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Listen to The Story Read Aloud
Listen to The Story Read Aloud
Kate Warne Pinkerton Detective
Kate Warne Pinkerton Detective
The Detectives Assistant
The Detectives Assistant
Chapter 1
Chapters 2 & 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapters 6 & 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapters 10 & 11
Chapters 12 & 13
Chapter 14
Chapters 15 & 16
Chapter 17
Chapters 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapters 21 & 22
Chapters 23 & 24
Chapters 25 & 26
Chapters 27 & 28
Chapters 29 & 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapters 33 & 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Epilogue
Authors Note
Directions
Directions
Activity 1 Directions
Activity 1 Directions
Activity 2 Directions
Activity 2 Directions
Videos to Watch
Videos to Watch
See and Hear Morse Code
See and Hear Morse Code
The Costume Makes the Character
The Costume Makes the Character
In The Detective’s Assistant, Nell and Kate Warne have to dress in disguises in order to worm out the suspects. We spoke with Professor Jeremy Floyd about how costumes help complete a character.
Kate Warne: Pinkerton's First Female Detective
Kate Warne: Pinkerton's First Female Detective
Author Kate Hannigan talks about what inspired her to research and write about Pinkerton’s first female detective: Kate Warne.
The State of Mont Rose's Bowels
The State of Mont Rose's Bowels
We interviewed local historian Clint Cargile about DeKalb and Sycamore history, and he taught us the importance of social history. The day-to-day history of average people can teach a lot about a time period, just as much as the bigger picture history found in many textbooks.
Field Trip Overview
Field Trip Overview
The year is 1860, and President-Elect Abraham Lincoln is making his way to his inauguration. Angry, the southern sympathizers plot to stop him from reaching his destination. It’s up to you to collect the clues, find the plotters, and save the president!
Researching the Detective's Assistant with Kate Hannigan
Researching the Detective's Assistant with Kate Hannigan
Author Kate Hannigan shares her tips for researching historical fiction.
Author Kate Hannigan on the STEM Read Podcast
Author Kate Hannigan on the STEM Read Podcast
Listen to our interview with Kate Hannigan from the STEM Read Podcast.
Cryptology and Morse Code
Cryptology and Morse Code
Make Your Own Morse Code
Make Your Own Morse Code
How Does Morse Code Work?
How Does Morse Code Work?
Cryptography: The Science of Secrets with Brian Viecht
Cryptography: The Science of Secrets with Brian Viecht
Can’t get enough of Cryptography? Join NIU Math instructor and cryptography enthusiast Brian Veitch as he explains the science of secrets and how they relate to the hidden codes of The Maze Runner.
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