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The narrative unfolds around the thrilling true story of the quest to discover Tutankhamun's tomb, highlighting the intrigue surrounding the supposed curse of the excavation. It explores the tension between the Western public's fascination with the tomb and the contentious battle over the ownership of its treasures, all crafted by award-winning author Candace Fleming. This account delves into the historical and cultural significance of the discovery, offering a captivating glimpse into archaeology's darker side.

Explore the Arctic Ocean and encounter the fascinating narwhals, often referred to as underwater unicorns, in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. It offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of these unique creatures, highlighting their natural habitat and intriguing characteristics. Perfect for young readers, the book combines stunning visuals with educational content, making it an engaging resource for learning about marine life.

Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future. You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know. This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan- looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke—these young people had no idea what kind of work they were stepping into. Who had recommended them? Why had they been chosen? Most would never learn all the answers to these questions. Bletchley Park was a well-kept secret during World War II, operating under the code name Station X. The critical work of code-cracking Nazi missives that went on behind its closed doors could determine a victory or loss against Hitler’s army. Amidst the brilliant cryptographers, flamboyant debutantes, and absent-minded professors working there, it was teenaged girls who kept Station X running. Some could do advanced math, while others spoke a second language. They ran the unwieldy bombe machines, made sense of wireless sound waves, and sorted the decoded messages. They were expected to excel in their fields and most importantly: know how to keep a secret. Candace Fleming is the award-winning and highly acclaimed author of Crash from Outer Space, The Curse of the Mummy, and many other nonfiction books for young readers. With her canny and compelling narrative voice she makes history come alive. Thick with tension and suspense, this is an extraordinary and relatively unknown story of World War II that will fascinate readers who will be thrilled to see young people playing such an important role in the wartime effort.

For fans of Balto and other real-life dog stories, here's a heavily illustrated middle-grade novel about a canine movie star of the 1920s, dramatically told in both words and pictures by an acclaimed author and a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator. When movie director Larry Trimble travels to Berlin searching for his next big star--a dog!--he finds Etzel, a fierce, highly trained three-year-old German shepherd police dog. Larry sees past the snarls and growls and brings Etzel back to Hollywood, where he is renamed Strongheart. Along with screenwriter Jane Murfin, Larry grooms his protégé to be a star of the silver screen--and he succeeds, starting with Strongheart's first film, The Love Master, which is released in 1921. Strongheart is soon joined by a leading lady, a German shepherd named Lady Julie, and becomes a sensation. Touching, charming, playful, and based on real events, this moving tale by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann tells all about "the wonder dog" who took America by storm. A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2018 A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2018

This rhythmic read-aloud about sharing by an award-winning author and a Caldecott medalist features a series of hilariously selfish forest animals. In a tall, tall tree, at the tip-tippy top, hangs a single red apple... Along skirts Mouse. “An apple!” she squeaks, "How divine! When it tumbles to the ground, it’ll all be mine!” And so it goes, for Hare, Fox, Deer, and Bear, who each can't wait to get their hands on the apple. Soon the wind huffs and puffs, the branch snips and snaps, and down the apple falls. Only one shiny red apple for five furry creatures? What are they to do?! Here is a read-aloud picture book, perfect for storytime, that will have kids repeating the refrain “Mine!”... complete with an ending that celebrates sharing and is sure to surprise!

The book explores the captivating ecology of tide pools along the Pacific Coast, revealing a vibrant world that emerges at low tide. Readers will discover a variety of unique sea creatures, from those that mimic stones to others that move with incredible speed. The author, Candace Fleming, skillfully presents the survival adaptations of these organisms during the sun's drying heat. Enhanced by lively illustrations from Amy Hevron, this nonfiction picture book serves as an engaging introduction to marine life for young readers and nature enthusiasts.

Set against the backdrop of the early Cold War in 1947, the story delves into the enigmatic events surrounding a crash in Roswell, New Mexico, sparking theories of UFOs and government cover-ups. It explores the intriguing possibilities of what truly occurred—ranging from extraterrestrial encounters to secret military experiments—while highlighting the role of military scientists and the cultural impact of this incident. Candace Fleming presents a captivating investigation into one of history's most enduring mysteries.

Set in the Arctic, this companion to the award-winning Honeybee delves into the life and habitat of a majestic endangered species. Through vivid illustrations and compelling text, the book captures the beauty and challenges faced by this animal, highlighting the importance of conservation and awareness. Readers are invited to explore the unique ecosystem of the Arctic while learning about the species' role within it.

The narrative delves into the chilling events of 1924, where affluent teenagers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb orchestrated the kidnapping and murder of a young boy, Bobby Franks. Their plan unraveled due to a crucial mistake involving a pair of eyeglasses. The story explores their motivations, the investigation that followed, and the courtroom drama led by famed attorney Clarence Darrow, who skillfully defended them against the death penalty. This gripping true-crime account captures the complexities of the case, highlighting themes of privilege, morality, and justice.

How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child...and why? And how did their brilliant lawyer save them from the death penalty in 1920s Chicago? Written by a prolific master of narrative nonfiction, this is a compulsively readable true-crime story based on an event dubbed the "crime of the century." In 1924, eighteen-year-old college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb made a decision: they would commit the perfect crime by kidnapping and murdering a child they both knew. But they made one crucial error: as they were disposing of the body of young Bobby Franks, whom they had bludgeoned to death, Nathan's eyeglasses fell from his jacket pocket. Multi-award-winning author Candace Fleming depicts every twist and turn of this harrowing case--how two wealthy, brilliant young men planned and committed what became known as the crime of the century, how they were caught, why they confessed, and how the renowned criminal defense attorney Clarence Darrow enabled them to avoid the death penalty. Following on the success of such books as The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov, this acclaimed nonfiction writer brings to heart-stopping life one of the most notorious crimes in our country's history.