Donald J. Sobol

Do you love animals? Get ready to explore a world of incredible, funny, and truly wacky creatures in "Encyclopedia Brown's Book of Wacky Animals"! Discover amazing stories and strange facts about both wild animals and the pets we know and love. This book is packed with true tales of animals doing the most surprising things. You'll read about unusual adventures and hilarious events that will make you wonder, "Did that really happen?" From mischievous monkeys to clever cats, prepare to be amazed by the unexpected antics of animals all around us. Get ready for a book full of laughs and jaw-dropping animal tales that are sure to make you smile!

Hey there, junior detective! Are you ready to solve some super-tricky mysteries? Meet Encyclopedia Brown, a twelve-year-old boy who runs his own detective agency right in his garage. He's not just smart; he's super observant and knows how to spot even the tiniest clue. In this book, you get to join Encyclopedia Brown on ten exciting new cases. From missing items to strange happenings in Idaville, he needs your help to figure out what really went down. Each short story is a puzzle waiting to be solved, and you can try to crack the case right alongside Encyclopedia before he reveals the answer! Can you use your wits to find the clues and get the culprit? Get ready to put on your thinking cap and become a master detective!

Do you love solving puzzles and figuring out tricky situations? Then you'll love joining ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown on his next big adventure! Leroy Brown, known as Encyclopedia to his friends, is the smartest kid in Idaville. He knows a little bit about everything, and that's exactly what helps him solve mysteries that stump everyone else. In this book, Encyclopedia Brown is ready to track down clues and solve ten brand-new cases. From puzzling neighborhood problems to the toughest crimes his police chief dad brings home for dinner, Encyclopedia always finds the answer. But here's the best part: you get to solve them too! Read carefully, look for all the hints, and see if you can crack the case before Encyclopedia does. Get ready to put on your thinking cap and become a detective! With Encyclopedia Brown as your guide, every page is a chance to sharpen your detective skills and have a blast with mind-bending mysteries.

Leroy Brown, also known as Encyclopedia Brown, is no ordinary ten-year-old! He's the best detective in his town of Idaville. If you love puzzles and cracking codes, you'll have a blast joining Encyclopedia as he solves mysteries for kids in his neighborhood detective agency. What makes Encyclopedia so good? He has an amazing memory for all kinds of facts and trivia. He uses this super brainpower to figure out even the trickiest cases. Not only does he help his friends, but every night at the dinner table, he even helps his dad, who is the chief of police, solve baffling grown-up crimes! In this book, you'll find ten exciting new mysteries to solve right alongside Encyclopedia. Each story gives you all the important clues, so you can try to piece together the answers yourself before Encyclopedia reveals the solution. Get ready for a fun challenge and see if you have what it takes to be a detective!

Meet Leroy Brown, better known as Encyclopedia Brown! He's just ten years old, but he's already the best detective in Idaville. You might be surprised, but everyone in town, even the grown-ups, comes to him when they have a tricky mystery to solve. Want to test your own detective skills? Get ready to join Encyclopedia and his amazing brain as he cracks two exciting cases! First, dive into 'The Case of the Missing Roller Skates.' Someone's brand-new roller skates have vanished! Can Encyclopedia piece together the clues and figure out who took them and where they went? It will take a sharp eye and a clever mind to solve this puzzle. Next, you'll tackle 'The Case of the Champion Egg Spinner.' Imagine an egg-spinning contest, and someone is cheating! How can an egg be rigged to spin perfectly every time? Encyclopedia Brown needs your help to uncover the sneaky truth behind this unusual championship. Will you spot the hidden clues that everyone else misses? In these two thrilling mysteries, you get to read along and try to solve the puzzles right beside Encyclopedia. His solutions are always at the back of the book, so you can see if you were right! Are you ready to become a super sleuth?

