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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.

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The Case of the Pilfered Pellets: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,860. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Tommy rode up on his bike. He was breathing hard. Sweat was running down his face, but Tommy didn’t seem to care. “Someone stole my science experiment,” Tommy wailed. “You guys solve mysteries. I need your help. If I don’t get those pellets back before tomorrow I won’t be able to finish. Then I won’t win the prize." Can you solve this mystery? Teaches logic and detail. Has Common Core tasks.
The Case of Lincoln’s Luggage: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,000. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois “We could sell this for hundreds!” someone said. “Maybe even thousands,” someone else added. Was this really Abe Lincoln's trunk? Can you solve the mystery? Teach logic & detail. Has Common Core tasks.
The Case of the Missing Miner: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,840. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“I’ve gotten most of the finances the trip,” Jim said eagerly. “I just need your share to cover the cost of supplies and travel. “I put in 5,000 myself. If you give me 5,000 it will be enough. Then I can follow the map to the treasure. Is there really a treasure? Solve they mystery. Teach kids logic and attention to detail. Educational versions include Common Core exercises.
The Case of the Cat’s Claws: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,170. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“I need your help. Are you guys open for business?” Brian asked. “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. She’d kill me if I left her out of a case.” Kendall went over to the door. “JAMIE,” he yelled inside. “WE”VE GOT A CASE!” A moment later Jamie popped through the door. What's up? Can you solve this mystery? Teach logic and attention to detail. Includes Common Core exercises.
The Case of the Pilgrim’s Paper: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,790. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie and Kendall looked up from their homework at the boy that their mom had let into the house. “Do we know you?” Jamie asked. The boy looked embarrassed. “I’m Steve Richards. My little sister is Sara Richards. She says you guys are good detectives. She told me you run a detective agency for kids.” What does Steve need help with? Solve this mystery. Teaches logic and details. Has CCSS exercises.
The Case of the Hosiery Hero: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,190. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“Welcome to our museum,” they heard a voice say. When their eyes adjusted they saw a man in front of them. “I’m Bill and I’ll be your guide today. That will be two dollars each,” he added. Their father turned over six dollars and the man quickly stuck it in a cash box under the counter. Jamie stepped up to look at one of the cases. "This is strange!" Solve this mystery. Includes CCSS exercises.
The Case of the Sheep Stew: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,060. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Peter Markham, the local bully stood before Kris Williams. They were standing outside the school at the end of the day. “Something came in that your mom would love,” Peter continued. “I know you’ll want to buy it.” Kendall and Jamie stepped up behind Peter just in time to hear the last line. “What is it?” Kendall asked. Solve this mystery. Educational Versions have Common Core exercises.
The Case of the Smashed Statue: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,390. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“Could you imagine living in a house like this?” Kendall asked. “Could you imagine having to clean a house like this?” Jamie asked. Both Kendall and Jamie had inherited their love of old things from their parents. At that moment they were visiting a huge mansion that allowed tours. They had come with their friends Erica and Andrea and their father. Solve this mystery. Educ Vers have CCSS exercises
The Case of the Snoring Sleeper: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,980. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“I just wanted to run a case by you. I hope that talking about it will give me a lead,” Officer Hall said. A moment later they were in the kitchen and popping some popcorn in the microwave. Kendall got them each a glass of milk. When the popcorn was done, they settled around the table. “We had a small burglary last night,” Officer Hall began. Solve this mystery. Educ. Versions have CCSS exercises.
The Case of the Wet Water Jug: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,130. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“You guys are the best at solving mysteries,” Kris said. “In fact, that’s kind of why I am here.” “Hey, look at that, Jamie,” Kendall exclaimed. “We’re not even open yet and we’ve already got our first case.” Kris dropped the backpack he was carrying and pulled out an electronic tablet. He turned it on and tapped the screen. A moment later he was looking at an online auction. Solve this mystery.
The Case of the President’s Pearls: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,210. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 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? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.Educational Versions have Common Core exercises.
The Case of the Plundered Purse: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,160. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie and Kendall Broderick were downtown, trying to find a present for their friend. Suddenly they heard footsteps behind them. “Help! My purse!” a woman screamed. Can the Brodericks help find the purse and catch the thief? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Educational Versions Include exercises designed to meet Common Core Standards. Ages 8 and up.
