Books in The Secret series

This imaginative companion to the New York Times bestselling Secret Series teases, prompts, and leads readers through the steps of writing a story. Bosch's signature rip-roaring voice delivers an engaging narrative (for the reader to help complete!) and interactive puzzles and games. Readers get the chance to create their own story while enjoying a satisfying mystery as well.Here's a note from our fearless "author":I feared this might happen. I knew reading was a dangerous business, but now it's not safe for writers either! You see, the author of this book is missing. Well, maybe not "missing." A certain author whom I won't name (okay, me) has abandoned his book and has left his readers hanging out to dry. This is a crime, I admit, but there it is. Most of this book, well, I just haven't written it. And I'm not going to, either.Why? Oh, I have my reasons. Big. Grown up. Author. Reasons. Unfortunately, I can't reveal them yet. Let's just say a life is at stake (mine) and leave it at that. So will you do it? Pretty please? You'll do it? Thank you! But please hurry! Time is of the essence and you can't wait any longer. You must WRITE THIS BOOK!

Discover the secret behaviors of a notoriously stinky mammal--the skunk--by following a family as the kits grow from infancy to adulthood.The celebrated Secret Life series continues with a determined mother skunk and her five kits. Young readers will learn about their hidden lives as the skunk kits grow and explore their world, escape predators, and hunt for food. Here is a story of family and survival packed with science terminology, depictions of skunk behavior, and information about skunks' habitats, diets, and sounds. And stunning illustrations invite readers to get closer than they ever could in reality to these skunks' secret lives.

This gorgeous and lyrical picture book follows a year in the life of a red fox named Vixen.Kids will learn about a common backyard neighbor as they read how Vixen finds food, hunts, escapes threats, finds a mate, and raises her kits—all the way to the day that she and her mate watch their kits head off to lead their own secret lives. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The book also includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.

Here is a stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 6-9 about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis.This gorgeous and lyrical picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky. It follows a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find a mate. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The book also includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.

Discover Secret Gardens, decipher ancient riddles on tombstones, visit a disturbed Indian burial ground, observe the stars and planets through a university telescope, frown at a bronze statue of Lenin, harvest mastodon food in Central Park, enjoy the aroma of a roomful of dirt, find a Venetian palazzo above a former stable, spot the forbidden island that was once declared a sovereign nation by a guy in a rowboat, track down a townhouse concealing a subway tunnel, walk under the canopy of the primeval forest, read a memorial plaque to an event that happened in another dimension, fall into a trance before a piece of subway art that flickers and moves, have your bicycle blessed in church. New York offers endless opportunity to step off the program and peer into the city's fascinating past and present. Secret New York - An Unusual Guide is an indispensible resource for those who thought they already knew everything about America's metropolis, or want to begin exploring it hidden places. For more New York City discoveries, see Secret New York: Curious Activities, also by T.M. Rives

When 12 year old Tess moves to a new neighborhood, she tries to befriend the boy who lives next door, a boy of the same age, named Sam. Tess doesn't know that Sam has a special power, one that he must keep secret at all costs. No, he is not a mind reader, but he is capable of something else which at times he struggles to control. The other kids think he's strange and tend to avoid him. But with Tess's arrival, everything changes. However, Sam is not the only one who takes an interest in Tess.The coolest kid in the grade, a boy named Jake Collins begins to notice her as well and Sam decides he does not have a chance. Then, when Jake's bullying becomes worse than ever, Sam is forced to teach him a lesson. But what happens when Sam goes too far? And does Tess find out what he is actually capable of? If you love reading about kids with special powers and you enjoyed my series called 'Mind Reader', then you are sure to enjoy this series too. It is another exciting story full of drama, suspense, romance, boy crushes, friendship issues and much, much more. A suspenseful book for girls that you will not be able to put down.

