“In China, it is very important to give a young girl jade. A family will even go into debt to get a very good piece of jade jewelry. But usually they don’t have to buy a bracelet. Jade is passed down in families from generation to generation, just like my bracelet was passed down to me.” The Brodericks could tell that the jade was important to Shing Lee. But why wouldn’t the shop keeper return her bracelet to her? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, these short mysteries give kids all the clues they need to solve the mystery, before revealing the answer on the last page, helping kids learn common sense and attention to detail. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

“In China, it is very important to give a young girl jade. A family will even go into debt to get a very good piece of jade jewelry. But usually they don’t have to buy a bracelet. Jade is passed down in families from generation to generation, just like my bracelet was passed down to me.” The Brodericks could tell that the jade was important to Shing Lee. But why wouldn’t the shop keeper return her bracelet to her? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown series, kids get to test their wits and powers of observation against our detectives. These books help kids learn the vital skills of logic and attention to detail in a fun, easy way. Ages 8 and up. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

"We did it! We finished 1,000 cupcakes for the school bake sale." Suddenly Shing Lee notices that her lucky necklace charm is missing. The iron dragon charm has been in her family for generations and it brings them good luck. Kendall and Jamie Broderick Quickly search the room with their friend. The dragon charm is nowhere to be found. It must be in one of the cupcakes, but how can they find it without breaking open every cupcake they have just made? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Disappearing Dragon, The Case of the Pageant Princess, The Case of the Jade Jewelry, The Case of the Stolen Sea Dragon, The Case of the Pilfered Picnic, The Case of the Swiped Solar System, The Case of the Ship's Steward. This book is the first in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Shorts Series. You can also discover full-length mysteries in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Series. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, these short mysteries give kids all the clues they need to solve the mystery, before revealing the answer on the last page, helping kids learn common sense and attention to detail. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 3.7 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

"We did it! We finished 1,000 cupcakes for the school bake sale." Suddenly Shing Lee notices that her lucky necklace charm is missing. The iron dragon charm has been in her family for generations and it brings them good luck. Kendall and Jamie Broderick Quickly search the room with their friend. The dragon charm is nowhere to be found. It must be in one of the cupcakes, but how can they find it without breaking open every cupcake they have just made? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Disappearing Dragon, The Case of the Pageant Princess, The Case of the Jade Jewelry, The Case of the Stolen Sea Dragon, The Case of the Pilfered Picnic, The Case of the Swiped Solar System, The Case of the Ship's Steward. This book is the first in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Shorts Series. You can also discover full-length mysteries in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Series.

Nancy's in California to investigate a series of break-ins at the home of her father's friend Terry Kirkland. A Vietnam Vet. Terry came away from the conflict with a trunk full of memories. But unknown to him, the trunk also holds a mystery--an exotic secret that now threatens to destroy his family.

You know what they are. You’ve seen them in movies. Huge lumbering animals covered in fur, reminiscent of an elephant. The woolly mammoth! How much do you know about these prehistoric creatures? Is a mammoth always a woolly mammoth? Are mammoths more closely related to the African elephant or the Asian elephant? How big was the biggest mammoth? How small was the smallest mammoth? How many teeth did a mammoth chew with? When did mammoths die off? Find out more about mammoths and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

>Have you ever really looked at a one dollar bill? There are lots of strange symbols and words on it. Do you know what all those symbols and words mean? How about the answers to these questions? What are the two circles on the green side of the dollar bill? What number shows up a lot on the dollar bill? What symbols does the eagle hold? Find out more about the U.S. One Dollar Bill and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.