Nature Mysteries

Tom's eyes bored into Basil's. "I admire and respect you as a brilliant detective, but I must speak frankly. Your chances of capturing J. J. are practically zero. The obstacles are too many and too great. In my opinion, Basil, you're on an impossible mission!"

In a new adventure, it's Christmas in Strawberry Park, and the guinea pigs are decorating the hutch and rocking around their broccoli Christmas tree. But when Henrietta's mother is called to investigate the mystery of missing Inca gold, the furry friends find themselves on their way to...Peru!

Basil the mouse detective sets off on a journey to solve one of the greatest mysteries of mousedom: Do miniature cats exist? Leading mouse scientists aren't certain, but they believe answers can be found in the Far East. Thus begins the story of an unusual quest. As Basil sets sail for the Far East - and the lost island of Kataarh - danger stalks him at every turn. Our hero is determined to unravel the mystery of these mini cats and their mouse king!

Furry Towers promises the best food and fabulous facilities for guinea pigs - Fuzzy and Coco are so excited! But when they arrive, the friends find themselves in a smelly old hutch with only moldy lettuce to eat. Coco is not impressed! And it soon becomes clear that something terribly sinister is going on at Furry Towers - can the friends save the day again?

There are at least one million different species or kinds of creatures in the ocean. You can do many things to help save these ocean creatures.

There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. Peter's dog, Nell, has an amazing sense of smell. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. But Nell has other talents, too. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared?

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate 17 statements about Earth, weather, and the environment and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether all deserts are hot!

When Henry and his big dog Mudge see a spy kit for sale, they know right away that it's time to break open the piggy bank. With their spy hat and magnifying glass and secret code card, Henry and Mudge can flirt with danger, steal secrets, and start cracking codes. On their first spy mission, Henry tells Mudge to try not to look suspicious. Mudge rolls in the mud and chews on an old shoe, so no one will ever think he's a spy. But then Henry finds a piece of paper with a real spy code written on it.

This beautiful tale follows a raindrop’s journey on Earth, from the time of the dinosaurs to the creation of the earliest cities and beyond. It explains how Earth has depended on the same water supply throughout its existence by flowing and falling all around us, fueling and forming much of what we have seen and used for millions of years.

It's the weekend—a perfect day for a sail off the coast of Maine. But there's something fishy going on with the local dolphins and Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are determined to find out why. Are the dolphins twisting, leaping, and whistling because they're playing? Or is it a warning of nearby danger? And if it's danger, how can the kids get grownups to believe them? Abbi and her friends are diving head first into this mystery!

It's time for the alpaca costume contest, and Abigail "Abbi" Wallace is excited to see it at the Maine State Fair. But there’s only one alpaca left—the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery!

Aidan and Olivia live in a creaky old house on the edge of a dirty, swampy lake. Craving some excitement, they convince their parents to let them camp out by the lakeshore under a full moon, with only their dog for company. Aidan loves to scare his sister and has plenty of funny tricks up his sleeve for their campout. But the twins are about to find out that the creepy old book that washed ashore, Tales from the Scaremaster, has a mind of its own - and its mind is set on scares beyond Aidan's wildest dreams!

Sammy couldn't be more excited when two pandas arrive at Feral Zoo all the way from China. But when he finds a mysterious golden egg hidden inside the panda crate, he knows things are about to get WEIRD - again. Soon the egg hatches, and Sammy comes face to face with a tiny golden dragon. And it seems to think he's its dad! Sammy needs answers, and he needs them fast - who sent the dragon, and why? It's not long before Sammy realizes he's in more danger than he could ever imagine.

Dave Sanchez is an average boy with an after-school job and a pet gecko named Sticky. All very normal - until the day Sticky talks! Sticky tells Dave a wild tale of a former life of crime, searching for Aztec gold with a treasure hunter named Damien Black, and of a magical Aztec wristband with shiny gold power ingots that will give the wearer super powers. Dave doesn’t believe a word - until Sticky shows him the wristband. But while Sticky managed to escape with the wristband, Damien Black has the power ingots. So the lizard and treasure hunter each have something the other wants...

Per mille mozzarelle, mi frullano i baffi dall'emozione! È il giorno della Finale di Supercoppa a Topazia e le mie squadre del cuore devono giocarsi il titolo. Ma in campo succede qualcosa di strano... E io devo scoprire il mistero!

Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny's fears on the big day, his parents call the Helper Hounds - and there's no better pup for the job than Spooky. Spooky was involved in a crime herself - she lost her leg after being shot by a police officer who thought she was dangerous. Will Spooky's best calming tricks give Danny the courage to tell the truth in court?

A la Gran Granja Can Capell, el pollastre Quico descobreix que a l'àvia li han robat la gorra. La principal sospitosa és Amanda, un estruç. Tots els animals intentaran resoldre el misteri, però serà Quico qui ho aconsegueixi, encara que en la seva investigació descobrirà que el més important és la força de l'amor i la seva empremta en el record. Una emocionant història al·legòrica sobre com conviure amb persones amb Alzheimer.

This delightful story of Olive and her love for her dog Ginger is both fanciful and touching. Olive is searching for her missing dog Ginger, but the dog has fallen into a hole and is trapped. Along comes Zen, a homeless dog who helps free Ginger and they make their way back to Olive. The story is heart-warming and shows how the kindness of strangers can have a ripple effect that can change everything in your world.

En la Gran Granja Villa Cabello, el pollo Quico descubre que a la abuela le han robado el gorro. La principal sospechosa es Amanda, un avestruz. Todos los animales intentarán resolver el misterio, pero será Quico quien lo consiga, aunque en su investigación descubrirá que lo más importante es la fuerza del amor y su impronta en el recuerdo. Una emocionante historia alegórica sobre cómo convivir con personas con Alzheimer.

Drei kleine Fünf-Freunde-Abenteuer für Kinder ab 6 Jahren. Ob wildgewordene Rennpferde, heimtückische Entführungen oder fiese Einbrecher: Die Fünf Freunde scheuen keine Gefahr und stürzen sich in jedes Abenteuer. Zum Glück hat Hund Timmy eine hervorragende Spürnase und ist immer an ihrer Seite, wenn es darum geht, spannende Geheimnisse zu lüften. Drei Kurzgeschichten aus "Fünf Freunde meistern jede Gefahr" (Band Nr. 22) von Enid Blyton.