Combining the excellence of a DK Reader with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings as the backdrops for tales of excitement and adventure.

The Spy Catcher Gang tells the story of a pair of kids who discover evidence of a spy ring during the London Blitz of World War II.

If you see a scorpion crawling close to you, watch out! This spooky-looking creature can do some serious damage. It has a poisonous stinger at the end of its tail that can be very painful - and sometimes even deadly - for an unlucky recipient. This is just one of the startling facts children will discover as they explore the strange and unusual world of this creepy crawler.

How does a land snail move from one place to the next? The snail oozes a thick, slippery slime that it uses to slide over rough objects. Even with their special slime, however, these invertebrates can’t move very fast. In fact, some land snails can only creep along at a speed of about two inches per minute! These are just some of the fascinating facts children will discover as they explore the strange and unusual world of these creepy crawlers.

Summer for Maddy Sinclaire starts as a blur of house parties and dips in the pool-until she's caught throwing an unauthorized beachside bash. As punishment, her parents send her off to Napa Valley, where she'll spend her free time working on the family vineyard. Even with her boyfriend, Brian, miles away, Maddy's about to discover that the vineyard is a very romantic place. It's vast, sunny, magical . . . and there's another boy just waiting to steal her heart.     

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