"Mysteries from the past: Archaeologist Angela Hunter unearths an ancient codex from a Native American burial mound. But how could an illiterate society have produced the complex writing? Clash of cultures: Seven hundred years ago, a thriving civilization suddenly vanished. As Angela deciphers the cryptic codex symbols, she begins to unravel one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. Evil unleashed: Despite forces trying to stop her from learning the chronicle's secrets, Angela discovers the horrifying truth. Can she prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again today?"--Back cover

When Neil arrives in Mexico City to partake in the Battle of the Chefs, he learns that Isabella has been kidnapped and it will take a dose of Aztec history and knowledge of buried ruins to find her before time runs out.

A centuries-old mystery. A long-lost chronicle. An impossible cipher that archaeologist Angela Hunter must solve before evil reawakens. Over 700 years ago, a thriving Native American civilization suddenly vanished, burying with it one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. The secret remained hidden -- until now. Linguistics expert Dr. Angela Hunter has discovered a primitive codex, yet the Cahokian Mound Builders didn't have a written language. As she deciphers the foreign symbols, Angela unravels clues that connect a mystical ritual and a vindictive curse. Determined to prevent her bitter rival from sabotaging her find, she has only days to complete the translation from centuries past... At the height of the Aztec Empire, 12-year-old Tototl escapes a vengeful shaman to find a new life in the north. But something has followed him. As he struggles to conquer the destructive force, he's desperate to warn future generations about the danger. With an ancient evil threatening to emerge, Angela is in a race against time to piece together the puzzle before civilization as she knows it disappears forever. If you enjoy action-packed mysteries about ancient civilizations, you'll love this adventure that takes you on a journey in two timelines: the Age of the Aztecs and a present-day dig site with archaeologist Angela Hunter. Discover what might have happened to the famous ...

Dead End in Norvelt is the winner of the 2012 Newbery Medal for the year's best contribution to children's literature and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Melding the entirely true and the wildly fictional, Dead End in Norvelt is a novel about an incredible two months for a kid named Jack Gantos, whose plans for vacation excitement are shot down when he is "grounded for life" by his feuding parents, and whose nose spews bad blood at every little shock he gets. But plenty of excitement (and shocks) are coming Jack's way once his mom loans him out to help a fiesty old neighbor with a most unusual chore—typewriting obituaries filled with stories about the people who founded his utopian town. As one obituary leads to another, Jack is launced on a strange adventure involving molten wax, Eleanor Roosevelt, twisted promises, a homemade airplane, Girl Scout cookies, a man on a trike, a dancing plague, voices from the past, Hells Angels . . . and possibly murder. Endlessly surprising, this sly, sharp-edged narrative is the author at his very best, making readers laugh out loud at the most unexpected things in a dead-funny depiction of growing up in a slightly off-kilter place where the past is present, the present is confusing, and the future is completely up in the air.

Welcome to the new 100+ Large Print Crossword Puzzle Book for seniors ...A Unique Large Print Crossword Puzzle Book for Adults Brain Exercise on Todays Contemporary Words (The Brain Games for seniors Large Print) Vol. 2! This is a sequel edition to our very successful first edition that was well received. Though there were some anomalies in that edition, this one takes care of all those without taking away any high points of that edition! I have no doubt; this will be a Perfect gift for beginners and experienced puzzlers alike! In fact, these puzzles have been designed to suit any one including visually impaired, due to its print lay-out and the interior set-up. Now, go ahead and get your copy today ... Have fun solving the puzzles! And one last thing... in the case where you are stuck, you can check the solution at the back pages. Enjoy!

In the third book in The Neil Flambé Capers, the sudden disappearance of Neil’s skills in the kitchen is the real mystery. Could a curse to blame? World-class chef—and royal pain in the neck—Neil Flambé is used to serving his dishes to resounding applause and overwhelming approval. And Neil’s super-sensitive nose does more than enable him to cook sophisticated meals and run his own restaurant; it also allows him to help local police solve mysteries in his spare time. Then things start going wrong. His plates are returned. A group of critics visit the restaurant and leave completely dissatisfied. Worse yet, Chez Flambé is closed by an order of the Department of Health! Suddenly, Neil finds himself amid the cook-off of his life—and his entire reputation is at stake. Then he discovers the root of all his problems: a dark curse that has plagued Flambé chefs for centuries. Has Neil finally met a mess he can’t smell his way out of?

Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists She was Luz Jiménez, child of the flower-song people, the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua— who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work, Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her. This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jiménez became “the soul of Mexico”—a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people. The book includes an author’s note, timeline, glossary, and bibliography.