The Case of the Gone Globe: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery
by Caitlind L. 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?
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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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Tommy Turtle Gets Lost
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1950 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 7, 2012. .
"One day Tommy Turtle got up early and took a bath. Then he sat down and ate his breakfast of turtle mush, which he didn't like." This book will help your child learn their name, address and phone # without frightening him/her. There are lines to show where they should say the information that pertains to them. Give them a sense of pride and accomplishment for being smarter than Tommy Turtle!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1950 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 7, 2012. .
"One day Tommy Turtle got up early and took a bath. Then he sat down and ate his breakfast of turtle mush, which he didn't like." This book will help your child learn their name, address and phone # without frightening him/her. There are lines to show where they should say the information that pertains to them. Give them a sense of pride and accomplishment for being smarter than Tommy Turtle!
The Mysterious Hands at Gargas: A Strange But True 15-Minute Tale
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1990 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on July 7, 2012. .
It was 1887 in southern France. A man was exploring the hills near the town of Saint-Gaudens. He was in an area with lots of caves nestled into the soft rock and steep cliffs. Suddenly he came upon an opening in the rock. He pushed aside the bush covering the hole and looked into a long tunnel. What did he find in the cave that has mystified scientists to this day? Explore the Gargas Cave!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1990 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on July 7, 2012. .
It was 1887 in southern France. A man was exploring the hills near the town of Saint-Gaudens. He was in an area with lots of caves nestled into the soft rock and steep cliffs. Suddenly he came upon an opening in the rock. He pushed aside the bush covering the hole and looked into a long tunnel. What did he find in the cave that has mystified scientists to this day? Explore the Gargas Cave!
FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1770 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. 1770 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.
Elephants: The Kings of the Land
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 24, 2012. .
Elephants are the largest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant can stand 12 feet (3.75 metres) tall at the shoulders. It can weigh up to 26,000 pounds (12,000 kg). That means one elephant can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Elephants have four very strong legs. Their legs are like posts. Find out more about these huge animals in this 15-minute book!
Price: $0.99 USD. 3240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 24, 2012. .
Elephants are the largest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant can stand 12 feet (3.75 metres) tall at the shoulders. It can weigh up to 26,000 pounds (12,000 kg). That means one elephant can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Elephants have four very strong legs. Their legs are like posts. Find out more about these huge animals in this 15-minute book!
14 More Absolutely Gross, Disgusting Facts About Animals : A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 8, 2012. .
What?! You didn’t get enough gross and disgusting things that animals do in that last book? OK, here are some more of the best, or the worst, things that animals do. Let’s see if you know the answers to these questions before you read them in this absolutely disgusting book. What do salamanders do after they shed their skin? How do giraffes clean their noses? How do barnacles eat? And many more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 8, 2012. .
What?! You didn’t get enough gross and disgusting things that animals do in that last book? OK, here are some more of the best, or the worst, things that animals do. Let’s see if you know the answers to these questions before you read them in this absolutely disgusting book. What do salamanders do after they shed their skin? How do giraffes clean their noses? How do barnacles eat? And many more!
Meet the Sea Dragon: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. 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!
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.
Miss Jones and the Runaway Slaves
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3000 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers a group of runaway slaves. They have become lost when Harriet Tubman, their leader, has suddenly fallen asleep. Miss Jones tries to discover which house is safe for them to go to, only to find that a trap is being set!
Price: $0.99 USD. 3000 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers a group of runaway slaves. They have become lost when Harriet Tubman, their leader, has suddenly fallen asleep. Miss Jones tries to discover which house is safe for them to go to, only to find that a trap is being set!
Courtney Case and the Pobblebonk
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 5750 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 7, 2012. .
My name is Courtney Case. I live in Australia. In my spare time, I’m a Private Detective. I’ve got my best friend and trusty sidekick, Laura, to take notes, and my cat, Maggie. Together, we form the Courtney Case Detective Agency – No Case Too Small. Being a Private Detective isn’t always about crime. Things can get lost or go missing by accident. That’s where I’m happy to help, like in this case.
Price: $0.99 USD. 5750 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 7, 2012. .
My name is Courtney Case. I live in Australia. In my spare time, I’m a Private Detective. I’ve got my best friend and trusty sidekick, Laura, to take notes, and my cat, Maggie. Together, we form the Courtney Case Detective Agency – No Case Too Small. Being a Private Detective isn’t always about crime. Things can get lost or go missing by accident. That’s where I’m happy to help, like in this case.
