The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2770 words.
Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
It was a hopeless love affair and William knew it; but he couldn't stop his heart.
With that thought in mind, William sets out for the witch’s cabin. He has saved his money, and now he has enough for the magic potion that will make Annabelle Carson love him forever.
Find out what happens to William in this short, but creepy tale.
Ages 9 and up.
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Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the Wonderful World of Animals series, the Miss Jones series, and a number of books in the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series.
Caitlind is also an accomplished speaker. She has given numerous talks to children and school classes. She also gives talks and seminars for writers on topics ranging from creating believable characters to publishing ebooks.
She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
Caitlind is also an accomplished speaker. She has given numerous talks to children and school classes. She also gives talks and seminars for writers on topics ranging from creating believable characters to publishing ebooks.
She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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A Head For Ned: Midnight Ghosts Book #3
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 3540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Simon was looking out his bedroom window. A full moon was just clearing the horizon. Huge and glowing in the night sky, it lit up the ground. It cast long, dark shadows of houses, trees and lamp posts into the night. Simon smiled. Another cemetery tour would be on. He wanted to go back and see Lisa and Jack. Strange that he only ever saw them on such nights. And in the cemetery!
Price: $0.99 USD. 3540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Simon was looking out his bedroom window. A full moon was just clearing the horizon. Huge and glowing in the night sky, it lit up the ground. It cast long, dark shadows of houses, trees and lamp posts into the night. Simon smiled. Another cemetery tour would be on. He wanted to go back and see Lisa and Jack. Strange that he only ever saw them on such nights. And in the cemetery!
A Seat at the Theatre: Midnight Ghosts Book #2
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 3580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Simon sat at his desk in his room, doing homework. A tapping on the window distracted him. He looked up and saw Lisa and Jack. Simon went to the window and opened it. “What are you doing here?” he asked. Lisa ignored his question. “Do you want to come with us? We’re going to the cemetery.” Are there such things as ghosts? And what will Simon find in the cemetery at night?
Price: $0.99 USD. 3580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Simon sat at his desk in his room, doing homework. A tapping on the window distracted him. He looked up and saw Lisa and Jack. Simon went to the window and opened it. “What are you doing here?” he asked. Lisa ignored his question. “Do you want to come with us? We’re going to the cemetery.” Are there such things as ghosts? And what will Simon find in the cemetery at night?
A Ghost at Midnight: A Scary Ghost Story
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 4210 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
“Are you ready for our trip tonight?” Simon’s mom asked. “Mom, it’s a cemetery.” “I know. Isn’t it exciting?” Mom’s face lit up. “Lots of famous people are there.” “But only dead people live in a cemetery,” said Simon. “Now, Simon. You know there’s no such thing as ghosts,” said Mom. “Just think how much fun it will be." Find out what happens to Simon in this creepy cemetery tale.
Price: $0.99 USD. 4210 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
“Are you ready for our trip tonight?” Simon’s mom asked. “Mom, it’s a cemetery.” “I know. Isn’t it exciting?” Mom’s face lit up. “Lots of famous people are there.” “But only dead people live in a cemetery,” said Simon. “Now, Simon. You know there’s no such thing as ghosts,” said Mom. “Just think how much fun it will be." Find out what happens to Simon in this creepy cemetery tale.
FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1760 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue? Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up.
Price: $0.99 USD. 1760 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue? Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up.
Captain Albacore: A 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3100 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Who was the mysterious pilot hanging around the flight room. What did he want? No one really knew. Then one day Captain Albacore collapsed. As a fellow pilot, someone was duty bound to visit him in the hospital and I drew the short straw. But I wasn’t prepared for the request he made of me, or how that request would turn out. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out who Captain Albacore is.
Price: $0.99 USD. 3100 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on May 17, 2012. .
Who was the mysterious pilot hanging around the flight room. What did he want? No one really knew. Then one day Captain Albacore collapsed. As a fellow pilot, someone was duty bound to visit him in the hospital and I drew the short straw. But I wasn’t prepared for the request he made of me, or how that request would turn out. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out who Captain Albacore is.
