The Detectives are looking for clues to clear Mr. Roper of charges that he stole the oysters.

A case that's tougher to crack than an oyster shell.

The Third-Grade Detectives investigate when a fifteenth-century statue is stolen from and art museum and destroyed.

Erskine Childers' 'The Riddle of the Sands' is a classic British espionage novel set against the backdrop of rising tensions between Germany and Britain in the early 20th century. Written with meticulous attention to detail, the book offers a thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue as two men uncover a German plot to invade England. Childers' narrative style, often described as a mix of adventure and political thriller, captures the paranoia and espionage of the time period, making it a gripping read for fans of both genres. The book's historical context provides insight into the geopolitical climate of the era, making it not only entertaining but also educational for readers interested in the history of European politics. Erskine Childers, a British politician and author, drew on his own experiences sailing the North Sea to write 'The Riddle of the Sands'. His firsthand knowledge of the region and its waters lends authenticity to the novel's setting and maritime elements. His background as a former British intelligence officer also adds depth to the espionage aspects of the story, offering readers a unique perspective on the world of spies and secret missions. I highly recommend 'The Riddle of the Sands' to readers who enjoy historical fiction, spy thrillers, and maritime adventures. Childers' masterful storytelling and nuanced portrayal of the era make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the politics and intrigue of early 20th-century Europe.

Todd uses clues from earwax and a pink handkerchief in order to discover which of his schoolmates has been in his treehouse.

In a time of accelerating sea level rise and increasingly intensifying storms, the world’s sandy beaches and dunes have never been more crucial to protecting coastal environments. Yet, in order to meet the demands of large-scale construction projects, sand mining is stripping beaches and dunes, destroying environments, and exploiting labor in the process. The authors of Vanishing Sands track the devastating impact of legal and illegal sand mining over the past twenty years, ranging from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean to South America and the eastern United States. They show how sand mining has reached crisis levels: beach, dune, and river ecosystems are in danger of being lost forever, while organized crime groups use deadly force to protect their illegal mining operations. Calling for immediate and widespread resistance to sand mining, the authors demonstrate that its cessation is paramount for saving not only beaches, dunes, and associated environments but also lives and tourism economies everywhere.

While vacationing at a lake, Nancy, Bess, and George have their eyes on first prize in the annual sand castle contest. They use special colored sand and carefully build the castle to look like the ones they researched at the library. If the girls win, they’ll get their picture in the local paper and all the ice cream they can eat. But before judging begins, someone wrecks the girls’ castle and writes a mean message in the sand. Nancy and her friends will have to dig deep to get back into the contest before it’s too late!