New Releases by George E. Stanley

Crack the codes and solve the mysteries alongside beloved young sleuths Todd and Noelle in the complete Third-Grade Detectives series—now available in a collectible boxed set! When the third-grade class gets a new teacher, he quickly becomes everyone’s favorite for one important reason: Mr. Merlin used to be a spy, and he knows all about secret codes and how the police solve cases. With the skills that they learn in his class, these third graders are equipped to handle whatever comes their way. From anonymous letters to neighborhood mischief to even helping the police track down an art thief, the adventures never stop for this clever class! Enjoy the entire series with this complete boxed set that includes: The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes The Cobweb Confession The Riddle of the Stolen Sand The Secret of the Green Skin The Case of the Dirty Clue The Secret of the Wooden Witness The Case of the Bank-Robbing Bandit The Mystery of the Stolen Statue

A group of third graders solve fun mysteries in this collectible boxed set that includes all six books of the Third-Grade Detectives series! This collectible boxed set includes: The Clue of the Left-Handed Envelope The Cobweb Confession The Mystery of the Hairy Tomatoes The Puzzle of the Pretty Pink Handkerchief The Riddle of the Stolen Sand The Secret of the Green Skin

George Edward Stanley''s powerful Night Fires explores the influence of the Klan in 1920''s Oklahoma, and the danger of succumbing to peer pressure.

This informative and engaging addition to the Childhood of Famous Americans series provides a fascinating look at the boyhood and background of Teddy Kennedy, who, in addition to being the youngest brother of former President John F. Kennedy and the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, grew up to be a revered and beloved senior Democratic senator from Massachusetts.

Pope John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Poland. As a child Karol excelled in school -- especially in religion and literature. He was a star soccer player and also hiked and kayaked. But most of all Karol loved poetry and theater. Although Karol was liked and respected by his peers, his childhood was touched by tragedy. His mother passed away when he was only nine years old, and three years later his beloved older brother, Edmund, died from scarlet fever. Karol grew up in a time of great uncertainty for Poland. Although he was born into an independent Poland, he was a young man during the Nazi occupation of his homeland in World War II. When many Poles were anti-semitic, Karol had Jewish friends; when his country turned its back on religion, Karol studied in secret to become a priest. This fascinating biography details Karol''s childhood and the events that led him to be named Pope John Paul II in 1978.

Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, seventy years old in 2002, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person''s development. History is fleshed out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to make the stories come alive to today''s reader, but every reasonable effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events, ethics, and character of their subjects. These books reaffirm the importance of our American heritage. We hope you learn to love the heroes and heroines who helped shape this great country. And by doing so, we hope you also develop a lasting love for the nation that gave them the opportunity to make their dreams come true. It will do the same for you. Happy Reading! The Editors

One of the most popular series ever published for young Americas, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily ready by children of eight and up -- today''s youngster is swept right into history.

Davy Crockett was a child of the frontier, where violence and danger were everywhere. A hunter, soldier, and backwoods politician, he helped settle large swaths of the still-growing United States. In the process, he became an American legend, with his life and exploits dramatized-and often fictionalized-in film and TV. Renowned author George Edward Stanley tells the true story: his difficult childhood; his time in the militia fighting the Indians and the British; his decision to become a Justice of the Peace and eventually run for the Tennessee State Legislature; and his final stand, and death, at the famous battle of the Alamo.

Coretta Scott King is well known for being the wifeÊof Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for her own civil rights and world peace activism. She also received many awards and honorary degrees. But before she did all of those impressive things, Coretta was a strong little girl who could outclimb anyone in her neighborhood, was very close to her dad, and had a beautiful singing voice! Read all about how Coretta Scott King learned that if you work hard enough, your dreams can come true.

Discover the childhood of prominent abolitionist Frederick Douglass in this inspiring installment in the illustrated middle grade series Childhood of Famous Americans. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery. He was separated from his family when he was young, worked day and night, and was beaten for no other reason than the color of his skin. How could anyone ever overcome such overwhelming odds? But Frederick eventually became a famous abolitionist, author, statesman, and reformer. Read all about how one of the most prominent figures in African American history triumphed over impossible obstacles and paved the way for others to achieve their own freedom!

Focusing on his childhood years, profiles the famous war general who earned the nickname "Blood and Guts" during World War Two.

This childhood biography of the 34th president focuses on the events that led Eisenhower to become a great military leader. Illustrations.

Presents a brief biography of Crazy Horse, the Oglala Sioux chief who fought for the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at Little Big Horn in 1876.

Describes the life of the famous Italian artist, scientist, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, especially his youth.

From 1969 to 2004, seven different U.S. presidents led the nation, and each left his mark on the American landscape. This book tells their stories as it recounts the wars-from Vietnam to the Middle East-momentous global events; the growing energy crisis; terrorism in the U.S., including the Oklahoma bombing and the 9/11 attacks; the fickle U.S. economy; and the personal scandals of each administration. Book jacket.

At the start of the twentieth century, the United States emerged as a global industrial power. This book tells the story of the prosperity and the challenges that came with its new status. It also explains the United States involvement in World War I. Following that conflict, Americans enjoyed the "Roaring Twenties." but at the end of that decade, the nation was abruptly thrown into the Great Depression. Book jacket.

In 1949, mounting tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States created an intense distrust between the two nations. This book tells the story of how that rivalry-known as the Cold War-dominated the foreign policies of the time, ultimately leading America into the Korean War and the Vietnam War. It also tells the story of how influential leaders, both black and white, advanced the cause of civil rights. Book jacket.

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

Ted and Noelle''s only clue to catch a bank robber is a sweaty handkerchief. They also have to prove their abilities to the new police chief.

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

This fascinating biography details the childhood of Harry S. Truman, a veteran of World War I who was elected as senator in 1934 and became President during World War II--and had to make some of the most crucial decisions in history. Illustrations.

Can the Third-Grade Detectives crack a case without Mr. Merlin?

Noelle and Todd track down the owner of the car that ran over Misty''s brand-new bike.

The Third-Grade detectives try to discover why a restaurant owned by one of their friend''s parents is involved in the illness of some diners.

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

An account, presented in story form, focusing on the formative years of the Apache leader who led one of the last Indian uprisings.

Todd must conquer his fear of spiders and cobwebs in order to help his third-grade class catch a thief.

Noelle and her friend Todd decide to investigate when her dog Rover is unjustly accused of tearing up Mrs. Ruston''s tomato plants.