The Case of the Pageant Princess: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2290 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 11, 2012. .
Jayla Jones is appearing in a beauty pageant, and Kendall and Jamie have come to watch. But soon things are turning up missing. One girl’s baton is gone, and Jayla’s music is missing! Can Kendall and Jamie help solve the case before the pageant is finished? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Ages 8 and up.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2290 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 11, 2012. .
Jayla Jones is appearing in a beauty pageant, and Kendall and Jamie have come to watch. But soon things are turning up missing. One girl’s baton is gone, and Jayla’s music is missing! Can Kendall and Jamie help solve the case before the pageant is finished? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Ages 8 and up.
The Ghost of the Clairborne: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2670 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I was so excited. I was going to stay at the Claiborne Hotel. I was raised in San Francisco and the Clairborne had sat grandly on the highest hill in the city. As a kid I had always dreamed about what it would be like to live in a place like that, or even stay there for a few nights. The Clairborne had a storied history, one that my grandfather was a part of. Find out what happens at the hotel!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2670 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I was so excited. I was going to stay at the Claiborne Hotel. I was raised in San Francisco and the Clairborne had sat grandly on the highest hill in the city. As a kid I had always dreamed about what it would be like to live in a place like that, or even stay there for a few nights. The Clairborne had a storied history, one that my grandfather was a part of. Find out what happens at the hotel!
The Haunted Bicycle: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2490 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I got my bike at a police auction. I thought it looked like a fantastic piece of machinery! The cops had said it was abandoned, but I couldn’t believe it! Why in the world would anyone abandon an incredible bike like this? A few days later I found out the answer to that question. Let me tell you what happened. Found out about this strange, terrifying bike in this scary ghost story. Ages 9 and up.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2490 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I got my bike at a police auction. I thought it looked like a fantastic piece of machinery! The cops had said it was abandoned, but I couldn’t believe it! Why in the world would anyone abandon an incredible bike like this? A few days later I found out the answer to that question. Let me tell you what happened. Found out about this strange, terrifying bike in this scary ghost story. Ages 9 and up.
The Cemetery Ghost: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2230 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I was driving down a nearly deserted road. It was a shortcut I often took to get home from town. I’m not sure it was any shorter, but it was definitely quieter. A lot fewer cars came this way. Perhaps it was because most of the houses weren’t out this direction. Maybe it was even because of the cemetery. Find out what happens when he takes refuge from a storm in the cemetery.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2230 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I was driving down a nearly deserted road. It was a shortcut I often took to get home from town. I’m not sure it was any shorter, but it was definitely quieter. A lot fewer cars came this way. Perhaps it was because most of the houses weren’t out this direction. Maybe it was even because of the cemetery. Find out what happens when he takes refuge from a storm in the cemetery.
Wrong Way Round Hall: A Twisted 15-Minute Horror Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1980 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
When we got to the end of the street, we thought of where to go trick or treating next. “I think we should go to Cedar Street,” Carrie said. “Those houses are close together. We can hit more houses in less time.” Suddenly I saw a lane branching off the end of the road. Find out what happens when they follow the lane to Wrong Way Round Hall!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1980 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
When we got to the end of the street, we thought of where to go trick or treating next. “I think we should go to Cedar Street,” Carrie said. “Those houses are close together. We can hit more houses in less time.” Suddenly I saw a lane branching off the end of the road. Find out what happens when they follow the lane to Wrong Way Round Hall!
The Haunted Ghost: A Funny 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2140 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
"Ah, this one was going to be easy," Martin thought to himself. "A single woman living alone." He had haunted families, bachelors, and old maids before. None of them lasted more than a week. He had his favorites, of course. Find out who has moved into Martin's house, and how he handles it in this short and funny ghoat story.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2140 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
"Ah, this one was going to be easy," Martin thought to himself. "A single woman living alone." He had haunted families, bachelors, and old maids before. None of them lasted more than a week. He had his favorites, of course. Find out who has moved into Martin's house, and how he handles it in this short and funny ghoat story.
