Adventure & Adventurers - Kids

You are a New Englander with a bad case of gold fever. Gold has been discovered in California, and you want to go claim some for yourself. Here's a chance to set off on your own quest for gold. Everything in this book happened...

Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the...

Author: Jeanna JohnstonISBN-10: 1493107070ISBN-13: 9781493107070Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.30h x 8.20w x 0.20d

How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains that were tightly wrapped around him?The rare photos in this book might help you figure it out. So might the exclusive update about the rumor that Houdini was poisoned. But just remember,...

Little Wildflower captures the imagination of child-like adventure through its beautiful artwork and rhythmic text. Inviting the reader along, the story evokes a message of seeking adventure, along with the hope of unexpected surprises waiting around the corner. After the loss of her daughter,...

On May 31, 1889, heavy rains and a dam failure sent flood waters sweeping into Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The 50-foot-high wall of water quickly demolished much of the town. Will you and your new husband be able to escape certain doom as you wait for...

You're in the middle of one of the most unpredictable natural disasters an earthquake. No place is safe as the ground shudders, shakes, and splits. How will you survive as the world crashes around you? Will you: Experience an earthquake far from civilization in...

It's the late 1700s. Tensions are brewing between the American colonies and Great Britain. The Revolutionary War is about to begin. Will you: Help the network of patriot spies in your city? OR Fight for independence as a patriot soldier? OR Work to keep...

Delve into fascinating time periods This series allows readers to explore different times and places in history from different perspectives. The narrative format, suspenseful action, and path navigation keep readers readingAuthor: Heather AdamsonISBN-10: 1515742490ISBN-13: 9781515742494Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.40h x...

Could you survive trapped underwater? Harrison Okene: Sixty Hours Underwater in the True Survival series explores Okene's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear...

YOU are making your living at sea at a time when pirates ruled the oceans. Will you stick to an honest life or risk everything for the riches and adventure of piracy?Author: Bob TempleISBN-10: 1515742555ISBN-13: 9781515742555Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.30h...

It's never too early to introduce the thrilling world of roller coasters to the next generation! Before their children are even tall enough to ride, both casual coaster fans and hard core enthusiasts use this one-of-a-kind ABC guide to teach words and concepts from...

It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm...

When the ice froze around his ship, explorer Ernest Shackleton knew his journey to Antarctica had become a fight for survival. This graphic nonfiction title tells the story of Shackleton's survival through detailed illustrations and dialogue packed with historic quotes. Readers will learn how...

Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he...

**Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner** Ride on a rhino, enter a mandala, or climb Mt. Fuji Asia is an entire world of incredible places to go and things to see and do Exploring other cultures is a favorite classroom activity for teachers...

**FREE** Monthly Stories & Dances Workshop. Details: CultureGroove.com/FreeWho is the elephant-headed, sweet-loving, mouse-riding mythological character that is every kid's favorite? Ganesha, of course!And his birthday is celebrated with a 10-day long festival that is filled with feasts, beautiful music and dances, and fascinating stories.Check...

In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in...

Capstone's best-selling You Choose format, set in the Middle Ages. Introduction sets the scene and provides context; conclusion provides an overview of the Middle Ages. In between, readers get to choose their path to experience life as it would have been lived in that...

Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE...

Find out about the life of rock climbers in this cool new Chapter book, part of an Extreme Adventure strand featuring high-adrenaline stories about real explorers. With gripping--and TRUE--stories of incredible adventures, Rock Stars takes readers on three amazing journeys of ultimate survival. From...

Explore the life of Sir Francis Drake.The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.Author: Charles NickISBN-10:...

On April 30, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase Agreement between France and the United States was formally signed. President Thomas Jefferson paid the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte approximately 18 cents per square mile for a vast wilderness territory (more than 825,000 square miles) stretching from...

Meet 25 female explorers and scientists in these inspirational and poignant stories of exploration, courage, and girl power.Along the way, they share lessons learned and words of wisdom sure to inspire the next generation of scientists, adventurers, and world-changers. Track a volcanologist as she...

This 100-word children's book is written for 1 to 4-year-olds and invites them to "find" the hidden black bear in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With a rhyming narrative, the book takes readers on a journey through iconic locations such as Elkmont, Cades...

Anne of Green Gables recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in Prince Edward...

Crafted by an Amazon Bestselling Author Since 2016 Unofficial Minecraft Activity Book for Kids is a combo of fun and interactive activities that can be done hands-on or in-game You will start the book with some simpler games that helps you brush up on...

