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The Magician's Secret
by Carolyn KeeneA major magic trick leads to missing murder evidence in this eighth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.When she attends a performance by master illusionist Drake Lonestar, Nancy is skeptical. Lonestar is known for his razzle-dazzle wizardry, but can the magician really make the River Heights library disappear? As it turns out, he can--but that's not the only thing that goes missing. Key evidence to an upcoming murder trial disappears in the midst of the trick. And one of the trial attorneys just happens to be Nancy's father, Carson Drew, assisted by her boyfriend, Ned Nickerson. Nancy, Bess, and George are quick to jump on the case, but not quite quick enough: Lonestar has vanished, too, and not even his closest friends know his whereabouts. Magic is its own kind of mystery--but is this one Nancy can handle?
The Magician's Tower: A Sequel to The Wizard of Dark Street
by Shawn Thomas OdysseyIn her first big case, Oona Crate was able to solve the mystery of her uncle's--the wizard of Dark Street--disappearance while exposing Red Martin as a criminal mastermind. Despite her success, Oona's detective agency has failed to take off. But a new challenge arises to capture her attention - The Magician's Tower Contest. Held every two years, no one has ever completed the array of dangerous tasks, riddles, and obstacles. Now brave souls--including Oona--from all over Dark Street will enter the contest in hopes of becoming the first successful contestant. As the contest commences, a new case arises. A punchbowl--one with great magical powers--has disappeared from the carnival surrounding the Magician's Tower. If Oona can find the culprit, she could use the bowl to answer her long-standing question about her mother and sister's death was she really at fault? Full of magic, mystery, danger, and fun, The Magician's Tower continues the wonderful adventures of Oona Crate.
Magickeepers: The Pyramid of Souls
by Erica KirovIt was stolen from Alexander the Great. To keep it safe, Edgar Allen Poe bargained away his sanity. And somebody suckered P. T. Barnum to get their hands on it. It's the most closely guarded secret in the magician community. And it's missing. What would you do to protect your family from an ancient pyramid capable of stealing your very soul? Nick Rostov finally has the life he's always dreamed-and he'll do anything to protect it. Nick has only now discovered he is part of an extended Russian family of magicians: the Magickeepers. He lives with his eccentric new relatives at the Winter Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, where they perform daring feats of magic to a packed house. Real magic. But Nick and his family face a new danger in the form of a stolen relic, the Pyramid of Souls. The tiny pyramid has traded hands many times throughout history. Its power can steal a magician's very soul. Nick knows who took it: Rasputin, leader of the Shadowkeepers. Using his unique ability as a Gazer-one who can see into the past-Nick enlists his cousin Isabella to help him find it. Soon, the two are hot on the evil sorcerer's trail...until Isabella's soul is trapped by the very relic they're trying to find. Nick will do anything to rescue Isabella and recover the Pyramid of Souls. But will it be enough to save his family?
Magickeepers: The Eternal Hourglass
by Erica KirovNick Rostov's life is borderline embarrassing. His dad is well known as the worst magician in Las Vegas. Nick hasn't had a real friend in years. And his report card is not good at all. One F. Two Cs. One B-minus. And an A. In Health. But on Nick's thirteenth birthday his life changes forever. Awaking on the top floor of the world famous Winter Palace Hotel and Casino, he meets, for the first time, his extended family. A family gifted with the power of magic, real magic, exiled from their native Russia, they now hide in plain sight among the neon lights of the Casino. All members of the family are powerful magicians, but Nick is unique. Nick has the sight-the ability to see into the past. His gift is the only way to unravel the mystery of the Eternal Hourglass, a magic artifact so strong it can even stop time. But the family's enemies will stop at nothing to get it. Nick knows that he is in for the adventure of a lifetime. . . if he survives. The one and only Harry Houdini was killed for it, the most powerful magicians have battled for centuries to retrieve it, and even the Ancient Pharoahs feared its power. What would you do for an hourglass that stopped time?
Magickeepers: The Chalice of Immortality
by Erica KirovNick Rostov's father is stricken by a Shadowkeeper's spell and lingers near death. Determined to save his father, he convinces his cousin to divulge the secret of the Chalice of Immortality which, from Shakespeare to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has traded hands many times throughout history. Now Nick must travel to England in search of the magical object that represents the very crux of the Magickeepers and Shadowkeepers struggle: magic is neither good nor evil-it's the soul of the magician who determines its value.