The Persistent Ghost: A Funny 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2180 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“I’m sorry if I’m such a pain,” Mr. Sidney said as I adjusted his pillows. “Oh! It’s not you, I promise,” Janet said. “I just have some things on my mind.” “They don’t seem to be happy things,” Mr. Sidney noted with a wheeze. “Is it all this taking care of dying folks that has you upset? Or is it something else? I have a hard time talking, but I can be a great listener." Read Janet's story.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2180 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“I’m sorry if I’m such a pain,” Mr. Sidney said as I adjusted his pillows. “Oh! It’s not you, I promise,” Janet said. “I just have some things on my mind.” “They don’t seem to be happy things,” Mr. Sidney noted with a wheeze. “Is it all this taking care of dying folks that has you upset? Or is it something else? I have a hard time talking, but I can be a great listener." Read Janet's story.
Werewolf Fever: A Scary 15-Minute Horror Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“There's a werewolf around. I just know it.” “Johnson lost another lamb last night.” “They found what was left of it torn to bits down by the railroad track.” “And they found tracks of the monster too.” “They were huge.” Sheriff Corbin listened as the talk swirled around him. Finally he stepped in. Find out what the sherrif said and what the town did in this short and creepy tale.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“There's a werewolf around. I just know it.” “Johnson lost another lamb last night.” “They found what was left of it torn to bits down by the railroad track.” “And they found tracks of the monster too.” “They were huge.” Sheriff Corbin listened as the talk swirled around him. Finally he stepped in. Find out what the sherrif said and what the town did in this short and creepy tale.
The Ghost of the Donner Party: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3020 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“Is there any decent place to stop between here and the mountains?” I asked the storekeeper. “You can pretty much camp anywhere,” he said. “The Indians are pretty friendly here abouts. If you’re at all concerned about making it over the mountains, though, I suggest you stop at old lady Williams’ place at the base of the mountains.” “What’s so special about Old lady Williams’ place?" Find out!
Price: $0.99 USD. 3020 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“Is there any decent place to stop between here and the mountains?” I asked the storekeeper. “You can pretty much camp anywhere,” he said. “The Indians are pretty friendly here abouts. If you’re at all concerned about making it over the mountains, though, I suggest you stop at old lady Williams’ place at the base of the mountains.” “What’s so special about Old lady Williams’ place?" Find out!
The Disappearance of Sara Oglethorpe: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2960 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
Sara Oglethorpe’s father was a drunk. When he drank he got mean, and Sara hated him for it. Then one night the neighbors heard a huge fight coming from the Oglethorpe house. The next day Sara wasn’t in school. On Sunday she never made it to church. Find out what happened to Sarah and her father in this creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. Do your 15 minutes of reading a day with this scary book!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2960 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
Sara Oglethorpe’s father was a drunk. When he drank he got mean, and Sara hated him for it. Then one night the neighbors heard a huge fight coming from the Oglethorpe house. The next day Sara wasn’t in school. On Sunday she never made it to church. Find out what happened to Sarah and her father in this creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. Do your 15 minutes of reading a day with this scary book!
The Haunted Haystack: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2040 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
The night started out just great. I’d gone to a scary movie with some friends, and Mary Lou Pendergrass had cuddled up to me all night long. Then I started walking home through the field. That’s when my luck changed. Suddenly I was being followed, but not by anything human. Would I ever make it home safely? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2040 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
The night started out just great. I’d gone to a scary movie with some friends, and Mary Lou Pendergrass had cuddled up to me all night long. Then I started walking home through the field. That’s when my luck changed. Suddenly I was being followed, but not by anything human. Would I ever make it home safely? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up.
Ghost Ship on the Cay: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
The ship came into the harbor, running full out in front of a storm. No one thought she’d make it, but she did. But then the town discovered that there was no one on board. She was called the Providence. It was a fitting name, for she brought Providence to our town, and much, much more to the widow Mabel Priory. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out what Mabel did with this ship!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
The ship came into the harbor, running full out in front of a storm. No one thought she’d make it, but she did. But then the town discovered that there was no one on board. She was called the Providence. It was a fitting name, for she brought Providence to our town, and much, much more to the widow Mabel Priory. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out what Mabel did with this ship!
The Ghost of the Tree: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2700 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I had found it! This house was the perfect place to write the great American novel. I tumbled into bed, anxious to start the next day. Within half an hour, I was awake again. The sounds were back. I got up and peered out the window. That’s when I saw it. In the ghostly light of a half moon shining through the darkness, I saw a young girl chopping at the trunk of a huge oak tree behind the house.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2700 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
I had found it! This house was the perfect place to write the great American novel. I tumbled into bed, anxious to start the next day. Within half an hour, I was awake again. The sounds were back. I got up and peered out the window. That’s when I saw it. In the ghostly light of a half moon shining through the darkness, I saw a young girl chopping at the trunk of a huge oak tree behind the house.
Prisoner of Oak Terrace: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
Prisoners are taken at Oak Terrace. When you ask what prisoners, you'll hear stories. Stories of strange things that have happened to many people. But most often, you'll hear the story of Timmy McGill: The Prisoner of Oak Terrace. Read Timmy’s story in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
Price: $0.99 USD. 3780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
Prisoners are taken at Oak Terrace. When you ask what prisoners, you'll hear stories. Stories of strange things that have happened to many people. But most often, you'll hear the story of Timmy McGill: The Prisoner of Oak Terrace. Read Timmy’s story in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
The Stonemason's Playground: A Scary 15-Minute Horror Story
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“I was across the marsh, by a stone wall.” I hadn’t intended to give away where I’d been, but I was getting flustered. “By the Stonemason’s Playground?” Tommy asked. “What’s that?” I said, trying to sound dumb. “It’s a haunted playground,” Brad said with a shiver. I could tell he liked being scared. “The kids who sneak into the playground to play are turned to stone. They never come back!”
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 3, 2012. .
“I was across the marsh, by a stone wall.” I hadn’t intended to give away where I’d been, but I was getting flustered. “By the Stonemason’s Playground?” Tommy asked. “What’s that?” I said, trying to sound dumb. “It’s a haunted playground,” Brad said with a shiver. I could tell he liked being scared. “The kids who sneak into the playground to play are turned to stone. They never come back!”
Meet the Turtle: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1430 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
(5.00)
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Turtles: Shelled Creatures of Land and Sea” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 836 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the turtle. They will find out: Do turtles have teeth? How does a desert turtle get water? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay? And many more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1430 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
(5.00) This book is a shorter version of our popular “Turtles: Shelled Creatures of Land and Sea” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 836 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the turtle. They will find out: Do turtles have teeth? How does a desert turtle get water? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay? And many more!
Meet the Sea Dragon: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1440 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Dragons: Animals in Disguise” and is for beginning readers. With only 819 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about sea dragons. They will find out: What is a sea dragon? How big are the smallest sea dragons? Where are a sea dragon’s bones? What do sea dragons eat? And many more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1440 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Sea Dragons: Animals in Disguise” and is for beginning readers. With only 819 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about sea dragons. They will find out: What is a sea dragon? How big are the smallest sea dragons? Where are a sea dragon’s bones? What do sea dragons eat? And many more!
Meet the Jellyfish: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1520 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
(5.00)
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Jellyfish: Boogers of the Sea” and is for beginning readers. With only 930 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the jellyfish. They will find out the answers to these questions: How does a jellyfish swim? What is a jellyfish made of? Does a jellyfish have a heart or a brain? And more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1520 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
(5.00) This book is a shorter version of our popular “Jellyfish: Boogers of the Sea” and is for beginning readers. With only 930 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the jellyfish. They will find out the answers to these questions: How does a jellyfish swim? What is a jellyfish made of? Does a jellyfish have a heart or a brain? And more!
