Nature Mysteries

Join Finley James Carter, a nature exploring, detective playing, God-loving boy, on all his crazy adventures. Each book is filled with fast-paced adventure, funny mishaps and vivid illustrations that kids 6-10 will love. Bible based truths are weaved throughout each action packed story. Who is Finley James Carter? It's me! God created me with a super-duper curious brain which is what makes me a great DETECTIVE! And little did I know that when I found that shiny silver magnifying glass, that it would turn out to be MAGIC! Just how magic is it? Magic enough that when solving a mystery, it ...

Kristen Matthews has worked for months to ensure that the Nature Station's first Eco tour goes off without a hitch. But hauling a busload of nature lovers around the Door County Peninsula in Wisconsin has its stressful, and oftentimes, freakish, moments. Expecting breathtaking views of fall foliage and striking Lake Michigan waters, it's a shock when one of the passengers ends up having her breath taken away—literally! Longing for placid waters, Kristen and her team spend what should be a relaxing getaway working to uncover which one of the travelers is the killer, before the trip—or ...

The excitement continues ... Adali takes Molly and Michael on an incredible journey to another realm; the birthplace of the guardians. It’s an astonishing and mind-expanding experience that makes them more determined than ever to protect the natural environment from further damage. Using their sharply-honed scientific knowledge and a lot of courage, they enlist the help of their parents and several other adults to collect the evidence they need to put an end to the damage being caused by the greedy corporation, Symbiotica. But it’s no picnic, for they encounter several obstacles before ...

Marie Russell and Detective Roméo Leduc are finally getting married, but the joyous occasion is overshadowed by the unexpected arrival of Magnus Sørenson, renowned eco-warrior and Marie’s first great love. When Magnus’ plans for a dramatic environmental protest take a dark turn, Roméo and Marie are forced to abandon their honeymoon in the Laurentians in order to catch a killer, unearthing long-buried secrets along the way.

Bernie is in search of all the things he missed out on by leaving Florida when he was young. He’d been too young for a fishing license then and was too old to need one now; what had he done all his life? The Irish determination in his blood has him methodically correcting the error of his ways. He buys a boat, hires a guide, gets mixed up in another murder… Yes, you heard right, another murder. Is there anything worse than finding a boy? Maybe finding part of one... Does Bernie regret taking up freshwater fishing? What is it about the steamy-semi-tropical lakes of west-central-Florida ...

Toto and her friends are due to be looking after the French ambassador on a day of sightseeing, finishing at the Tower of London to see the animal world's crown jewels: a sacred diamond cat collar. But when they arrive, the collar has disappeared - and what's worse, it looks like Toto is responsible! Toto is almost arrested, but she escapes to try and get to the bottom of the mystery and clear her name.

La nueva perrita de Katie, Koko, se ha escapado, ¡y ahora la cachorrita blanca está perdida! Pedro y Katie unen fuerzas para investigar. Están sobre la pista de Koko, pero algunas de las pistas no llevan a ningún lado. Aun así, los detectives no se dan por vencidos. Después de todo, ¡resolver este misterio es la única manera de traer a Koko de vuelta a casa!

Big plans are afoot! Butterbean is going to become a therapist. The white cat is going to do a commercial for caviar-flavored pet treats. And Wallace is moving into a great new apartment. But these plans don't include a group of rowdy raccoons taking over the loading dock and throwing the building into turmoil. Now residents from the whole building are coming to the Strathmore Seven for help—from Second Floor Biscuit, a Yorkie with an unfortunate haircut who faces eviction for barking at the intruders, to the loading dock rats, who are feeling intimidated and upset.

Mr. Whiskers is a street-wise stray dog with a nose for trouble and a fondness for two girls he calls the Shenanigan Sisters. So when Misty and Zelda’s professor father is kidnapped, Mr. Whiskers follows that car, picking up vital clues. Then the two intrepid girls and one great dog follow the trail through the streets of San Francisco, discovering hidden passageways, buried secrets, and even pirate treasure.

The usually serene island of Land's End has been in turmoil for the past six months. It started with the deaths of three important people very close to Sam and her family. Secrets were being kept and secrets were being told. Sam's life and the lives of her family began to change drastically as a result of these secrets. Some changes were good, and some changes were bad. Would life on Land's End ever be the same?

