Books with author Peter Scott

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the children's adventure of a lifetime.You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When Zet and Kat learn that a valuable scroll is missing, the siblings decide to play detective. They set out in search of clues. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo running along the Nile, poking through strange temples bristling with towering pillars, sneaking past walls covered in ancient hieroglyphics, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.Praise for Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll:"A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian"Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft.Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptFor fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. A study guide is available at bit.ly/egyptstudy"I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." ~ Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes an enchanting adventure.Meet ancient Egypt's favorite young detectives: twelve-year-old Zet, his trusty kid-sister Kat, and their best friend, Hui. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm.Can these three keen children solve the puzzle of the missing amulets? Travel back in time and find out!Detective Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. The authorities have no clue where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of answers. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, and Hui rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together.• Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic amulets . . .• Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts!• Strange, missing artifacts abound• An evil gatekeeper guards the secret jewels• Short, fast-paced chapters make the Zet mysteries perfect if you're looking for great, easy reading kids booksWhat kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying:"has reread them more than once!"What teachers are saying: "students ask to borrow the book" Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'.A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters for an exciting puzzle that's perfectly suited for the whole family.The adventure starts here! Order today with one click, in print or for Kindle

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn that a valuable scroll has gone missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces and play detective. They set out in search of clues. If they can solve the case, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo running along the Nile, poking through strange temples bristling with towering pillars, sneaking past walls covered in ancient hieroglyphics, all in a land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten. Praise for Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll: "A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian "Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder 6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists. ~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient Egypt For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. A study guide is available at bit.ly/egyptstudy "I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." ~ Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!

From award-winning author Scott Peters, creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.Have you heard? A mummy is haunting ancient Egypt in this dusty treasure from the days of old, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .On a dark and spooky night, 12-year-old Zet finds a mummy haunting his doorstep. Soon, a rumor is zipping around town that Zet and his sister, Kat, are cursed! When customers start avoiding Zet's family’s pottery stall, the siblings decide to play detective. They need to put a stop to this mummy mystery, fast. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, their problems will be over. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo paddling up the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They learn about mummification and the Egyptian afterlife, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with historic trivia~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptWhat parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader . . . he wanted to read all of them."For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudyGet ready for page-flipping thrills and chills, because kids love mummies!

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm.Can these three kids solve the puzzle of the missing amulets?Detective Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. The authorities have no clue where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of answers. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, and Hui rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together.• Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic amulets . . .• Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts!• Strange, missing artifacts abound• An evil gatekeeper guards the secret jewels• Short, fast-paced chapters make the Zet mysteries perfect if you're looking for great, easy reading kids booksWhat kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying:"has reread them more than once!"What teachers are saying: "students ask to borrow the book" Crack open this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'.A middle-grade mystery that combines page-turning Hardy Boys style sleuthing with fun facts for an exciting, twisty puzzle that makes it popular with both boys and girls. If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.Love this book!!!! - Tassa DeSalada, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ In a golden era of pyramids live two young detectives. This is their adventure. A page-turning mystery for kids age 9-12When Zet finds an Egyptian royal family member visiting his house, he knows something is terribly wrong. He's shocked to hear that a princess has vanished into thin air! Where has she gone? And why is he being asked to play detective? The answer soon becomes clear: no one will suspect a boy searching for clues. It's his job to ask questions and crack the case without stirring up suspicions. The only problem? Zet must travel far from home and family, down the Nile River to an ancient pyramid construction site. And with his best friend tagging along, things are bound to turn messy. Hui always gets into trouble! Still, the two boys set sail on an exciting adventure. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail and temple pillars mysteriously crashing to the ground, this missing persons case might be their spookiest challenge yet! Travel back in time and get lost in a mysterious land of hieroglyphics, gods, mythology, and majesty that the world has never forgotten.Each story in this middle grade mystery series is a stand-alone mystery that can be read on its own.Short, fast-paced chapters make the Zet mysteries perfect if you're looking for great, easy reading kids books Fascinating facts that kids will love are tucked in here and there with the actionMakes a fun read-along bookWhat kids are saying: "This book is the best mystery book I have ever read!!"What parents are saying: "both boys beg to read the books"~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling.(Lexile: 490-570) Our readers are going places. If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!

An A to Z guide to the heroes of the Marvel Universe, from Ant-Man to Hulk to Wolverine, with everyone else in between! Meet the Marvel Super Heroes will give detailed descriptions of everyone's favorite characters, including origins, powers, and secret identities. Full of trivia and fun facts on more than 100 heroes, this exciting book is sure to delight Marvel fans, young and old! In addition, this hardcover book features a reversible jacket that can be used as a poster!

From award-winning author Scott Peters, creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.Have you heard? A mummy is haunting ancient Egypt in this dusty treasure from the days of old, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .On a dark and spooky night, 12-year-old Zet finds a mummy haunting his doorstep. Soon, a rumor is zipping around town that Zet and his sister, Kat, are cursed! When customers start avoiding Zet's family’s pottery stall, the siblings decide to play detective. They need to put a stop to this mummy mystery, fast. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, their problems will be over. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo paddling up the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They learn about mummification and the Egyptian afterlife, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with historic trivia~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptWhat parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader . . . he wanted to read all of them."For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudyGet ready for page-flipping thrills and chills, because kids love mummies!