Most Popular Books by Anne Capeci

This fourth book in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series, based on a page from American history, follows a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers. It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin, Mim. But his enthusiasm is dampened by news that someone in the camp is a thief. Food, money, an overcoat, and a pair of binoculars have all been stolen. Now Billy, Mim, and Billy''s best friends Dannie and Finn decide it is up to them to catch the thief! Anne Capeci''s conclusion to this fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.

Danger: Dynamite! is the first book in a mystery series based on a page from American history, featuring a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers. Everyone in the isolated town of Scenic knows that railway workers are using dynamite to blast an eight-mile train tunnel through the Cascade Mountains. A case of dynamite is found near the schoolhouse, even though explosives aren''t allowed inside the camp town where the workers and their families live. Before the source can be found, the crate disappears! Ten-year-old Billy and his best friend Finn want to find out who stole the dynamite and what they plan to do with it. The boys'' search leads them back to a thirty-year-old gold robbery—and face to face with a dangerous outlaw who will stop at nothing to retrieve his treasure. This fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.

This second book in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series, based on a page from American history, follows a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers. It is 1926, and an air show starring Ross Ellison, a dashing flying ace, is coming to a nearby town. Billy, Finn, and Dannie can''t wait to meet the Great War hero—who happens to be Finn''s uncle. Their enthusiasm is dampened by the foolish antics of Phillip Mackay, the spoiled son of the railroad owner. When Billy overhears a surly looking man threatening Uncle Ross, he can''t help but wonder: Is that the notorious smuggler whose picture he saw in the Wenatchee Daily World? Soon Billy and his friends find themselves caught up in a mystery—and Finn''s uncle seems to be right in the middle of it. Then, Philip pulls one final stunt, bringing him and the three young investigators face to face with danger! Anne Capeci''s fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.

This third book in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series, based on a page from American history, follows a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers. It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and Billy, Dannie, and Finn have more on their minds than the upcoming Fourth of July pageant. When Billy finds a mysterious burlap sack containing a threatening note, he and his best friends have a brand new case to solve. The trail leads the trio to a planned railroad heist of a special train carrying raw silk worth millions from the Seattle shipyards to the East Coast textile mills. But time is running out as the three friends frantically search for clues to the identity of the robber before the targeted "ghost train" passes through Scenic. Anne Capeci''s fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.

Learn about real-life science with Dexter, boy genius! Inside this book is an all-new Dexter adventure ... along with cool facts and tidbits about the human skeleton.

When the valuable steam engine from an antique model railroad system vanishes during Oakdale History Month, Wishbone and his friends try to unravel the mystery of its disappearance.

Miss Frizzle''s class discovers the world of electrical storms.

When Keesha discovers mold on her sandwich, the class takes off on a tour of the mini microbe world, and they learn first hand that these little creatures can have huge effects. Ms. Frizzle proves that there is always more than meets the eye in this gigantic adventure. Illustrations.

Magic School Bus Science Chapter Book #17.

Ms. Frizzle and her class climb aboard the Magic Bus and follow a kite that has broken free on a windy day, and during the chase they learn about sailboats, weather balloons, windmills, and other things which use energy from the wind.

The class is turned into insects to learn about them.

Ms. Frizzle''s class is holding a recycling drive. But when Phoebe loses her necklace, the kids hop on the bus to track it down.

A book about the heart.

With Halloween coming to Oakdale, the whole town is getting into the spirit. But someone is out to spoil the fun, targeting the kids with a series of practical jokes that are getting out of hand!

Ms. Frizzle''s class takes a magic school bus field trip to a national forest to visit the firefighters.

Follow Dexter as he learns and uses the principles of magnetism to seek revenge on his sister and Mandark.

Wishbone the dog investigates practical jokes played against a basketball team. Wishbone Mysteries.

When one of Wishbone''s human friends is accused of computer crime, it is up to the dog detective to find the real culprit.

Describes the life of the first lady and celebrity.

People are seeing things at Einstein Elementary, and not just in Ethan Flask''s science class on optical illusions.

There''s a tasty treat awaiting Prescott, Luis, Alberta, and all the other kids in Mr. Flask''s science class. Today''s topic is the science of food.

Ethan Flask is teaching his sixth-grade science class about natural disasters, and Professor von Offel is trying to create one.

Une petite plaquette qui redonne vie à la sympathique madame Friselis et aux étudiants qu''elle entraîne dans d''amusantes escapades, via son autobus magique, afin d''appuyer ses enseignements par des expériences menées sur le terrain. La classe s''offre ici une excursion au coeur du système cardiovasculaire à la découverte du rôle et du fonctionnement de ses différents acteurs, du sang jusqu''aux poumons.

An overwhelming chain of emergencies caused by a flash flood teaches the Rescue Heroes characters about priorities and the true meaning of "when it rains, it pours."

When Ms. Frizzle takes her class on the magic bus, it transports them into Keesha''s circulatory system to teach them about the heart.

Organized by Lexile, this 20-book collection contains age-appropriate content-area trade books that students at different levels can read successfully and enjoy. This collection features high-interest science and social studies titles.

Featuring three books in one, this new Wishbone Halloween collection is full of spooky fun and ghoulish delight.

Joe Talbot''s basketball team, the Sequoyah Bulldogs, is in its best shape ever. That is, until someone begins playing practical jokes on the players. Incredibly, the evidence seems to point to Joe as the guilty party!

Ethan Flask is teaching his sixth-grade science class about optical illusions, and other people in the school are seeing things.