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A Pair of Parrots
Spike It, Mo!
Pass the Ball, Mo!
The Ups and Downs of Gravity
Run, Mo, Run!
The Metric System
A Parade for George Washington
Swim, Mo, Swim!
Telling Time
A Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton
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A Pair of Parrots
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · September 24, 2024

A Pair of Parrots

By David A. Adler · With Clarice Elliott

A parrot escapes, sparking a math-filled adventure to catch it.

32 pages
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The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1980

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve a jewelry store robbery with her friend and her friend's baby brother

Pass the Ball, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A young basketball player must learn to pass to help his team win the big game.

Kick It, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy named Mo plays in a soccer game and scores the winning goal despite his initial struggles with kicking the ball on the ground.

Don't Throw It to Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

A young football player proves himself despite his small size

The Summer Camp Mysteries

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

A summer camp mystery challenges a young sleuth's photographic memory.

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The Mystery of the U.F.O.

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1980

Two friends investigate mysterious lights in the sky that may be a UFO

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112

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24

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Picture books

43

Graphic novels

1

Chapter books

68

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A Pair of Parrots
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Graphic Nov.
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A Pair of Parrots

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A parrot escapes, sparking a math-filled adventure to catch it.

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$574

Get on the Ice, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2022

Can Mo overcome his skating struggles to score the winning goal in a tense hockey match?

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$574

Spike It, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 2022

Can the smallest player score the winning point in a beach volleyball game?

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$574

Pass the Ball, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A young basketball player must learn to pass to help his team win the big game.

The Ups and Downs of Gravity

Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

Discover why objects fall and explore gravity's invisible force through engaging experiments and activities.

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$574

Run, Mo, Run!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Can Mo overcome his baton troubles to win the relay race?

The Metric System

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Discover the metric system with fun activities and learn to measure the world around you.

A Parade for George Washington

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Witness George Washington's historic journey to his inauguration, celebrated by a nation eager to honor its first president.

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$574

Swim, Mo, Swim!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Mo must win the final swim race to secure victory for his team at summer camp.

Telling Time

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Young astronauts race against time for a pizza party in space.

A Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the rise and fall of a founding father who shaped a nation and met a tragic end.

Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Plasma

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Discover the states of matter with a playful dog and family through fun experiments and clear explanations.

Squares, Rectangles, and other Quadrilaterals

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Explore geometry with playful pets guiding young builders through shapes and angles.

Light Waves

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Discover the mysteries of light with fun experiments and imaginative scenarios.

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$574

Kick It, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy named Mo plays in a soccer game and scores the winning goal despite his initial struggles with kicking the ball on the ground.

Money Math

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Discover the secrets of coins and bills in this fun money adventure.

Place Value

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Monkeys must master place value to bake a giant cupcake.

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Get a Hit, Mo!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2016

A young boy plays in a baseball game and learns to persevere despite initial failures.

The Joke House Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

A prize vanishes at a comedy contest. Can Cam solve the mystery before the laughs end?

Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Mysterious knocks disturb a sleepy visit. Can Cam uncover the truth?

The Spaghetti Max Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Cam Jansen must solve a double mystery at the airport without clues.

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Bones and the Apple Pie Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Pies vanish before the contest. Can Detective Bones solve the mystery?

Young Cam Jansen and the Goldfish Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Two goldfish vanish. Can Cam's memory crack the case?

Millions, Billions, & Trillions

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Explore the vastness of big numbers with fun, relatable examples.

The Millionaire Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A pearl necklace vanishes at a charity event. Can Cam solve the mystery before the thief escapes?

Young Cam Jansen and the Magic Bird Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

A bird vanishes during a magic show. Can Cam find it before it's lost forever?

Perimeter, Area, and Volume
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Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Discover the magic of dimensions with a 3-D movie and friendly monsters.

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The Graduation Day Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

A special gift vanishes at a graduation. Can a young sleuth solve the mystery before the celebration is ruined?

Mystery Math
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Mystery Math

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Unravel haunted house mysteries using algebraic clues.

Young Cam Jansen and the Circus Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

A young girl and her friends solve a mystery at the circus

The Story of Hanukkah

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover the ancient miracle of Hanukkah and the brave Maccabees.

The Wedding Cake Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

A wedding cake vanishes. Can Cam's memory crack the case before the big day?

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$499

Bones and the Clown Mix-Up Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2010

A clown's clothes vanish at a party. Can Detective Bones crack the case?

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Speedy Car Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2010

A remote-controlled car vanishes at the Green Fair. Can Cam solve the mystery?

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$574

The Basketball Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

A signed basketball vanishes at a game. Can Cam's memory crack the case?

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the 100th Day of School Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

A missing pizza challenges a young detective's photographic memory at a school party.

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$379

Bones and the Roller Coaster Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

Amusement park tickets vanish. Can the detective solve the mystery?

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$474

The Green School Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Coins vanish at a school event. Can a young detective solve the mystery?

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

Cam Jansen must solve the mystery of Aunt Molly's missing high heels.

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$499

Bones and the Math Test Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

A missing math test challenges a young detective's skills.

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$474

The Mystery Writer Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

A car vanishes at a book fair. Can Cam Jansen solve the mystery first?

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$499

Bones and the Birthday Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

A birthday gift vanishes. Can young detective solve the mystery?

Young Cam Jansen and the Lions' Lunch Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

A missing sandwich at the zoo sparks a mystery only Cam's memory can solve.

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$499

The Secret Service Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

A loud bang disrupts a school event. Was it a gunshot or a cover-up? Cam Jansen investigates.

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$499

Young Cam Jansen and the Spotted Cat Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2006

A mysterious cat appears in the classroom. Can Cam solve the mystery?

