Brain Mysteries

Can two particles become inextricably linked, so that a change in one is instantly reflected in its counterpart, even if a universe separates them? Albert Einstein's work suggested it was possible, but it was too bizarre, and too contrary to how we then understood space and time, for him to...

When one of the Only Onlys falls under F.A.R.T. control, Furious Popcorn has to save his friend—and the rest of the planet—from the diabolical Brain Modem in this second book in the kooky, illustrated middle grade thriller series with nonstop, seat-of-your-pants action that will delight fans...

When a young teen discovers a top-secret parenting manual, it’s kids versus grown-ups in this kooky, illustrated middle grade thriller with nonstop, seat-of-your-pants action that will delight fans of Jarrett Lerner and Stuart Gibbs. When a tween boy [Codename: Furious Popcorn] picks up what...

Abby Thomas is spending the summer in a run-down old house with a bratty pre-teen named Merrideth she is supposed to tutor. Not a dream job. But it does come with perks. There's John Roberts, a devastatingly attractive neighbor who is almost too wonderful to be real. And there's the new computer program Beautiful Houses - also too amazing to be real. No one knows how it works, but with it she can rewind and fast-forward the lives of all the people who ever lived in the house, including Charlotte Miles.

It's the school holidays in Snoops Bay, and Riz, Olly, Drew and Anton are looking for their next adventure. When they decide to visit the town's most unremarkable tourist spot, Bony Beach, they're shocked to discover a long-lost shipwreck that sunk to the bottom of the sea with treasure aboard. But their exploration of the ruin is quickly thwarted when they come face to face with the phantom figure of the ship's captain, Horatio Huxley, and accidentally put a curse on Snoops Bay. Undeterred, our heroes vow to get to the bottom of the mystery once and for all.

Brain Freeze Frenzy: The Summer that Changed Everything is a gripping tale of three best friends who challenge themselves to eat the biggest sundae ever made. What starts as a simple bet turns into an epic journey that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Ava, Luke, and Ana are three best friends who are always up for a challenge.

What would you do if you needed to take something from a classmate's bag in the middle of class without anyone noticing? How would you do it? Could you do it? This is the test that Aidan Fox finds himself facing one day after receiving a mysterious text message. But at Ridge Hill Junior High, nothing is as it seems, and this simple challenge leads Aiden into a world he could never have dreamed of.

It is the 22nd century and technology has reached epic heights. Cures to most diseases have been found and people are living perpetually thanks to the influx of prosthetic augmentations. Crime also has been at a record low until a grisly homicide case lands on Detective Jack Payne's desk. Jack Payne is from the old generation and has lost his edge since being in his prime. He will have to put his career, life, and sanity on the line to catch a cyber serial killer of tomorrow....

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Does your child realize just how amazing their very own built-in super computer is? Help them understand with these 67 mind-blowing facts about the human brain! And at the end of each chapter, they can test their newfound knowledge with a quick quiz! Would your child believe how many neurons we have in our brains or that their brain is actually faster than a formula one car?