Magickeepers: The Eternal Hourglass
by Erica Kirov Eric FortuneNick Rostov's life is borderline embarrassing. His dad is well known as the worst magician in Las Vegas. Nick hasn't had a real friend in years. And his report card is not good at all. One F. Two Cs. One B-minus. And an A. In Health. But on Nick's thirteenth birthday his life changes forever. Awaking on the top floor of the world famous Winter Palace Hotel and Casino, he meets, for the fi rst time, his extended family. A family gifted with the power of magic, real magic, exiled from their native Russia, they now hide in plain sight among the neon lights of the Casino. All members of the family are powerful magicians, but Nick is unique. Nick has the sight-the ability to see into the past. His gift is the only way to unravel the mystery of the Eternal Hourglass, a magic artifact so strong it can even stop time. But the family's enemies will stop at nothing to get it. Nick knows that he is in for the adventure of a lifetime... if he survives.The one and only Harry Houdini was killed for it, the most powerful magicians have battled for centuries to retrieve it, and even the Ancient Pharoahs feared its power. What would you do for an hourglass that stopped time?
Magickeepers: The Pyramid of Souls
by Eric Williams Erica KirovIt was stolen from Alexander the Great. To keep it safe, Edgar Allen Poe bargained away his sanity. And somebody suckered P. T. Barnum to get their hands on it. It's the most closely guarded secret in the magician community. And it's missing. What would you do to protect your family from an ancient pyramid capable of stealing your very soul?Nick Rostov finally has the life he's always dreamed-and he'll do anything to protect it.Nick has only now discovered he is part of an extended Russian family of magicians: the Magickeepers. He lives with his eccentric new relatives at the Winter Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, where they perform daring feats of magic to a packed house. Real magic.But Nick and his family face a new danger in the form of a stolen relic, the Pyramid of Souls. The tiny pyramid has traded hands many times throughout history. Its power can steal a magician's very soul.Nick knows who took it: Rasputin, leader of the Shadowkeepers. Using his unique ability as a Gazer-one who can see into the past-Nick enlists his cousin Isabella to help him find it. Soon, the two are hot on the evil sorcerer's trail...until Isabella's soul is trapped by the very relic they're trying to find.Nick will do anything to rescue Isabella and recover the Pyramid of Souls. But will it be enough to save his family?
Magic's Child (Magic or Madness #3)
by Justine LarbalestierIn the third installment in the Magic or Madness trilogy, the people Reason Cansino loves most are all in danger. Reason’s mother, Sarafina, has disappeared from the mental hospital in Sydney with Reason’s evil grandfather, Jason Blake. Jay-Tee, the closest thing Reason has to a best friend, has used all of her magic and faces death at any moment. Only Reason can find the answers within her family’s magic to save everyone who matters most to her.
Magic's Most Wanted
by Tyler WhitesidesMagic is closer than you ever thought possible in this madcap middle grade adventure perfect for fans of James Riley and Chris Grabenstein.For Mason Mortimer Morrison, life isn’t so magical.His dad was just sent to jail, his grades have been plummeting from meh to yikes, and, oh yeah, two officers from some organization called Magix just showed up to arrest him in the middle of fourth period.Talk about bad luck.Mason knows he’s innocent. But in order to clear his name, he’s going to need the help of a plucky Magix junior detective and a cantankerous talking bunny—and a little bit of magic.
Magie et Amour
by Delphine Paris Vianka Van Bokkem« As-tu entendu parler du voilier qui a été envoyé il y a deux heures à Kanala depuis le Triangle des Bermudes, Siela ? » « Non. Je cherchais du corail rose pour en faire une potion. Pourquoi ? Ce n'est pas la première fois qu'un bateau est envoyé là-bas, Galene. » « Je sais, mais c'est la première fois que j'entends parler d'un bateau rempli de beaux Landers (des terriens) âgées de dix-sept à vingt-et-un ans. Ils font probablement partie d'une école de voile ou quelque chose comme ça. » « Ta fascination pour les jeunes-hommes Landers est troublante, Galene. » « Troublante ? Laisse-moi t'exposer ma vision de ce qui est troublant, Siela. Une jeune fille de dix-huit ans, belle et talentueuse, ayant le béguin pour un jeune Empyréen de vingt ans amoureux de quelqu'un d'autre ; ça c'est troublant, mon amie. » « D'accord, d'accord, nul besoin d'être cruelle, Galene ! » Mon amie Néreide me prit dans ses bras en signe d'excuses. Ses mots me blessèrent parce qu'elle avait raison. « Lussan » me plaisait depuis que j'avais douze ans. « Ce n'est rien, Galene. Tu as raison, je le sais. Pour te montrer ce que ton amitié signifie pour moi je t'emmène à Kanala. »
The Magna Charta
by James DaughertyIt was Ben Franklin who coined the phrase, "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God," and if any historical drama fulfills that maxim, it is surely the saga of King John and the drafting of the Magna Charta. Out of the rich turbulence of English history, June 15, 1215 stands apart as a significant milestone in the progress of human liberty.