The Day Niagara Falls Stopped Running: A 15-Minute Strange But True Tale
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
It happened on March 29, 1848. The people of the town of Niagara Falls awoke to a near deafening silence. The silence wasn’t complete. They could hear a few birds twittering in the trees and a few dogs barking. Otherwise there was silence. This was strange because the people of Niagara Falls lived their entire lives with the roar of the falls. But today they were dry! Find out what happened.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
It happened on March 29, 1848. The people of the town of Niagara Falls awoke to a near deafening silence. The silence wasn’t complete. They could hear a few birds twittering in the trees and a few dogs barking. Otherwise there was silence. This was strange because the people of Niagara Falls lived their entire lives with the roar of the falls. But today they were dry! Find out what happened.
Geronimo: The Gentle Warrior
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2500 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
The name Geronimo brings fear to the hearts of many people, especially when they hear an enemy yell his name. Many people think of Geronimo as a fighting man; a great warrior. He was. He was also a very gentle man. He was a kind and loving husband who played with his children. What made Geronimo become a fighting man? Find out more about this great warrior and his life.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2500 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
The name Geronimo brings fear to the hearts of many people, especially when they hear an enemy yell his name. Many people think of Geronimo as a fighting man; a great warrior. He was. He was also a very gentle man. He was a kind and loving husband who played with his children. What made Geronimo become a fighting man? Find out more about this great warrior and his life.
Roadrunners: Birds That Like To Run
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2110 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Beep-beep. It's a roadrunner. Or is it? Do roadrunners really go beep-beep? Can they really outrun a coyote? What is strange about a roadrunner’s feet? Can roadrunners fly? How fast can a roadrunner run? Let’s find out! Learn what a roadrunner looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6 to 10.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2110 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Beep-beep. It's a roadrunner. Or is it? Do roadrunners really go beep-beep? Can they really outrun a coyote? What is strange about a roadrunner’s feet? Can roadrunners fly? How fast can a roadrunner run? Let’s find out! Learn what a roadrunner looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6 to 10.
Wolves: Howlers of the Night
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2650 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
A wolf is an animal that looks a lot like a dog, but wolves are wild. You can't make friends with them like you can a dog. Wild wolves also don't make very good pets. They are usually afraid of people and will hide from them or will attack them. Learn about wolves, including what a wolf looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6 to 10
Price: $0.99 USD. 2650 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
A wolf is an animal that looks a lot like a dog, but wolves are wild. You can't make friends with them like you can a dog. Wild wolves also don't make very good pets. They are usually afraid of people and will hide from them or will attack them. Learn about wolves, including what a wolf looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6 to 10
Tigers: The Lion With Stripes
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2810 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Tigers are the biggest cats still alive today. How much do you know about these majestic animals? Do you know: What a tiger uses his tail for? What is a liger or a tigon? How often do tigers catch the animals they chase? How much a tiger eats at one time? Learn what a tiger looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6-10
Price: $0.99 USD. 2810 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Tigers are the biggest cats still alive today. How much do you know about these majestic animals? Do you know: What a tiger uses his tail for? What is a liger or a tigon? How often do tigers catch the animals they chase? How much a tiger eats at one time? Learn what a tiger looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 6-10
Sea Otters: Clowns of the Sea
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2770 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Sea otters are mammals that live in the sea. Sea otters have very cute faces. Their faces start out dark when the sea otter is a baby. The older a sea otter gets, the lighter its face gets. What else do you know about Sea Otters? Do you know: What is a sea otter’s junk food? How many hairs a sea otter has? Why sea otters always roll over in the water? Learn these things, and more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2770 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Sea otters are mammals that live in the sea. Sea otters have very cute faces. Their faces start out dark when the sea otter is a baby. The older a sea otter gets, the lighter its face gets. What else do you know about Sea Otters? Do you know: What is a sea otter’s junk food? How many hairs a sea otter has? Why sea otters always roll over in the water? Learn these things, and more!
14 Fun Facts About the Sphinx: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2640 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognized statues in the world. It is also one of the largest! The statue is about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 20 feet (six meters) wide. It stands 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall. Many mysteries still surround the sphinx. How much do you know about this massive monument?
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The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most recognized statues in the world. It is also one of the largest! The statue is about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 20 feet (six meters) wide. It stands 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall. Many mysteries still surround the sphinx. How much do you know about this massive monument?
