Nature Mysteries

Justin has always wanted a pet. A dog, a cat, even a turtle would work. His parents would always tell him no; he wasn’t responsible enough for that yet. Until one day his mom and dad agreed to take him to the pet store. That’s when Justin saw him: the perfect pet. A guinea pig that was different from all the others. Colors, fur, looks, and all.

King, Kayla, Mason, and Asia are playing in the snow. Later, Asia discovers her new gold ring is missing. What happened to it? What does Kayla know? 1. Asia’s ring is missing. 2. It was on her finger when she came over. 3. It’s not in the cushions, on the table, in the drain, or outside. What does King know? There’s a crow outside. Crows like shiny things. How will they solve the mystery?

When Hank the Cowdog hears suspicious sounds coming from near Sally May's clothesline, it leads to a midnight investigation of the ranch. Before he knows it, Hank finds himself caught up with his old friend Eddy the Rac - and face-to-face with one of a dog's greatest enemies: the dreaded Laundry Monster!

A new Pete the Cat mystery in paperback for the first time! Alex and his friends witness a pig falling from a speeding red truck. Working with the police and an animal rescue group, the kids get permission to keep the pig. But after a local TV station runs a story about the rescue, the angry truck driver shows up at Alex's house, determined to take the pig to slaughter. Who is this man? What is he hiding? Pete uses his skills to solve the mystery but, as usual, his humans don't understand. When the dangerous situation turns deadly, can Pete save himself?

Kat Doggers is more than an ordinary house cat. She’s also a secret agent of FUR, the feline spy team that protects the world from evil genius snails, master criminal fish, and the red dot of doom. Kat is ready for her first day on the job, but instead of an easy assignment, she accidentally ends up on a super-important special mission with two of FUR’s best agents.

Three more slapstick early readers from our favourite doggy detectives, all set in the summer sun. And things are heating up! Someone is cheating in the sandcastle competition! There’s something fishy about the new cafe! But it’s the alien invasion that really makes Shifty and Sam lose their cool! Anyone for an iced bun?

In this hilarious sequel to the hugely popular Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Sally Stick and her shaggy best friend Fetch discover plenty more mysteries to solve. Like, is there a beaver loose in the town? Who is the handbag thief? And, most importantly, why does Uncle Bob's house always smell of biscuits? Somehow, despite the accidents, misunderstandings and general confusion that dog the hapless pair wherever they go, they always get results. And they have a lot of fun along the way!

How much of the earth’s surface do you think is volcanic in its origin? Have you any idea of the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And do you know which 10 eruptions were the largest in human history? Join Charles King as he talks us through all of these things and more and discover 101 amazing facts about volcanos. Whether you’re studying the subject at school or are simply interested to find out more about one of nature’s most impressive and dangerous sights, then this is the perfect book for you.

Into the Deep is your gateway into Earth's last unexplored frontier: the ocean. With 10 captivating chapters that unravel the deep sea's most astonishing, mysterious, and mind-bending phenomena, this book is crafted for curious minds of all ages. Whether you're a budding marine biologist, a lifelong ocean lover, or someone who marvels at the wonders of nature, this journey into the abyss will leave you awestruck.

Learn to cultivate a traditional, beneficial relationship with the land by embracing the forgotten practices of our ancestors Details the ancient art of geomancy and Earth magic, including how to work with ley lines, astrology, and the four directions to honor a space and make it a place of...

In the heart of a charming town, where the spirit of adventure thrives and lessons of the heart are learned, young Olivia and her loyal Dachshund, Max, embark on an enchanting journey of discovery. This delightful tale is not merely a detective adventure, but also a masterclass in love, kindness, and the enduring power of friendship.

A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery. Thor has been accused of wrecking Mr. Gary’s yard, knocking over trash cans, eating the vegetables out of the garden, and pooping. But King and Kayla, with the help of some other neighbors, are determined to clear his name, using a wide variety of familiar and new detecting skills. With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series from Geisel Honor Award-winning team Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers is perfect for newly independent readers.

Cat, a 12-year-old, takes on a different cat-sitting job. Each month Cat's teacher teaches the class a different poetry style. In this charming first book, Cat is asked to watch a neighbor's Siamese cat named Percy. Percy is usually the most perfectly behaved cat, but while on duty, Cat notices that Percy is not acting like himself and the destruction he leaves behind makes Cat wonder if she will ever get any mercy. In this book Cat and the listener learn to write a Haiku poem.

Bert the Dog and the Mystery Spill is a classic children's who-done-it story. Bert the dog is loving his life with the boy Devon until his world is rocked when mom ruins all the fun. Follow Bert's mysterious journey to uncover the truth.

When Cam and Eric go on a field trip to the museum with their fifth grade class, Cam - with her photographic memory - makes an interesting discovery: dinosaur bones are missing from one of the exhibits. When no one believes them, they decide to catch the thieves themselves. As they stake out the library, a mysterious milk truck stops by. Cam knows something is wrong. The logo on the truck does not match the logo on the milk carton they drank from at lunch. The game is afoot! Will they find the missing dinosaur bones when they follow the truck to a neighborhood house?

Vier Kinder, ein geheimnisvolles Lager im Wald und jede Menge Natur. Das klingt nach Abenteuer! Die Natur-Detektive machen im Wald eine aufregende Entdeckung: Ein großer Hund streunt unangeleint und verletzt durch den Wald. Oder... ist das etwa ein Wolf? Schon stecken die Pfifferlinge mittendrin in ihrem ersten Fall. Zum Glück ist Fenjas Vater Förster und steht den Natur-Detektiven mit Rat und Tat zur Seite.

Baker Street mice - beware! So far the twins are safe. They'll stay that way if you do what we say. We've decided to make your Baker Street cellar the headquarters for our gang. Everybody must be out in 48 hours. It's Basil's job to move you all out, just the way he moved you in. Better make it fast! And leave the furniture - we need it. This is the only warning you'll get. And listen - if you don't follow our orders, you'll never set eyes on those twins again!

Basil - the famous sleuth of mousedom - has learned a great deal living in Sherlock Holmes' cellar. Now his sleuthing skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Can he find a way to stop whoever is making the counterfeit cheese? Then, he must ferret out the truth when a beloved masterpiece - the Mousa Lisa - goes missing.

Basil the mouse detective sets off on a journey to solve one of the greatest mysteries of mousedom: Do miniature cats exist? Leading mouse scientists aren't certain, but they believe answers can be found in the Far East. Thus begins the story of an unusual quest. As Basil sets sail for the Far East - and the lost island of Kataarh - danger stalks him at every turn. Our hero is determined to unravel the mystery of these mini cats and their mouse king!

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate 17 statements about Earth, weather, and the environment and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether all deserts are hot!