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Secret of the Shadow Beasts
by Diane MagrasFor fans of Dragon Pearl and the Lockwood & Co. series comes a swift-moving contemporary fantasy about a young girl tasked with destroying deadly shadow creatures.In Brannland, terrifying beasts called Umbrae roam freely once the sun sets, so venomous that a single bite will kill a full-grown adult—and lately, with each day that passes, their population seems to double. The only people who can destroy them are immune children like Nora, who are recruited at the age of seven to leave their families behind and begin training at a retrofitted castle called Noye&’s Hill. But despite her immunity, Nora&’s father refused to let her go. Now, years after his death by Umbra attack, Nora is twelve, and sees her mother almost killed by the monsters too. That&’s when Nora decides it&’s time for her to join the battle. Once she arrives at Noye&’s Hill, though, she and her new friends are left with more questions than answers: Where are the Umbrae coming from? Could the government be covering up the true reason their population has whirled out of control? And was Nora&’s father, the peaceful, big-hearted man who refused to let Nora fight, in on the treacherous secret?
Secret of the Spa (Nancy Drew (All New) Girl Detective #9)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen I scored tickets to the grand opening of a new spa in town, I knew I had to take Bess. George came along, too, but she's been acting so weird. I knew this wouldn't be her idea of a total blast, but she's just been no fun at all. It's unlike her to be such a grouch! But then, this new spa isn't turning out to be much fun, either. Deirdre's here, for starters. And someone's tampering with the food, and trying to take the "luxury" out of this otherwise luxurious place. Something stinks in this spa, and if I can't sniff it out, my name's not Nancy....
Secret of the Storm (Secret of the Storm #1)
by Beth McMullenSeekers of the Wild Realm meets My Diary from the Edge of the World in this poignant and adventurous story of a lonely girl who befriends a kitten that might be much more—the first in a new series from author of Mrs. Smith&’s Spy School for Girls, Beth McMullen!Twelve-year-old Cassie King&’s father always told her the universe was on her side. All she had to do was work hard and things would go her way. But then Cassie&’s father died, her mom retreated into herself, and her best friend traded her in for the popular crowd at school. The only thing Cassie still has is the volunteer work she does at the local library, a place where she can leave her troubles behind. Unfortunately, classmate and school outcast Joe Robinson is always there doing the same thing. One day, while Cassie and Joe are leaving the library, a bizarre storm hits, trapping them in a narrow alley. In the storm&’s aftermath, Cassie discovers a bedraggled little kitten abandoned in a smelly dumpster. Cassie feels an immediate connection to the kitten and takes him home. But the kitten—who Cassie names Albert—is a little odd, with impossible strength and agility for a creature his size. At one point, Cassie swears she sees plumes of smoke rising from his water bowl, and one afternoon, while Albert is alone in her room, a strange symbol appears on the closet door. With new friend Joe&’s help, Cassie figures out the symbol is a map. But a map to what? The friends soon discover that Albert is much more than he appears and is in grave danger. He needs Cassie&’s help in ways she never could have imagined. Keeping him safe is the first thing Cassie has believed in for a long time. But is she strong enough to face down a sinister enemy moving ever closer and protect everything she loves?
Secret of the Time Tablets: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #3)
by Mike MaihackThe third action-packed book in Mike Maihack's graphic novel series featuring a young Cleopatra and her adventures in the far, really far future. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They're in search of information about the time tablets that could determine Cleo's fate -- whether she wants them to or not. But the group is separated when Octavian's fleet attacks their ship, and Cleo and Akila are on their own until they run into an old nemesis. Will Cleo find the information she needs and get out of Hykosis alive?
Secret of the Tomb: Night at the Museum: Nick's Tales (Night at the Museum: Nick’s Tales)
by Michael Anthony SteeleThis book for middle grade readers recreates the story of the blockbuster film Night At the Museum.A security guard at the museum, Larry Daly, has settled into his role as caretaker of the museum's magical inhabitants, but he's about to face his biggest challenge yet as he and his friends discover that the mysterious source that brings them to life is fading.It's up to Larry to figure out how and why his friends exist before it's too late!Includes 8 page full color insert with photographs from the movie.
