Attention: Parents, Home Schoolers and Educators of Children Ages 9- 12

Never Before Has Learning Math, Geography and Critical Thinking Skills Been So Fun & Affordable.

Never, That Is, Until Now!

Remember how popular the Nancy Drew mysteries were?  Maybe you and your children, or your grandchildren and some of their friends went to see the Nancy Drew movie a few years ago.  Perhaps, you were a fan of The Hardy Boys mystery series.   

What if I told you that a team of professionals has developed an innovative approach to learning math, geography, history and critical thinking skills disguised as a fun mystery in the style of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys?  Of course, Nancy Drew never owned an iPod and Joe Hardy certainly didn’t have a GPS in his parents’ car, but they did follow clues to solve a mystery.

Meet the computer- savvy Mason siblings (Nancy Drew meets The Hardy Boys but with more techie gadgets) who have a knack for solving mysteries using their mathematical skills and deductive reasoning.  The two brothers and their sister are always up for

an adventure – and they’re never at a loss for excitement.  Whether they’re flying off to their next case or racing for their lives, this trio is always thinking – always calculating - - until they come up with the solution to save the day for their clients.  And their readers are right there every step of the way to hear them panting as they outrun an assailant or smell smoke

closing in on them.  The reader is also there when they discover the clues and mathematical principles that will unlock the case.  And the readers have the opportunity to use their mathematical skills to solve the case before the Masons do.

Think about it.

Can you imagine your children, grandchildren or students

· Engrossed in reading a book that they can’t put down?

· Learning the importance of math while solving a mystery?    

· Seeing different parts of the country from the eyes of

   teenagers and a young adult?

· Learning how to think critically to pick up clues that could

   lead to a solution?

· Experiencing the bond between two brothers and their younger sister who love and respect each other and act with integrity?

· Watching how young people interact with those in authority to help others?

· Understanding how the positive power of teamwork can expose evil and right wrongs?

· Using their imagination to journal their thoughts?

· Getting excited about math and geography?

Well, it’s not only possible, it’s already happening.  

“I like the adventures and challenges the Mason family faces.  My favorite character is Jeff.  I like that he wants to go into the Air Force and be a fighter pilot and is really brave.  Math is one of his favorite subjects and it’s one of mine, too.”

Clay K., Age 10

Houston, Texas

“Mark Mason is my favorite character.  He’s the smart, witty older brother and is a good bowler!  He’s usually the first person to crack the code to a puzzle they need to solve!”

Keith K., Age 11

Houston, Texas

“I really enjoyed the Mason Trio Mystery, Case of the Missing Money.   I liked the fact that the two brothers and sister are from Texas though their adventures take them around the world!  Mark, Jeff and Suzie are bright, well- rounded kids and while they may not always agree on everything, they do work extremely well together.  My favorite character is Suzie – she’s smart, attractive, loves to cook and keeps her big brothers on task!  Our family took turns reading the book together.  We look forward to the next mystery to come!”

Christine K.

Parent

Houston, Texas

“Having taught secondary mathematics in public schools for 48 years, and tutored all levels for an additional 10 years, I found this book to be an educational treat – equally enjoyable and informative.  Parents and grandparents should enjoy it, too, and find it beneficial as a conversation starter.”

Marie Vick Geelan

Former Mathematics Teacher, Department Head, Mathematics Consultant  

Bryan, Texas ISD

Mathematics Consultant – Region VI Educational Service Center, Texas

Life Member, Delta Kappa Gamma

“Look out Hardy Boys!  Here comes the Mason trio!  Take your students on a learning adventure of mystery and suspense.  You’ll be glad you did.”

Cliff Reed

Assistant Elementary Principal

Katy, Texas ISD

Author Larry Galvin has teamed with Brenda Watson, M.Ed, and researcher Ann Vick to produce an e- book package that will knock your socks off.  

Larry, who traveled extensively with his family while growing up and worked with the FDIC for four years after graduating from college, incorporates his love for math with his vivid imagination and knowledge of financial  systems to generate mysteries that keep you guessing until the end.  

Brenda, who formerly served as director of communications of The Texas A&M University System, uses her creativity and educational credentials to draw readers into the story with her interactive Detective Diary, sure to bring out the Little Sherlock in everyone.  

Ann applies her research techniques and educational background to ensure that every detail of the story is factually accurate.   As a former high school English teacher, Ann knows how to engage students in the learning process.

This team of experts is ready to help your children or your students enter the wonderful world of The Mason Trio Mysteries.  

