Encyclopedia Brown solves the case of a stolen salamander from the local aquarium's Den of Darkness exhibit. The police chief, Encyclopedia's father, was stumped by the crime. Encyclopedia uses details and facts to determine that Sam Maine, who works at the aquarium but lied about his experience with animals, was responsible for the theft.

1. Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander Written by Donald J. Sobol and Illustrated by Brett Helquist

2. Summary A salamander has been stolen from the Den of Darkness in the town aquarium. Encyclopedia Brown, the police chief’s son, solves the mystery that has his dad stumped.

15. Leroy is called Encyclopedia because his brain was filled with more facts than a reference book.

16. Leroy is called Encyclopedia because his brain was filled with more facts than a reference book.

17. A salamander looks like a lizard.

18. A salamander looks like a lizard.

19. A zoo exhibit has live animals on display that you can see up close.

20. A zoo exhibit has live animals on display that you can see up close.

21. It would be a crime to steal an animal from the zoo.

22. It would be a crime to steal an animal from the zoo.

23. Whenever the chief was stumped, Encyclopedia would crack the case for him.

24. Whenever the chief was stumped , Encyclopedia would crack the case for him.

25. Snakes, turtles, and lizards are all reptiles.

26. Snakes, turtles, and lizards are all reptiles .

27. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are all amphibians.

28. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are all amphibians .