Mystery & Suspense

Dorsal fin rises ... Jagged teeth chomp ... Meet the shark! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Sharks treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these fantastic fish. Translated into North American...

Step under the streets of Paris, France, to explore the Catacombs, an underground world of bones. Why are the bones of millions of people hidden beneath this famous city, and are there secrets still waiting to be uncovered in the so-called Empire of the...

Step under the streets of Paris, France, to explore the Catacombs, an underground world of bones. Why are the bones of millions of people hidden beneath this famous city, and are there secrets still waiting to be uncovered in the so-called Empire of the...

Maple Run Stables is Leah's home away from home. She loves the people, the horses, and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leah's family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other riders bully her...

Maple Run Stables is Leah's home away from home. She loves the people, the horses, and the atmosphere. Sadly, Leah's family is moving, and the new stable is the exact opposite. Leah feels out of place immediately. Even worse, the other riders bully her...

Adeline idolizes Gianna, the queen bee of the "in crowd" at her middle school. Desperate for a shot at being popular, Adeline ditches her long-time friends, Emily and Marco. But she soon discovers that fitting in with the cool girls involves going along...

Twins Samantha and Dean are staying at their uncle Aldus's Reptile House in Ravens Pass. Almost immediately, strange things happen. After Uncle Aldus locks the twins in the upstairs apartment, they hear loud footsteps and glass shattering on the first...

Jalen, Mia, Elsie, and Zoe discover a mysterious book that promises to make their wishes come true. The friends joke about what their wishes would be and then forget about the book. But over the next few days, they realize that having wishes come true...

Twins Samantha and Dean are staying at their uncle Aldus's Reptile House in Ravens Pass. Almost immediately, strange things happen. After Uncle Aldus locks the twins in the upstairs apartment, they hear loud footsteps and glass shattering on the first...

Adeline idolizes Gianna, the queen bee of the "in crowd" at her middle school. Desperate for a shot at being popular, Adeline ditches her long-time friends, Emily and Marco. But she soon discovers that fitting in with the cool girls involves going along...

Gabby and the ghost-hunting crew are on site at a real-life castle. Reports of a mysterious "lady in white" haunting the halls are perfect for Dad's podcast. This time, Gabby is determined to debunk everything that happens. But when she hears a strange...

Gabby travels to a haunted bookstore with the ghost crew. She loves being around books. Other than science, reading is one of her favorite things. But when Gabby sneaks out to debunk one of the mysteries on her own, Dad isn't happy. And as Gabby finds...

When her dad's ghost hunting podcast visits a haunted zoo, Gabby is on a roll. The history of the zoo doesn't match what people have been told, and Gabby can prove it. But when her evidence makes it onto Dad's podcast, listeners aren't happy--and they...

When Dad's podcast crew stops at a haunted inn, Gabby is eager to investigate. People claim to hear voices, and a young ghost supposedly moves toys and plays with guests. Gabby sets out to debunk the haunting. When her observations are ignored, she...

Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get...

Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other...

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer--from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps...

Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball--from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and...

Think pro football begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football--from pregame tailgating and prepping the pigskins to halftime shows and postgame...

Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball--from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and...

This exciting book provides an overview of the World Series, from the event's beginnings up to the present day. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This exciting book provides an overview of the WNBA Finals, from the event's beginnings up to the present day. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This exciting book provides an overview of the Stanley Cup, from the event's beginnings up to the present day. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This exciting book provides an overview of the NBA Finals, from the event's beginnings up to the present day. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

This exciting book provides an overview of the FIFA World Cup, from the event's beginnings up to the present day. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also...

This exciting book provides an overview of the Daytona 500, from the event's beginnings up to the present day. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.

Where am I in the solar system? A beloved bestseller, now refreshed with new art from Christine Gore, that will help children discover their place in the Milky Way. Where is the earth? Where is the sun? Where are the stars? Now with new art by...

What exactly can your body do? A beloved bestseller that helps children understand anatomy, from their eyes to their toes, is back! Now refreshed with new art from Ed Miller. What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where...

Help throw Sun a birthday celebration in this hilarious picture book complete with nonfiction facts. Great for readers of Moonshot and for the budding astronomer in your life. The planets are throwing Sun a birthday party! Mercury wants to thank Sun for...

Budding botanists, growing geologists, and early explorers will dive into this picture book biography about the father of ecology, Alexander von Humboldt. The captivating prose and art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator will spark a passion...

A group of six young miners are exploring Asteroid AX245 to find the mineral ixonium. It is the most valuable substance in the galaxy and is used to power interstellar travel. The group splits into three teams to explore some tunnels in the asteroid's...

Far in the future, Earth's oceans have risen. Coastlines have changed to create new islands far from shore. Even worse, Earth has been invaded by aliens known as the Hunters. They are masters of camouflage and enjoy hunting down humans and other...

On the planet Terranu, two families have established a research base to look for extraterrestrial life. One day four young friends spot a watery tentacle slither out of the nearby river--and a pair of eyes watching from across the water! Soon the two...

It's been six months since Fortuna colony was established on a moon in a distant solar system. The aliens who invited the colonists here have never shown themselves, but they've provided everything the human settlers need to thrive. However, after...

Ollie Overwing is one of the best pitchers to ever flap into an Owls baseball jersey. Raised and taught to wing baseballs by his mother, Ollie's array of pitches is as pretty as his plumage. But when an umpire makes a stand, can Ollie follow the rules,...

Spikelle Jordan is the star point guard for the Hedgehogs. The only thing more amazing than her super spin move or dig-down defense is her awesome ability to take over a basketball game in the clutch. Unfortunately for Spikelle, her Hedgehog teammates...

Bobby Longbeak is a wide receiver for the Wild Turkeys who specializes in making highlight-reel touchdown catches on the football field. But when his end zone celebrations cross the line, yellow penalty flags fly. It's clear that Bobby Longbeak can't...

Lenni Rainleaf would be one heck of a soccer player for the Sloths if she could... uh, what was I going to say? Oh yeah... if she could concentrate. But she can't. Well, not for longer than a few seconds, at least. Which creates a major... um... oh yeah,...

Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and proud: Books are awesome. And so are the people who read them. In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover...