the Stolen Panda

The San DaFakeo zoo has a real crisis on their hands. Their prize baby panda has been stolen. With no clues or motives they turn to the only person who can solve the mystery, Detective Andy Spencer, private eye. This case will thrust Andy into the most dangerous fight for survival of his life. The clock is ticking and time is running out for the baby panda. If Andy can't get to the bottom of things fast, all could be lost. In the process, Andy learns about our earth's complex weather patterns and about the tools used to forecast the weather.

The Gumshoe Archives are a series of books meant to make learning science fun. This volume teaches about the weather and forecasting. The student learns how the weather patterns occur as well as how weathermen can predict future patterns. This is the second book in the 4th grade reading series and there are five books encompassing this reading series. Each book contains helpful suggestions for activities as well as a fun puzzle and game section at the end of the book. These books are a perfect supplement to your child's 4th grade science curriculum.