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Mysteries in Our National Parks

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Out of the Deep, A Mystery in Acadia National Park

Out of the Deep, A Mystery in Acadia National Park

by Gloria Skurzynski

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Landons travel to Arcadia National Park in Maine for the tenth installment of the popular mystery series. (USE414, $4.99)

Buried Alive, A Mystery in Denali National Park

Buried Alive, A Mystery in Denali National Park

by Gloria Skurzynski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Landons are in Alaska's Denali National Park and are joined by 13-year-old Nicky Milano. Jack, Ashley and Nicky accept a dogsled ride from a man in a Park Service uniform -- which leads to trouble. (ALA251, $4.99)

The Hunted, A Mystery in Glacier National Park

The Hunted, A Mystery in Glacier National Park

by Gloria Skurzynski

  • MYSTERY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The fifth installment from the popular series follows the Landon family's attempts to uncover the mysterious disappearance of grizzly cubs in Glacier National Park. (ALA252, $4.99)

Over the Edge, A Mystery in Grand Canyon National Park

Over the Edge, A Mystery in Grand Canyon National Park

by Gloria Skurzynski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 158 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The life of a biologist studying condors in the Grand Canyon is threatened in this entry in Mysteries in Our National Parks -- and the hostile teenage computer whiz in her family's foster care may be involved. (USW520, $4.99)

Wolf Stalker, A Mystery in Yellowstone National Park

Wolf Stalker, A Mystery in Yellowstone National Park

by Gloria Skurzynski | Alane Ferguson

  • MYSTERY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

On the trail of a wounded wolf mysteriously shot in Yellowstone National Park, the Langdon kids soon find themselves caught up in adventure, suspense -- and danger. (RKY45, $4.99)

Ghost Horses, A Mystery in Zion National Park

Ghost Horses, A Mystery in Zion National Park

by Gloria Skurzynski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Life-threatening accidents keep plaguing the Landon family as they investigate the mysterious deaths of white mustangs at Zion National Park. (USW521, $4.99)

 

Cliff-Hanger, A Mystery in Mesa Verde National Park


by Gloria Skurzynski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Jack's mother is investigating a cougar attack at Mesa Verde in this installment of the popular series, co-authored by science and mystery authors. (USW522, $4.99)

Deadly Waters: A Mystery in Everglades National Park

Deadly Waters: A Mystery in Everglades National Park


by Gloria Skurzynski | Alane Ferguson

  • MYSTERY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 158 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

While visiting the Everglades National Park with their parents, the Landon children uncover the mystery of dying manatees and learn important lessons about the natural environment. (FLA69, $4.99)

Escape from Fear, A Mystery in Virgin Islands National Park

Escape from Fear, A Mystery in Virgin Islands National Park


by Gloria Skurzynski

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Landon family races to figure out what is destroying the coral reefs at the Virgin Islands National Park in the ninth installment of the popular mystery series. (CRB208, $4.99)

Running Scared, A Mystery in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Running Scared, A Mystery in Carlsbad Caverns National Park


by Gloria Skurzynski

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Landons travel to Carlsbad Cavern to study the local bat population, but find themselves lost in the dark tunnels of the caves in this installent of the Mysteries in Our National Parks series. (SWU236, $4.99)

Valley of Death, A Mystery in Death Valley National Park

Valley of Death, A Mystery in Death Valley National Park


by Gloria Skurzynski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 158 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Landon family makes a trip to Death Valley National Park accompanied by a mysterious new foster child, fourteen-year-old Leesa Sherman. (CAL216, $4.99)

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