Do you love sports? Get ready to laugh and be amazed with *Encyclopedia Brown's Book of Wacky Sports*! This exciting book is packed with the strangest, funniest, and most unbelievable moments from the world of sports. You'll discover real-life stories about wild baseball plays, surprising basketball shots, incredible football mishaps, and even funny moments from boxing and other games. Imagine things so wacky, you won't believe they actually happened! These are true tales of what went wrong, what went right in a crazy way, and all the hilarious surprises that made sports history. This isn't a mystery to solve, but a collection of true stories that will make you gasp, giggle, and cheer. It's perfect for any young sports fan who loves a good laugh and wants to hear about the most unforgettable and silliest events in sports. Get ready to dive into a world where anything can happen on the field or court!

This special introductory offer features some of Encyclopedia Brown's first cases ever: “The Case of the Diamond Necklace” and “The Case of the Knife in the Watermelon.” These stories are great for readers new to the series and wonderful nostalgia for those who grew up solving mysteries with the boy detective.

Little did Ken and his best buddies know just how wild their summer vacation was about to become. Ken, Orv, Horseshoes, and Bo were planning to spend their days perfecting a few of Orv's crazy inventions. Instead, they find themselves joining forces with a top-secret group of good guys known as Mongoose. Their mission? To foil the latest nefarious plot hatched by the evil organization Cobra. Before long, the boys officially form their own heroic squad: Volunteer Agents Crusading Unsteadily Under Mongoose, better known as V.A.C.U.U.M. With the help of their brilliant assistant Mary Evans, a modest fleet of vintage cars, and an actual World War I airplane, the crew is ready to take down the bad guys. Written by the clever mind behind the Encyclopedia Brown series, this hilarious tale is packed with friendship, wild ingenuity, and smashing achievements. Get ready to laugh out loud as you follow these four unlikely secret agents on a bumbling but brave quest to save the day. Will their homemade gadgets and sheer determination be enough to outsmart a team of professional villains?

Encyclopedia Brown, the secret weapon in Idaville's war on crime, is back--with 10 all-new mysteries to solve. Bugs Meany and his tricky Tigers are back, too. And Wilford Wiggins, lazy as a bedpost, is still dreaming up ways to part little kids from their allowances. But with the help of Sally Kimball, the prettiest (and the toughest) girl in the fifth grade, Encyclopedia can solve any case. From Pablo's missing nose to racing reptiles that become snake snacks, the answers to all the cases are in the back of the book--but can you solve them on your own first?

--- Added from Google Books ---

Encyclopedia Brown, the secret weapon in Idaville's war on crime, is back--with 10 all-new mysteries to solve. Bugs Meany and his tricky Tigers are back, too. And Wilford Wiggins, lazy as a bedpost, is still dreaming up ways to part little kids from their allowances. But with the help of Sally Kimball, the prettiest (and the toughest) girl in the fifth grade, Encyclopedia can solve any case. From Pablo's missing nose to racing reptiles that become snake snacks, the answers to all the cases are in the back of the book--but can you solve them on your own first?

--- Added from Hardcover ---

A kidnapped professor...missing monkey money...a flash-in-the-pan flashlight...a thief in a thunderstorm...and racing reptiles that become snacks for sneaky snakes! These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him -- the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

America's Sherlock Holmes in sneakers continues his war on crime in ten more cases, the solutions to which are found in the back of the book.

Once again America's 10-year-old Sherlock Holmes in sneakers is called upon to help his police-chief father and the neighborhood children solve 10 mysteries.

A camper who's been bound and gagged...



A stolen bike wheel...



Two kidnapped pigs...



A boy with wings...



And a foot-warmer inventor who accidentally puts his own foot right in his mouth!



These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answer to all the mysteries are found in the back!

--- Added from Google Books ---

A camper who's been bound and gagged... A stolen bike wheel... Two kidnapped pigs... A boy with wings... And a foot-warmer inventor who accidentally puts his own foot right in his mouth! These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answer to all the mysteries are found in the back!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Ten mysteries for ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown, his partner, Sally, and the reader to solve. Solutions are given at the back of the book.

