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The Mary Celeste Ghost Ship
In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship’s charts were found scattered, and crew members’ belongings were still ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Medusa Doll
Jason is so thrilled with the set of 12 mythological Greek god figures he receives for his birthday that he carries one with him to a local toy shop. Soon he discovers that a 13th doll--the Medusa Doll--was also made for his set. Surely this rare ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Midnight Unicorn
In a faraway kingdom, two girls live separate lives. Growing up in the wilderness of the west, Alette is the daughter of a sorcerer. In the warmth of the east, Audrey is the daughter of a baker. The girls could not be more different... and yet ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 10.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Minotaur Maze
It's the Assistant Librarian's birthday! When the kids surprise him, the shock is theirs - he's been turned to stone! Medusa has entered the library - and so have her friends Apollo, Perseus, Apollo and Ariadne. These Greek gods and goddesses aren't ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Mount Everest Disaster Of 1996
On 6 May 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the highest point on Earth. On the morning of 10 May, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later, a terrible storm hit. Eight climbers died as they...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Nightmare Gnomes Of Nearly Heights
Things are not quite right in Neary Heights. People are going missing, garden gnomes seem to be multiplying and Stan could swear he hears the pitter-patter of tiny feet behind him when he walks through the neighbourhood. As Stan begins to wonder if ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Star Outside My Window
'I've always wanted to be a Star Hunter. But I don't want to be the kind that looks for old stars that have already been burning for millions of years. I want to find the brand new ones - the ones that have only just been born and are searching for ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.3
- Points Value : 9
The Tragic Trip Of The Donner Party
In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in the hope of finding a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Vanished Northwest Passage Arctic Expedition
In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Tiny But Deadly Creatures
The world is crawling with all sorts of insects and other tiny creatures. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About Earth
How did Earth form? Where did all the water come from? How did Earth’s plates begin to shift? When it comes to our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About Living Things
How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About The Human Body
Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About The Universe
What’s inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Vikings: Scandinavia’s Ferocious Sea Raiders
When one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. But the Vikings weren't just violent invaders trying to steal treasure. These Norse warriors were also master sailors and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Werewolf Hotel
The Full Moon Resort in western Canada looks all but abandoned when Hunter, his twin sister, Maeve, and their parents arrive. The outdoor pool is in disrepair and the cabins are overgrown with strange plants. What a dump! And to make matters worse, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
What Would It Take To Build A Deflector Shield?
In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
What Would It Take To Build A Time Machine?
In science fiction, time machines let people travel backwards in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-travelling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
What Would It Take To Make An Energy Blade?
In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Wheelchair Rugby Rush
When Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can't wait to try it. But then his family moves to Alabama to help take care of his grandma after she gets hurt. But Robinson's in luck--his dad tells him about an ...
- Book Cover : Paperback
Your Passport To Argentina
What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Your Passport To Australia
What is it like to live in or visit Australia? What makes Australia’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Australian people.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Your Passport To Brazil
What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil’s culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Brazil and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. In...
- Book Cover : Hardback
Your Passport To Egypt
What is it like to live in or visit Egypt? What makes Egypt’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Egyptian people.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Your Passport To England
What is it like to live in or visit England? What makes England’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of England's people.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback