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"Is heaven real? What is it really like? Award-winning author Lee Strobel tracked down the evidence and provides answers to the questions children 8-12 ask about both heaven and hell in this young reader's edition of The Case for Heaven that is perfect for teaching your child about the biblical evidence for eternal life. Every child wonders at some point what happens after we die--especially after the loss of a pet, a grandparent, or another loved...

A body of a young female has been found washed up on the beach. Inspector Bronson and Detective White are handed the task to investigate what happened to the girl. Along with Officer Swanson they embark on their journey which leads them to new locations and strange suspects who clearly have something to hide. A further murder hampers their investigation and a mysterious caller who is toying with Inspector Bronson leaves behind vital evidence that...

"Laura Webber is determined to uncover the truth behind her parents' murders, but someone is threatening to silence her forever"--

FORENSIC SCIENTISTS: These dedicated scientists work with law enforcement to catch criminals and save the day! Mystery DNA? Creepy crawly evidence? Suspicious substances? Don't worry, Forensic Scientists are on the case! SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: Have you ever considered a career in criminal investigation? Now's your chance to learn more! This nonfiction book highlights scenarios where these specialized scientists use their skills to solve the...

FIRE INVESTIGATORS: You might think that fire burns away most evidence, but not for fire investigators. Forest fires? Suspected arson? A car explosion? Don't worry, Fire Investigators are on the case! SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: Have you ever considered a career in criminal investigation? Now's your chance to learn more! This nonfiction book highlights scenarios where fire sleuths use their specialized skills to solve the mystery and save the day. INCLUDES:...

K-9 UNITS: Dogs can use their keen sense of smell to help law enforcement as part of teams called K-9 units. A mysterious bag in an airport? Is a car full of hidden drugs? A missing body in the woods? Don't worry, K-9 Units are on the case! SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: Have you ever considered a career in criminal investigation? Now's your chance to learn more! This nonfiction book highlights scenarios where dog/human teams use their specialized...

John Douglas, the FBI's pioneering, first full-time criminal profiler, presents a timely, relevant book that goes to the heart of extremism and domestic terrorism, examining in-depth his chilling pursuit of, and eventual prison confrontation with Joseph Paul Franklin, a White Nationalist serial killer and one of the most disturbing psychopaths he has ever encountered.

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series - inspired by real news stories she...

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series - inspired by real news stories she...

Nana is not your ordinary grandma. She never wears cloppy shoes, drinks prune juice, or worries about slippery surfaces. Eufala and Bog's nana would much rather join the circus, work as a backhoe operator, or maybe become a detective. Which is exactly what happens in this very funny chapter book. When Nana answers an ad in the local newspaper for a detective, she arrives at the police department just in time to investigate the theft of one entire...