Magnetism: A Question and Answer Book
by Adele RichardsonIntroduces magnetism and the creation, forces, and applications of magnets.
Magnets
by Wiley BlevinsPhonics Readers is a recognized leader in helping you teach phonics and phonemic awareness, within the context of content-area reading. Content area focus: Magnets; Phonics Skills: final e, l-blends
Magnets
by Kris HirschmannExplains what magnets are, how they changed the world, how they are used in everyday life, and high-tech applications for magnets. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart (Amazing Science)
by Natalie M. RosinskyHave you ever wondered what makes magnets work? Magnets, by Natalie M. Rosinsky introduces many different kinds of magnets, such as motors, compasses, and Earth's magnetic poles. Clear text, vivid illustrations, fun facts, and simple experiments make this book a great introduction to magnets.
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull
by David A. AdlerExplore the fascinating field of magnetism with this interactive picture book for young learners.Magnetism is all around us--even the earth is a giant magnet. A world without magnets would be a world without cell phones, computers, and more! Trusted children's nonfiction author David A. Adler covers the basics of magnetism, including compasses, for aspiring scientists. Hands-on experiments are smartly woven into the narrative. Want to test out the strength of a magnet? All you need is a bowl of water and some paper clips! Anna Raff's lively art illustrates scientific concepts clearly, with the added fun of two siblings and their dog exploring and learning together. Back matter includes a glossary that defines such terms as attraction, pole, electromagnetism, force, and more. Suggested activities on how to make your own magnet are also included. Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull (Science Starts)
by Mark WeaklandCan a magnet really crush a car? How do magnets stick to the fridge without tape or glue? Discover the wonder and science of magnets in Magnets Push, Magnets Pull.
La magnificencia del 3, 6 y 9
by Lily del PilarPrimera novela stand alone de la autora superventas Lily del Pilar. ¿Cómo un profesor de física y un idol famoso lograron enamorarse? Gracias a una rata mascota. Namoo es un afamado idol que, ante los ojos de cualquiera, tiene la vida perfecta: una carrera en ascenso, fanáticas que lo idolatran y un departamento en el barrio más exclusivo de Seúl. Sin embargo, de un día a otro, su carrera queda destruida tras golpear a un desconocido en una tienda de conveniencia. Y todo por culpa de una rata escondida en un bolsillo. Minwoo es un profesor de física desempleado y un apasionado de la astronomía que, además, está obsesionado con los números 3, 6 y 9. Es, también, el dueño del ratón responsable de destruir la carrera del artista Lee Namoo. Ahora Namoo deberá limpiar su nombre y para ello tendrá que buscar al responsable de todos sus problemas y pedirle ayuda, el más grande de los favores. Pero ¿podrá entenderse con alguien que solo sabe hablar de física, que tiene una mascota horrible y no quiere su dinero?
The Magnificent 12: The Trap
by Michael GrantIn the thrilling second book of the Magnificent 12 series, Mack MacAvoy is challenged by his spectral mentor, Grimluk--who only appears in the shiny chrome pipes of bathrooms.Mack must find the ancient ones, the great forgotten forces. Some will help; some not so much. But above all--Learn the ways of Vargran!Assemble the twelve!Go to the nine dragons of Daidu.Go to the Egge rocks.Beware of . . . the trap.Time is short! The wicked Pale Queen's three-thousand-year banishment ends in thirty-five days, and she will be free to destroy the world. It's up to Mack to stop her return. But what do all of Grimluk's clues mean? Can Mack achieve everything he must do without getting killed by the evil Risky--and escape the trap?The Magnificent 12: The Trap is another fast-paced episode in bestselling author Michael Grant's hilarious fantasy-adventure series.
The Magnificent 12: The Trap
by Michael GrantIn the thrilling second book of the Magnificent 12 series, Mack MacAvoy is challenged by his spectral mentor, Grimluk-who only appears in the shiny chrome pipes of bathrooms. Mack must find the ancient ones, the great forgotten forces. Some will help; some not so much. But above all- Learn the ways of Vargran! Assemble the twelve! Go to the nine dragons of Daidu. Go to the Egge rocks. Beware of . . . the trap. Time is short! The wicked Pale Queen's three-thousand-year banishment ends in thirty-five days, and she will be free to destroy the world. It's up to Mack to stop her return. But what do all of Grimluk's clues mean? Can Mack achieve everything he must do without getting killed by the evil Risky-and escape the trap? The Magnificent 12: The Trap is another fast-paced episode in bestselling author Michael Grant's hilarious fantasy-adventure series.