14 Fun Facts About Your Skin: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
You have some on you right now. It covers your entire body! It’s skin. You’ve lived with this stuff all your life, but how much do you really know about the skin that covers your body? Here are some fun facts that you may not know! Why does your skin get wrinkled when it stays in the water too long? How many square feet of skin does the average adult have? How much does skin weigh? And more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
You have some on you right now. It covers your entire body! It’s skin. You’ve lived with this stuff all your life, but how much do you really know about the skin that covers your body? Here are some fun facts that you may not know! Why does your skin get wrinkled when it stays in the water too long? How many square feet of skin does the average adult have? How much does skin weigh? And more!
14 Fun Facts About the Lincoln Memorial: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most recognized buildings in Washington D.C. It honors a man who is loved by many for trying to bring the North and South together after the Civil War. “In this temple, as in the hearts of the people, for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” How much do you know about this monument? Here are 14 Fun Facts to discover.
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The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most recognized buildings in Washington D.C. It honors a man who is loved by many for trying to bring the North and South together after the Civil War. “In this temple, as in the hearts of the people, for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” How much do you know about this monument? Here are 14 Fun Facts to discover.
The Case of the Taken Trophies: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
“Look at that,” Jamie said. “Someone broke into Bill Johnson’s case!” Kendall looked and saw that the trophy case had been smashed open. It was totally empty. That case was the pride and joy of Sports Play. It had held the baseball jersey, a bat, and a signed ball from Bill Johnson. Bill was a real home town hero. See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
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“Look at that,” Jamie said. “Someone broke into Bill Johnson’s case!” Kendall looked and saw that the trophy case had been smashed open. It was totally empty. That case was the pride and joy of Sports Play. It had held the baseball jersey, a bat, and a signed ball from Bill Johnson. Bill was a real home town hero. See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
The Case of the Mansion Mystery: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
“Thank you all for coming,” Alice said. “It seems we’ve had a break in. The police have already come and checked everything out. Unfortunately they didn’t find any fingerprints or anything else.” “I’d like to start by asking John, to tell you what happened tonight,” she continued. “Perhaps he can shed some light on this situation for us.” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery!
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“Thank you all for coming,” Alice said. “It seems we’ve had a break in. The police have already come and checked everything out. Unfortunately they didn’t find any fingerprints or anything else.” “I’d like to start by asking John, to tell you what happened tonight,” she continued. “Perhaps he can shed some light on this situation for us.” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery!
The Case of the Soccer Steal: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2260 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
“I had to go toward the front of the school,” Miss Barker interrupted. “My cell phone doesn’t work at the back.” “I was gone for ten minutes. While I was gone, someone went into my classroom and took twenty dollars from my purse. I know it was someone from this team since no one else is around,” she said in an accusing tone. Who took the money? See if you can solve the case!
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“I had to go toward the front of the school,” Miss Barker interrupted. “My cell phone doesn’t work at the back.” “I was gone for ten minutes. While I was gone, someone went into my classroom and took twenty dollars from my purse. I know it was someone from this team since no one else is around,” she said in an accusing tone. Who took the money? See if you can solve the case!
The Case of Picasso's Painting: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Jamie and Kendall Broderick are excited to read about a missing masterpiece. A museum in France was robbed 30 years ago. Suddenly the painting has turned up, and the owner is seeking the reward. But is he the thief? Can the Brodericks help find out before the reward money is paid? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before Jamie and Kendall Broderick do.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 18, 2012. .
Jamie and Kendall Broderick are excited to read about a missing masterpiece. A museum in France was robbed 30 years ago. Suddenly the painting has turned up, and the owner is seeking the reward. But is he the thief? Can the Brodericks help find out before the reward money is paid? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before Jamie and Kendall Broderick do.
Cougars: Lions of the Mountains
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2270 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
What is the difference between a cougar, a puma, and a mountain lion? How high can a cougar jump to reach a tree limb? Do cougars live alone or in groups? Do cougars catch most of what they chase? What will a cougar do if it sees a dog? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a cougar looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and more.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2270 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
What is the difference between a cougar, a puma, and a mountain lion? How high can a cougar jump to reach a tree limb? Do cougars live alone or in groups? Do cougars catch most of what they chase? What will a cougar do if it sees a dog? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a cougar looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and more.
