Nature Mysteries

When Taddy the Tadpole goes missing, Detective Duck and her friends in the Pond Squad are on the case. What first seemed like a simple search and rescue mission gets more complicated when her friends find a pipe leaking a strange brown liquid along with a cluster of peculiar blue-green plants that make it difficult for the pond creatures to breathe.

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

Marlborough House is the home of Edward, the Prince of Wales (second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria). He lives there with various children and family members. Unbeknownst to the human royals, there is a corresponding clan of noblemice living there as well. At the moment, the human royal family is hosting the visiting royal family of Bohemia, along with that family’s corresponding group of stowaway noblemice. However, the teen noblemice of both houses have vanished without a trace, and everyone fears that one of the royal dogs may be responsible. Can Basil help?

Five women reluctantly leave the city for a challenging hike across the rugged Giralang Ranges as part of a corporate retreat. Only four come out the other side. Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk has a particularly keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing bushwalker. Alice Russell is the whistleblower in his latest case - and Alice knew secrets.

For all fans of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy comes this master class in suspense about a spy caught up in his own web of deception.... Alec Milius is young, smart and ambitious - with a talent for deception. When a chance encounter opens the door to a career with MI6, he is desperate to make his mark. But life as a spy begins to take a terrible toll on himself and those around him, and soon Alec is chasing not just success but survival.

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 ...

Welcome to the bone chilling, pulse-pounding world of PIGGY, the survival-horror game that will keep you up at night. With the Infected hot on their heels and growing in number, a small band of survivors must come together and try to stop their island from being overrun. But is there really a cure for whatever is turning people into mindless monsters? Or are they too late to save anyone at all?

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?

The pet show is about to start, and Ava can't find her cat. It's time to do some detective work. Ava, Clair, and Caleb are on the case!

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.

From the swamplands near Bishopville, South Carolina, come reports of a seven-foot-tall, scaly humanoid creature the locals call the “Lizard Man”. Over the years, the creature has been seen by numerous witnesses, including a teenager who claimed it attacked him one night near a remote area called Scape Ore Swamp. The young man’s testimony and physical evidence was so compelling, it not only launched a serious investigation by the local sheriff’s office, but an all-out monster hunt that drew hundreds of people to the small town.

Discover "The Essence of Consciousness", a transformative eBook, set to journey through the fascinating world of consciousness. Unpack the intricate relationship between consciousness and the brain, while decoding the enigmatic concept that complexly constructs who we essentially are. As you navigate, cultivate a deeper understanding of the human mind and its nuances. Delve deep into the structure, neuropyschology of thoughts, and establish an intimate rapport with emotions. The book curiously explores self-awareness and mindfulness, revealing the nature of self-awareness and the role ...

A local schoolteacher is missing, and the only thing fishier than the circumstances surrounding his disappearance is the smell coming from the bag he left behind. All clues point to billionaire businessman Frank Pandini Jr. - but why would Pandini get his paws into the illegal fish trade?

Fishing guide and award-winning author Randy Spencer weaves a spell with quirky, colorful residents, fish-out-of-water tourists, native traditions, and a large helping of absolute wonder. Written on Water is an extraordinary collection of tales about the part of Maine that truly is, as those who reside there call it, "back of the beyond".

Snow falling at the Nature Station means the wildflowers have retreated undercover for the winter. Kristen Matthews goes undercover as well, after a body is discovered on her property. Trying to catch the killer before the joy and peace of the holiday season are shattered further, will Kristen be able to solve the mystery before more lives are shattered--including her own? Taking a break from holiday event planning at the Nature Station, Kristen Matthews and her friend, co-worker, and bride-to-be, Hope Johnson, travel to Chicago to select Hope's wedding dress. Eating lunch at their favorite...

A glimpse into the future in which two young friends-turned environmental detectives discover some uncompromising truths.

I gasped in horror. Would it be my friend's dreadful fate to perish in the swirling torrent below? "Take care! Take care!" I shouted. But my worst fears were realized. Ratigan went over the edge, dragging the detective with him!

When Kristen Stevenson and her husband, Brett, travel to Northern Minnesota for Brett’s family reunion they are excited to spend a fun-filled weekend exploring Lake Superior’s gorgeous North Shore in between family gatherings. But plans go awry when the black sheep of the family crashes the reunion, only to turn up dead the next day. Kristen wonders if his death was accidental or if it was a result of foul play. Either way, something smells fishy in the greatest of lakes. Escape to the Northwoods and experience breathtaking views as Kristen and Brett work to solve the mystery while they...

O grande pesquisador e contador de histórias leva os ouvintes numa instigante jornada pelos imensos sistemas naturais que tornam a vida na Terra possível.

This is the fourth contribution to the author series that's titled "Collected Poems for Various Occasions". The content is similar to the others in that the poems are grouped in the categories of General or Various Subjects, Love, Old Testament and New Testament Inspirations, and General Christian subjects. The author is a retired Christian preacher and has been writing serious poetry since the 1980s. One distinctive feature of this work is the fact that he has finally published some of those early poems from the 1980s and 1990s. The author's goal in writing poetry is to help the reader see...