The Mystery Kids: The Mystery of Hawk's Canyon


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Seeking the quite of the outdoors, Joey and his friends explore Hawk's Canyon, a small canyon not far from Gray Horse on a quiet weekend. However Hawk's Canyon hides dark secrets of its own. In the thrill of childhood innocence, Joey stumbles across a dark and ancient secret long hidden by the tribal elders. What he finds, turns his life upside down, and sends him running in terror. Now Joey begins to realize his grandfather knows something that he never shared. For the first time, Joey finds himself searching for the answer to a personal mystery. Why does Grandpa Ben want so desperately to leave his most sacred ways with a child with a disability?




The Ghost of the Grand Canyon


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Each mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, and a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level. When Mimi, Papa, Christina and Grant visit a U.S. Park Ranger friend and her two children, the kids almost immediately embark on a GRAND adventure Join them on an exciting tour--by helicopter, stubborn mule and tipsy-turvy whitewater raft--down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon Renaissance Learning, Inc now has Accelerated Reader quizzes for all of the Carole Marsh Mysteries To visit their website, click here. Want a sneak preview of this great mystery? Click HERE to download the first three chapters (approximately 571 KB) The Mystery of the Grand Canyon is recommended by Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure reading program. Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages.




The Mystery Kids: The Mystery of Beaver Creek


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While studying in the forest with his grandfather, Joey finds himself drawn to the activities going on down by the creek and decides to try to watch a family of beavers. As he watches, he begins to see similarities in his own life. Quickly everything starts to come apart when he discovers that something has gone wrong at a nearby ranger's post. Suddenly, Joey must try to sort through a strange trail of clues leading back into the woods. Worried that something may have happened to his dad, Joey teams up with his friends and his little brother to find Steven Red Wolf. As they race to help Joey's dad, they discover the real meaning of family.




The Mystery Kids: The Mystery of Ghost Lake


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Deep in the woods of the Cheyenne Reservation is a mysterious lake that no one knows exists. Joey Red Wolf, a slightly strange traditional boy who is in a wheelchair, loves the outdoors and nature. Joey and his best friend AJ quickly take to exploring the thick woods near their home. What starts off as a fun little trip down an old, unused trail, quickly turns in to bone-chilling mystery as the boys discover a ghostly lake where something seems to follow them in the fog. As the experiences turn creepier, Joey turns to his family for answers, only to discover that noone knows of a lake in the woods. Then things go from bad to worse, as a sorcerer, known only as the Night Rider surfaces on a dark night following Joey. As Joey and his friends race to escape the sorcerer's grasp, they discover that years before a powerful medicine and beloved war hero vanished from nearby. Suddenly, Joey is in a race against time to find the secret of the Ghost Lake, before he becomes it's next victim.




The Mystery on Apache Canyon Drive


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A wholesome family mystery series for tweens and teens, 10-15 years"What? Wait! Is that a little girl running onto the highway? Right in front of us? Oh my gosh!"Only a hair-raising rescue can save a small child from certain death, but who is the mystery girl? Where did she come from? What happened to her family? Why is she out in Arizona's rugged canyon country, just outside Prescott, all by herself?What happens to her if there are no answers?And is one mystery about to become two? How is that even possible? Are the two connected? Now, our four young detectives must connect the dots, otherwise. . .The "mystery searchers" are born, but are they about to step straight into danger?Good, old-fashioned sleuthing and a range of hi-tech tools are deployed in a clean, wholesome crime story: drones, web-enabled cameras, listening bugs, GPS tools and more. . . much more! In this series, you will step into the modern-day heart of Arizona's Old West with our young detectives: high desert rolling hills, pine-dotted mountains and the immense Prescott National Forest; the famous old Opera House; Whiskey Row (not what you'd think); Yavapai County Courthouse and Skull Valley.Deserted mansions, lonely valleys, and hidden treasures. . . action and adventure, crime and mystery, clean and wholesome. This a ride you won't want to miss!




The Mystery at Death Valley


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Mimi tells Christina and Grant a mystery story set in Death Valley, one of the most desolate places on Earth! There's Aunt Erin, a creepy castle in the middle of nowhere, a ghost (or not?), temperatures hotter than a Fourth of July firecracker, and more! LOOK what's inside this mystery - people, places, history and more! PLACES: Death Valley, CA: Badwater Crater. PEOPLE: Juliet Brier and her sons: Columbus, John, and Kirk Š Walter E. Scott or Š"Death Valley Scotty"Š Albert M. Johnson. HISTORY: The California Gold Rush Š The Valley of Burning Silence Š Sand Walking Company Š Survival tips in Death valley: what to bring, what to do in an emergency. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 5.3 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 140437 Lexile Measure: 780 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40




Ghost Hawk


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At the end of a winter-long journey into manhood, Little Hawk returns to find his village decimated by a white man's plague and soon, despite a fresh start, Little Hawk dies violently but his spirit remains trapped, seeing how his world changes.




Hardy Boys 34: The Hooded Hawk Mystery


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The young detectives receive a trained peregrine falcon as a gift that involves them in an exciting mystery. Imagine their astonishment when the swift-flying falcon brings down a homing pigeon carrying two precious rubies! Startling events that ensue indicate the gems are a ransom that has been paid for the release of a kidnapped student from India, who had come to the United States to complete his education. But Tava, the son of a wealthy industrialist, is still being held captive. Hoping to find a clue to Tava’s whereabouts, the Hardys try to track down the owner of the ruby-bearing pigeon. Their every move, however, is thwarted by the dangerous criminals not only involved in the kidnapping, but also in the large-scale smuggling of aliens from India to the United States. How Frank and Joe eventually outwit their adversaries climaxes this thrill-packed mystery adventure.




A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #11: Grand Canyon Grab


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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon--and a mystery--in the eleventh A to Z Mysteries Super Edition! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the Grand Canyon when they spot Parker Stone--a famous TV star. They can't wait to get his autograph, but before they can, Parker is kidnapped! Only a few clues--and his pet parrot--are left behind. It's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find Parker--before it's too late! Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there's a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don't miss Ron Roy's series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!




The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States: Feature Films


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"The entire field of film historians awaits the AFI volumes with eagerness."--Eileen Bowser, Museum of Modern Art Film Department Comments on previous volumes: "The source of last resort for finding socially valuable . . . films that received such scant attention that they seem 'lost' until discovered in the AFI Catalog."--Thomas Cripps "Endlessly absorbing as an excursion into cultural history and national memory."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.