A Natural...or Unnatural...Selection? Saturday night in Eklund, Illinois means eating out at the town's fanciest restaurant. But while diners are perusing the menu selections someone is plotting the unthinkable. Naturalist Kristen Matthews is spending a romantic evening with her boyfriend, Brett Stevenson, but right before dessert is served her dream date turns into a nightmare when she discovers her friend's body. To make matters worse, the wildflowers she supplied the restaurant on behalf of the Nature Station could be a potential cause of death. In order to clear her name, Kristen ...

Basil - the famous sleuth of mousedom - has learned a great deal living in Sherlock Holmes' cellar. Now his sleuthing skills are being put to the test on a wild trip to Mexico! First, mousedom becomes frantic as mice are cracking their teeth on phony cheese made of concrete. Can he find a way to stop whoever is making the counterfeit cheese? Then, he must ferret out the truth when a beloved masterpiece - the Mousa Lisa - goes missing.

The Kalamazoo City mayoral race is heating up, and Frank Pandini, Jr., has been threatened by a mysterious assailant. He requests a special Platypus Police Squad protection detail: Detective Rick Zengo. This leaves O'Malley to be partnered up with Jo Cooper, the newest detective on the force. Can Zengo get to the bottom of the attacks - without O'Malley backing him up?

Ten-year-old Perry Owens has learned everything he needs to know from comic books. So when Perry receives a troubling message from his favorite uncle, Zeke, he knows exactly what's wrong. Obviously, evil newts wearing trench coats must have kidnapped Zeke. Now they're holding him hostage somewhere on Bunny Island, the remote vacation destination that Zeke calls home. On his own, Perry travels to Bunny Island, where dozens of bunnies are running wild. One in particular doesn't seem quite right.

When Kayla discovers that something is eating Daisy's cat food, she immediately calls the Pet Club to action. They grab their pets and start to gather clues. Will they solve the case of the cat food thief?

Nate the Great doesn't especially want to go to a birthday party for Annie's ferocious dog, Fang. But he can't resist a mystery: and when Annie loses her house key and can't get inside to set up the party, Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, are hot on the trail!

This is the wonderful adventure story of Djuna, a young boy who uses his eyes, his head, and his little Scottie dog, Champ, who uses his nose to sniff out clues. There is also Mr. Scissors, the traveling knife grinder, who is driving though the country in a wonderful caravan with his young granddaughter, Joan. There are also two wicked men who are cruel to Mr. Scissors; a reporter named Socker Furlong; and Miss Annie Ellery, who plays a surprising part at the end.

The Inner Labyrinth: Short Stories of Human Secrets Discover the Invisible Forces Shaping Humanity Within every human mind lies an unseen labyrinth, a maze of thoughts, desires, and beliefs that shape not only individual lives but also the trajectory of civilizations. The Inner Labyrinth: Short Stories of Human Secrets invites readers on a profound journey to uncover these hidden forces through 18 intricately woven stories that reveal the essence of our shared humanity. Drawing from timeless wisdom, cultural reflections, and bold philosophical inquiry, this collection explores the invisible...

It’s lambing season at Oak Tree Farm! When a little lamb loses his mother, Jasmine names him Lucky and steps in to bottle-feed him and patiently help him learn to walk. With a sheepdog to train and two helpless baby birds to raise, it’s hard work for Jasmine to juggle all of her animals, even with the help of her best friend, Tom. But when sheep rustlers strike her family’s flock, taking Lucky with them, Jasmine will have to summon the courage for her most daring rescue yet.

Anne has been bitten by the travel bug. Again. Would South America heal her? She and her husband Peter begin their epic journey high in the Andes in Quito, Ecuador when Anne encounters a young couple—one miserable and the other clueless. Will this serendipitous happenstance change each woman’s life? While Baby Boomers Anne and Peter commune with Blue-Footed Boobies and one-hundred-year-old tortoises in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, then explore ten thousand foot mountains in Machu Picchu in Peru, Millennials Reza and Nico embark as well on an adventurous feat exploring both countries....