Kangaroos: Australian Hoppers
by Sharon Greenaway
Price: $0.99 USD. 2110 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 5, 2012. .
The kangaroo is a marsupial. A marsupial is an animal that lives in its mother’s pouch after being born. Kangaroos are often called roos for short. The kangaroo has two large back feet. It uses these feet to hop or jump around. The kangaroo also has two smaller front feet. It uses these feet much like we use our hands and arms. Learn more about this amazing animal in this fun, fact-filled book.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2110 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 5, 2012. .
The kangaroo is a marsupial. A marsupial is an animal that lives in its mother’s pouch after being born. Kangaroos are often called roos for short. The kangaroo has two large back feet. It uses these feet to hop or jump around. The kangaroo also has two smaller front feet. It uses these feet much like we use our hands and arms. Learn more about this amazing animal in this fun, fact-filled book.
I Wonder… How Do Monkeys Prevent Mosquito Bites?
by Judith Janda Presnall
Price: $0.99 USD. 2360 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 24, 2012. .
I wonder … About Rain Forest Animals. How does the toucan hold its head up with such a large bill? Does an anteater eat only ants? Does a Komodo dragon breathe fire to kill its victims? How does the colorful red-eyed tree frog hide from its enemies? Will an armadillo’s armor get rusty in water? How much does a Goliath beetle weigh? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this book.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2360 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 24, 2012. .
I wonder … About Rain Forest Animals. How does the toucan hold its head up with such a large bill? Does an anteater eat only ants? Does a Komodo dragon breathe fire to kill its victims? How does the colorful red-eyed tree frog hide from its enemies? Will an armadillo’s armor get rusty in water? How much does a Goliath beetle weigh? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this book.
Danielle Tiny and the Littles
by Cullen Gwin
Price: $0.99 USD. 4670 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 25, 2012. .
It was late at night, but somehow little Danielle Tiny couldn't sleep. Slowly she climbed out of the milk duds box that served as her bed. Her dad had made all their beds out of candy boxes so they would have sweet dreams every night, but tonight it wasn’t working. Danielle shivered in the dark. Slowly she snuck out of the room. When she was in the hallway, suddenly she heard a loud noise. CRACK!
Price: $0.99 USD. 4670 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 25, 2012. .
It was late at night, but somehow little Danielle Tiny couldn't sleep. Slowly she climbed out of the milk duds box that served as her bed. Her dad had made all their beds out of candy boxes so they would have sweet dreams every night, but tonight it wasn’t working. Danielle shivered in the dark. Slowly she snuck out of the room. When she was in the hallway, suddenly she heard a loud noise. CRACK!
Geronimo: The Gentle Warrior
by Caitlind L. 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.
14 Fun Facts About the Moon: A 15-Minute Book
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 2020 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 13, 2011. .
You see it every night in the night sky, but how much do you really know about the moon? But how much do you know about it? What one thing is different about our moon from every other moon we have found? What kind of atmosphere is there on the moon? How many sides of the moon do we see? What happened to the footprints of the astronauts that stood on the moon? Find out in this book.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2020 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 13, 2011. .
You see it every night in the night sky, but how much do you really know about the moon? But how much do you know about it? What one thing is different about our moon from every other moon we have found? What kind of atmosphere is there on the moon? How many sides of the moon do we see? What happened to the footprints of the astronauts that stood on the moon? Find out in this book.
Emancipation! A Skit About September 1862
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2750 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 25, 2012. .
On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south. The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and owners in this 15-minute skit!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2750 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 25, 2012. .
On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south. The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and owners in this 15-minute skit!
The Case of the Magazine Millionaire
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $3.99 USD. 11820 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 17, 2011. .
The Brodericks are invited to a fancy party at the mansion of an arrogant Magazine Millionaire. Suddenly a priceless diamond necklace is missing? Who took it? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries.
Price: $3.99 USD. 11820 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 17, 2011. .
The Brodericks are invited to a fancy party at the mansion of an arrogant Magazine Millionaire. Suddenly a priceless diamond necklace is missing? Who took it? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries.
Miss Jones and the Golden Spike
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the golden spike has been stolen! The transcontinental railroad is almost finished. People have come from clear across the country to see the last, golden spike being laid, but it is about to disappear!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the golden spike has been stolen! The transcontinental railroad is almost finished. People have come from clear across the country to see the last, golden spike being laid, but it is about to disappear!
