In this issue of Velda: Girl Detective we learn how a burlesque queen became a private eye in the 1950's when Velda tries to solve a "Murder at the Follies!" Also in this issue: Velda uncovers a Communist plot to blow up Margate, New Jersey in "Velda vs the Red Menace," and tackles a mysterious killer in "The Early Bird." As an extra bonus, a complete Velda short story is included! An adventure of Neolithica: Girl of the Pleistocene and Hawkshaw Hawk:...

"Velda: Girl Detective" is a multileveled representation of the more lurid of the 1950s crime comics and is portrayed as if it actually existed as a classic Golden Age comic. The comic series was more than a passing homage to the noir films and hard-boiled detective school of writing of the 1950s as it included in certain issues as special features a Velda paper doll kit and the complete 1955 Velda pinup calendar to provide authenticity. The comics...

1950's private detective Velda accepts an invitation to a dude ranch...and an invitation to treachery, extortion, kidnaping and molybdenum! Also in this issue: "Murder on a Shoestring" pits Velda against a crazed strangler while she has to "Play Chicken" for a larcenous hypnotist. As a bonus an adventure of Neolithica: Girl of the Pleistocene and Hawkshaw Hawk: Bird Detective round out the issue.

Private detective Velda's back on the stage shedding feathers as she finds herself up to her ears in counterfeiters when "Her Chips Come In"! Also in this issue, Velda learns what a didgeridoo does and in "Velda vs the DA" she gets a kick out of meeting her archenemy face to face! And as a special bonus, Velda's Special Paper Doll kit is included that features various clothing designs worn by Velda. An adventure of Neolithica: Girl of the Pleistocene...

"Deep space holds materials left over from the formation of the solar system. Astronomers have been making exciting discoveries on the outermost fringes and the New Horizons spacecraft brings new insights into the origins of the sun and planets"--

Robot Explorers is about the unmanned missions throughout the solar system, from the first lunar and planetary probes of the 60s up to the sophisticated Mars rover missions of the past decade. It describes the missions to Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, several asteroids, and the Sun, as well as some of the missions planned for the future.

"This revised and expanded second edition of Spaceships includes sixty-four pages worth of the newest developments in space technology"--

Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! Space exploration in recent years has added a vast amount to our knowledge of the planets. This Golden Guide, Planets by Mark R. Chartrand, features: * Exciting discoveries about the planets and other celestial bodies in our solar system * Magnificent illustrations in full color This guide will be invaluable for all those intrigued by the fascinating worlds beyond our own. A classic guide...for all...

Presents a full-color illustrated guide of the solar system, and contains paintings, photographs, maps, and diagrams of the planets, moon, stars, and other areas of space.

A 9-year old boy and his pet dragon (invisible to all but him) run away from his foster parents.