Location: United States
Member Since: June 26, 2009

Ned Tarrington


Biography

As a long time fan of fairy tales and the joyous enthusiasm of youth, Ned presents stories appropriate to children of all ages. Whether the story teaches and instructs the student, or merely entertains, the act of reading should always expand our comprehension of the world about us. With three university degrees, he continues to write for education as well as adventure.

Contests/Awards:

Honorable Mention, May 2009 Short Story Contest, Writers’ Journal, “Slide Heights”
Third Prize, November 2007 Travel Writing Contest, Writers’ Journal, “Out Wickenburg Way”

Books

Learn the Multiplication Tables    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $1.95 USD. 12160 words. Published on May 26, 2011. Nonfiction.
Proficiency in multiplication requires a mastery of the multiplication tables. Help your student obtain this ability by using varied repetition that provides immediate positive reinforcement.
Multiplication Fun With Math Mazes    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $0.99 USD. 2990 words. Published on May 1, 2011. Nonfiction.
Get your child excited about math with some maze fun. Twenty multiplication practice problems from basic to challenging combine the enjoyment of mazes with the study of math. Easily navigate the links to the math maze and answer, and then return to the practice problems to select another. Most appropriate for 3rd and 4th grade students.
Subtraction Fun With Math Mazes    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $0.99 USD. 2980 words. Published on April 25, 2011. Nonfiction.
Get your child excited about math with some maze fun. Twenty subtraction practice problems from basic to challenging combine the enjoyment of mazes with the study of math. Easily navigate the links to the math maze and answer, and then return to the practice problems to select another. Most appropriate for 3rd grade students.
Addition Fun With Math Mazes    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $0.99 USD. 3000 words. Published on April 15, 2011. Nonfiction.
Get your child excited about math with some maze fun. Twenty addition practice problems from basic to challenging combine the enjoyment of mazes with the study of math. Easily navigate the links to the math maze and answer, and then return to the practice problems to select another. Most appropriate for 3rd grade students.
The Wonder of Wildflowers    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $1.99 USD. 350 words. Published on February 11, 2011. Nonfiction.
Every spring Mother Nature brings forth her bounty of wonderful wildflowers. The many colors and shapes never fail to delight all who behold their unique beauty. Enjoy this country selection of nature’s noble wonder.
The Logic of Long Division    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $2.95 USD. 3870 words. Published on January 29, 2011. Nonfiction.
This book teaches the mechanics and methodology of long division, a procedure for dividing numbers without the need for an electronic calculator. Starting with basic concepts, the book explains the method step by step, and then reinforces these concepts using extensive examples and problems with complete solutions. A Tarrington Math Series Book. Most appropriate for grades 5 to 8.
The Magic Maker    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $3.95 USD. 94920 words. Published on December 12, 2010. Fiction.
As an Alchemist Apprentice, Eycar lives in the small village of Zent, tucked away at the edge of the mysterious Old Forest. His position of prestige heralds a bright future crafting the metals sought throughout all Eraethia. But circumstances soon vault him into dangers that even a Hero or Wizard might fear to face.
Gold Panning and other stories    by Ned Tarrington
Price: $0.99 USD. 2230 words. Published on July 4, 2009. Fiction.
This collection of five short stories combines both adventure and education suitable for reading with children. Includes “Agate Logs” (a visit to the Petrified Forest), “Gold Panning” (hunting for gold), “It’s a Big Place” (astronomy outing), “Sky Castles” (contemplation of the sky and clouds), and “The Glacier” (understanding the environment).

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