Books in The Nature Club Book 3 series

Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code-and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes. Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds-and impossible choices.Praise for Killer Instinct "A welcome addition to the teen-sleuth genre." -Kirkus Reviews"Barnes knows how to keep the reader hooked, and fans will be eagerly reaching for this title and clamoring for the next in the series." -Booklist"This is a definite purchase for libraries...." -School Library Journal"Intricately plotted, this novel will keep teens guessing and leave readers eagerly waiting the next installment in The Naturals series." -VOYA Praise for The NaturalsYALSA Best Books for Young Adults, 2014 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers, 2014"The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page." -New York Times best-selling author Ally Carter* "[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish." -VOYA (starred review)"This savvy thriller grabs readers right away." -Kirkus Reviews"It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint." -Publishers Weekly"In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns." -Booklist

“Racing with Butterflies is engaging, fun to read, and accurate in its depiction of monarch natural history—it will draw in young readers while helping them understand why we should all care for monarchs.”—Dr. Scott Black, executive director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Will Tai’s horse ride in the rodeo? Tai and his horse, Dune, are preparing for a rodeo competition. When Dune mysteriously becomes ill, a neighbor blames the milkweed plants in Tai’s pasture and tells Tai he must remove them. When Tai learns that monarch butterflies—including one he named Dana—depend on the plants, he becomes conflicted. How can he save both Dune and the monarchs? Things get even more complicated when Tai’s mother visits. Are his parents getting back together? As Tai struggles to save Dune, the butterflies, and his family, he learns relationships aren’t as simple as he’d thought.

“The Everywhere Bear is a wonderful recipe for inspiring youth to learn about the wild animals that live amongst us—and the simple steps we can take to keep them safe.”—Bryan Peterson, executive director, Bear Smart Durango. Will Brooke kick her candy habit? When Brooke’s eyesight gets blurry, her skin breaks out, and her energy lags, she shrugs it off. Her eating habits might not be the greatest, but she can’t imagine giving up sweets. Meanwhile, an animal starts tipping over trash cans at night, and Brooke and her Nature Club friends hatch a plan to find the culprit. They are surprised by what they find—and even more surprised to learn Brooke is partly to blame. As Brooke’s story unfolds—along with that of an animal she names Ocho—she learns that by taking a few simple actions, one can start to break bad habits. With her Nature Club friends, Brooke vows to improve her own health while protecting local wildlife.

1st Place Winner of the 2019 Purple Dragonfly Award for green/environmental books. "Taking Flight makes learning fun; it conveys important biological concepts by relating them to personal experiences. It’s brilliant!” —Joni Ellis, founder and director, Optics for the Tropics. Will Izzy make friends in her new school? Izzy’s family is moving to a big city at the end of the summer, and she is filled with dread. She’ll start fifth grade at a new school where she doesn’t know anyone. Meanwhile, a bird she names Señor Wilson also faces a big move. He’ll soon migrate south for the winter—a journey full of peril. As Izzy’s adventure unfolds in parallel with Señor Wilson’s, it seems Izzy’s worst fears may come true. It’s only by finding her inner courage—with a little help from her friends in the Nature Club—that Izzy can find her wings and truly take off.

“In this captivating journey of discovery, we learn the importance of treading lightly on this planet so we don’t cause harm to our wild neighbors.” —Beth Pratt, California director, National Wildlife Federation. The night Miguel arrives to visit his Nature Club friends, he gets a rare glimpse of a bobcat. When he sees the bobcat again the next day, he excitedly names it Clementine, but notices it looks thin, tired, and unhealthy. After accidentally kicking his soccer ball into a neighbor’s shed, he figures out why. Miguel and his friends send the bobcat to a wildlife rehabilitator, but Miguel wishes he could make a wider impact than on just one animal. As Clementine recovers, Miguel and his Nature Club friends learn we are all connected through a complex web of life, and through it, we have the opportunity to make a world of difference.

“Making a Splash will make a fabulous, educational read for any young person interested in wildlife and the outdoors.”—Dr. Kerry Kriger, founder and executive director, Save the Frogs! Is the swim-a-thon doomed? When Zack falls off a ladder and breaks his arm, the worst part isn’t his injury—it’s missing the Nature Club’s upcoming swim-a-thon. Stuck sitting by the creek while the others practice their strokes, Zack discovers a froglet with a damaged limb and names him Rana. Zack and his friends spring into action to help the froglet, only to discover more and more human-made hazards for the little frogs. As Zack’s story unfolds in parallel with Rana’s, he learns how important it is to care for the environment. In the end, Zack and his friends from the Nature Club plot out how to do exactly that—for the frog and themselves.

It's time for The Crazy Club's first official slumber party! The club members have a whole night planned filled with fun activities, delicious snacks and very little sleeping! There's only one problem—Nikki Gong has never been to a slumber party before. She has never been away from her mom for an entire night either. Even though she is having fun with her friends, she is nervous about sleeping over and wants to go home. Can the members of The Crazy Club persuade her to stay the night?

Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code-and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.

Luis Burgado is a 13-year-old author who comes from a family of authors. His mother, Dali Burgado, wrote the motivational book Defeat It! in 2017. His cousin, Antonio G. Alicea, wrote and Illustrated the children's book Hectic Hector, in 2018, which was a dedication to his late brother and his childhood adventures. Luis’ older sister, Christine M. Burgado, wrote and Illustrated, The Princess and The Dragon at age 6, making her the youngest author in the history of Virginia. Now Luis Alexander Burgado, continues this tradition with his first book, The Disappearing Moon, he continues that with Goodnight Little Lion. Luis has always been a creative. As a toddler he would draw logos of cars and movie production companies. He started developing his own characters at age 10, and he taught himself Photoshop and started creating movie posters. Soon after, he would create a series of 10 books, which were lost shortly after creating them, due to a computer crash. Luis has since worked hard to create new books starting with The Disappearing Moon, The Fallen Leaf and now Goodnight Little Lion (his third book all while being under quarantine during the global Coronavirus outbreak. We are proud to see what other literary creations he has in-store for in the Luis' World.

"a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance." - Kirkus ReviewsWhen you try to make a difference…it might cost you your life.After everything that’s happened, Grace moves to the Everglades to live with her grandmother and hang out with old man Rex, Birdee’s “friend with benefits”. Grace befriends Dylan, Rex’s nephew, and Sadie, a die-hard teen activist. Sadie spends her time leading protests against the roadside zoos that run rampant in Florida with a total disregard for animals or the flimsy law.One day while out in the Everglades, Grace and her friends rescue an abused—and endangered—Florida panther. When the animal runs off, Grace follows it to Uncle Bob’s, a roadside zoo that is illegally filled with a variety of exotic animals. Before she can rescue the panther, Grace and her friends are kidnapped by the ruthless owner and dragged deep into the Everglades for a hunting challenge.Only this time, they are the prey.During a sick game of cat and mouse, Grace and her friends are offered one chance at survival. With a small head start and very few supplies, only time and skill stand between the hunter and the hunted. But out in the Everglades, there are other dangers that are far worse.Against all odds, Grace must win and make it home alive or everything she holds dear could be lost.Grab your copy today and enjoy the twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Nightmare Club is not for just ANYBODY. Only the spookiest, scariest stories get told at Annie's Halloween sleepovers―and if you can't take it, well, tough! Abbey's best friend is her reflection―Bee, the mysterious girl who looks just like her and lives on the other side of her mirror. Bee understands Abbey better than anyone else. But does Abbey really trust Bee...enough to switch places with her?