial Revolution, this is the start of an amazing journey that will last for hundreds of years. Alex faces new risks and difficulties, as well as chances to grow, with each time jump. As Alex travels, he meets a wide range of historical figures and normal people who teach him interesting things. During the dinosaur age, Alex learns how important it is to be careful and how powerful nature is. We learned how to be brave and stand up for what's right from the scary dragons and brave knights of the Middle Ages. In the Renaissance, a time of invention and innovation, Alex learns about the limitless potential of people's minds. During the Industrial Revolution, growth and compassion are shown to be very important. And yet, Alex's trips don't come without costs. The Time Guardians are after Alex because they are in charge of making sure people don't move through time. They are telling kids that messing with time can have bad results. Alex gets away from capture with the help of friends he has made throughout history. He learns how important it is to work together and be kind to each other. Alex could have lived in the present or changed history, but he decides to destroy the time machine instead and take what he has learned. This movement shows that you are okay with living in the present and not trying to change the past. The story "The Last Time Traveler" does a great job of combining themes of bravery, resourcefulness, peace, understanding, acceptance, joy, and how important it is to live in the present. We can't change the past, but we can change the future by the choices we make today, as Alex's journey through time shows. Making the most of every chance and living with kindness, courage, and joy are what the story tells us. Finally, Alex understands that the best way to change the world is to live by these beliefs every day and show that the moment is always the most important time. Chapter 1: Device Not Allowed Nearly no one knew about this small, secret room that was in a cute little town with winding streets and clues. It was hidden under an old library that was full of books with magical and exciting stories inside. Alex, a young and curious traveler, found this cave system while looking for a kitten that was running away. Few lights were on in the room. A small amount of light came in through a window and cast shadows on something strange. A thick layer of dust and dirt covered a strange, big machine. It looked old and abandoned and had a big red switch, gears, and buttons. On the side of the device, the words "Time Machine" could be seen, though they were faint. Alex had never thought she would find a time machine in real life, but she had seen movies and read books about them. In Alex's world, going back in time was illegal and thought to be very dangerous. Scholars and the government both said that time travel could be very bad because it could change important events in history or make people doubt what is happening now. Because of these worries, time machines were made illegal, and if you use one, you could get into a lot of trouble. Even though there were risks, Alex felt amazed and excited. Alex was excited as he looked at the time machine, like the main character in an adventure story who is about to start an amazing journey. It was exciting to think about going back in time to see dinosaurs, soldiers, or maybe the future. Alex thought about all the good things that might happen if he changed the past. There's a chance they can stop tragedies or help people who need it. There was a chance to make the world a better place. Alex chose to take a chance, even though he was scared and excited at the same time. There was a chance to do something really cool. Before going up to the machine, Alex made sure no one else was around. He cleaned off the control panel and tried to figure out how it worked. There were buttons and switches that said things like "Past," "Future," and specific years and times. After some thought, Alex took a deep breath, pressed the "Past" button, called a date, and pulled the huge red lever. "This is it. I'm going to be a time traveler and change history for the better," he said. The machine buzzed, the lights flashed, and the wheels turned. There was a bright light and a whoosh of air, and Alex was outside the small, secret space. The trip through time had begun. Alex was about to start an amazing journey that would be full of risks, new experiences, and lessons about how important it is to be brave, have friends, and live in the present moment. Even though it is against the law in her world, Alex will go on an epic journey through the ages because she is curious and wants to make things better. Chapter 2: The First Step The time machine made a loud whoosh sound like a huge breeze when Alex pressed the big red button on it. In the blink of an eye, everything around Alex changed in a big way. The old library on top and the dusty room below were gone. At the other end of the spectrum, Alex found them in a huge open space with tall trees and lush, green plants that went on forever. Alex had never heard anything like this before. It was hot and crowded outside. There were dinosaurs around millions of years ago, long before anyone opened a book in that old library. To begin with, Alex was amazed and shocked. The land was filled with huge dinosaurs. There were ones with long necks that ate trees, ones with spikes that ate bushes, and even a smaller, faster group that ran through the bushes. These animals were a lot bigger and brighter than Alex had thought. Things looked like they were taken straight from a storybook, but they were all real and living. But Alex quickly learned that life in the time of the dinosaurs was not only an amazing adventure, but also very dangerous. These huge monsters found Alex interesting, but they didn't know that he was a visitor from the future and not a part of their society. They would have to be careful, because some of the bigger dinosaurs might think Alex is food. Alex got a chill down his spine as the loud roars kept going back and forth through the air. The sounds Alex heard might have been made by bigger dinosaurs looking for food. As Alex dug deeper to try to see more while staying covered, they came across a scene that showed how dangerous things were at the time. A big dinosaur with dangerous teeth and claws was after one of the smaller, faster ones. Alex saw a hunt happen right in front of her. Alex understood that every moment during this time was spent trying to stay alive, no matter how small. Alex was used to living in safe neighborhoods and warm homes, but this was a whole new world. Alex found out a lot on his first trip through time. Not only was it cool to see dinosaurs in real life, but it was also important to know how the Earth changed over time. Alex learned that there were risks and problems in every time period, and that you had to be brave and smart to get through them. Alex knew it was time to go back to the time machine, even though it was cool to see these amazing creatures up close. Alex took one last look at the dinosaurs and then pressed the "Return" button. He was ready to learn about how different and rich life has become on Earth over time and to share memories of an amazing trip.

Life after his deployment with Army Special Forces was rough for Alex. His ex-wife thought he needed to stop disappointing their daughter, and she was right. He would try harder. With six hours before his little girl's fourth birthday party, he observed that the wall he'd been obsessing over in his basement was too short. Plenty of time to tear out a panel and look behind it. He found a brick wall. Behind that was another just like the first, and he still had time. When the second wall came down, Alex stood and stared at the shining doorway. Next to it, held up by a knife, was a note with a warning which he didn't heed. He is transported to a future unlike anything we've imagined, and Alex's fight to get back home becomes an epic struggle.