NCW Libraries

"Match wits with the amateur sleuths of the teen mystery series The Hardy Boys! Readers of all ages will enjoy the classic first book from 1927, The Tower Treasure. Brothers Frank and Joe Hardy investigate the murmurs of a dying man who claims to have "secreted" his loot in the dilapidated towers of a mansion. Written by a group of ghostwriters under the name Franklin W. Dixon, the popular series has sold more than seventy million copies."-- Provided...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of geckos, the colorful climbing lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how geckos became Hawaiian good-luck charms"--

Presents art lessons for art projects of varying styles including drawing, printmaking, and mixed media.

Derek is sure this is the start of a winning season. If all goes according to plan, he'll be the starting shortstop and his team will soar to victory. But Derek soon learns that life doesn't always go as planned.

"If you are a beginning reader AND a beginning angler, this book will have you hooked! Great photos and simple text describe fishing equipment, bait, and what happens when you feel a tug on the line!"--

"You've watched the older kids do it, now it's your turn! Learn the basics of skateboarding along with the beginner skills you need to become a shredder."--

Ember stands with Riley and his band of rogue dragons, instead of becoming an assassin for Talon. Meanwhile, she's lost contact with her twin brother Dante, as well as with Garret, a former-enemy soldier who challenged her beliefs about her human side.

"Ten years after her teenage daughter disappears, a woman crosses paths with a charming single father whose young child feels eerily familiar, in this evocative, suspenseful drama from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell--perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Liane Moriarty. Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"--

They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.