As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Google Books ---

As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Leroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idavilles ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and funits classic Encyclopedia Brown!

Encyclopedia Brown presents another volume of lesser-known facts about sports, animals, the body, school, and other topics.

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Google Books ---

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood's ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information-it's classic Encyclopedia Brown!

Can the secret weapon in Idaville’s war on crime really be a ten-year-old boy in sneakers? It can if it’s Encyclopedia Brown!

Encyclopedia is back with ten all-new mysteries to solve, along with the help of his partner, Sally Kimball, the prettiest and toughest girl in the fifth grade. They’ll have to face Bugs Meany, who’s up to his old tricks, and Wilford Wiggins, who’s still dreaming up new schemes to trick the kids of Idaville out of their money. Plus there’s lots of new characters too!

The solutions to all the mysteries are in the back—but can you solve them first?

--- Added from Google Books ---

Can the secret weapon in Idaville’s war on crime really be a ten-year-old boy in sneakers? It can if it’s Encyclopedia Brown! Encyclopedia is back with ten all-new mysteries to solve, along with the help of his partner, Sally Kimball, the prettiest and toughest girl in the fifth grade. They’ll have to face Bugs Meany, who’s up to his old tricks, and Wilford Wiggins, who’s still dreaming up new schemes to trick the kids of Idaville out of their money. Plus there’s lots of new characters too! The solutions to all the mysteries are in the back—but can you solve them first?

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Encyclopedia Brown, boy detective extraordinaire, solves ten new cases, including "The Case of the Miracle Pill," "The Case of Nemo's Tuba," "The Case of the Lawn Mower Races," and "The Case of the Air Guitar." Solutions provided at the end of each chapter.

A new title in the bestselling series about the world's greatest supersleuth in sneakers!

A slippery salamander, a banana burglar, a judge who's run away, and a presidential toothbrush . . . these are just some of the clues that the world's greatest young detective must use to solve 10 all-new mysteries. Young readers can try to solve the cases alongside Encyclopedia--the answers to all the mysteries are in the back of the book.

--- Added from Google Books ---

A new title in the bestselling series about the world's greatest supersleuth in sneakers! A slippery salamander, a banana burglar, a judge who's run away, and a presidential toothbrush . . . these are just some of the clues that the world's greatest young detective must use to solve 10 all-new mysteries. Young readers can try to solve the cases alongside Encyclopedia--the answers to all the mysteries are in the back of the book.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Encyclopedia Brown, the super sleuth in sneakers, solves ten new mysteries, including "The Case of the Slippery Salamander," "The Case of the Banana Burglar," and "The Case of the Dead Cockroach.

More mysterious cases for "America's Sherlock Holmes in sneakers" to solve for the standard twenty-five-cent fee. Solutions are included at the back of the book.

Ten mysteries solved by Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown are given in a separate section challenging the reader to match wits with the ten-year-old mastermind of Idaville's war on crime

This special introductory offer features some of Encyclopedia Brown's first cases ever: “The Case of the Bank Robber” and “The Case of the Happy Nephew.” These stories are great for readers new to the series and wonderful nostalgia for those who grew up solving mysteries with the boy detective.

Encyclopedia Brown presents another volume of lesser-known facts about sports, animals, the body, school, and other topics.

--- Added from Google Books ---

Encyclopedia Brown presents another volume of lesser-known facts about sports, animals, the body, school, and other topics.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Encyclopedia Brown presents a miscellany of lesser-known facts.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Encyclopedia Brown presents more anecdotes including littleknown facts about sports, animals, fantastic discoveries, and other topics.

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Google Books ---

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood's ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. And with ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is given all the clues as well. Interactive and chock full of interesting bits of information-it's classic Encyclopedia Brown!

A detective shares his recorded collection of strange and funny criminal cases with his friends, changing names and places to protect the innocent.