I Wonder... Can A Bald Eagle Grow Hair
by Judith Janda Presnall
Price: $0.99 USD. 2080 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 6, 2012. .
I wonder … About Birds. Do snowy owls melt in the summer months? How many words can a parrot learn? How big is the pelican’s stretchy pouch? How many neck bones does a swan have? Do kookaburras laugh at people? Does an ostrich really hide by sticking its head in the ground? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about birds.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2080 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 6, 2012. .
I wonder … About Birds. Do snowy owls melt in the summer months? How many words can a parrot learn? How big is the pelican’s stretchy pouch? How many neck bones does a swan have? Do kookaburras laugh at people? Does an ostrich really hide by sticking its head in the ground? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this fascinating 15-minute book about birds.
Meet the Reindeer: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1860 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 10, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Reindeer: Nomads of the North”, aimed at beginning readers. With only 1234 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the reindeer. They will find out: What is the difference between a caribou and a reindeer? Why are a reindeer’s hairs hollow? What sound do reindeer make when they walk? And much more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1860 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 10, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Reindeer: Nomads of the North”, aimed at beginning readers. With only 1234 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the reindeer. They will find out: What is the difference between a caribou and a reindeer? Why are a reindeer’s hairs hollow? What sound do reindeer make when they walk? And much more!
Meet the Octopus: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1610 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Octopuses: Eight Armed Wonders” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1006 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the octopus. They will find out: What are the two ways to say more than one octopus? What color is an octopus’ blood? Can an octopus change color? And much more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1610 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Octopuses: Eight Armed Wonders” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1006 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the octopus. They will find out: What are the two ways to say more than one octopus? What color is an octopus’ blood? Can an octopus change color? And much more!
Meet the Turtle: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1430 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on February 26, 2012. .
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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!
14 Fun Facts About the Danube
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 2880 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
The Danube is a romantic river. It begins in the Black Forest of Germany, slashes gorges through the mountains and meanders along broad plains. Many castles and palaces have been built along its banks. Many cities have been built, destroyed and rebuilt. A truly international river, it is a source of travel and trade for many European countries. Discover some fun facts about this fascinating river.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2880 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
The Danube is a romantic river. It begins in the Black Forest of Germany, slashes gorges through the mountains and meanders along broad plains. Many castles and palaces have been built along its banks. Many cities have been built, destroyed and rebuilt. A truly international river, it is a source of travel and trade for many European countries. Discover some fun facts about this fascinating river.
Horses: Tame and Wild
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful. All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes. Read this book to find out what a horse is, what it eats, where it lives, who are its enemies, how babies are born.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful. All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes. Read this book to find out what a horse is, what it eats, where it lives, who are its enemies, how babies are born.
14 Fun Facts About Lions: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2250 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 5, 2011. .
The lion is often called the King of the Jungle, but how much do you really know about lions? Here are some things that you might not know. How far away can a lion’s roar be heard? How much can a lion eat in one meal? How do you tell how old a lion is? What does a lion’s tongue feel like? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2250 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 5, 2011. .
The lion is often called the King of the Jungle, but how much do you really know about lions? Here are some things that you might not know. How far away can a lion’s roar be heard? How much can a lion eat in one meal? How do you tell how old a lion is? What does a lion’s tongue feel like? Learn the answer to these questions and many more in this 15-Minute Book.
Meet the Gorilla: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1700 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Gorillas: Men of the African Forest” and is for early readers. With only 1107 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the gorilla. They will find out: Do gorillas walk around on their back legs? How long are a gorilla’s teeth? Where does a male gorilla sleep? Can gorillas swim? And much more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1700 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Gorillas: Men of the African Forest” and is for early readers. With only 1107 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the gorilla. They will find out: Do gorillas walk around on their back legs? How long are a gorilla’s teeth? Where does a male gorilla sleep? Can gorillas swim? And much more!
The Case of the Stolen Sea Dragon: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2280 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on July 7, 2012. .
Someone has stolen a leafy sea dragon from the pet store. Jamie and Kendall’s friend Jarren Jones asks for their help. The store owner thinks Jarren has stolen it. Can they help him figure out who really took it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do! LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2280 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on July 7, 2012. .
Someone has stolen a leafy sea dragon from the pet store. Jamie and Kendall’s friend Jarren Jones asks for their help. The store owner thinks Jarren has stolen it. Can they help him figure out who really took it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do! LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
Meet the Jellyfish: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. 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!