Secretos del Planeta Tierra (Explanatorium of the Earth)
by DKUna completísima enciclopedia juvenil para explorar nuestro planeta de forma diferente.Emprende un increíble viaje al corazón de nuestro planeta y descubre cómo las placas tectónicasse separan y chocan, observa la erosión que sufre la Tierra a lo largo del tiempo, explora el interior de un volcán, aprende sobre el cambio climático y el calentamiento global y mucho más.¿Cuántos volcanes activos existen? ¿Qué provoca los tornados y los huracanes? ¿Cómo se forman las rocas, los fósiles y las gemas? ¿De qué se compone el aire?Con cantidad de datos curiosos e increíbles fotografías e imágenes de todo tipo de fenómenos, este libro ilustrado para niños responde a todas las preguntas sobre nuestro universo, ya se trate del origen de la vida en la Tierra, la atmósfera, los fósiles, los océanos o la actividad tectónica.Incluye datos asombrosos sobre geología, accidentes geográficos y paisajes, fósiles, rocas y minerales, climatología, el sistema solar y mucho más.Con explicaciones sencillas de más de 100 principios científicos: la materia, las reacciones, los materiales, las fuerzas, la energía, la vida y la Tierra.Impresionantes fotografías de primeros planos, además de increíbles imágenes macro, cortes transversales e imágenes tomadas con time-lapse, rayos X y ultravioleta.Un libro de consulta esencial en las bibliotecas familiares y el complemento perfecto para los trabajos escolares.Perfecto para niños a partir de 9 años interesados en las ciencias de la Tierra y los fenómenos naturales y meteorológicos.Un regalo especial que los niños guardarán como un tesoro.---------------------------------- Welcome to the Explanatorium of the Earth - the only Earth encyclopedia you'll ever need, with excellent photographs of everything from supervolcanoes to tsunamis. This Earth exploration book for kids aged 9-12 and beyond answers the biggest and smallest questions about our universe, whether it’s fossils, oceans, or geology. The Exploratorium of Earth brings science to life with striking photographic explanations, helping kids understand how the world works.This fact-filled encyclopedia for kids offers:An extensive earth science guide– explaining more than 100 scientific principles, including matter, reactions, materials, forces, energy, life, and Earth.Detailed, close-up photography, plus incredible macro images, cross-sections, exploded views, time-lapse, x-ray, and ultra-violet photography.What makes volcanoes erupt? Why are tornadoes and hurricanes so destructive? How do rocks, fossils, and gems form? Explanatorium of the Earth takes you on an incredible voyage deep into the heart of our planet and back to discover the powerful forces that continually shape and remodel our ever-changing world. Discover how tectonic plates tear apart and cause earthquakes. Learn how the slow but relentless process of erosion and weathering wears away rock, reducing mountains to dust and carving valleys and canyons into the land. And learn how the living world and rock cycles have worked together for millions of years to stabilize the planet's climate, keeping Earth suitable for life.Are you interested in other subjects? Explore more from the Explanatorium series, such as Explanatorium of History, Explanatorium of Nature, and Explanatorium of Science.
Secrets Out! (The Top-Secret Diary of Celie Valentine)
by Julie Sternberg Johanna WrightTen-year-old Celie's grandmother has moved in with her family, and Granny's forgetfulness is starting to worry Celie. In the meantime, she can tell her parents are keeping secrets, but she can't talk to her best friend Lula or her sister Jo, because they're both keeping secrets, too! Why is Lula not sharing with Celie? Who is Jo texting all the time? And what is Celie supposed to do when special time with her grandmother becomes much more complicated--and possibly dangerous--than Celie can manage on her own? Once again Celie turns to her diary as she tries to sort this all out, filling the pages with heartfelt and often humorous entries, notes, drawings, and pages from her top-secret spy notebook.
Secrets and Scones (The Secret Recipe Book #1)
by Laurel RemingtonCan Scarlett discover the secret ingredient to happiness?Scarlett is sick of being the star—and victim—of her mom's famous blog. Her solution? Become completely boring and deprive her mom of embarrassing material. The only problem is, being boring is, well, boring. So when Scarlett finds a gorgeous kitchen in the house next door, left empty by an elderly neighbor during a hospital stay, it's too tempting to resist. Before she really knows what she's doing, Scarlett is whipping up a batch of scones...and making an unexpected friend. But can they keep their baking a secret? And can Scarlett find the secret ingredients—to cake, family, and friendship?
