A mystery set in a small town in Virginia, Secret of Belle Meadow features thirteen-year-old Tina and her friend Karin, whose family has owned Belle Meadow, an old farm plantation, for generations. Belle Meadow has been turned into a bed-and-breakfast inn, and Tina is working there, somewhat reluctantly, for the summer. When Tina's stepsister Anne comes to stay for the season, Tina finds an old diary that hints of valuables hidden at the plantation during the Revolutionary War. She, Karin, and Anne are determined to find the treasure. Their search teaches them about genealogy, antiques, local...

This fourth book in a series about Maryland's counties includes Somerset, Dorchester, Worcester, and Wicomico Counties on the Eastern Shore. Written for children in elementary school, the book acquaints readers with the basic facts about the area's history, geography, climate, plants, animals, education, religion, and sites of interest. Middle grades-ages 10-13.

Mookey the Monkey was born with no fur, not a single hair. His family loves to pat his smooth head and make him fun clothes. But when he starts school, some of his classmates stare and giggle and call him "Baldy." Mookey thinks acquiring fur is the answer, but his attempts don't work out the way he imagines. At the urging of the wise owl, Mookey visits his jungle friends, who offer helpful ideas for dealing with teasing -- and help him realize his own strengths.

The creatures of the Chesapeake Bay come to life in this delightful, informative story about how and where they sleep. Herons, crabs, clams, turtles, and fish each find a different place to rest in the water and along the shore. Ducks, butterflies, birds, beavers, and even oysters sleep in their own "beds." Once heard, this charming poem will be asked for every night. Beddy bye Picture book-ages 0-6.

An exciting tale about a young human hero, Braden, who discovers Squeak, an orphaned baby otter, in the park. Thinking quickly, the young hero and his parents contact a wildlife rehabilitator to collect Squeak and nurse him back to health. Although Braden would like to keep Squeak as a pet, he learns about otters and the importance of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife that live among humans. This story is based on the work of wildlife rehabilitator, Suzanne McBride, who helps return healthy river otters and other creatures to the wild. Squeak is a real otter that now resides at the Calvert...