The Tugboat Mystery


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9-year-old Tom Owens, a young New Yorker, must save his Uncle Steve's reputation with the help of his friends. Steve has been accused of cutting the wire to the lights aboard the tugboat where he works, causing a collision with another boat, but despite the evidence, Tom knows his uncle is innocent. With the help of his friends, Bill and Janie, can Tom save the day? "There are echoes of [The Firehouse Mystery] in the general pattern of the story, as once again a youngster determines to raise the fog that hangs over a beloved relative's reputation." -- Kirkus Reviews




Tugboat Mystery


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Scuffy the Tugboat


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Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book.




The Little Tugboat that Sneezed


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Perfect for reading together, here's a series of stories and rhymes about the things children love -- fire engines, teddy bears, trucks, dinosaurs, dolls, kittens, rabbits, and more. Lovable characters, compelling stories, and beautiful illustrations make these books the ones children want to read over and over again.




Canadian Railways 2-Book Bundle


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Transportation history buffs rejoice. Ride the rails and the waves in this special two-book collection on the great railways from Canada’s past. Passenger and Merchant Ships of the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways The first detailed account of the rise and fall of the maritime branches of two of Canada’s great transcontinental railways of the early twentieth century: the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern. Great Western Railway of Canada It was one of the great railways that opened up Canada, and played a huge role in the development of Hamilton, the site of its head offices. Yet the rise and fall of the Great Western Railway has been almost lost to memory. David R.P. Guay provides the authoritative book of a great Canadian railway that history forgot.







Lake Michigan Triangle, The: Mysterious Disappearances and Haunting Tales


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What disturbing secrets surround the cold, deep waters of Lake Michigan? Sudden violent storms and rocky shoals have claimed the lives of countless mortals foolish enough to brave the treacherous surf of Lake Michigan. But is there another, unnatural force at work? A force that spirited away a ship's captain from a locked cabin without a trace? A force that caused a perfectly airworthy jet to fly into the waves, taking all its passengers to a watery death? Perhaps these tragedies are linked to numerous UFO sightings over the lake. Or perhaps a clue might be found in the prehistoric Stonehenge-like structures discovered deep beneath the crystalline blue surface. Historian and storyteller Gayle Soucek will explore the mysteries behind the area known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.




Tugboat


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The powerful little tugboat can do big jobs--such as pulling an ocean liner, a cargo ship, barges, even a bridge! It maneuvers the tall ships and tugs the fireworks barge. Stunning paintings of vibrant harbor scenes in every kind of weather illustrate an accessible, informational text written especially for emergent readers. A table of contents and back matter supplement the fun learning experience.




The Fireball Mystery


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Two youngsters uncover a UFO hoax.




Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series


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Includes Part 1A: Books