New Releases by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

When an online star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis, Nick Pendelton and his fellow "cyber sleuths" are convinced the evidence is faked and set out to uncover the truth.

Thirteen-year-old Wes is on his first ever fishing trip to Leech Lake in northern Minnesota with his best friend Josh and Josh''s family and he is more skeptical than enthusiastic--but when he hears the stories about catching a gigantic ''Muskie'', he is hooked.

While on a family hunting trip, Adriana must find a way to get along with her obnoxious cousin Frankie.

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman''s Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may get you killed, and it is up to the reader to decide which way you will go.

When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard was active in that area in the 1700s. Could this be the first clue to finding his long-lost treasure? It''s up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices and clues to follow, which path will YOU choose to dig up the riches left behind by the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer--from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.

Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. Read about the Celtics'' unbelievable win against the unstoppable Lakers in the 1969 NBA Finals. Discover more about USA Hockey''s miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And don''t forget the underdog Jets'' remarkable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will turn any sports fan into a reading all-star!

Game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time worst fails in sports history. Karl Malone''s missed free throws in the 1997 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls. Catcher Hank Gowdy of the New York Giant''s tripping on his own mask and dropping the ball in 1924. Pete Sampras smashing the ball out of bounds and losing Wimbledon to George Bastl. Read about game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more in this epic book of fails. Missing this book--jam-packed with eye-popping photos and heart-pounding text--would be an epic failure for any sports fan.

The Garbage Gang builds a bowling alley, and they meet Gordy''s bowling ball, Beau. Beau likes to knock down pins, so the gang wonders, "Are bowling balls bullies?" Fortunately, Beau helps them learn all about forces and motion, and soon they discover the answer to their burning question.

When Wally Featherby''s hedgehog starts to appear all over his house his friends investigate the mystery and soon discover hundreds of hedgehogs overrunning the city.

Ever since Ben Tajima found a toy boat on the Chicago Riverwalk, strange things have been happening. Ben keeps seeing a ghostly boy everywhere: the swimming pool, the living room . . . But who is the boy? What is he looking for? And what will happen when he finds it?

Marisa Conchito wants to make an old-fashioned vampire movie for her online audience, and she has decided that her older brother Lorenzo will make a good vampire (certainly scarier than the kids who have auditioned) and Lorenzo''s friend Jeff has volunteered his uncle Felix''s house as a set; Felix was an actor in horror movies, and his house is definitely creepy, in fact, he is pretty creepy himself (especially since Jeff thought he was dead)--there is just one rule: Do not go into the basement.

The reader''s choices determine whether three friends will survive after being mysteriously transported back in time to the Neolithic Era, when humans were first learning to farm and harvest and to domesticate animals.

After one of her photos shows a shadowy figure, Isabella Rodriguez learns that Hollywood Hills, California, is haunted. Now the ghost in the photo won’t leave Isa alone. She’s trying to communicate with Isa . . . but what does she want?

Ever wonder how people create such engaging video blogs? Learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and post vlogs. Capstone 4D videos provide extra content to help guide you on your film-making journey. It''s time to put your video-blogging skills to the test. And action!

Calling all musicians! Are you looking for a way to boost your songs to the next level? Music videos can help your music shine! Learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and perform a music video. Capstone 4D videos provide added content to help guide you on your film-making journey. It''s time to be a star-a video star, that is!

Do you love stop-motion animation? Try shooting a stop-motion video yourself! Learn how to plan, cast, shoot, and edit an stop-motion video. Capstone 4D videos provide extra content to help guide you on your film-making journey. It''s time to put your creativity to the test. And action!

"Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern fighting game esport tournaments"--

Rip and roar! Tires go in the shredder. Watch tires get torn to tiny pieces.

What rules do I need to follow at school? In Schools Have Rules, young readers learn that being part of a strong, diverse school community means raising your hand, taking turns, being kind, listening É Paired with playful yet realistic illustrations, a 1st-person student narrator shows kids best practices, focusing on character education aspects.

How do I stay safe at school? Fire drills, tornado drills, lockdowns É School bus safety, playground rules, lunchroom do''s and don''ts É Staying Safe at School defines the many ways school communities keep their members safe, using bright, full-color illustrations and kid-friendly text delivered by a 1st-person student narrator with whom young readers can easily identify.

What''s the matter with the three little pigs? They''re being tormented by a hungry wolf! And no matter what kind of matter they use to build their homes, it doesn''t matter. The STEM-savvy, rhyme-loving wolf in this fractured fairy tale always seems to spoil the day. A glossary and critical thinking questions support the story''s physics content.

Fighting off brigands and thieves while exploring the wild. Searching for better quality weapons and armor. Exploring twisting tunnels and dark caverns while fighting increasingly difficult monsters. Fans of role-playing video games enjoy all these things and more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular role-playing games? What were the most effective medieval weapons and armor? What were medieval villages and cities really like? What inspired the stories of mythical creatures that video game monsters are based on? Compare true history to today''s popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. Secretly listening to an enemy''s conversation without getting caught. Fans of stealthy video games enjoy these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular stealth games? What methods to spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear to secret agents use to spy on the activities of others? How do special forces teams achieve their missions without getting caught? Compare true spy tactics and gear to today''s popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Bravely storming the beaches of Normandy. Holding down the front lines while under attack from the enemy. Battling enemy fighters through the streets of a wartorn city. Fans of combat video games enjoy these scenarios and many more. But what is the true story behind today''s popular battle games? What was it really like to fight in World War II battles? Who were the real leaders and commanders during the world''s biggest wars? How do today''s soldiers really combat enemy fighters in foreign countries? Compare true history to today''s popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Valerie as she transforms into a birdlike Velociraptor! Step back in time and learn all about a Velociraptor''s habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its feathered perspective. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

Sandy beaches, tiny arrows, and knee-high trees. What has the Library turned into this time? The Nightingale Library pages are up against armies of tiny people on the island of Lilliput from Gulliver''s Travels. Meanwhile their giant arch enemies have lost track of their giant pet monkey, who''s loose in the Library!

Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Tracy as she transforms into a three-horned Triceratops! Step back in time and learn all about a Triceratops'' habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its thundering perspective. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

"At T. Middleton Nightingale City Library, when the old, broken clock strikes twelve, the library is transformed into something out of an author''s mind--and today the volunteer pages find themselves in the middle of Edgar Allan Poe''s imagination where monsters lurk, and a raven is telling them to find Lenore if they want to restore the library to normal."--Provided by publisher.