Secrets at Sea
by Richard PeckIn the beloved tradition of The Borrowers, The Tale of Desperaux, and The Cricket in Times Square, here is an irresistible adventure story of the tiny individuals who secretly live among us humans. Helena is the oldest of four mouse siblings who live in the walls of the Cranston estate. It is 1887 when the nouveau riche Cranstons decide to take a cruise ship to England in search of a husband for their awkward older daughter. The Cranston mice stow away in the luggage . . . and so begins the time of their lives, as they meet intriguing, cosmopolitan mice onboard and take it upon themselves to help the human Cranston daughters find love. They might just find perfect futures for themselves as well!Full of laughs, near-misses, and surprise, this is Richard Peck at his best and most playful. .
Secrets from the Deep (Devlin Quick Mysteries, The #3)
by Linda FairsteinIn the third Devlin Quick adventure from internationally bestselling author Linda Fairstein, Dev goes to Martha's Vineyard for rest, relaxation...and a hidden pirate treasure!It's the end of summer, and Devlin Quick is invited to join her best friend Booker's family on vacation at their summer home in Martha's Vineyard. Booker has a science project for school: to take a daily bucket of water from the Vineyard Sound and submit a sample to an oceanographic DNA lab. From that, they can actually tell you what species of fish have been in those waters: striped bass, blues...and sharks! But Devlin comes up with something else in her bucket from the days when pirates hid treasures along New England coastline. With access to the crime DNA lab back in NYC (courtesy of her mother), Dev is going to solve the mystery of this treasure...and figure out all of the secrets Martha's Vineyard is hiding.
Secrets of Atlantis (Atlantis #3)
by Kate O'HearnFrom the author of the Pegasus series comes the third book in a spellbinding fantasy series for fans of Rick Riordan and Shannon Messenger, in which Riley must protect her family&’s new life in Atlantis.Life on Atlantis has always been unpredictable. But lately, the Community has finally started to feel like the stable home Riley hoped it could be—until the weather becomes anything but stable. After three Red Moons within a month, the latest of which brings an earthquake, it&’s clear that something is wrong. But what is causing this change? In addition to creating chaos, the storms are also damaging homes across the territories and escalating tensions between the groups. And when an encounter with the Underwater Territory goes badly, several of Riley&’s friends are kidnapped! With no hope of reaching her friends on her own, Riley embarks on a quest—accompanied by Storm, Alfie, Maggie, Pea, and Kevin—to enter the Enchanted Territory and seek the Fairy Queen&’s help. But intrigue and secrets abound in Atlantis, and Riley is hopelessly unprepared for the ways that forgotten artifacts and ancient power struggles will disrupt her plans. Riley will have to learn to navigate the magical societies and finally learn the truth behind the island&’s history if she is to have any chance at surviving the journey—let alone saving her friends.
Secrets of Bearhaven (Secrets of Bearhaven #1)
by K. E. RochaAn incredible new adventure story for fans of Narnia and Wolves of the Beyond!It starts with a chase. When Spencer Plain is pulled out of school in the middle of the day, he never expects to be speeding down the highway with his uncle, trying to outpace the car that's tailing them. And he certainly never thought he'd find himself fleeing from a bear through the woods. And when he hears the bear say "We've been expecting you," Spencer knows he's just uncovered a whole world he'd never imagined. He's brought to Bearhaven, a secret oasis his parents created for bears. But there are depths to Bearhaven that Spencer and his new bear cub friend, Kate, start to uncover. Spencer finds out he's been there before, even if he can't remember. He also stumbles into a rescue mission being planned, to save a bear in danger. He knows he can help, and he's desperate to find clues to his parents' whereabouts, so he and Kate decide to take matters into their own hands - even if they discover a secret that could threaten Bearhaven's future!
Secrets of Eromanga
by Sheryl GwytherLong, long ago, a small ornithopod tries to survive as a plant-eater in a land of carnivores. Today, twelve-year-old Ellie Honeywell regards herself as an amateur palaeontologist. Ellie thinks she?s more familiar with ancient fossils than teenage boys, so when Tom Hart invites her to a fossil dig near Winton, she thinks her fossil-finding fantasies have come true. But why did Tom have to invite Peta along as well? She?s fourteen, gorgeous, sophisticated - and totally unbearable. But Peta is not Ellie's real problem. Three men are illegally mining for valuable opal fossils and not about to let some kids jeopardise their plans to get out of the Conservation Park undetected. However, if the two girls are to outwit - and survive - these ruthless criminals they'll need to work together. The ornithopod too is facing life-threatening dangers, in the shape of the claws of a terrifying flesh-eater and it's Ellie?s discovery of its fossilized femur that links the stories together and produces a gripping conclusion to this adventure-packed novel.
