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A Halloween mystery follows Chris and his friends as they investigate a missing bicycle and weigh a magical explanation against rational clues.

The book explores medical uses of marijuana across history and today, alongside arguments about legalising it. It also distinguishes the plant from FDA-approved pill medicines containing cannabinoid chemicals.

A concise introduction to Roman daily life and customs, mixing factual notes with reconstructed artwork and photographs of sites and objects. The visual material gives readers more than written explanation alone.

The book investigates Sasquatch claims through reported sightings, sounds, a video and interviews with specialists and witnesses. It introduces cryptozoology and the difficulty of establishing evidence for animals not recognised by mainstream science.

A visual introduction to dinosaur fossil hunting, this reader pairs factual material with fictionalised first-person accounts of palaeontologists. Photographs, illustrations, page-border facts, sidebars and a glossary offer several ways into the subject.

A practical introduction to Darwin and evolutionary science, with activities that bring observation and evidence into the reading. It also makes room for discussion of the public debate around evolution.

A browsable collection of 50 mysteries, pairing brief facts and images with possible explanations. It invites curiosity about unusual claims, but the amount of evidence behind each explanation may vary.

The mystery pairs seasonal spookiness with a more personal puzzle: how to judge coincidences when you are worried. Mary Anne’s friends are part of the investigation, not just bystanders.

Expect a clue-following mystery told through a character’s journal, rather than a straightforward narrative: readers are invited to piece together Cathy’s story from mixed materials.

A history-through-buildings approach connects physical remains with everyday life, from homes and villages to places of worship and power.

This historical romance combines a conflict over Heather and her father’s settlement and a fire with a question of whom Heather can trust. Romantic attention and danger are intertwined, while Heather remains unsure who is responsible.

A classic-style detective setup: Nancy follows two mysteries at a zoo, with a suspect who may have been framed and a trap that puts her in danger.

A club-saving mystery driven by four friends’ attempt to secure money intended for their Boys Club.

A fast-moving Hardy Boys mystery pits an environmental campaign against deliberate sabotage. Frank and Joe pursue a case involving a workplace death and evidence of serious crimes, with their investigation placing them at risk.

This is a mystery built around martial arts training, team competition and a troubling act of vandalism. Nancy investigates, but whether her suspicions are right remains open.

This is a comic animal-detective adventure built around an investigation, a mistaken accusation and a race involving a lost city and treasure.

A visual, evidence-led account links greenhouse gases with worldwide changes in temperature and precipitation, then presents disappearing ice and rising sea levels as reasons for concern.

This is a murder mystery centred on Pip’s effort to reassess a closed case. The investigation brings buried secrets and suspicion into a town still affected by the deaths.

Clothing is the route into a broad sweep of British history, with examples ranging from an Iron Age torc to a modern hoodie.

A school experiment meant to defend Samara's character becomes a puzzle involving unusual DNA patterns and undeciphered manuscripts. The story also brings faith, aliens and uncertainty into the discussion.

A broad introduction to Anglo-Saxon history combines information about customs and daily life with glimpses of historical evidence and a practical craft activity.

Expect a blend of vampire lore and factual material, rather than a clearly identified continuous story. Dracula is included, alongside historical and cultural references to famous vampire stories.

A question-led introduction to ancient Rome, touching on legendary origins, public entertainment, bathing and the traces historians can use to understand the past.

A mystery built around a discovery, a suspect Parker distrusts, and an investigation that draws in his more cautious friend. Their search leads to a frightening secret and a tense situation at the shop.

This is a ghost mystery built around an investigation by two friends and Grandma Louise. It may appeal to readers drawn to unexplained happenings and historic settings.

A science-focused account of Curiosity’s exploration, with attention to how its cameras and instruments gather information about Mars.

This is a fast-moving detective adventure built around a stolen hydrofoil, a criminal gang and the search for clues. Astrology features through Chet's newly acquired knowledge.

This is a two-girl mystery built around a disappearance and a murder investigation. The familiar detective-fiction connection comes through Alice’s collection of Agatha Christie books.

This is a horror mystery built around Abby’s effort to learn what happened to her mother. Its appeal may lie in the unanswered disappearance and the group’s encounter in the cave.

This is a campus murder mystery driven by Reed’s investigation and the question of who killed Cheyenne. It also follows Reed’s attempt to recover her place among her classmates.

A village mystery sets children on the trail of missing chickens, with cats becoming their suspects.

The combination of a detective puzzle and a civic debate gives the story two points for discussion.

A ghost investigation doubles as a mystery about a past drowning, with Dare’s public podcast persona at odds with her private scepticism. The book also includes a romantic connection.

A Spanish-language introduction to fossils and paleontology, organised around questions about ancient life, how fossils form and what they can tell us about Earth’s history.

A factual history with a mystery-solving frame: readers follow clues about who Hornedjitef was and how experts have pieced together information about his life.

A fast-moving premise combines a secretive organisation, a flight into hiding and a mystery tied to Jimmy’s new experiences. The book appears to centre on what he can prove and whom he can convince.

A child-centred sports mystery combines a disputed accusation with clues to interpret. The appeal is likely to rest on following the investigation, rather than on sports details alone.

This is a supernatural detective mystery, pairing an observant assistant with an investigator who sees beyond ordinary appearances. Its opening case brings a serial killer investigation into that fantastical premise.

This is a survival mystery built around the Hardys’ search for a missing teacher, with nature study and practical wilderness skills alongside suspense.

A woodland mystery combines a search for the cause of a food blight with concern for sick animals and a race to find a cure.

This is a comic animal-centred mystery in which Teddy returns to detective work, investigating a serious accusation amid zoo mishaps and a public campaign.

A child-detective mystery centres on graffiti, a stolen bicycle and a home break-in, with the team unsure whether its first suspect is right.

This is a detailed introduction to how ideas about human origins are built from fossils, dating techniques and other evidence, rather than a simple account of a single settled lineage.

A lively historical-fantasy mystery for readers interested in baseball: Joe and his father pursue an unresolved question about Babe Ruth while confronting the unusual possibilities and responsibilities of time travel.

A lively introduction to conservation science, using dogs’ extraordinary sense of smell to make animal biology tangible. The scat-centred premise is deliberately attention-grabbing and may particularly appeal to readers fascinated by dogs, wildlife or gross subjects.