Trevor, Robyn and Nick decide they have a mystery to solve when Trevor discovers a suspicious looking young man snooping around. They learn about missing research involving the use of carob beans to aid in cancer treatment-potentially valuable information. With a shady looking grad student, a bitter activist and an employee of a medical research firm to deal with, our amateur sleuths are faced with their greatest challenge yet.
This book discusses the lives of samurai warriors through a story about two samurai who served Oda Nobunaga, a powerful samurai leader.
This book describes the life of medieval knights, including a short story of two young knights' experiences in a tournament and in battle.
In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of piracy while providing a story that brings the danger and adventure of high seas to life.
This introduction to hiking covers such aspects as planning, clothing, supplies, food, safety, and the enjoyment of animal and plant life along the way.
An up-close look at why so many enjoy camping and the types of equipment needed for a fun and safe trip.
Experience the dangers mountain climbing in the graphic high interest book.
Hunt the sea for sunken boats filled with treasure in this graphic high interest book.
Too young to drive? Then be a race car crew chief in this graphic high interest book.
Encounter animals and poachers on an African Safari in this graphic high interest book.
Use forensic science to solve a mystery in this graphic high interest book.
Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.
Be a part of history as you ride with Paul Revere through this graphic book.
This brief introduction to the Vikings and their gods includes a story about the family of Eric the Red.
This book describes the life of a Spartan warrior and includes a short story that follows two Spartan boys from the age of seven to the battle of Thermopylae.
Describes the exciting sport of BMX racing and its riders. Includes information on equipment, technique, and races.
Stock car races are explained along with who started stock car racing, who can participate, and how much it costs.
Explains sprint car racing and describes why some cars have wings. Readers learn how the cars are made, why they have wings, and how much they cost.
Explains the history of the rodeo, important rodeo people, and different kinds of rodeos.
Describes drag racing and why it is only legal in a closed track. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.
Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.
Follow the adventures of Buck, a loving family pet, who is stolen from his comfortable home to become a sled dog in the Yukon gold rush territory. As Buck faces freezing temperatures, starvation, and cruelty, he learns that he must be brutal to survive.
This graphic novel presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's drama about Macbeth, a man who kills the king in an attempt to seize the crown of Scotland for himself.
Written in graphic novel format, this brief biography of Babe Ruth describes his childhood, marriage, and success as a baseball player.