The Case of Washington's Waistcoat: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,210. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
A valuable waistcoat is up for auction. The man selling it says it used to belong to George Washington. If so, it could be worth a lot of money. But 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 Soccer Steal: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,030. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“I had to go to the front of the school,” Miss Barker interrupted. “My cell phone doesn’t work at the back.” “I was gone for about 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 this 15-minute mystery.
The Case of the Taken Trophies: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 2,230. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“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 Swiped Solar System: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,860. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2014 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!” Everyone turned to look at Peter Markham. Peter was known as the class bully. See if you can discover what happened!
Kendall and Jamie Crack the Case: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Mysteries by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Book Sets · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 11,420. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“I need your help. Are you guys open for business?” Brian asked. “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. She’d kill me if I left her out of a case.” “OK,” Brian said. Kendall went over to the door that led to the house and opened it. “JAMIE,” he yelled inside. “WE'VE GOT A CASE!” Match wits with Kendall and Jamie and see if you can solve these cases.
Meet the Horse: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,830. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Horses, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
There are many kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some are one color. Some are many colors. But they are all pretty. All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Horses: Tame and Wild” and is for early readers. With only 1248 easy to read words...
Mary MacKillop: Australia's First Saint by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,950. Language: English. Published: January 4, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Religious, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Australia & Oceania
Mary MacKillop devoted her life to educating children. With the help of Father Julian Woods, she established her own religious Order, the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. She set up over 100 schools, educated 12,000 children, and received approval from the Pope for her Order. Mary constantly battled against the Church – and was even ex-communicated, before she became a saint. 15-Min. bio
John Flynn: The Man Who Created Australia's "Mantle of Safety": A 15-Minute Biography by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,010. Language: Australian English. Published: December 29, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Australia & Oceania
John Flynn was a man with a dream. The outback of Australia was a land of risk and adventure. It was also a land of isolation and danger. Flynn wanted to create a “mantle of safety” across the outback. He set up hospitals, hostels, nursing homes and welfare centres, and created the world’s first aerial medical service – the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn more about him in this 15-minute bio.
14 Fun Facts About the Strange Moon Titan: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,750. Language: English. Published: December 26, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
Titan was the first moon of Saturn to be discovered. It took another six years to find the next moon. Since then, 53 definite moons have been found around Saturn. Another nine moons are considered provisional. More study is needed to confirm that they are proper orbiting moons. Titan is covered in thick clouds and has a surface temperature of -178oC (-289oF). Find out more about this frozen moon.
Meet the Rabbit: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,900. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Rabbits, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
Rabbits are small, furry animals. They live all over the world. They have an egg shaped body covered in very soft fur. Most rabbits have fur that is the color of the area they live in. This helps them to hide from their enemies. If they live among dirt and twigs, they will be brown or spotted. If they live in snow, they will be white. Some rabbits even change color. Series for early readers.
Meet the Frog: A 15-Minute Book for Early Readers by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Meet the Animals. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,070. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
A frog is an animal that spends part of its life in water and part of it on land. Frogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are round and fat and some are long and skinny. The smallest frog is only as big as your fingernail. The biggest frog is bigger than a plate. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Frogs and Toads: In and Out of the Water” and is intended for beginning readers.
The Case of the Crisp Crayons: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,800. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“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. Educational Versions have exercises geared to meet Common Core Standards.
The Case of the Cowering Cat: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,020. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“You guys have to help me!” Megan said as she raced up to Kendall and Jamie. “Luda is going to kill me!” “What’s wrong?” Jamie and Kendall asked together. “I lost Gracie,” Megan wailed. “I can’t find her anywhere!” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do? Educational Versions have exercises geared to meet Common Core Standards.
The Case of the Bird’s Beak: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,160. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“Before we go to lunch, I need you all to think about the talks that you have heard,” Miss Tate said. “One of the reports has a problem with it. Can anyone tell me what that talk was, and what the problem was?” Jamie thought back to all the talks she had heard that day. Mostly she thought about her own talk. Did she get something wrong? Can you figure it out? Includes activities to meet CCSS.
The Case of the Jacked Jeans: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,950. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“Hey, can you help me,” he said to Kendall. “Jack Washington just stole my jeans and my mom is going to kill me if I don’t bring them home.” “Not Jack Washington, again” Jamie said. Jack was the neighborhood bully. He was always trying to take things from the other kids. But how could they prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Includes CCSS exercises.
The Case of the Cheater’s Chili: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,580. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Benny walked up to Kendall and Jamie just as they were about to leave the school yard. “I want to hire you guys to help me win the big chili contest on Saturday.” “Help you win?” Kendall asked. “Yeah,” Benny said. “I know my chili recipe is better than Jerry Smart’s, but only if we cook fair.” See if you can tell if Jerry plays fair in this 15-minute mystery. Can you solve it? Includes CCSS tasks.
The Case of the Careless Caver: A 15-Minute Brodricks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,670. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“The local Bank of Hannibal was just robbed at gunpoint,” the announcer said. “The thief got away with over $100,000. He was last seen heading south on Highway 79 toward the Mark Twain Caves. The police have set up a road block just south of the caves, but the thief has yet to reach it. Has the thief stopped at the caves? Can the Brodericks help find him? Educational versions include CCSS exrcises
The Case of Picasso’s Painting: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,310. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
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 the Brodericks do. Educational Versions have CCSS exercises.
The Case of the Mayor’s Mementos: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,900. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / Other, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“Ten thousand dollars,” Carl answered. “I could get a lot more for it where I’m going in Europe. They remember the war over there. My grandfather was a hero to 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? Includes CCSS activities.
The Case of the Gone Globe: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,980. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Kendall and Jamie were sitting on the front porch looking bored. Just then a police car drove up and stopped. 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? Educ Versions include CCSS activities
The Case of the Photographer’s Photo: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,090. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“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 was wondering if I could talk to the kids for a few minutes.” What did Officer Hall want with Kendall and Jamie? Includes Common Core exercises.
The Case of the Bouncing Boxer: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,060. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Kangaroos & wallabies, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“It was the guy with the kangaroo,” a woman’s voice said. “He stole our wallets. I saw him.” “Everyone calm down,” another woman said. “We’ll get to the bottom of this.” “I know that voice,” Jamie said. “It’s Officer Hall.” Jamie immediately headed into the tent. Kendall followed. Hopefully they could help find out who had stolen the wallets. See if you can solve the case! Includes CCSS activities
The Case of the Grabbed Geocache: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,440. Language: American English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Activity Books, 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. Includes CCSS exercises.
The Case of the Mansion Mystery: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,110. Language: American English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
“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, the caretaker, to tell you what happened tonight,” she continued. “Perhaps he can shed some light on this situation for us.” Edu. Vers. includes common core exercises.
The Case of the Stolen Sea Dragon: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,090. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment, 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! Educational Versions have exercises geared to meet Common Core Standards.
The Case of the Ship's Steward: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,800. Language: American English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie and Kendall are visiting the Queen Mary ship. After peering into a bedroom suite, the family moved down the hall. Jamie quickly pulled out her camera and ran back to the room they had just left. As she stepped into the doorway, she held her camera up.“Oh!” she cried. She pulled down the camera, just in time to see a ship’s steward step back through the room’s far door. Includes CCSS tasks.
The Case of the Pilfered Picnic: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,930. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie slid her bike to a stop and quickly put it into the rack. She had it locked and was looking around before Kendall even came to a complete stop. He started to lock up his bike as she 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? Includes CCSS exercises
The Case of the Pageant Princess: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,300. Language: American English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
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? Can you solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do? Educational versions have exercises to meet Common Core Standards.
The Case of the Jade Jewelry: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries · Educational Versions. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,220. Language: American English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Short Stories, 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 usually they don’t have to buy a bracelet. Jade is passed down in families from generation to generation, just like my bracelet was passed down to me.” Why wouldn’t the shop keeper return Shing Lee's jade bracelet? Educational versions have Common Core exercises.
The Case of the Vanishing Vase: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Brodericks Mysteries. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,240. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Jamie and Kendall Broderick catch up to their father at a fancy party. An expensive crystal vase has been stolen. They watch as the police ask their father to go through his movements at the party. Can they help the police find the stolen vase? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Educational versions have exercises to meet common core standards.
Sir Edmund Barton: Australia's First Prime Minister: A 15-Minute Biography by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,000. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Political, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Australia & Oceania
Sir Edmund Barton was an Australian politician and judge. One of the "Fathers of Federation", he drafted many versions of Australia’s Constitution, inspired the people’s support, and travelled to England to petition Queen Victoria for Australia’s Federation. On January 1, 1901, Australia became a nation, and Barton was sworn in as the first Prime Minister. Find out more about this amazing man.
