A kidnapping, a clue hunt, lots of family tension, and a literary find for the ages weave together in the thrilling second book of the Winterton Deception. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, The Inheritance Games, and The Westing Game. After the incredible events of the last official Winterton Bee, Hope and Gordon Smith have discovered that having an extended family isn't so bad . . . and maybe their famous relatives' lives aren't so charmed. But Hope...

Simple text and illustrations help young readers to recognize shapes.

"When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by...

Describes the history of the Great Barrier Reef, including how it was discovered, the creatures that call the reef home, and what is being done to protect it.

"Author Kindra Neely recounts her journey to healing after surviving a mass shooting during her first year of college"--

"The year 2024 is set to have multiple solar and lunar eclipses. Solar and lunar eclipses are sights to behold. But you don't see them every day! Learn about the different kinds of eclipses. Then discover when they happen, how to watch them, and the coolthings that can happen during an eclipse"--Provided by publisher.

"Paterson, New Jersey's favorite reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter returns in Dog Day Afternoon, the next mystery in this fan favorite series from National Bestselling Author David Rosenfelt. Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter has run the Tara Foundation - the dog rescue organization named after his beloved golden retriever - for years. It's always been his calling, even as Andy's pulled into representing clients in court. His investigator, Marcus Clark,...

"The story of businessman Pedro Flores, inventor of the yo-yo"--

Packed with dramatic stories and compelling photos, this look at the most destructive wildfires in American history teaches us about the past and shows a better way forward to fight forest fires in the future.

"Marked Man tells the propulsive story of Frank Serpico who, in the 1960s, single-handedly rooted out systematic corruption in the New York Police Department. Since the NYPD was formed in 1845, the famous "pad" was as much a criminal ring as it was a legitimate police force. As the decades wore on, corruption became so out of hand that cops were regularly demanding payments from brothels, bars, pool halls, and gambling joints to keep them out of trouble...