Ice cubes clink in a glass. Steam rises from a pot of boiling water. Solids, liquids, and gases are all around you. But what exactly are solids, liquids, and gases? And how do you tell them apart? Read this book to find out!
Someone has set fire to Mr Hick's cottage, but who could it be? The find-outers have their very first case to solve - a list of suspects to investigate. But it's not easy finding clues with local policeman Mr Goon getting in the way
In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James’s belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft. In depicting a man who murder…
FROM AGENCY TO ZEST is a delightfully thought-provoking exploration of ideas central to the field of inquiry-based learning, written by renowned educator and inquiry expert, Kath Murdoch. Organized alphabetically, this collection offers the reader part explanation of and part reflection on 26 key words (and an abundance of related words) that embody the essence of inquiry. From Agency to Zes…
There was a robbery at Mr Fellows' house, but nothing has been stolen. On the same night, Mr Fellow was seen throwing a bundle into the river. There a connection? It's the strangest mystery yet...
The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as wel…
The authoritative edition of Romeo and Juliet from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s …
The villagers of Peterswood have received spiteful letters, but no one knows who sent them! The Find-Outers have to find the person who is making the villagers so unhappy. but they'll have to be quick with Mr Goon trying to solve the mystery first...
The prince of Tetarua is staying at a school camp near Peterswood! But rigth after he arrives, he vanishes without a trace. This time the Find-Outers will have to work with Mr Goon to find the missing prince