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$474

The Valentine Baby Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

A hospital visit turns mysterious when something valuable vanishes. Can it be found before a new sibling arrives?

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Bones and the Cupcake Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A cupcake vanishes at school. Can a young detective crack the case?

A Picture Book of Samuel Adams

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

A patriot's fight for freedom ignites a revolution.

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Young Cam Jansen and the Substitute Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A substitute teacher's missing items spark a mystery. Was it theft?

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Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

A detective loses everything at the park. Can he find it all again?

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Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

A new student vanishes during gym class. Can her friends solve the mystery?

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The Snowy Day Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

Three computers vanish. Only footprints and a locked window remain.

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The Tennis Trophy Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A missing trophy leads Cam on a clue-filled mystery hunt.

A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Journey into the unknown, where discovery awaits.

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Young Cam Jansen and the Zoo Note Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Eric's lost permission slip threatens his zoo trip. Can Cam's memory save the day?

Heroes of the Revolution

Chapter Book · 2003

Uncover the daring acts of Revolutionary War heroes who risked everything for freedom.

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Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2002

A beach day turns mysterious when Cam's mom vanishes. Can Cam's memory solve it?

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$574

The First Day of School Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

A teacher's arrest on the first day of school sparks a mystery only Cam Jansen can solve.

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The School Play Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Can Cam solve the mystery of the missing school play money before it's too late?

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2001

A missing shopping list leads to a library mystery. Can it be solved?

Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

A missing jacket at a pizza parlor sparks a mystery.

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$574

The Birthday Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

A surprise party turns into a mystery when a robbery occurs. Can Cam solve it?

A Picture Book of Sacagawea

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A captive turned guide, she leads explorers through uncharted lands.

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$958

Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

Hamsters fall from the sky, and Andy is blamed. Can he solve the mystery?

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$574

The Barking Treasure Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A boat ride turns into a mystery when a jeweled poodle vanishes. Can Cam solve it?

The Babe & I
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The Babe & I

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999

Two boys find hope and teamwork with Babe Ruth during the Great Depression.

Andy and Tamika

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999

Andy finds unexpected friendship and learns the true meaning of family.

How Tall, How Short, How Faraway?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Discover ancient and modern ways to measure the world around you.

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Baseball Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

A missing baseball challenges Cam's memory skills.

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$574

The Catnapping Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

A cat and bellhop vanish at a hotel. Can Cam solve the mystery?

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

A lost key at the ice rink tests Cam's photographic memory.

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

A missing tooth challenges Cam's photographic memory. Can she solve the mystery?

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$574

The Scary Snake Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A snake loose in the library and a stolen purse—are they connected?

A Picture Book of Louis Braille

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

A blind boy invents a writing system that changes the world.

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$474

Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A missing lunch sparks a mystery only Cam's memory can solve.

Young Cam Jansen and the Dinosaur Game

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Can a photographic memory solve a birthday party mystery?

One Yellow Daffodil

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1995

A florist confronts his haunting past during Hanukkah.

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The Triceratops Pops Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1995

Young detective solves mysteries with her photographic memory.

A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

From slavery to a voice for freedom, her journey reshaped history.

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$574

The Chocolate Fudge Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

Two kids help the police solve a bank robbery case.

A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

An escaped slave becomes a powerful voice for freedom and equality.

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$759

A Picture Book of Anne Frank

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A young girl's diary reveals hope and fear while hiding from the Nazis.

A Picture Book of Rosa Parks
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A Picture Book of Rosa Parks

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

A defiant act on a bus ignites a movement for justice and equality.

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$759

A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Discover the fearless journey of a woman who led hundreds to freedom.

A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

A visionary transforms chaotic hospitals, revolutionizing healthcare forever.

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$574

The Mystery at the Haunted House

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1992

A missing wallet at the amusement park leads to a spooky mystery.

A Picture Book of Jesse Owens

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Defy prejudice and break records at the 1936 Olympics.

A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1991

Explore the pivotal moments that shaped a leader's legacy.

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$759

A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

Discover the life of a founding father who shaped America with inventions and wisdom.

The Mystery of Flight 54

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1989

A girl vanishes at the airport. Can Cam's memory solve the mystery?

A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989

Discover how a leader's childhood sparked a movement for equality.

A Picture Book of George Washington

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Discover the journey of America's first president from soldier to leader of a new nation.

A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989

A young boy from a log cabin becomes a leader who changes a nation.

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$574

The Mystery of the Stolen Corn Popper

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1986

Young detective solves mysteries with a photographic memory.

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$574

The Mystery at the Monkey House

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1985

Monkeys vanish at the zoo. Can Cam's memory solve the mystery?

Sale price
$574

The Mystery of the Carnival Prize

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1984

A young detective solves mysteries with her photographic memory.

Sale price
$574

The Mystery of the Monster Movie

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1984

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve the mystery of a missing movie reel

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$574

The Mystery of the Circus Clown

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1983

A young detective solves mysteries with her photographic memory.

Sale price
$574

The Mystery of the Gold Coins

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1982

A young detective solves mysteries with her photographic memory.

Sale price
$574

The Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1982

A young girl with a photographic memory helps solve the mystery of a stolen baseball signed by Babe Ruth

Sale price
$574

The Mystery of the Television Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1981

A group of kids team up to solve a mystery involving a missing famous television dog.

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$574

The Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1980

A museum trip turns mysterious when dinosaur bones vanish. Can Cam solve it?

Picture Book of Paul Revere
Sale price
$1795

Picture Book of Paul Revere

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9
Young CAM Jansen and the Missing Cookie (Bound for Schools & Libraries)
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$1625

Young CAM Jansen and the Missing Cookie (Bound for Schools & Libraries)

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

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Susanna Natti

Illustrator / 46 shared books

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