This is the first book in the new 4th grade children's living science book series entitled, The Gumshoe Archives. It teaches Children between the ages of 8 and 12 the science concepts of how our earth creates and regenerates its water resources. 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.

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The sleepy town of lake Willbegone has a big problem, their lake is shrinking. They call on the services of detective Andy Spencer to figure out what is going on. Andy follows the clues through the wild forests and local habitat to discover the answers. The trail leads them to danger and mystery, only to find the most shocking clue of all. Find out how Andy saves the lake from certain destruction, and learns a thing or two about our water cycle and where our water comes from.

Andy and Norsely must find the thief responsible for stealing the endangered animals from the San DaFakeo Zoo. This volume looks at the changes in weather and forecasting weather. It encompasses the fourth grade science curriculum, Standard 2. All Required vocabulary and concepts are presented in this thrilling mystery.

This is the third book in the 4th grade children's living science book series entitled, The Gumshoe Archives. It teaches the science behind the properties of rocks and how soil is created.

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.

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Mr. Rocky Feller is hopping mad because his diamond mine is constantly being robbed. They call on Andy to find the thief before all of Mr. Fellers diamonds are gone. In the course of the investigation they find a suspect with long lost ties to Norsely. This case suddenly becomes personal. Follow the duo as they find a diamond thief and learn about rock and soil properties as well.

This is the fourth book in the 4th grade children's living science book series entitled, The Gumshoe Archives. It teaches the science concepts of how fossils are created and where dinosaurs roamed.

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.

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When something starts terrorizing an old museum in Scrugville Utah, Andy and Norsely must get to the bottom of it. What they find changes Norsely’s life forever. Their investigation takes them to various fossil sites as they learn about our ancient past. Norsely is forced to make a difficult decision, one that will test his friendship with Andy. Join the adventure and learn about fossil formation.

This is the fifth book in the 4th grade children's living science book series entitled, The Gumshoe Archives. It teaches the science concepts our environment and the different climates found on earth. It also teaches about the plant and animal life found in various ecosystems.

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.

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Mrs Fan C. Pants is the owner of a lodge at Fish Lake but she may not be the owner for long if she can’t get rid of the Zombie that is scaring away her visitors. She calls Andy and Norsely for help. Join them as they follow the clues and risk their lives solving the case of The Zombie of the Lake. In the process they learn about the eco system, our wetlands, forests and lakes.