Turtles: Shelled Creatures of Land and Sea
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2590 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
How does a turtle warm up? How long can a turtle hibernate? Do turtles have teeth? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay in a year? How long can a turtle hole its breath underwater? What happens to a box turtle if he eats too many strawberries? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a turtle looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born and more.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2590 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
How does a turtle warm up? How long can a turtle hibernate? Do turtles have teeth? How many eggs can a sea turtle lay in a year? How long can a turtle hole its breath underwater? What happens to a box turtle if he eats too many strawberries? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a turtle looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born and more.
The Case of the President's Pearls: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2430 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
Officer Hall climbed out of the police car and walked toward the man. She spotted Kendall and Jamie and nodded, but did not come over. She was busy watching the man on the ground. “What happened?” Jamie asked her. “It looks like a robbery,” Officer Hall called out. What is missing, and can Kendall and Jamie help find it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
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Officer Hall climbed out of the police car and walked toward the man. She spotted Kendall and Jamie and nodded, but did not come over. She was busy watching the man on the ground. “What happened?” Jamie asked her. “It looks like a robbery,” Officer Hall called out. What is missing, and can Kendall and Jamie help find it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
The Case of the Mayor's Mementoes: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2130 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
“Ten thousand dollars,” Carl said. “I could get a lot more for it where I’m going in Europe. They remember the war over there. My grandfather was considered a hero by the people of France and England too. I’m only willing to sell it for this low of an amount because this was his hometown.” Is that a good price for an early pistol? And did it really belong to the first mayor?
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“Ten thousand dollars,” Carl said. “I could get a lot more for it where I’m going in Europe. They remember the war over there. My grandfather was considered a hero by the people of France and England too. I’m only willing to sell it for this low of an amount because this was his hometown.” Is that a good price for an early pistol? And did it really belong to the first mayor?
The Case of Washington's Waistcoat: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2310 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
A valuable waistcoat is up for auction. The seller says that it used to belong to George Washington. If so, it could be worth a lot of money. How could they tell if the man was telling the truth? After all, the man selling it was Peter Markham’s uncle. And everyone knew that Peter Markham was one of the most dishonest kids in the whole school. See if you can solve this 15-Minute mystery.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2310 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
A valuable waistcoat is up for auction. The seller says that it used to belong to George Washington. If so, it could be worth a lot of money. How could they tell if the man was telling the truth? After all, the man selling it was Peter Markham’s uncle. And everyone knew that Peter Markham was one of the most dishonest kids in the whole school. See if you can solve this 15-Minute mystery.
The Case of the Grabbed Geocache: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
“Today I need everyone to stay in the west play yard during recess. Which way is west?” Everyone looked at their compass. “That way!” several of the students yelled. “Good,” the teacher answered. “After lunch we’re going to go geocaching.” Who finds the geocache first? And are they cheating? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 31, 2012. .
“Today I need everyone to stay in the west play yard during recess. Which way is west?” Everyone looked at their compass. “That way!” several of the students yelled. “Good,” the teacher answered. “After lunch we’re going to go geocaching.” Who finds the geocache first? And are they cheating? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
Polar Bears: Bears of Ice and Sea
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2130 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
What two things does a polar bear like to do most of all? What is a polar bear's favorite food? How much does a baby polar bear weigh when it's born? How much does an adult polar bear weigh? Are polar bear babies born with fur? Find out what a polar bear looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2130 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
What two things does a polar bear like to do most of all? What is a polar bear's favorite food? How much does a baby polar bear weigh when it's born? How much does an adult polar bear weigh? Are polar bear babies born with fur? Find out what a polar bear looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.