14 Fun Facts About Big Cats: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2490 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 12, 2011. .
Why do big cats have pads on their feet? Which is the largest big cat? Which big cat lives at the highest elevation? Which is the only social cat? Which is the only cat that runs its prey to the ground? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this 15-minute book. Amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2490 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 12, 2011. .
Why do big cats have pads on their feet? Which is the largest big cat? Which big cat lives at the highest elevation? Which is the only social cat? Which is the only cat that runs its prey to the ground? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this 15-minute book. Amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Miss Jones and the Wright Brothers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2360 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the first flight ended in a deadly crash! Something went wrong with the plane and Orville Wright crashed just after takeoff. The first flight never happened. Can Miss Jones reach Kill Devil Hill in time to fix it!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2360 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the first flight ended in a deadly crash! Something went wrong with the plane and Orville Wright crashed just after takeoff. The first flight never happened. Can Miss Jones reach Kill Devil Hill in time to fix it!
14 Fun Facts About the River Thames: A 15-Minute Book
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 7, 2012. .
The River Thames has a colorful history. It was a river highway before railways and roads were built. It brought flood, disease and death to thousands of Londoners. Today it contains over 80 islands, 200 bridges, 20 tunnels, 45 locks, six public ferries and one ford. Yet it still reminds us of its history with an average of one body a week being found in its waters. Find out more in this fun book.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2580 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on September 7, 2012. .
The River Thames has a colorful history. It was a river highway before railways and roads were built. It brought flood, disease and death to thousands of Londoners. Today it contains over 80 islands, 200 bridges, 20 tunnels, 45 locks, six public ferries and one ford. Yet it still reminds us of its history with an average of one body a week being found in its waters. Find out more in this fun book.
14 Fun Facts About Dwarf Planets: A 15-Minute Book
by Jeannie Meekins
Price: $0.99 USD. 2550 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 2, 2012. .
More space objects have been found beyond Pluto, in a region known as the Kuiper Belt. In 2003, Eris was discovered and found to be larger than Pluto. It was put forward as a tenth planet. This caused much debate among astronomers. Are there more, larger objects in our solar system? How many? Are they all to be considered planets? Find out more about dwarf planets and how they came to be.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2550 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 2, 2012. .
More space objects have been found beyond Pluto, in a region known as the Kuiper Belt. In 2003, Eris was discovered and found to be larger than Pluto. It was put forward as a tenth planet. This caused much debate among astronomers. Are there more, larger objects in our solar system? How many? Are they all to be considered planets? Find out more about dwarf planets and how they came to be.
Scary Ghost Stories: A Collection of 15-Minute Ghost Stories
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.99 USD. 15870 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 21, 2011. .
Two girls find a tree house in the woods. They climb the tree and begin to play in the tree house, only to discover they are not alone. They escape from the tree house and race through the woods, only to find themselves at a cabin that is rumored to belong to a witch. She seems nice enough, but then she makes a strange, frightening request. Read all seven of these scary 15-Minute ghost stories
Price: $4.99 USD. 15870 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 21, 2011. .
Two girls find a tree house in the woods. They climb the tree and begin to play in the tree house, only to discover they are not alone. They escape from the tree house and race through the woods, only to find themselves at a cabin that is rumored to belong to a witch. She seems nice enough, but then she makes a strange, frightening request. Read all seven of these scary 15-Minute ghost stories
The Case of the Crisp Crayons: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2040 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 19, 2012. .
“Will you help me?” Jamie looked up from the book she was reading to find Leah Redstone in front of her. She looked like she was about to cry. Leah’s crayons have been stolen, but is there any way to prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2040 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 19, 2012. .
“Will you help me?” Jamie looked up from the book she was reading to find Leah Redstone in front of her. She looked like she was about to cry. Leah’s crayons have been stolen, but is there any way to prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
Meet the Cougar: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1640 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Cougars: Lions of the Mountains” and is for early readers. With only 1048 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the cougar. They will find out: What is the difference between a cougar, a puma and a mountain lion? Are there all black cougars? Do cougars catch most of what they chase? And much more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1640 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Cougars: Lions of the Mountains” and is for early readers. With only 1048 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the cougar. They will find out: What is the difference between a cougar, a puma and a mountain lion? Are there all black cougars? Do cougars catch most of what they chase? And much more!
