juvenile works

Young Explorers is the Timmi Tobbson "early reader" series for adventurers and sleuths aged 6-8. In this series' first title, a secret message in an ancient book sends Timmi and his friends - including a three-legged frog - on a wild ride to unravel a life-changing mystery and become the Young Explorers. In typical Timmi Tobbson fashion, each Young Explorers book offers solve-them-yourself picture mysteries, but that's not all. Accompanying the story is additional content aimed at sparking interest in technology, history and science in general.

A wave of jewelry thefts is committed in broad daylight and without any trace. When grandma's old and beloved family necklace vanishes, Timmi, Lilli and Marvin set out to catch the phantom known as the Invisible Thief.

"It's Harvest Day! All through the wood, everyone helps to make the feast good. But two chatty turkeys aren't helping at all. What will happen when they start to fall?"--.

"So when a balloonist comes to the town fair, Sophie is left behind while everyone else goes to watch him fly in his marvelous balloon. She's far too frightened of the crowds, the commotion and even riding in a horse-drawn carriage. But if she could just be brave enough to face her fears, who knows where Sophie's journey might take her... A reimagining of the childhood of Sophie Blanchard, one of the world's first female aeronauts"--Page 4 of cover.

Test scores are low and stress levels are high at Ella Mentry School so wellness expert Ms. Jo-Jo comes to help A.J. and his friends relax so they can pass the upcoming Fundamental Arithmetic/Reading Test.

This story offers a sage message of hope and encourages children to take part in protecting and respecting our Little Blue Planet, our one true home.

Eleven-year-old Corinne must call on her courage and an ancient magic to stop an evil spirit and save her island home.

"It's been over three months since my friends and I took down Cyrus. Three months where my biggest fear was what paper was due next... But I should have known it was too good to last. Now everything is falling apart. The Vampire Court has no king, the Dragon Court has no heart, and the Gargoyle Court has me--a teenager in way over her head. And it's the worst possible timing, because a threat is brewing just as the Circle is collapsing. I have no choice but to return to the Shadow Realm and face the terrifying queen who nearly ended us...and make a deal with her to save Mekhi. But this time, I'm bringing my powerful friends with me--and Hudson. Except something is wrong with him, too. He's keeping a secret--even from me. All I know is that everyone's life hangs in the balance. And it's my fault--because I still owe the Crone a favor...and now she's come to collect."--Provided by publisher.

Kwanzaa is an African American cultural holiday that is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 annually. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor of Africana Studies at California State University-Long Beach. The seven-day celebration has since become a recognized part of the December holiday season, celebrated by millions of people. ... This book will show you how to celebrate Kwanzaa in your home. It contains everything you need to participate in this unique and remarkable holiday. --.