Whales: Giants of the Deep
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2410 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
What does a whale’s skin feel like? How many miles can a whale travel in a year? What is baleen? How do whales eat with it? What is the biggest animal in the world? Is it even bigger than a football field? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a whale looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2410 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
What does a whale’s skin feel like? How many miles can a whale travel in a year? What is baleen? How do whales eat with it? What is the biggest animal in the world? Is it even bigger than a football field? Learn the answers to these questions, and more. Find out what a whale looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.
14 Fun Facts About Yellowstone: A 15-Minute Book
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 2550 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
Yellowstone Park is full of hot springs, geysers and grizzly bears. It also has stone forests, glass cliffs, a glacial lake and colorful canyons created by rivers and waterfalls. All of this is fuelled by a supervolcano that could erupt, killing millions of people and devastating the world’s climate for years. So how much do you know about this fantastic place?Discover some fun facts in this book.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2550 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
Yellowstone Park is full of hot springs, geysers and grizzly bears. It also has stone forests, glass cliffs, a glacial lake and colorful canyons created by rivers and waterfalls. All of this is fuelled by a supervolcano that could erupt, killing millions of people and devastating the world’s climate for years. So how much do you know about this fantastic place?Discover some fun facts in this book.
14 Fun Facts About Bamboo: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
A lot of people think that bamboo is a tree but it is a grass. Scientists have found that it has much more in common with the lawn in front of your house than it does with any trees growing in the forest. Which is stronger, a bamboo or steel? How does bamboo spread? Why do people starve when bamboo fruits? How fast can bamboo grow? Find out in this book!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 22, 2012. .
A lot of people think that bamboo is a tree but it is a grass. Scientists have found that it has much more in common with the lawn in front of your house than it does with any trees growing in the forest. Which is stronger, a bamboo or steel? How does bamboo spread? Why do people starve when bamboo fruits? How fast can bamboo grow? Find out in this book!
The Case of the Gone Globe: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 21, 2012. .
Kendall and Jamie were sitting on the front porch looking bored. Just then a police car drove up and stopped in front of the house. An officer got out and opened the back door. Peter Markham stepped out. “I see Peter’s in trouble again,” Jamie said, loud enough for Peter to hear. “More like you are,” Peter sneered. He headed toward them. What have Kendall and Jamie been accused of?
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 21, 2012. .
Kendall and Jamie were sitting on the front porch looking bored. Just then a police car drove up and stopped in front of the house. An officer got out and opened the back door. Peter Markham stepped out. “I see Peter’s in trouble again,” Jamie said, loud enough for Peter to hear. “More like you are,” Peter sneered. He headed toward them. What have Kendall and Jamie been accused of?
The Case of the Photographer's Photo: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 21, 2012. .
“I wonder if something is wrong,” Mr. Broderick asked as he headed across the room. He swung open the window and called. “Chris?” Officer Hall’s head appeared at the window. “Kendall thinks you’re watching us.” “Actually he’s right,” Officer Hall said. “I need to talk to the kids for a few minutes.” Why did Officer Hall want to talk with Kendall and Jamie? See if you can solve this mystery!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2220 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 21, 2012. .
“I wonder if something is wrong,” Mr. Broderick asked as he headed across the room. He swung open the window and called. “Chris?” Officer Hall’s head appeared at the window. “Kendall thinks you’re watching us.” “Actually he’s right,” Officer Hall said. “I need to talk to the kids for a few minutes.” Why did Officer Hall want to talk with Kendall and Jamie? See if you can solve this mystery!
14 Fun Facts About the Sun: A 15-Minute Book
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 2390 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 15, 2012. .
Our sun is an average star in our galaxy: a sphere of burning gas that provides light and heat. So how much do you know about this glowing mass that controls our world. Do you know: What is the sun made up of? How long does it take the sun to orbit the center of our galaxy? How many layers of atmosphere does the sun have? Learn more about the Sun and amaze your friends with these fun facts.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2390 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on January 15, 2012. .
Our sun is an average star in our galaxy: a sphere of burning gas that provides light and heat. So how much do you know about this glowing mass that controls our world. Do you know: What is the sun made up of? How long does it take the sun to orbit the center of our galaxy? How many layers of atmosphere does the sun have? Learn more about the Sun and amaze your friends with these fun facts.
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