Secrets of New Babylon (Left Behind: The Kids #21)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. Jenkins Chris FabryA startling discovery awaits Judd Thompson in New Babylon. Judd's friend lies gravely ill from a mysterious illness while Lionel and Samuel try to get home. Back in the States, Vicki Byrne desperately tries to warn believers of Global Community arrests. Is there really an impostor luring believers into a trap? Follow the Young Trib Force as they struggle to escape the tightening GC grip.
Secrets of Selkie Bay
by Shelley Moore ThomasIn their present-day tourist trap of an Irish seaside town, famed for its supposed involvement with selkies in the past, three sisters are faced with the sudden disappearance of their mother. Crushed by the loss, their father is struggling to carry on. To make matters worse, there are rumors afloat in the village that their mother herself is a selkie who has now shed her human form and gone back to sea. As Cordie Sullivan, the oldest daughter, tries to learn more about her mother's vanishing, she must find the strength to help her family move ahead, even as she discovers an increasing number of clues that point to a hidden island off the coast—a mythical kingdom of the selkies.
Secrets of Sound: Studying the Calls and Songs of Whales, Elephants, and Birds (Scientists in the Field Series)
by April Pulley SayreCan whales communicate across miles of vast ocean? Can elephants talk to one another with sounds we cannot hear? These are the kinds of questions that drive the work of acoustic biologists. Follow three creative scientists-Christopher W. , Clark, Katy Payne, and Bill Evans-as they research why and how animals communicate. Through remarkable photographs and stories about all sorts of animals, this book celebrates the challenges of lab work and fieldwork and the thrill of discovery.
Secrets of Tamarind (The\book Of Tamarind Ser. #2)
by Nadia AguiarIt's been four years since Maya, Simon, and Penny Nelson left the lost island of Tamarind. For Maya, the island is a nearly forgotten part of her childhood; for Penny, it's a secret place she can't remember, but longs to see; and for Simon, it's an adventure waiting to happen. An evil group called the Red Coral Project is lurking around the Nelson's home in Bermuda, and the children discover that the project has moved into Tamarind, and are desiccating it to ruin. Only the Nelson's can save the island.In Tamarind, there is the mystery of the magical mineral ophalla that Red Coral is greedily mining, their old pirate ship, the Pamela Jane, and the secret of their friend Helix's parentage. This time, it is up to Simon to put the clues together, and save his sisters from the island and the nefarious Red Coral Project—and defeat Red Coral before the magnificent island is put to ruin. Nadia Aguiar's sequel to The Lost Island of Tamarind, crafts a vivid story reminiscent of such classics as Peter Pan, full of adventure, magic, and haunting beauty.
Secrets of Valhalla
by Jasmine RichardsTwo friends awaken a world of myth and magic in this clever middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Anne Ursu.It's not every day that you find a famous weatherwoman bound by magic to a tree deep in the woods. Or discover that the weatherwoman is in fact Sunna, the Norse Goddess of the Sun, and one of the seven day guardians who keep time in order. But that's just what happens to new friends Buzz and Mary--and it's only the start of their adventure.Now, as the people of Earth are forced to repeat the same Saturday over and over again, Buzz and Mary must journey to collect the Runes of Valhalla and awaken the other day guardians, before vengeful god Loki can get to them first.
Secrets of a Fangirl
by Erin DionneA cool girl who's secretly a major geek has to figure out how to be true to herself in this relatable, funny, feminist novel from Erin Dionne.Sarah Anne loves lacrosse and the MK Nightshade series that everyone was obsessed over in grade school. The problem is that she's still obsessed, which is way too nerdy for a popular kid like her. So she hides her geekiness with a set of rules meant to keep her geek and jock selves separate.Except when she's offered a spot in a Nightshade fandom contest, where the winner gets to see the new movie premiere in LA. No one seems to think Sarah Anne can win, since she's up against a pair of guys in high school--but the more she's called a fake fan, the more determined she is to wipe the floor with her competition. As long as none of her friends or anyone at school knows what she's doing.Can she keep her geek identity a secret, win the contest, and manage to keep her friends even though she's been living a lie? Sarah Anne is going to have to make some choices about what's truly important to her and which rules she's going to break to stay true to herself.
