New Releases by Anne Capeci

Ms. Frizzle and her class climb aboard the Magic Bus and follow a kite that has broken free on a windy day, and during the chase they learn about sailboats, weather balloons, windmills, and other things which use energy from the wind.

Ms. Frizzle's class is holding a recycling drive. But when Phoebe loses her necklace, the kids hop on the bus to track it down.

It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin Mim. It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin, Mim. But his enthusiasm is dampened by news that someone in the camp is a thief. Food, an overcoat, a pair of binoculars, and money have been stolen. Now Billy, Mim, and Billy's best friends Dannie and Finn decide it is up to them to catch the thief! Anne Capeci's latest book in this fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.

A book about the heart.

This second book in a the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series features a trio of mischievous and determined young sleuths set against the backdrop of early twentieth century America. It's 1926 and excitement is in the air in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington. An air show starring Ross Ellison, a dashing flying ace, is coming to a nearby town and Billy, Finn, and Dannie can't wait to meet the Great War hero-who happens to be Finn's uncle. The children's enthusiasm is dampened only by the foolish antics of Phillip Mackay, the spoiled son of the railroad's owner who is visiting from Chicago with his father. But when Billy overhears a surly looking man threatening Uncle Ross, he can't help but wonder: Is that the notorious smuggler whose picture he saw in the Wenatchee Daily World? Soon Billy and his friends find themselves caught up in a mystery-and Finn's uncle seems to be right in the middle of it. Then Philip pulls one final stunt, bringing him and the three young investigators face to face with danger!

Miss Frizzle's class discovers the world of electrical storms.

A new mystery based on a page from American history, featuring a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers. Everyone knows that workers are using dynamite to blast an eight-mile train tunnel through the Cascade Mountains. But everyone also knows that explosives aren't allowed inside the isolated camp town of Scenic where the workers and their families live. So why did somebody hide a case of dynamite right near the schoolhouse? And why has it disappeared again? That's what ten-year old Billy and his best friend Finn want to know. Then a sudden explosion rocks the camp, and the boys begin to investigate in earnest. Why is the new man in town, Mr. Renwick, going up to Lookout Rock after dark? And why is his nosy, smart-mouthed daughter, Dannie, watching their every move? The boys' search leads them back to a thirty-year-old gold robbery-and face to face with a dangerous outlaw who will stop at nothing to retrieve his treasure

Ms. Frizzle's class takes a magic school bus field trip to a national forest to visit the firefighters.

The class is turned into insects to learn about them.

When Keesha discovers mold on her sandwich, the class takes off on a tour of the mini microbe world, and they learn first hand that these little creatures can have huge effects. Ms. Frizzle proves that there is always more than meets the eye in this gigantic adventure. Illustrations.

When one of Wishbone's human friends is accused of computer crime, it is up to the dog detective to find the real culprit.

When the valuable steam engine from an antique model railroad system vanishes during Oakdale History Month, Wishbone and his friends try to unravel the mystery of its disappearance.

When other players on the basketball team suspect Joe of playing the practical jokes which are destroying their morale, Wishbone helps his pal find the real culprit.

With Halloween coming to Oakdale, the whole town is getting into the spirit. But someone is out to spoil the fun, targeting the kids with a series of practical jokes that are getting out of hand!

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