Welcome to

The Case of the Missing Money

This captivating math mystery – dare we use the four- letter ‘m’ word – is disguised as a fun read.  Right brainers and left brainers will be pulled into the story so quickly that they’ll barely notice the educational elements.  This e- book (how else would computer savvy sleuths pen their adventures except in an electronic format?) can be read straight from the screen or printed out as a hard copy.               

·   You’ll also receive the Detective Diary, an e- journal which is an essential component

Place your order now.

But that’s not all!  You’ll get…

Free Bonus #1

Teacher’s Guide to The Case of the Missing Money  

(a $9 value)

    of the package. This thought- provoking booklet will get your young detective’s imagination going full throttle.  You’ll want to print the 12- page diary so that your Associate Detective can carry his or her official business card and stay on track to solve the mystery by jotting down answers to the questions and writing out possible scenarios.  A special certificate is included

at the end of the journal so your young detective will be recognized for his or her efforts on the team.        

This e- guide, downloaded instantly, offers materials focused on geography,  

and choose to build one week of lesson plans using information in The Case of the Missing Money.  Your students will come alive as they explore Mt. Rushmore and drive through Yosemite Park.  They’ll strain their neck to see the blackboard as you show them the math techniques used to crack the code and find the money.  

Parents also will want to use the Teacher’s Guide to engage

their children. Learning has never been so fun and entertaining.

vocabulary, math and critical thinking from which you may pick

But That’s Not All.

There’s more!

Free Bonus #2 – If you order by September 30, 2009

Interview With a Real- life Former Police Detective

MP3 Audio File

(a $10 value)

It’s not every day that you get to hear what it’s like to fight crime and solve real- life cases.  Meet retired Sergeant Bruce W. Sims who served as a detective and patrol

sergeant for the College Station Police Department in College Station, Texas.  That’s the home of Texas A&M University, where Mark Mason graduated.  Bryan, Texas – which adjoins College Station – is the home of the Mason Trio.  No doubt, they spend a lot of time in College Station since the two cities run together geographically.  Sergeant Sims will explain what it takes to solve

a mystery and reveal how he’s helped solve some important

cases. He’ll also tickle your funny bone with his down- home

country wit as he gives you a behind- the- scenes look at life

as a police officer.  You and your children will come away with a new respect for those who place their lives on the line every day to protect you.   This serious and light- hearted look at life behind the badge is sure to be a favorite that you’ll want to listen to over and over.

That’s $19.00 in free bonus offers!  It’s like getting The Case of the Missing Money and

Detective Diary for FREE!

Big Package, Small Price

You get all this:

1. The Case of the Missing Money, a 105- page math mystery e- book

2. Detective Diary, an interactive sleuthing journal

3. Teacher’s Guide, key lessons on vocabulary, geography, history, math and critical thinking

4. Tales of an Honest- to- Goodness Real- Life Police Detective, MP3 audio File

A $37 value for only $16.95!

Place your order now.

If you live in the United States, your child is most likely lacking in the math skills he or she needs to compete in the global economy:

A recent study that was released in July 2009 reports that America’s 15- year- olds rank 25th among the 30 developed nations in math skills on an international assessement; even our top students rank only 24th.

Unless you take action and find alternative educational resources for your preteen, your child or students could be at greater risk.  That’s why a team of experts has designed a package that stimulates the right and left brain so that learning math seems more stimulating, and it makes the learning process, the easier  

the learning process more fun.  Why?  Partially because barriers to learning are eliminated by incorporating mathematical principles in a setting that is more relaxed, where the student relates to the individuals instead of focusing totally on numbers.  

What do you have to lose?

For only $16.95, your children could be on their way to a brighter future.  Isn’t it time your child discovered the fun side of learning?  Math doesn’t have to be boring or frustrating.  And it can be taught in an exciting setting that engages the imagination.

Go ahead.  Get started now.  The moment you place your order, your materials will be on their way and you’ll have them in a matter of minutes.

If you’re a teacher and would like to get a license to use the materials in your classroom, e- mail us at info@destinydrivencommunications.com for a discounted price list based on the number of students in your class.  This is the perfect class project!  We also offer group discounts for home school organizations.

Absolutely NO waiting.  Have the package in your hands within minutes.  You can start reading the book and listening to the interview immediately.  It‘s so easy and so fast.  And best of all, it’s so affordable!

Order now!  Your child or your classroom of students

will thank you.

What You’ll Get

· You’ll get a 105- page e- book downloaded instantly that you can quickly print out by individual chapters – print two or three chapters at a time – using black ink.  Or you can print the entire book at one time.  Maybe your child or student prefers to read off the computer screen and you won’t print a single page.  That’s the beauty of e- books.  You have the option to print or not to print.