Werewolf Fever: A Scary 15-Minute Horror Story
by Caitlind L. 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.
Kendall and Jamie Solve It At School: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Mysteries
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $3.99 USD. 11790 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed inside the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois. “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for thousands,” someone else added.Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderickand see if you can solve the mystery before they do.
Price: $3.99 USD. 11790 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed inside the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois. “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for thousands,” someone else added.Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderickand see if you can solve the mystery before they do.
I'm Cubby the Lion
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1880 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 13, 2011. .
Hi. I’m Cubby the lion. I’m king of the jungle. Well, OK. Right now I’m only a few months old so I guess I’m just a prince. But give me some time. In two more years I’ll be full grown and ready to rule! Come meet Cubby the Lion and read about his life in this humorous book that introduces young readers to what it is like to be a young lion growing up on the African plains.
Price: $0.99 USD. 1880 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 13, 2011. .
Hi. I’m Cubby the lion. I’m king of the jungle. Well, OK. Right now I’m only a few months old so I guess I’m just a prince. But give me some time. In two more years I’ll be full grown and ready to rule! Come meet Cubby the Lion and read about his life in this humorous book that introduces young readers to what it is like to be a young lion growing up on the African plains.
Tigers: The Lion With Stripes
by Caitlind L. 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
101 Fun Facts About Mammals: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Books
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.99 USD. 12110 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 6, 2011. .
How large is an anteater’s mouth? Which takes less time to grow up; a female camel or a male camel? Can elephants run? What shape are a giant panda’s pupils? How much can a lion eat in one meal? What happens to a Tasmanian devil’s ears when it gets angry? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this set of seven 14 Fun Facts books.
Price: $4.99 USD. 12110 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 6, 2011. .
How large is an anteater’s mouth? Which takes less time to grow up; a female camel or a male camel? Can elephants run? What shape are a giant panda’s pupils? How much can a lion eat in one meal? What happens to a Tasmanian devil’s ears when it gets angry? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this set of seven 14 Fun Facts books.
Miss Jones and the Pony Express
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling second grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Pony Express rider Wild Bill Hickock is in danger. He is trying to carry the news of President Lincoln’s election across the plains. But Bill is sick. If he gets on his pony and tries to ride, he may die!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling second grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Pony Express rider Wild Bill Hickock is in danger. He is trying to carry the news of President Lincoln’s election across the plains. But Bill is sick. If he gets on his pony and tries to ride, he may die!
Reindeer: Nomads of the North
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2120 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 2, 2012. .
A reindeer is a fur covered animal. Reindeer look like the animals that are said to pull Santa’s sleigh, but they don’t have shiny noses, and they can’t fly! Reindeer are often called caribou. In some parts of the world they are called reindeer. In other parts they are called caribou. Find out more about the reindeer in this fun book!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2120 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 2, 2012. .
A reindeer is a fur covered animal. Reindeer look like the animals that are said to pull Santa’s sleigh, but they don’t have shiny noses, and they can’t fly! Reindeer are often called caribou. In some parts of the world they are called reindeer. In other parts they are called caribou. Find out more about the reindeer in this fun book!
14 Fun Facts About Death Valley: A 15-Minute Book
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 12, 2011. .
Death Valley is a strange and unique area found in the state of California. Do you know: When do animals in Death Valley hibernate? Is Death Valley above or below sea level? What happens to most of the rain that tries to fall in Death Valley? What happens to your teeth when you smile in Death Valley? Find out more about Death Valley and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 12, 2011. .
Death Valley is a strange and unique area found in the state of California. Do you know: When do animals in Death Valley hibernate? Is Death Valley above or below sea level? What happens to most of the rain that tries to fall in Death Valley? What happens to your teeth when you smile in Death Valley? Find out more about Death Valley and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
The Case of the Disappearing Dragon
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $3.99 USD. 12060 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 17, 2011. .
"We did it! We finished 1,000 cupcakes for the school bake sale." Suddenly Shing Lee notices that her lucky necklace charm is missing. The iron dragon charm has been in her family for generations and it brings them good luck. Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries.
Price: $3.99 USD. 12060 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 17, 2011. .
"We did it! We finished 1,000 cupcakes for the school bake sale." Suddenly Shing Lee notices that her lucky necklace charm is missing. The iron dragon charm has been in her family for generations and it brings them good luck. Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries.
Komodo Dragons: The Biggest Lizard in the World
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 2, 2012. .
