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  Science and Extrasensory...

  Editors Charles River

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  Mind-reading. Foretelling the future. The ability to move objects without touching them. Being able to see distant and hidden objects with the mind. To most people, this sounds like the high points of the act of an illusionist, a person who uses trickery to baffle and confuse an audience while performing stage magic to achieve uncanny feats. But we all know these things really are impossible. Aren’t they? 
  The concept of what has become known as Extrasensory Perception (ESP) has existed for a century. This notion claims that certain seemingly impossible feats can be produced not by tricks but by using the human mind in ways that still aren’t understood. Instances of telepathy, precognition, telekinesis, and remote viewing aren’t confined to magic shows. It’s well known that some people claim to have these abilities. What is less well known is that almost from the time the term ESP was first used, there have been attempts to use scientific investigation to find out whether they are real. 
  In the beginning, these experiments were conducted by individuals or small organizations regarded as cranks by most members of the mainstream scientific community. Their findings were generally ignored, but that became more difficult in 1995 when previously secret documents were declassified. These revealed that a series of experiments on ESP had been funded by the CIA and DIA that cost millions of dollars and were carried out by respected scientists at Stanford Research International (SRI) in Menlo Park, California over the course of more than 15 years. It was certainly surprising that an American intelligence agency had been willing to fund research on subjects that were silly to most people, but what was perhaps more surprising was that the Soviet Union had already been involved in a very similar series of experiments.

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  The Ghostly Tales of the Pacific...

  Deborah Cuyle

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  Ghost stories from the Graveyard of the Pacific have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Pacific Northwest's coast comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Keep your eye out for the spirits of long-lost sailors along the Columbia Bar. Or visit the White Eagle Saloon and Hotel to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

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  At the Back of the Northwind

  George MacDonald

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  Little Diamond, struggling with poverty, hardship, and grief over the death of his mother, is met one night by the mysterious and powerful North Wind. As she guides him through various adventures, Diamond learns to listen for her voice and know her intentions, while facing dangers, joys, and magical realms. Along the way, he learns to face grief, embrace change, and understand the depths of love.

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  Badger’s Bath: A funny...

  Nick Butterworth

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  A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. 
  The badger has been doing what badgers do best. Digging. He’s had a lovely day and, as usual when he’s had a lovely day, he is filthy dirty. 
  Percy the park keeper loves to help his animal friends, so when he sees how dirty the badger is, he prepares a special bath with warm soapy water. But just as it’s ready, the badger is nowhere to be seen… 
  Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years! 
  Nick Butterworth's Badger’s Bath is a delightful addition to the award-winning children's series, bringing to life the humorous antics of Percy and his animal friends. The story, perfect for kids and the young at heart, explores themes of friendship and the simple joys of nature. 
  For fans of Axel Scheffler (Axel Scheffler's Fairy Tales), Jim Field (Daisy and the Trouble With London), Mick Inkpen (Kipper), Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), and Martin Waddell (Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?). 
  HarperCollins Children’s 2024

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  The High Cheese

  Lane Walker

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  2024 Winner Gold Moonbeam Award: Best Chapter Book Series  Summer is around the corner, and Little League first baseman, Billy Kramer, is looking forward to playing another year with the LA Southgate Sharks. His plans are uprooted when his mother announces an unexpected move to rural Bennington, Nebraska. Billy's world is turned upside down. Billy hoped to find a new team that could compete at the same level as his former team. He soon finds that Bennington's local team, the Bunz Town Badgers, is composed of below-average players who haven't won a game in two years. Recognizing Billy's talent, the coach sends him to the Omaha Outlaws, believing he should be with players matching his skill level. Billy quickly realizes he must make a choice: playing for a polished team with questionable motives or playing with a team of friends who love the sport."

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  Kids' Stories - A Boxset of 7...

  Gita V. Reddy

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  Super Duper Monty 
  Monty the frog loves to hop, leap, and jump. One day he takes a big leap out of his pond and hops down the road. And lands into big trouble! 
  The Hat Lady and her Animals 
  Easy is a knitted dog who longs for a playmate. But Darlene, the lady who made him, keeps knitting more and more hats. Easy is disappointed until he makes a discovery … 
  The Bird that Learned to Swim 
  Minnie is a baby bird with a big problem: one of her wings does not open fully. Left alone while her family is out, she tries different ways to fly, and makes a wonderful discovery… 
  Bala-Gala the Brave and Dangerous 
  Bala-Gala lives in the forest of Gamba-Bamba, and must save himself from the crocodile, Brammy-Gommy, who lives in the River Kanga. But who is Bala-Gala? Is he is deer, a tiger, a dinosaur, or a dragon? The answer will delight kids, as will the story.  
  The Ant Thief 
  Noira the ant ears a diamond ring and tells everyone it is a gift from a king, for bravery. The fact is, Noira is a thief. What does Noira do when she is found out? 
  Which is p and Which is q? 
  Minki has so much trouble with p and q in her alphabet set that she throws them out of the window. With p and q missing, many words become meaningless. Now nobody can say ‘please’ because it has turned into ‘lease.’ The police station and the post office can’t function and the queen must go into hiding! 
  Hop and Chomp: A Caterpillar Story 
  Hop, a young grasshopper, and Chomp, a caterpillar are friends. While Hop likes to explore the world around him, and to play in the grass, Chomp only eats. But Hop doesn’t mind because Chomp is a good listener. One day, Chomp disappears!

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