Encyclopedia Brown presents more anecdotes including littleknown facts about sports, animals, fantastic discoveries, and other topics.

Button up your parka, grab your hiking boots, and step outside with everyone's favorite ten-year-old sleuth! When Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown is not busy solving neighborhood mysteries in Idaville, he is collecting the absolute weirdest, wildest, and most hilarious true stories for his famous scrapbook. Now, he is sharing his favorite bizarre tales from the great outdoors. From wacky fishing fiascos and unbelievable hunting mishaps to strange encounters with wild animals, this collection is packed with laugh-out-loud anecdotes that prove nature is full of surprises. Whether it is a camper making a ridiculous mistake or an animal pulling off a brilliant prank, these short, true stories will keep you giggling from start to finish. Accompanied by fun black-and-white illustrations, this entertaining book is the perfect companion for your next camping trip or backyard adventure. Get ready to explore the silly side of sports and recreation with the world's smartest boy detective as your guide. You will never look at the wilderness the same way again!

Encyclopedia Brown has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Google Books ---

Encyclopedia Brown has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

The solutions to ten mysteries solved by Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown are given in a separate section challenging the reader to match wits with the ten-year-old mastermind of Idaville's war on crime.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

More mysterious cases for "America's Sherlock Holmes in sneakers" to solve for the standard twenty-five-cent fee. Solutions are included at the back of the book.

Put your detective skills to the ultimate test with this massive collection of bite-sized brain teasers. Featuring over one hundred and fifty quick, clever mysteries, this book invites you to step into the shoes of a brilliant investigator and solve crimes right alongside the famous Dr. Haledjian. Each short story presents a brand-new case filled with sneaky suspects, hidden clues, and tricky alibis. From stolen diamonds and forged documents to clever disguises and locked-room puzzles, every scenario gives you exactly the same information that the master detective has. Your job is to read carefully, spot the fatal flaw in the criminal's story, and crack the case before time runs out. Because these mysteries take only minutes to read, they are perfect for testing your logic on the go or challenging your friends to see who has the sharpest mind. If you ever get stuck, the solutions are waiting for you, revealing exactly how Dr. Haledjian saw through the lies. Sharpen your mind, trust your instincts, and see if you have what it takes to be a world-class sleuth.

The story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their history making flight.

Leroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Google Books ---

Leroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idaville’s ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and fun—it’s classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

A clown accused of robbery... A mutt maimed by an armed gardener... A pig-shaped teapot... A Cupid who shoots expensive arrows... And a muscle-building tonic that shrinks your pockets! These are just some of the ten brian-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him - you'll find the answers to all the mysteries of the back of the book!

Match Wits With The World's Greatest Boy  Sleuth



A huge  footprint in the soft earth . . . counterfeit money in a  bird's nest . . . threatening letter . . . an  exploding toilet . . . a missing silver dollar . . .  and a stolen newspaper clipping that could be  valuable! These are the only traces left at the scene  of ten brain-twisting crimes. But it's that  Encyclopedia Brown, boy super sleuth, needs to solve  them.



Answers are in the back, but  can you solve the mysteries first?

--- Added from Google Books ---

Match Wits With The World's Greatest Boy Sleuth A huge footprint in the soft earth . . . counterfeit money in a bird's nest . . . threatening letter . . . an exploding toilet . . . a missing silver dollar . . . and a stolen newspaper clipping that could be valuable! These are the only traces left at the scene of ten brain-twisting crimes. But it's that Encyclopedia Brown, boy super sleuth, needs to solve them. Answers are in the back, but can you solve the mysteries first?

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Leroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idavilles ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him solve some of the most baffling crimes. With ten confounding mysteries in each book, not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but readers are given all the clues as well and can chime in with their own solutions. Interactive and funits classic Encyclopedia Brown!

--- Added from Hardcover ---

The solutions to 10 mysteries solved by Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown are given in a separate section challenging the reader to match wits with the 10-year-old mastermind of Idaville's war on crime.