The Magnificent 12: The Key
by Michael GrantWith 21 phobias, Mack MacAvoy is more of a wimpy kid than a hero, but he is on a quest to defeat the wicked—and crazy, and mean, and dangerous—Pale Queen before her three-thousand-year banishment ends. In The Key, Mack must find more of the Magnificent 12, the twelve twelve-year-olds fated to stop the queen from destroying the world, and assemble a key—a cheat sheet, really—to a magical language. Along the way, he’ll transform the Loch Ness monster into a gigantic duck, and transport the Eiffel Tower across the River Seine. The Key is another fast-paced episode in Michael Grant’s bestselling and hysterical fantasy adventure series.
The Magnificent 12: The Call
by Michael GrantTwelve-year-old Mack MacAvoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Medium looks. Medium grades. Medium parents who barely notice him. With a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, Mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a more-than-medium life. And then, one day, something incredibly strange happens to Mack. A three-thousand-year-old man named Grimluk appears in the boys' bathroom to deliver some startling news: Mack is one of the Magnificent Twelve, called the Magnifica in ancient times, whatever that means. An evil force is on its way, and it's up to Mack to track down eleven other twelve-year-olds in order to stop it. He must travel across the world to battle the wicked Pale Queen's dangerous daughter, Ereskigal-also known as Risky. But Risky sounds a little scary, and Mack doesn't want to be a hero. Will he answer the call? A laugh-out-loud story filled with excitement and magic, The Magnificent Twelve: The Call is the first book in bestselling author Michael Grant's hilarious new fantasy adventure series.
The Magnificent 12: The Power
by Michael GrantMichael Grant, author of the New York Times bestselling Gone books, shows his funny side in this fantasy-adventure series, which concludes with this fourth book. Monty Python-like humor makes the Magnificent 12 perfect for fans of funny, action-filled series like Dan Gutmans Genius Files. The characters travel across the world, which also makes this series a great pick for readers and teachers with an interest in geography. In The Magnificent 12: The Power, time is running out for Mack MacAvoy and the Magnificent Twel--er--Seven In just a few short days, the Pale Queen will emerge from her earthly prison to destroy the world. But Mack and the Magnificent Twel--er--Seven are all but powerless against the Pale Queen and her evil daughter, Risky, unless they can assemble the other five Magnifica. The first step is to convince the evil traitor Valin to come over to the good side, a task that will force Mack to face his pogonophobia once and for all. (What? Youve never heard of pogonophobia? Its a thing, we swear. At least, its a thing for Mack. A serious thing. Youll see. )If they can convince Valin to switch sides and assemble the other four Magnifica, the Pale Queen wont stand a chance. It will all be over Maybe.
The Magnificent Barb (Famous Horse Stories)
by Dana FarallaSean Fitzgerald had brought his bride and his blooded horses to Mare’s Nest, his Georgia plantation, just after the Civil War. He had nailed a horseshoe over the threshold as a charm, but it was little protection, for ill luck haunted the house for forty years. All the Fitzgeralds had “an eye for a horse,” particularly Kevin, Sean’s young grandson who, nurtured on Gaelic folklore and the Stud Book, dreams of the Godolphin Barb. Out of Kevin’s dreams and desires came the belief that he would find a horse with a white foot, and in his faith is the substance of magic. The dream becomes a reality and the coming of The Magnificent Barb exerts a magic influence on this careless, improvident Irish family. Dilapidated Mare’s Nest rouses itself and the old house and stables become alive--vibrant with hope. And now Sean can again share a boy’s dream. Dana Faralla has written a novel in the finest tradition of horse stories with a charm and magic all her own. At decadent Mare’s Nest and at the Steeplechase, we live with and are part of the conflicts and joys of her vivid characters.
The Magnificent Book of Animals (The Magnificent Book of)
by Tom JacksonJourney into the wilderness to get up close to the world&’s most magnificent animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.The Magnificent Book of Animals takes you across the globe, from the Arctic tundra to the African savanna, to meet 36 fascinating animals. From the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros, this book depicts some of the world&’s most incredible animals in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn how a tiger marks its territory, why a polar bear isn&’t really white, and how long a giraffe&’s tongue actually is. This is the perfect book for animal lovers everywhere. 36 ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of animals from all over the world, from the snow leopard to the flying fox. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read Layout that will excite animal lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each animal originates. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals.