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The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist

King, SJ.

Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in this climate-related installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's book, engineering expert Kiki and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice. To make matters worse, one of the ship's scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn't returned. It's up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day! Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission! Enter the frozen world... With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things arctic. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information on the arctic world and the effects of melting sea ice. At the end of the book, you'll find "Kiki's Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read! Get Ready to join the Secret Explorers Club The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love. This edge-of-your-seat adventure book is packed with: * Fun facts and illustrations about polar bears * Simple and engaging explanations on how to survive in arctic conditions * Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions Complete the series Each book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers' latest fictional mission. Don't miss out on more secret explorations! Take on an out-of-this-world mission in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision . Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue . Set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers . Then take a trip up an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano.

Date Published:2021

Mallory and the Trouble with Twins

Martin, Ann M.,

Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money. The twins sure are cute in their matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats. Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory is a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club and she's not giving up!

Date Published:2025

The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

Boyne, John.

Pierrot knows nothing about the Nazis when he is sent to live with his aunt in a mysterious house at the top of a mountain. But this is no ordinary house, and this is no ordinary time. It is 1935, and this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler. Taken under Hitler's wing, Pierrot is swept up into a dangerous new world of power, secrets and betrayal--and ultimately, he must choose where his loyalties will lie.

Date Published:2017

LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary : Updated Edition

Beecroft, Simon.,

Includes index. "25 Years Lego Star Wars"--Cover. The fall of the Republic -- The galactic civil war -- The rise of the First Order -- Specialist sets -- Beyond the brick. In this visual guide to the minifigures, vehicles, and sets from the Lego Star Wars saga, learn how the sets are created in the Beyond the Brick chapter, which features concept art and an interview with the LEGO Star Wars creative team.

Date Published:2024

The Very First Christmas

Berenstain, Jan & Mike.

Papa tells the Bear cubs the story of the very first Christmas.

Date Published:2015

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose

Colandro, Lucille.

"Cartwheel Books." In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter, and other items associated with Valentine's Day.

Date Published:2012

The Couch Potato

John, Jory.,

"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs ..."--

Date Published:2022

Three Cheers for Kid McGear

Rinker, Sherri Duskey.

Told in rhyme, the big construction trucks are skeptical when Kid McGear the skid-steer shows up on the big construction site, after all a skid-steer is rather small--but when the big trucks run into trouble on a steep incline, Kid McGear proves that sometimes a small all-purpose truck may be just what is needed to save the day.

Date Published:2019

Porcupine vs. Pangolin

Pallotta, Jerry,

What if a porcupine and a pangolin had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a porcupine and a pangolin! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

Date Published:2025

Talons of Power. 9, Talons of power /

Sutherland, Tui., 1978-,

"Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows his own role is simple: hide. And stay hidden. The more he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, the more Turtle knows that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means ... he might have to try to save the day himself." --Publisher.

Date Published:2026

The Wishing Spell

Colfer, Chris., 1990-,

"Originally published in hardcover and ebook by LIttle, Brown and Company in July 2012."--Title page verso. "Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about"--

Date Published:2022

Escaping Peril

Sutherland, Tui., 1978-,

Peril's possibly the most dangerous dragon in Pyrrhia, because she has firescales that can kill an opponent with a touch, but now she has a mission--find her former queen, Scarlet, who's threatening the Jade Mountain Academy, and then stop her--and she's not sure if the persistent SeaWing, Turtle, who's accompanying her, will be a help or a hindrance.

Date Published:2025

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018

Tarshis, Lauren.,

"All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . . Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him. Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this bold graphic novel edition"--

Date Published:2026

The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers

King, SJ.

The Secret Explorers head to the Borneo rainforest on a mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan. Along the way, they learn about threats to the rainforest--especially from greedy plantation owners to want to cut down the rainforest to expand palm oil production.

Date Published:2021

The Secret Explorers and The Ice Age Adventure

King, SJ.

Meet the Secret Explorers--a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a 'secret exploration.' In this fun, fact-filled children's book, Tamiko the dinosaur fanatic and Ollie the rainforest expert travel back in time to the ice age to lead a group of woolly mammoths away from a dangerous avalanche!

Date Published:2022

The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission

King, SJ.

A space expert and a geology expert take readers on an out-of-this-world adventure to the moon, where they must navigate the dangerous terrain to clear up space debris before it can interfere with a lunar mission.

Date Published:2022

Today I Will Fly

Willems, Mo.

While Piggie is determined to fly, Elephant is skeptical, but when Piggie gets a little help from others, amazing things happen.

Date Published:2007

2026 Book of World Records

Bouza, Blythe.,

"This book was created and produced by Toucan Books Limited"--Title page verso. "Due to this book's publication date, the majority of statistics are current as of February 2025"--Title page verso. Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. "Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies,sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--

Date Published:2025

The Funniest Joke Book Ever For Kids

Katz, Alan.,

At head of title: Alan Katz presents. Packed with over 200 knock-knocks, puns, pranks, and one-liners.

Date Published:2024

The Wild Robot Escapes

Brown, Peter., 1979-,

Sequel to: The wild robot. After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.

Date Published:2018