Books published by Capstone Global Library Ltd

A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gasses. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for some... but not everyone! How did the people in these true tales come face to face with the forces of nature and live to tell the tale? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!

Three teens run out of fuel while island-hopping in the South Pacific. A lone sailor drifts on an inflatable life raft in the vast Atlantic. Four men cling to their capsized sailing boat far off the New Zealand coast. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy... but they didn't! What happened when these people found themselves stranded at sea for weeks on end? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!

Mama and Baba are away on a trip, and Yasmin is moping because she misses them. Then Yasmin, Nani and Nana discover an injured cat that needs to be rescued. Could helping a creature in need be just the thing to cheer up Yasmin? Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani family.

When Tania was six years old, she and her parents fled Ukraine during World War II. For years they were refugees in Europe, displaced and without permanent residence. Finally, they found safe housing in a refugee camp, but what about home? Day by day, they stitched together new lives, but it wasn't until a memory of Tania's babushka and her beloved sunflowers that the family at last began to rebuild a sense of home. This true account about debut author Beatrice Rendón's grandmother offers a universal story of hope for refugees around the world.

It's a battle between two fearsome, fanged beasts! Today, the Siberian tiger holds the record as the world's biggest cat. But in prehistoric times, the sabre-toothed cat held that title as it prowled the land for prey. Learn what makes these similar animals such effective hunters. Then decide which fierce fighter would beat the other in battle.

Do you love medieval history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes and disgusting toilet trivia to bizarre medical treatments, get the inside info about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

It's a battle between two terrifying, tooth-filled predators! The great white shark is today's largest predatory fish. But millions of years ago, megalodon ruled the seas as the ocean's deadliest hunter. Learn what makes these similar monsters of the sea so deadly. Then decide which one would triumph if they battled in the ocean's depths.

Sadiq wants to earn money to buy a birthday gift for Hooyo. A lemonade stand provides inspiration and, after some business advice, Sadiq, Zaza and Manny start a cookie delivery business! Sadiq's brother and sister join in to help, but starting a business turns out to be tricky... and messy! With a sick baker, a cookie crash and other baking boo-boos, will Sadiq's cookie biz be a bust? Somali-origin author Siman Nuurali offers another installment in the delightful Sadiq chapter book series.

Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya were two talented child musicians when Nazis invaded their city of Kharkiv, Ukraine during World War II. Along with their parents, the Jewish sisters were forced into a death march. They each eventually escaped individually and were reunited, but how would they survive the rest of the war? By hiding their true identities and becoming musical entertainment for German soldiers. Learn about their story of survival in this inspiring non-fiction graphic novel.

Scooby can't resist joining an obedience class that is offering free snacks. But soon, all the dogs except Scooby have robbed a jewellery shop! The dazed dogs don't remember how they got there. Krypto and Scooby are on the case! But soon Krypto is being controlled too! Can the two crime-solving dogs get to the bottom of the mystery before anything else is stolen?

Scooby-Doo thinks his pal Krypto deserves a reward. What's a better reward than a Scooby Snack? But when he goes to look for his favourite snacks, they are all gone! Scooby Snacks have been stolen all over the city! Who is snatching the tasty treats?

How do you pick football's GOATs? Pelé and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of football and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time.

How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time.

When Mya wakes up to a gloomy day, her grandpa asks her how she could make the day brighter. His simple question puts Mya into motion, and together with her little brother, Oliver, and neighbour Addie, she opens the Kindness Booth. Their plan is to spread some sunshine to the neighbours in her block of flats by helping them throughout the day. But what happens when the booth gets soaked in a downpour?

It's Katie's mum's birthday, and Katie surprises her with a fancy box of chocolates. But the sweet surprise is ruined when the chocolates go missing! Pedro and Katie work together to track down the thief. Will they get the birthday chocolate back?Perfectly pitched for young readers who are beginning to read independently for the first time, The Mystery of the Box of Chocolates is part of the Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries series, in which Katie Woo and her pal Pedro team up to solve puzzles together. By investigating the problem and collecting clues, the sleuthing friends don't stop until the mysteries are solved! After each case is closed, readers will review the investigation, hypothesis and resolution of the mystery, earning a basic understanding of the mystery genre.

Camila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!Camila has always loved music and singing, and now she'd like to play an instrument. Her music teacher offers her a few to try. From the deep beat of the drums to the trill of the flute, which instrument will pave the way for Camila to become a music star?

Camila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!In this book, Camila has big plans to create a show called "How to Be a Fashion Star". The first step is designing a new outfit with her best friend's help! Will Camila find the right fabric and make the right stitches to become a real fashion star?