Member Since: Nov. 12, 2011

11 readers have added this author as a 'Favorite Author'.

Sign in to subscribe to email alerts for Caitlind L. Alexander

Caitlind L. Alexander

Biography

Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.
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.

Where to buy in print

http://LearningIsland.com

Books

The Case of the Swiped Solar System: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,040. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“It’s gone,” Jose’s yell interrupted Kendall’s thoughts. “My assignment isn’t in my backpack where I left it.” Everyone turned to look at Jose Gomez. Jose frantically searched through his backpack again. Then he looked up with an angry look on his face. “I’ll bet Peter took it!” See if you can solve the mystery of the Swiped Solar System before Kendall Broderick does.
The Case of the Pilfered Picnic: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,990. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie slid her bike to a stop and quickly put it into the bike rack. She had it locked up and was starting to look around before Kendall even came to a complete stop. He started to lock up his bike as Jamie spotted Lisa. The girl was sitting on a park bench with tears rolling down her face. “Something’s wrong,” Jamie yelled as she hurried over. What is wrong, and can Kendall and Jamie fix it?
The Case of the Stolen Sea Dragon: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,260. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
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.
The Case of the Jade Jewelry: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,420. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“In China, it is very important to give a young girl jade. A family will even go into debt to get a very good piece of jade jewelry. But often they don’t have to buy a bracelet. Jade is passed down from generation to generation, just like my bracelet was passed down to me.” The Brodericks could tell that the jade was important to Shing Lee. But why wouldn’t the shop keeper return her bracelet?
Matthew Alexander Henson: The First Man to Reach the North Pole by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,740. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Exploration & Discovery
Matthew Henson was born in Maryland in 1866. As a boy he worked as a sharecropper. A sharecropper is a farmer, but they don't own the land they farm. They grow the food, then they share their crop with the landowner. Matthew's parents died when he when he was young. Matthew didn’t want to be a farmer, so he ran away to sail the seas. Find out how this choice led him to discover the North Pole.
The Mysterious Hands at Gargas: A Strange But True 15-Minute Tale by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,980. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Europe, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / France
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!
14 Fun Facts About Jupiter: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,230. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Astronomy
How big is Jupiter compared to all the other planets in our solar system combined? Is there a surface to the planet Jupiter? Does Jupiter rotate faster of slower than any other planet in our solar system? Is Jupiter growing or shrinking? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Find out more about Jupiter, our solar system's largest planet.
The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,760. Language: English. Published: May 17, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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.
FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,750. Language: English. Published: May 17, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,090. Language: English. Published: May 17, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,300. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Intermediate
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,670. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,480. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,230. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,970. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,130. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
"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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,170. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,280. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,010. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,940. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,040. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,290. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,690. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,770. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Ghost Stories. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,570. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,420. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
(5.00 from 1 review)
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,420. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,510. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
(5.00 from 1 review)
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Strange But True Tales. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,330. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / 19th Century, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Earthquakes & Volcanoes
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,490. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / General
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,100. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Birds, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,650. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Wolves & Coyotes, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,790. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc., Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,770. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,660. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Ancient, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Architecture
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,260. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Personal Hygiene, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,600. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / General, Nonfiction » Children's Books » People & Places / General
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,230. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Children’s books » Law & Crime
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,320. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Children’s books » Law & Crime
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,240. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Children’s books » Law & Crime
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,560. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Intermediate
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,270. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc., Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,580. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Chapter Books
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,410. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,110. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,290. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,670. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,120. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Bears, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Endangered
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
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,410. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Marine Life, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Zoology
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 Bamboo: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,280. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2012 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Gardening, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants
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!
Back to profile overview

Caitlind L. Alexander's tag cloud

14 fun facts    15 minute book    15 minute books    15 minute mystery    15minute book    abraham lincoln    airplane    america    animal    antebellum plantation    apache    arctic    arms    asia    auction    bake    bamboo    beauty pageant    beepbeep    bell    bicycle    biography    bird    bomber    brew    carriage    case    cat    catamount    cave painting    caves    cay    cemetery    cetacean    china    clairborne    couch    cougar    coyote    death    dermis    desert    detective    diabetes    disappear    discover    discovery    dive    donner lake    donner party    early reader    eft    egypt    encyclopedia brown    endangered    expedition    fear    fever    fish    flying fortress    frozen    fur    garden    gargas    george washington    geronimo    ghost    giant    giza    grabbed geocache    grass    halloween    hands without fingers    haunted    haunted house    haystack    hibernate    hidden    history    horror    hotel    howl    humor    ice    indian    io    jade    jellyfish    jewelry    jupiter    kendall and jamie broderick    khafre    khufu    lake erie    learningisland    legend    liger    lincoln memorial    love    lupine    mammal    mansion    marine life    mass flowering    matthew henson    melanin    mob    money    monument    moon    mountain    mountain lion    mucous    mystery    native american    nerves    niagara falls    niagara river    non fiction    nonfiction    north pole    ocean creature    old age    pablo picasso    painter    painting    panther    pearls    persistent ghost    pharaoh    picnic    pilfered    pilot    pistol    plane    planet    planets    plant    play    playground    polar bears    potion    prehistoric man    president    puma    pumpkin    puppy    race    racism    reptile    roadrunner    robert perry    san francisco    sara olgethorpe    scary    sea animal    sea creature    sea creatures    sea dragon    sea otter    shadow    shell    ship    shipwreck    short story    skin    soccer    solar system    solve it yourself    space    sphinx    spirit    spooky    statue    steal    stingers    stolen    stone    stonemason    strange but true    strange but true tale    stripes    sunrise    terrapin    tiger    tigon    titan    tortoise    tree    trick or treat    trivia    trophy    turtle    vacation    wagon train    waistcoat    war    warrior    washington dc    water    wedding    werewolf    whale    white fur    white house    witch    wolves    world war 1    wrong way round hall