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Nora Campbell

3 Books
Nora Campbell writes children’s books that mix gentle adventure, early learning, and curiosity about the world. Her work includes playful animal stories such as the Maple the Mouse books, Benny the Bald Eagle's Big Adventure, and Betty the Bee and the Secret Garden, along with kid-friendly nonfiction like America Turns 250! and Safety Heroes: Be Ready for Emergencies. Campbell’s books often use friendly characters and simple, inviting storytelling to introduce young readers to history, science, safety, friendship, and discovery. With bright themes and approachable language, her stories are well suited for read-aloud time, classroom sharing, and children who are beginning to explore big ideas through books.

Books in "Maple the Mouse"

A Tiny Mouse, a Big Adventure Through History

After the museum lights go out, Maple the Mouse begins her favorite kind of exploring. Tiny, curious, and ready for adventure, Maple slips through the museum and discovers that the exhibits can become gateways into the past. Dinosaurs, sailing ships, trains, inventions, and space displays turn history into something she can see up close. This illustrated story uses a playful museum setting to introduce young readers to big ideas from history, science, and exploration. The tone is gentle and magical rather than textbook-like, making it a friendly choice for children who enjoy animal characters, seek-and-find details, and learning through story. Maple’s adventure encourages curiosity and helps the past feel full of movement, mystery, and discovery.
6-8 Years
New

A Tiny Mouse Discovers a Big World of Science

Maple may be tiny, but her questions are enormous. Inside a lively science lab, Maple the Mouse explores experiments, inventions, magnets, growing plants, weather, light, and other early science ideas. Each discovery turns the lab into a place of wonder, where asking “why” and “how” is part of the fun. This illustrated introduction to science is designed for young readers who are beginning to notice how the world works. The story keeps concepts simple and inviting, using Maple’s curiosity to make science feel active, friendly, and creative. Children who like animals, experiments, and hands-on discovery will find a cheerful guide in Maple as she explores, tests, observes, and learns.
6-8 Years
New

Grab Your Magnifying Glass and Join Maple Today

A glowing trail of footprints appears in the museum after dark, and Maple the Mouse cannot resist following it. The clues lead her through dinosaur bones, ancient history rooms, the train hall, and space displays until she discovers a missing dinosaur egg at the center of the mystery. Small as she is, Maple has sharp eyes, quick thinking, and plenty of curiosity. This gentle museum mystery blends animal adventure, simple history, and clue-following fun for early elementary readers. The story invites children to look closely, make guesses, and enjoy the wonder of exhibits that feel alive after the doors close. With a light magical touch and a friendly problem-solving spirit, Maple’s adventure is especially appealing to readers who like mysteries that are exciting but not too scary.
6-8 Years
New
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