Put your detective skills to the ultimate test with Idaville's most famous ten-year-old super sleuth. Leroy Brown, better known as Encyclopedia, has an uncanny knack for trivia and a brain packed with unconventional knowledge. Operating his very own detective agency out of his garage, he solves neighborhood mysteries for the local kids. But his crime-solving does not stop there. His dad happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every night around the dinner table, Encyclopedia helps him crack some of the town's most baffling adult cases. Now, you get to join the investigation. This interactive collection features ten confounding mysteries that will challenge your powers of observation and logic. You are given all the exact same clues that Encyclopedia has, giving you the chance to chime in and solve the case before he reveals the answer. Grab your magnifying glass and see if you have what it takes to outsmart the criminals in this classic interactive mystery experience.

Hey super sleuths! Get ready to solve some tricky cases with the best kid detective around, Encyclopedia Brown! He's famous for his amazing brain, and he can crack any mystery that comes his way in the town of Idaville. In this book, you'll join Encyclopedia as he tackles ten brand-new puzzles. From uncovering who vandalized a library book to figuring out a sneaky scheme during a soccer game, no case is too big or too small for him. He even helps solve the mystery of an African killfish! The best part? You get to play detective too. Each mystery gives you all the clues, and then you can try to solve it before looking at the answers hidden at the back of the book. Can you outsmart the criminals and find the solutions?

Encyclopedia Brown is back, protecting Idaville from swindlers, con men, and thieves. Since 1963 this brainy crime-stopper has been a favorite character among middle-grade readers. Follow the boy detective on ten new mysteries, including the puzzle of a giant shark tooth and the whodunit of a secret shipwreck. As fans of the series know, solutions can be found in the back so that readers can solve the cases, too.



--- Added from Google Books ---

Ten brief cases allow the reader to match wits with ten-year-old crime-buster, Encyclopedia Brown, as he investigates such cases as whether a diary of George Washington's mother is authentic, or if a UFO picture supposedly taken by the army is real.

Ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown and his partner Sally Kimball solve mysteries such as The Case of the Broken Vase, The Case of the Brain Game, and of course, The Case of the Disgusting Sneakers. Includes 10 mysteries in all, with answers in the back pages of the book. Illustrated.

--- Added from Google Books ---

In each book, fifth-grade detective Encyclopedia Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries. Solutions are found in the back of the book, challenging readers to practice their own skills as sleuths (and critical thinkers)

--- Added from Hardcover ---

America's Sherlock Holmes in sneakers continues his war on crime in ten more cases, the solutions to which are found in the back of the book.

A burgler gets stuck in a window during a break-in and has to call the police for help! Safe-crackers using blowtorches set fire to the money they're trying to steal! These are just two of the comical crimes the famous boy detective has collected in his scrapbook. Illustrated with delightful cartoons.

--- Added from Google Books ---

A collection of bizarre true stories about crimes, criminals, prisoners, and police.

Encyclopedia Brown is a detective with good taste. This "Cook and Case Book" pairs clever recipes with lip-smacking recipes. Readers can solve the Case of the Secret Recipe and serve up some Idaville Apple Pie, prove that Bugs Meany stole Tim Gomez's pinata and enjoy a Mexican fiesta, and more.

--- Added from Google Books ---

Encyclopedia Brown is a detective with good taste. This "Cook and Case Book" pairs clever recipes with lip-smacking recipes. Readers can solve the Case of the Secret Recipe and serve up some Idaville Apple Pie, prove that Bugs Meany stole Tim Gomez's pinata and enjoy a Mexican fiesta, and more.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

The ten-year-old detective solves "The Case of the Missing Garlic Bread" and other food-related mysteries. Includes menus and recipes for a Fourth-of-July party, a birthday brunch, and other occasions.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

The ten-year-old detective solves "The case of the Missing Garlic Bread" and other food-related mysteries. Includes menus and recipes for a Fourth-of-July party, a birthday brunch, and other occasions.