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. In fact, a Komodo dragon can grow to be 10 feet (3 metres) long. If a full-grown man laid down next to a Komodo dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man! The Komodo dragon can weigh up to 360 pounds (163 kilograms). That is as much as two average men weigh! Find out more about thses strange and wonderful animals in this book!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on December 2, 2012. .
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. In fact, a Komodo dragon can grow to be 10 feet (3 metres) long. If a full-grown man laid down next to a Komodo dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man! The Komodo dragon can weigh up to 360 pounds (163 kilograms). That is as much as two average men weigh! Find out more about thses strange and wonderful animals in this book!
Twisted Ghost Stories: A Collection of 15-Minute Ghost Stories with a Twist
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.99 USD. 12240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 21, 2011. .
Meet the ghosts, werewolves, and spooky creatures who inhabit this book: A persistent ghost who refuses to give up the woman he loves, even though she doesn’t love him! A woman who insists on haunting a ghost! A spooky house visited by two daring young trick-or-treaters. A haunted bicycle. And more! This set of seven spooky ghost stories all have a twist of humor or a surprise ending!
Price: $4.99 USD. 12240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on October 21, 2011. .
Meet the ghosts, werewolves, and spooky creatures who inhabit this book: A persistent ghost who refuses to give up the woman he loves, even though she doesn’t love him! A woman who insists on haunting a ghost! A spooky house visited by two daring young trick-or-treaters. A haunted bicycle. And more! This set of seven spooky ghost stories all have a twist of humor or a surprise ending!
Miss Jones and the David
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3090 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Michelangelo’s great sculpture only shows David from the waist up! What could have gone wrong? She quickly travels back to Michelangelo’s studio, only to discover that the marble he is working with is too short!
Price: $0.99 USD. 3090 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on November 24, 2012. .
Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Michelangelo’s great sculpture only shows David from the waist up! What could have gone wrong? She quickly travels back to Michelangelo’s studio, only to discover that the marble he is working with is too short!
Meet the Ostrich: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers
by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1730 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Ostriches: Flightless Birds of Wonder” and is for early readers. With only 1138 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the ostrich. They will find out: What color are male ostriches? What color are female ostriches? Do ostriches like to take baths? Are ostriches picky eaters? And much more!
Price: $0.99 USD. 1730 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on August 13, 2012. .
This book is a shorter version of our popular “Ostriches: Flightless Birds of Wonder” and is for early readers. With only 1138 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the ostrich. They will find out: What color are male ostriches? What color are female ostriches? Do ostriches like to take baths? Are ostriches picky eaters? And much more!
The Haunted Bicycle: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story
by Caitlind L. 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.
Leizu: Empress of the Silkworm
by Alex Rounds
Price: $0.99 USD. 1880 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
In the days not long after the pharaohs in Egypt, there lived a woman in China. Leizu (say lee - zhoo) was an empress. She lived in a beautiful palace in China. The palace had a huge garden filled with many trees and flowers. Leizu and her husband, Hoangti loved to walk through their gardens. Read of how she discovered the secret of turning the cocoon of the silkworm into into silk cloth.
Price: $0.99 USD. 1880 words. Published by LearningIsland.com on March 4, 2013. .
In the days not long after the pharaohs in Egypt, there lived a woman in China. Leizu (say lee - zhoo) was an empress. She lived in a beautiful palace in China. The palace had a huge garden filled with many trees and flowers. Leizu and her husband, Hoangti loved to walk through their gardens. Read of how she discovered the secret of turning the cocoon of the silkworm into into silk cloth.
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My A Workbook - A PRINTABLE Coloring Book
by LearningIsland.com
Price: $0.99 USD. 10 words. Published on October 25, 2012. Nonfiction.
Learn about the letter A in this new coloring book. With the help of this book you can learn: To see the letter A in a word, To write the letter A, and To hear the sounds the letter A makes. This book is a PRINTABLE pdf format book. Print the odd pages, turn them over and place them back in your printer, then print the even pages. Fold the book in half and staple it along the spine.
Price: $0.99 USD. 10 words. Published on October 25, 2012. Nonfiction.
Learn about the letter A in this new coloring book. With the help of this book you can learn: To see the letter A in a word, To write the letter A, and To hear the sounds the letter A makes. This book is a PRINTABLE pdf format book. Print the odd pages, turn them over and place them back in your printer, then print the even pages. Fold the book in half and staple it along the spine.
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