The Mystery of the Biltmore House by Carole Marsh
In 1981, Carole Marsh (a real writer) took four real kids on a visit to the famous Biltmore House in Ashville, NC. They went to learn about George W. Vanderbilt; the Victorian Era, O. Henry and more. There was only one little problem. First one kids disappeared. Then another! The, so did a priceless antique chess set! There was the creepy Halloween room, the very scary basement, the eerie attic, and all those gape-mouthed gargoyles. Oh yeah, and all that blood! And did I say that the kids got trapped in a mile-long heating system? Did I say ONE little problem? How about LOTS of BIG problems! Everyone loves Biltmore House! So much so, that there has been constant demand for a reprint of Carole's most popular book ever! Biltmore's more than one big, giant house; it's one big, giant history lesson! LOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! The game of chess George Washington Vanderbilt, who he was and his vision of a self-sufficient estate Information on the Biltmore rooms and grounds Biltmore House history, the building of the house, and the luxuries therein Walled gardens and English gardens Thomas Wolfe O. Henry Carl Sandburg Secret doors at Biltmore House Definition of curator Sidney Lanier F. Scott Fitzgerald Biltmore Dairy Bar Grove Park Inn Thomas Wolfe House Connemara, Flat Rock, NC. This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. This Carole Marsh Mystery also has an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level, and a Developmental Reading Assessment.
Marsh, Carole: - Carole Marsh is the creative force behind more than 15,000 children's books, state-aligned curriculum, and supplemental educational materials. Founded in 1979, Marsh's popular series, Real Kids! Real Places!, originated from her own children's request for her to write books for kids. It is aimed at young readers ages 7-14. This original series now has 51 titles. Since its inception more than 38 years ago, Carole has created eight additional mystery series, all including real characters, historical and factual information, and tons of hilarious mishaps!
Carole Marsh instinctive kid-friendly approach toward making reading and learning both fun and educational has earned her considerable attention in the literary world. She is a six-time winner of the Teacher's Choice for the Classroom award from Learning Magazine; two-time Academic's Choice Smart Book award winner; four-time award winner from Creative Child Magazine and the 2015 Moonbeam Silver Medal award recipient.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780635013477 |
| ISBN 10 | 0635013479 |
| Title | The Mystery of the Biltmore House |
| Author | Carole Marsh |
| Series | Real Kids! Real Places |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gallopade International |
| Year published | 2002-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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