This remarkable book recounts the extraordinary journey made by the most influential Long Rider of the 20th century. In 1925 Aim Tschiffely set off to ride from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to New York City. The legendary 10,000 mile journey took him through mountains, jungles...

In this Young Readers Edition of Impossible First--perfect for fans of My Shot by Elena Delle Donne and Shaken by Tim Tebow--Colin O'Brady vividly recounts his fifty-four-day, unsupported, record-shattering solo crossing of Antarctica using every ounce of his strength, years of training, and sheer...

In the early 1900s, adults hoped to find parents for homeless city children by sending them west on trains. Most of these children had no idea whether they would find kind adoptive families or be forced to work like slaves. Will you: - Head...

If you like Mo Willems, then you'll love Let's Play Tennis (A Baby Bigfoot and Baby Yeti Book).Baby Bigfoot is looking for a game of tennis. Baby Yeti just wants to have a great day.
Baby Bigfoot and Baby Yeti are BFFFs: big footed friends...

Every child possesses the innate ability to hear, see, feel or simply know what animals are communicating. In this delightful trilogy by Amazon bestselling author Sandra Mendelson, children are taken on a journey to discover the "animal wisdom ways" that are the keys to...

The Adventures of Frog Doctor is a true tale about a beloved old tractor that is part of the family. The tractor plays an integral part of many people's lives in the rural Texas town, and is always ready and willing to help. It...

The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will...

The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will...

The dramatic true story of a young heroine who operated a lighthouse during a terrible winter storm in her father's absence, saving countless lives out at sea. When seventeen-year-old Abbie Burgess and her family move to Maine where her father will be caring for...

Helicopters are amazing machines that go places and do things that other vehicles cannot. Readers will love learning about the many daring jobs and rescues they undertake every day. Chock full of exciting color photographs, too Susan E. Goodman is a writer and journalist....

It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm...

In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a...

Primary Composition Notebook for Grades K-3nd Handwriting PracticeGreat for kid's early years letter and number form practice This professional handwriting practice paper has standard midline ruled pages to help children form letters and numbers correctly. Kids will adore the cute cover and look forward...

Jess can't wait to show Ted all the creatures that live in the forest but Ted ends up going on a surprising adventure of his own. Author: Tracy ThomasISBN-10: 1839342757ISBN-13: 9781839342752Publisher: Olympia PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2021Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.08d

Live from the Crypt is a hilarious information series with an undead chat-show format where ghostly historical figures are interviewed by the crew of the show about their lives and experiences. In this volume, the ghosts of famous and fearsome pirates, including Blackbeard, Anne...

In 1943, Jan Baalsrud traversed the icy mountains and fjords of Nazi-occupied Norway. The journey was fraught with danger, but Baalsrud received plenty of help along the way. This graphic nonfiction title traces his treacherous voyage, including his interactions with the Nazis, his battle...

Mermaid Seal: A Selkie Tale brings a suspenseful twist on classic Celtic Mythology to the beautiful town of Chatham, Massachusetts. The book is wonderfully rhythmed and filled with unapologetically amazing color. The 40-page book is wonderfully illustrated and written to entertain, energize and enlighten...

Good Night Little Astronaut is the first of a series of children's books written by Dr. Intergalactic. This will be a series of multilingual bedtime stories for children ages 0 - 6 to dream about their future STEM careers! The new series is a...

Erik the Red was born to become legend! Love and destruction, toil and triumph blend in a gripping historical fiction account of the life of Erik the Red, taking him from the Iceland into the great unknown as he searches for his place in...

Author: Brahim StoriesISBN-10: 8629213493ISBN-13: 9798629213499Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/24/2020Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.11d

In volume two of this marvelous cycling adventure, Tom--a young English boy who decides cycling solo around the world would be a better classroom than the confines of school--heads north from the tip of South America Having cycled the depth of Europe and the...

The Swiss Family Robinson is a Johann David Wyss novel about a Swiss family shipwrecked in the East Indies en route to Port Jackson, Australia. It was intended to teach Wyss' four sons about family values, good husbandry, the uses of the natural world...

The greatest entertainer of his era, Buffalo Bill was the founder and star of the legendary show that featured cowboys, Indians, trick riding, and sharpshooters. But long before stardom, Buffalo Bill--born Billy Cody--had to grow up fast. While homesteading in Kansas just before the...