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As the Highland Games approach, Jim Qwilleran and the citizens of Pickax prepare to celebrate their Scottish heritage. But the revelry is marred when a visiting jewelry dealer is found dead in his hotel room. His assistant is missing, and the winner of the caber-tossing contest disappears as well. Qwill has a lot of mysteries to sort out, including Koko's sudden interest in photos, pennies, and paper towels.

Have you ever wondered if there's a secret a stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair projects? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then this is for you.12.95

Simple experiments introduce the basic concept of gravity and its relationship to weight.