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A valuable waistcoat is up for auction. The man selling it says that it used to belong to George Washington. If so, it could be worth a lot of money.But how could they tell if the man was telling the truth? After all, the man selling it was Peter Markham’s uncle. And everyone knew that Peter Markham...

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1134 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the sea star. They will find out the answers to these questions: How many...

Peter Markham, the local bully stood before Kris Williams. They were standing outside the school at the end of the day.“Something came in that your mom would love,” Peter continued. “I know you’ll want to buy it.”Kendall and Jamie stepped up behind Peter just in time to hear the last line.“What...

Jamie and Kendall Broderick catch up to their father at a fancy party. An expensive crystal vase has been stolen. They watch as the police ask their father to go through his movements at the party. Can they help the police find the stolen vase?See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before...

A yak is a hairy animal that lives in Asia. It looks like a big, hairy cow.Yaks are members of the cow family. Like cows, they have four skinny legs and big, round bodies. They also have long noses and horns on top of their head.But a yak is much bigger than a cow. They are between five feet (1.6...

A bison is a wild cow. It looks a lot like a cow, but it is bigger. It can be a lot bigger. In fact, a bison is the biggest land animal in North America! A bison can be up to six feet (1.75 metres) at the shoulder. It can be over 12 feet (3.5 metres) long! That means they are as tall as a man, and...

A badger is an animal. It looks like a cross between a skunk and a dog.Badgers have a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find in the ground.Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but it has white stripes. That helps them...

“Is there any decent place to stop between here and the mountains?” I asked the storekeeper.“You can pretty much camp anywhere along the way,” he said. “The Indians are pretty friendly here abouts.”“If you’re at all concerned about making it over the mountains, though, I suggest you...

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognized statues in the entire world. It is also one of the largest, being almost as big as a football field! The statue is about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 20 feet (six meters) wide. It stands 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall. Many mysteries still surround...

How does a turtle warm up? How long can a turtle hibernate for? Do turtles have teeth? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay in a year? How long can a turtle hole its breath underwater? What happens to a box turtle if he eats too many strawberries? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find...

A parrot is a bird. Parrots come in many colors. They can be green, blue, yellow, red, black, or white. Many of them have three or four colors. There are many kinds of parrots. The smallest ones are about as long as your middle finger. They weigh less than two American quarters. The biggest ones are...

Owls are birds. They have a round, bird-shaped body with many feathers. They also have large wings. Their wings are very big. Most owls are brown, tan and white. Some of them are all white or all brown. These colors help the owl blend into nature. Owls have very sharp claws on their feet. They use...

A hummingbird is a bird. It is a very small bird. Most of them are smaller than your hand. These birds are called hummingbirds because of the sound they make. Their wings beat so fast that it makes a humming sound. Many people like these birds. Let us learn more about them. Many hummingbirds have...

Elephant seals are huge animals that live in the sea. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be as long as a car! They can weigh as much as two cars! That is big! This book is a shortened version of our popular “Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber” and is intended...