Ruth Mornay, suspecting foul play in her neighbor Beatrice's death, partners with Bea's godson Saul to uncover the truth behind the mysterious events on the flooded Teeswater River. Together with Ruth's quirky pet chicken Dorcas, they delve into a box of Beatrice's belongings, searching for clues that could reveal what really happened that fateful night. Their investigation blends mystery with humor as they navigate unexpected twists and uncover hidden secrets.
Learn how water and wind shape the landscape of Earth.
Learn about Earth's different types of landforms and bodies of water.
Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This fascinating book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
The average person takes 17,000 breaths per day. This fascinating book examines the mechanisms that make breathing work and the diseases that make breathing difficult. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the respiratory system at work. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.
The immune system is a large network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together, acting like a fort with guards to keep out risky viruses and bacteria and destroy invaders. Readers will learn how researchers are striving to improve the body's immune system to fight off disease. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the immune system at work. Free downloadable Teacher's Guide available.