Secrets of the Cicada Summer
by Andrea BeatyFrom a debut novelist, a heroine who will make you laugh, and will break your heart. Eleven-year-old Lily has a passion for Nancy Drew stories and a secret she is keeping from those she loves. When summer brings lying, stealing, sneaky Tinny Bridges to town, Lily must be on her guard with this perceptive newcomer, or risk having her secret revealed. But Tinny won't leave Lily alone. She takes candy from the general store and blames Lily. She tries to steal Lily's friends and even her father's affection. Then Tinny goes missing, and only watchful, mystery-loving Lily has any idea what happened to her. But for Lily, finding Tinny means confronting her hidden past. Funny, poignant, and peopled with memorable characters, this first novel announces a writer of great warmth and talent.
Secrets of the Cicada Summer
by Andrea BeatyA small-town girl with a big secret follows in the footsteps of her heroine Nancy Drew: “Compelling [and] as accessible as diCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie.” —The Horn BookEleven-year-old Lily has a passion for Nancy Drew stories and a secret she is keeping from those she loves. When summer brings lying, stealing, sneaky Tinny Bridges to town, Lily must be on her guard with this perceptive newcomer, or risk having her secret revealed. But Tinny won’t leave Lily alone. She takes candy from the general store and blames Lily. She tries to steal Lily’s friends and even her father’s affection. Then Tinny goes missing, and only watchful, mystery-loving Lily has any idea what happened to her. But for Lily, finding Tinny means confronting her hidden past.“Written with clarity and fine attention to craft.” —Booklist “[An] evocative debut novel . . . One part memory, one part mystery, and a generous dose of atmosphere make this the kind of satisfying read that summer reading is all about.” —School Library Journal
Secrets of the Dragon Tomb (Secrets of the Dragon Tomb Ser.)
by Patrick SamphireMars in 1816 is a world of high society, deadly danger, and strange clockwork machines. Pterodactyls glide through the sky, automatic servants hand out sandwiches at elegant garden parties, and in the north, the great dragon tombs hide marvels of Ancient Martian technology.Twelve-year-old Edward Sullivan has always dreamed of becoming a spy like the ones he reads of in his favorite sci-fi magazine, Thrilling Martian Tales. Instead, he spends his days keeping his eccentric family from complete disaster . . . that is, until the villainous archeologist, Sir Titus Dane, kidnaps Edward's parents as part of a scheme to loot an undiscovered dragon tomb. Edward sets out on a perilous journey to save his parents and protect the dragon tombs in the process. Turns out spywork is a bit more challenging than he had imagined. . . .
Secrets of the Purple Pearl (The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science)
by Kate McKinnonThe greatest adventures start with secrets. The Porch Sisters are in trouble. It&’s summertime in Antiquarium, and everyone has flocked to the majestic lakeside Purple Pearl Hotel, including the Krenetics Research Association, a nefarious group of mad scientists. They haven&’t given up on resurrecting their fearsome leader, Talon Sharktūth, and now they&’re hot on the trail of the legendary Purple Pearl, a source of power that is rumored to be lost at the bottom of Lake Kagloopy. But Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee are on to them, plus their mentor, Millicent Quibb, has a plan! Is it a good plan? Hard to say! But it does involve finding a mysterious creature called a Shrimpmaid, boiling the lake (and everything inside it), and retrieving the pearl before the KRA gets its evil hands on it! While Millicent and the gang work together to prevent the second coming of Talon Sharktūth, the sisters discover more secrets than they bargained for—including where they came from and who they truly are... This is one mad-science summer vacation they&’ll never forget!
Secrets of the Silver Lion (Carmen Sandiego)
by Emma OtheguyFrom the bustling streets of New York City to the cobblestones of Seville and the silver mines high in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, Carmen is off on another quest to stop VILE in this heart-pounding caper full of twists and turns!For centuries, the magnificent Throne of Felipe has stood with two empty spaces beside its famous silver arrow—spaces where the silver castle and lion should have been. And now, with the recent discovery of the silver castle within a secret vault in Seville, Spain, the hunt is on for the third silver icon. With all three pieces in the place, the throne will be enormously valuable—making it a hot item on VILE&’s radar. Now it&’s up to Carmen and crew to find the silver lion before VILE does, and protect the throne from winding up in the wrong hands.