William Bigbucks is the richest man in the world, but all his money won't stop his daughter from being abducted. He calls on Detective Andy Spencer to find her. This case takes Andy to the deepest, darkest parts of Africa. It's a race against time to save Debbie Taunt Bigbucks and there is no prize for second place. The Gumshoe Archives are a living science book series that teaches science through entertaining detective stories. Your child will not only learn key science concepts but will be enjoying quality literature at the same time.

This is the second book in the 3rd grade children's living science book series entitled, The Gumshoe Archives. It teaches about the sun, moon and earth and how they interact with each other and the other planets in our solar system. Each chapter contains a review exam to test the students knowledge of the information presented as well as a comprehensive exam at the end of the book. There are also helpful activity ideas at the beginning of each chapter to help the teacher facilitate the learning process.

The small town of Sockville is being terrorized by a vicious werewolf. Mayor Portly calls on Andy and Norsely to get to the bottom of the problem. Their adventures lead them to unexpected dangers and amazing revelations. What they find will challenge their very lives.

InkyDink Iowa is under siege. Farm equipment, planes and even the town’s grocery store have all gone missing. Sherriff Clondike calls on Detective Andy Spencer to get to the bottom of the mystery. Andy will be faced with a decision that will impact the rest of his life as he tries to solve, The Martian Caper. The Gumshoe archives are an entertaining science book series that present key science curriculum concepts using exciting detective stories. Your student/child will learn science while enjoying quality literature. Please check out all the exciting adventures in The Gumshoe Archives book series.