Books in Busy Books Series series

This is the third book of the Doggie Investigation Gang, DIG(TM) series. The Doggie Investigation Gang is run completely by three dogs that happen to be best friends and partners of their own detective agency. Cooper is a big yellow labrador, clever and loves a mystery. Charlie is a medium-sized spaniel, that is a bit of a worrier and never late for appointments. Pedro is a small, blind min pin that has mastered his sense of smell. Together, and with the help of their friends they solve mysteries in an effort to assist others. The intended audience for this series is second to fourth grade students. While being introduced to third-grade level vocabulary, speaker dialogue and chapter books they will learn hidden lessons such as conflict resolution, the value of individual strengths and differences and the importance of teamwork. A portion of the sales of this book will be donated to dog rescue groups.

Kelsey has a birthday coming up! She has recently been spending her allowance on starting a porcelain doll collection. All she wants for her birthday is that perfect porcelain doll to add to her collection. Her mom Jenna seems to have found one at an old antique store. When she leaves with the doll, the owner of the store regrets selling it to her. Kelsey gets the doll on her birthday and couldn't be more happy! "I will call her Sweet Sarah!" Well....Sweet Sarah...doesn't turn out to be so sweet!

This guide for young musicians contains carefully organized and graded information to provide a sound introduction to the theory of music. It aims to enable beginners to progress systematically and acquire the knowledge they need for their practical studies. Explanations give a clear grounding in the basic concepts, while music examples help to explain more complex ideas. There are also features about the history and development of music, put into context by looking at instruments. In addition, there are charts and checklists for quick reference, and each new topic is backed up with puzzles to help readers develop their theoretical skills.