Best Selling Books by Scott Peters

A 15-year-old American boy, vacationing in Egypt, is trapped in a burning train. Can he survive? Based on Egypt''s 2002 El Ayyat railway accident.

Three friends battle stormy weather and a hungry Komodo dragon when they''re trapped overnight atop a barren rock.

In a golden era of pyramids and ancient majesty live two ordinary boys. This is their adventure.Zet is back to face his third mystery. This time, Pharaoh''s favorite daughter has been kidnapped from a sacred construction site far up the Nile. When the Queen Mother asks Zet to spy on the builders, how can he refuse? With Zet''s best friend and famed troublemaker Hui tagging along however, things are bound to turn messy. Will they be able to find the missing princess before it''s too late? Find out in book 3, the most exciting Zet mystery yet, and travel back to a mysterious land of gold and majesty the world has never forgotten.Ancient Egypt mystery awaits!

Looking for spooky Halloween books for kids? Four friends scramble to unmask the mummy that''s haunting their ancient town of Thebes. Zany, fun, and fast-paced, it''s perfect for kids age 9-12! When 12-year-old Zet comes face-to-face with a whispering mummy, Zet''s eyes practically pop out of his head. Goosebumps race down his neck. Why is a mummy haunting his front door? What does the scary monster want? Zet quickly joins forces with his 11-year-old sister Kat and best friend Hui. The three kids need to unwind this spine-tingling mystery fast, because there''s a zany rumor that they''re cursed. If they don''t, their world might just come unraveled! Clues send them tiptoeing through the hotspots of ancient Egypt--running into hieroglyphics covered tombs and frantically paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They soon suspect this will be their spookiest mystery ever! "Mummies. Curses. Clues to unravel...Scott Peters has done it again." S.D. Brown, author of The Lake Quilt Mystery Perfect for all kids ages 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570) "Excellent ''Indiana Jones'' style mystery." - Top Reviewer 6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used (Book 1) for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for Ages 8-14 Grades 3-7 #1 Amazon best-selling series in Children''s Geography & Cultures u003e Action & Adventure ACTION. SMART. EXCITING Packed with Ancient Egypt References Also available: BOOK 1, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN SCROLL, BOOK 2: MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN AMULET, & BOOK 3, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE FREE shipping when you get all 4 books in the series! Download the accompanying Common Core Reading Comprehension Materials here: https: //www.egyptabout.com/2018/09/free-common-core-reading-comprehension.html Buy now!

This book is about the many ways people get around and how some methods of travel are faster than others. (Set of 6 with Teacher''s Guide and Comprehension Question Card)

14-year old Thomas and his little brother Jem are unfairly accused of stealing and banished from England to a boy''s prison on the other side of the world! But first they must survive a harsh journey by ship across the ocean to Australia and then to a remote island where conditions are even worse. When Jem becomes ill and threatened by bullies, Thomas must protect his little brother. Against all odds, he must find a way home. But the prison is surrounded by ocean filled with sharks, woods filled with strange animals and bandits. How will they ever escape?Based on true facts about the 1800''s Point Puer boy''s prison in Tasmania.Full of adventure-what''s more exciting than a prison break?

An unforgettable story of magic and an orphan who yearns to belong.From the creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide comes an exciting, ancient Egyptian adventure for kids age 8-14. Ancient Egypt: Ramses is an orphan with a strange skill. He has a magical talent for drawing. His pictures of the gods are so real that they appear to breathe with life. The sight terrifies Ramses'' evil caretakers, who call him cursed and punish him for his unique powers. But not everyone thinks he''s cursed. When Ramses'' parents were alive, they loved him and called his talent a gift. He doesn''t know who or what to believe anymore. Then, famous craftsmen come looking for an artist to paint the walls of King Tut''s tomb. Ramses longs to win the position. If he does, he might just find where he belongs. But if he fails, he''ll never escape his cruel caretakers."roller-coaster of a journey" Ramses'' gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what''s going to happen next.An adrenaline-charged, nonstop action book for boys age 8-12 and girls who love tales of values and courage.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ For kids who love King Tut, Pharaoh Tutankhamen, pyramids, mythology, ancient gods, Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson, and the Kane Chronicles~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that''s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptA magical adventure for middle-grade readers who love to explore the world."a must for every reading list"Can Ramses win the position of his dreams? Read it and find out.

In this stellar, impactful book, a young teen navigates the devastating chaos of the Pearl Harbor attack during WWII. A Notable Children''s Release from multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters. 15-year-old Billy embarks on a perilous journey to save his father during the World War Two assault on Pearl Harbor. Initially dismissed as a mere drill, the reality quickly dawns on Billy and his family. The island of Oahu is under attack! Worse, his dad is down there on the USS Oklahoma, laid up in the sick bay with two broken legs. He''ll never be able to escape on his own. But what can Billy do? He''s just a kid and he''s way out of his element. Still, he has to act. Braving a hail of gunfire, Billy navigates his way to the harbor, boards a rescue vessel, and daringly ascends the rapidly sinking Oklahoma battleship. In the chaos below deck, he finds his injured father, setting the stage for a dramatic rescue. On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked, a day that changed the course of American history. This story captures the resilience and courage of those who lived through this tragic event. Perfect for kids who are fans of war stories and history, especially those fascinated by World War Two. It delves into military history, bringing to life a significant historical event of this era. Young readers will encounter the bravery of soldiers, Marines, and war heroes from the Navy and Air Force. Packed with educational facts about battles, generals, and strategies, all presented to captivate and educate young minds about this pivotal period in American history. "I Escaped WW2 Pearl Harbor" is the 16th children''s book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape. Great for kids'' book clubs and classrooms-a study guide is available at scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksheets

Scarab amulets are disappearing all over the town of Thebes. People say they''re being eaten by ghosts. 12-year-old Zet, however, is sure a group of clever thieves is behind it all. He''s determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile at Zet''s family pottery stall, special orders have gone missing. With angry customers on their hands, his family reputation is going downhill fast. When Zet learns his best friend has been captured, the investigation becomes a race against time. He needs to stop the jewel thieves, before the curse destroys them all.

NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. The combination of TheSky Student Edition software and TheSky Workbook offers instructors the perfect package to complement Mike Seed''s text. This workbook includes examples, exercises, and in-depth explanations of astronomical topics such as the different types of sky coordinates, the motions of the Earth and planetary objects, the naming conventions and locations of astronomical bodies, lunar phases and solar and lunar eclipses, and sidereal time. The workbook also includes detailed instruction for using the software.