14 Fun Facts About the Galilean Moons of Jupiter: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,430. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Astronomy, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
On January 7, 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei turned his newly developed telescope to Jupiter. He discovered four objects orbiting the giant planet. It took him another night’s observations to clearly distinguish between two of them. He called them “The Medicean planets”, after the Medici family. Find out more fun, fascinating facts about these four moons orbiting our largest planet.
Courtney Case and the Dinosaur by
Series: Courtney Case Mysteries. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,650. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Entertainment, Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
You never know what might inspire you. Surprisingly, school has been the source of many of my cases. There’s a lot of boring stuff at school. But there are also a lot of interesting things that you can learn about. When you find something interesting, like dinosaurs, you never know where it might lead. If you haven't met me, my name is Courtney Case. I live in Australia. Come join me on this case.
Chief Joseph: Leader of the Nez Perce: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,260. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » People & Places / United States / African American
Chief Joseph was the name given to the leader of the Nez Perce by the white men who couldn't pronounce Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (Thunder Rolling in the Mountains). Inheriting the leadership of the Wallowa Band from his father Tuekakas in 1871, Joseph led his people in the Nez Perce war of 1877, the first and only war between the Nez Perce and the whites. Find out more in this 15-minute book.
14 Fun Facts About Australia's Murray River: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,080. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Curiosities & Wonders
One hundred million years ago, Australia rose from the sea. The water drained from the highlands, and formed the rivers of today. The Murray River winds across the landscape. Its course was blocked several times by the rising new continent. It created megalakes and forests and provided homes for many species of wildlife. Find out some amazing facts about this wondrous place in this 15-minute book.
14 Fun Facts About Florida's Everglades: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,240. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Animals / Endangered
Water once covered most of Florida. It created vast sawgrass prairies, eerie swamps and smelly mangrove forests. The area was considered useless and impenetrable, full of poisonous snakes, alligators and mosquitoes. It is more than that. The Everglades is a wonder of nature. Learn some amazing facts about this wondrous place in this fun, 15-minute book.
14 Fun Facts About Your Bones: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,420. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities
They are inside you right now! They are your bones, and they are helping to hold you up, keeping you moving, and doing all of the other jobs they are supposed to be doing. Bones have a lot of jobs. Here are some fun facts that you may not know about these fantastic parts of your body. Find out some amazing facts about your bones in this fun, 15-minute book.
Dehydration and You: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,570. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Safety
Every kid has heard their parents say it over and over. "Make sure you drink plenty of water." But do you know why? Because if you don't you body will actually dry out! It's called dehydration. Every day you sweat some water out of you. You also loose some every time you go to the bathroom. So you have to drink lots of water every day to replace what you lose. Find out more in this 15-minute book.
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Blood and Blood Vessels: The Rivers Inside You by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,800. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health
Let's talk about blood! Blood is more than the red stuff that comes out when you cut yourself. It is what carries nutrients and other things through your body. Without blood you would shrivel up and die! So let's find out more about this stuff. In a grown man or woman there are about five or six quarts (litres) of blood. That's a lot. But what is blood? Find out more in this 15-minute book. RL:4.0
James McGough and the Wreck of the Titanic: A 15-Minute Book, Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 1,770. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Disasters
Incidents Related By James Mcgough. Women Forced Into The Life-Boats—Why Some Men Were Saved Before Women--Asked To Man Life- Boats. Surrounded by his wife and members of his family, James McGough, of Philadelphia, recited a most thrilling and graphic picture of the disaster. Read how James McGough survived the sinking of the Titanic in this 15-Minute book. Includes Common Core Exercises.
Jack Thayer and the Wreck of the Titanic: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 5,830. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Adventure & Adventurers, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / 20th Century
The Seventeen-Year-Old Son of a Pennsylvania Railroad Official Tells the Moving Story of His Rescue ONE of the calmest of the passengers was young Jack Thayer, the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Thayer. When his mother was put into the lifeboat he kissed her and told her to be brave, saying that he and his father would be all right. Educational versions have CCSS activities.
James Williams: Runaway Slave Boy: Educational Version by
Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 7,950. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
My name is James Williams. I was born in 1825 in Elkton, Maryland. My mother was a slave, so I was a slave. I was born in the house of William Hollingsworth, my master. Read this true story of how James Williams escaped from slavery alone, when he was just a boy of thirteen. Educational Versions have activities added to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
My A Workbook - A PRINTABLE Coloring Book by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10. Language: English. Published: October 25, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Concepts / Alphabet
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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