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The town of Wolf Ridge calls him The Smiley Face Killer. Bettina Holland calls him her father.Everyone knows Bettina’s father was the one who murdered her mother a decade ago. It’s the subject of podcasts, murder tours, and even a highly anticipated docuseries. But after growing up grappling with what that means, a string of copycat murders forces Bett to answer a harder question: What if hedidn’t?Old-money Bett must team up with the only person willing to investigate alongside her: bookish goth girl Eugenia, the mortician’s daughter, who everyone says puts the makeup on corpses. Can this “true crime princess” unmask a murderer who’s much closer to home than she ever imagined?Gritty, gripping, and propulsive from page one,Dead Girls Talkingis a ride for readers who love to see girls get their hands dirty as they claw their way to the truth. Peterson’s knife-sharp thriller cuts deep, with a wicked sense of humor, a wire-taut atmosphere, and a deadly serious approach to bigger issues of

On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of th

In 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony’s leader left the island to ge

Piper was raised in a cult.She just doesn’t know it.Seventeen-year-old Piper knows that Father is a Prophet. Infallible. The chosen one.She would do anything for Father. That’s why she takes care of a

The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought t

Chirping fills the night air, and you know crickets must be nearby! But did you also know that each species has its own unique song? Or that these tiny jumpers have ears on their legs? Meet cool crick

A ghostly woman in a brown dress has been repeatedly sighted in a centuries-old mansion in Norfolk, England. Many believe the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is the spirit of Lady Dorothy Walpole, wife of

Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologi

What was that sound? Introduce early readers preK-2 to sound and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out how sound is made, how it travels, and how we can hear it. Readers explore the ba

Get moving! Introduce early readers preK-2 to motion and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what motion is, what is fast, what is slow, and how gravity fits in. Readers explore the

Matter matters! Introduce early readers preK-2 to matter and how it plays a part in their everyday lives. Find out what matter is, the states of matter, and how matter can change. Readers explore the

Yellowstone National Park is mostly in Wyoming, with some of the park in Montana and Idaho. Hike to learn about the trails, springs, geysers, and wildlife in this national park.

Embarrassing and awkward situations happen to everyone. But to some people, everyday situations can feel awkward and embarrassing. From going to a new place for the first time and joining a new sport

Discusses the founding of the museum known as the Smithsonian Institute and describes some of its artifacts, including a Civil War violin, an Alexander Graham Bell telephone, Thomas Jefferson's portab

What do Abraham Lincoln's hat, a violin used as a journal, and an Apple II personal computer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum

What do moon rocks, a space shuttle, a white vest, and the Wright brothers' Flyer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Muse

Highlights some of the exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum, including Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the space shuttle Discovery, and the 1903 Wright Flyer.

Collects stories of haunted objects, including Robert the doll, Elizabeth Bells wedding dress, and a cursed cabinet.

Describes famously haunted hotels and the events that have occurred there, discussing the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas; the Langham Hotel in London, England; and the Russell Hotel in Syd

"Brief text describes ghost stories from around the world"--

"Scooby-Doo and the gang learn about the science of sound and solve a mystery about a zombie"--

"Brief text describes monsters from around the world, including legendary monsters such as the Yeti and Mothman as well as mythical monsters such as the minotaur"--

"Brief text describes scary stories from around the world, including tales about a possessed doll, a poltergeist, and a famous reported alien abduction case"--

"Brief text describes scary places from around the world, including haunted places as well as other creepy places such as the underground catacombs in Paris, France"--

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

"Explains the journey water takes from water treatment plants to homes"--

"Explains the journey electricity takes from power plants to homes and businesses"--

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possib

Hiss! King cobras slither across the ground, ready to strike. Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on one of Asia's deadliest reptiles. Readers are introduced to physical ch

Yank! The giant panda strips bamboo leaves with its sharp claws. Weighing more than 300 pounds, this is one huge bear! Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on the giant pand

Roar! The Bengal tiger chases its prey through the forest. Engaging text, bold photos, and colorful maps shine a spotlight on one of the biggest of the big cats. Readers are introduced to physical fea

"Describes characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to zebras living in the wild of Africa"--

Provides details on the first space missions that included animals and humans, along with the original launches of satellites, shuttles, and probes.

Seeing is learning with My First Picture Encyclopedias. This just-right reference book is full of amazing reptile facts, like the differences between alligators and crocodiles and what a forked tongue

Introduces animals with the ability to camouflage themselves, including the Arctic fox, the dead leaf butterfly, and the cuttlefish.

What makes a dragonfly a dragonfly? What are the most dashing dragonflies from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior,

What makes a grasshopper a grasshopper? What are the grandest grasshoppers from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior,

What makes an ant an ant? What are the coolest ants from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more.