Kids often spot woolly bear caterpillars creeping across the ground in fall, but these furry-looking creatures seem to disappear as quicklyas they pop up. Where do they come from in autumn, and where do theygo? In fact, they live throughout North America all year long. In vividstorytelling style, Laurence Pringle uncovers the secret life of the woollybear caterpillar, following one caterpillar as she feasts, tiny and hidden, inthe tall summer grass; molts and grows; then sets off on the fall journeywhere she's most likely to be seen. Packed with surprising details (did you know that woolly bears can survive freezing temperatures by producinga natural antifreeze?), this book will appeal to every child who's been luck yenough to spy one of these beloved caterpillars—and to anyone who'd like to.

This imaginative companion to the New York Times bestselling Secret Series teases, prompts, and leads readers through the steps of writing a story. Bosch's signature rip-roaring voice delivers an engaging narrative (for the reader to help complete!) and interactive puzzles and games. Readers get the chance to create their own story while enjoying a satisfying mystery as well.Here's a note from our fearless "author":I feared this might happen. I knew reading was a dangerous business, but now it's not safe for writers either! You see, the author of this book is missing. Well, maybe not "missing." A certain author whom I won't name (okay, me) has abandoned his book and has left his readers hanging out to dry. This is a crime, I admit, but there it is. Most of this book, well, I just haven't written it. And I'm not going to, either.Why? Oh, I have my reasons. Big. Grown up. Author. Reasons. Unfortunately, I can't reveal them yet. Let's just say a life is at stake (mine) and leave it at that. So will you do it? Pretty please? You'll do it? Thank you! But please hurry! Time is of the essence and you can't wait any longer. You must WRITE THIS BOOK!

Legends have long told of the powerful, mysterious creatures that are half human and half fish. This scrapbook is a collection of writings and "evidence" from Aunt Lydia. The four mermaid figures bundled with the book represent the four types of mermaids that can be found all over the world: the frequently spotted shipsavers; the wishgivers who help those in trouble; the shapeshifters who whimsically enter and exit the human world; and the weatherworks mermaids who bargain with humans for favors. Plenty of "factual" information is included.

Book for Girls 9 – 12... The Secret - Book 1: Mind Magic When 12-year-old Tessa moves with her family to a new neighborhood, she attempts to befriend her neighbor, a boy of the same age named Sam, who is in her class at school. However, the other kids think Sam is strange, in particular, the cool group which includes the class bully, Mason Collins.The girls in Tessa’s group try to lead her astray, but Tessa has other ideas, and she steps in to defend Sam. When Mason’s bullying increases, Sam tries to teach him a lesson by using his hidden power. Does Tessa discover Sam’s secret and what happens when Sam goes too far? Will Tessa stick by him, or move onto the cool group, who are so eager to have her join their ranks?If you love reading about kids with special powers and you enjoyed my best selling series, 'Mind Reader,’ then you are sure to enjoy this series too. It’s another exciting story full of drama, suspense, romance, boy crushes, friendship issues, and much, much more. The Secret is a fabulous book for girls 9 - 12 that you won’t be able to put down. Young teens will also enjoy this story!

The Secret - Book 3: Mind PowerThis is an exciting sequel to this series. Once again, it includes all the elements of a great story that will keep you in suspense and wondering what is going to happen next. Tessa is determined to stick by Sam but is she able to follow through with her promise and at what cost? Will Sam be able to manage the self-control necessary to keep his secret intact? These questions and many more will be answered in this fabulous book for girls, one that you are sure to be captivated by and find yourself unable to put down. Another exciting story of drama, friendship, and loyalty that is tested right through until the very end!

This is an exciting, new and updated version - available for previous readers on the 'Manage Your Content and Devices' page of your Amazon account.The Secret - Book 2: DiscoveryThis fabulous book for girls continues the suspenseful story of Sam and the special power he has tried so desperately to keep hidden.When his neighbor, Tessa, accidentally discovers his secret, he decides his newfound friendship with the pretty girl next door is over, and he fears the worst. However, he is not prepared for her reaction or for what happens next!Written mainly from Tessa's point of view, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat right through until the very last chapter where Tessa discovers more than she has bargained for!A fabulous series for girls who enjoy reading about kids with unique powers and unusual paranormal abilities, it’s filled with drama, friendship problems, bullying issues, boy crushes, and a little romance, a story that all girls ages 9 - 12 and older will be able to relate to.