Adventure & Adventurers - Kids

In a helicopter with no doors, she hovers over a lava lake the size of two football fields --- then lands! She runs through clouds of scalding steam, dodging lava bombs, to photograph glowing hot lava as it pours into the sea. She sets...

Could you survive a plane crash in the Peruvian jungle? Juliane Koepcke: Lost in Peru in the True Survival series explores Koepcke's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students...

Blast back to ancient Greece in this new nonfiction series and discover what it would have been like to live there! When people talk about ancient Greece, things like myths and the Olympics may come to mind. But what was ancient Greece really like?...

When John learns that his first day of school will be at home and virtual, he isn't too excited. Worried that he won't get to play with his friends and that virtual school will be too hard, he is reassured by his parents that...

Do you want more fun, crazy times with the kids and the whole family? Laughing out loud and creating moments that are one for the books?Do ever feel like your kids are growing too fast? That one minute they're just cute babies in bundles...

This title focuses on haunted asylums and gives information related to current paranormal locations, theories, and place in popular culture. This hi-lo title is complete with colorful and spooky photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

Part choose your own adventure, part seek and find, part escape room, The Cursed Castle: An Escape Room in a Book features 48 pages of detailed illustration and puzzles in both art and text. Savvy sleuths will identify missing pattern pieces and break complex...

Hold on tight Do you have what it takes to climb up a cliff face without a rope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of extreme rock climbing. In this sport, one wrong step can be a long way down. Will you climb...

Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?Author: Blake HoenaISBN-10: 1496681495ISBN-13: 9781496681492Publisher: Capstone...

Tells the story of Marco Polo's journey to China, describing some of the things he saw while in the service of Kublai Khan. Written in graphic-novel format.Author: Roger SmalleyISBN-10: 0736852409ISBN-13: 9780736852401Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2005Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.88h x 6.62w x 0.09dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Mary Kingsley spent her childhood in a small house on a lonely lane outside London, England. Her mother was bedridden, her father rarely home, and Mary served as housekeeper, handyman, nursemaid, and servant. Not until she was thirty years old did Mary get her...

Caldecott-honor winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins takes readers the top of the world in this breathtaking picture book about climbing Mount Everest. Take a trip to the highest peak in the whole world Travel along this one-of-a-kind adventure and learn what it takes to successfully...

For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem! Truly a "handy" book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Hundreds of...

Think you know everything about Washington? Think again. During the Revolutionary War, General George Washington (AKA "Agent 711") was the leader of a ring of spies The group--called the Culper Ring--used secret names, codes, invisible ink, and more to spy on the British and...

Storytelling in 100 Acre WoodEver since "Winnie the Pooh" by A.A. Milne reached the shelves, parents and children alike have created their own Winnie the Pooh stories, whether told around a campfire or at bedtime in the comfort of their home. Now that "Winnie...

Meet Dato - a Spanish/English bilingual cat who loves to eat fish, travel, and learn facts. Meet Vanessa, Andrew, and Evan - three explorer kids who enjoy connecting with new people, learning new languages, sampling new foods, and discovering new places. Become immersed in...

Moose the Mouse is back and he loves to run. On his way to the carnival he encounters friends who persuade him to try something other than running. Join Moose and his friends as they make their way to the carnival in town where...

Learn about software testing in a fun way, by reading stories about dragons and knights. The book is a great read for children on their own, with their parents, or as an additional reading in schools. It is also for anyone who wants to...

A young girls imagination takes flight in this colorful tale of magic and wonderment. Brought to you by Academy Arts Press Written by Vin & Mandy Morreale Illustrated by Mandy Morreale Author: Vin Morreale, Mandy MorrealeISBN-10: 1087891817ISBN-13: 9781087891811Publisher: Academy Arts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2021Pages: 20Format:...

This is an uplifting Black and Brown girls coloring book with "I am" positive affirmations coupled with teachable activities for every child to learn from. This coloring book provides inspirational, motivational, and good vibes illustrations. Author: Caroline RemeISBN-10: 1087873401ISBN-13: 9781087873404Publisher: Caroline RemeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/05/2021Pages:...

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...

A boy, his sisters, and their parents spend the summer each year at their cabin on Lake Martin in Alabama. As the boy builds a raft and floats in the clear water, he learns about the beauty of the lake and all living things....

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War have brought an official end to slavery, yet some Southern slave owners are refusing to comply. The road to freedom is still long and hard for many African Americans, but you're not giving up. Will you: Overcome...

Butterflies flutter, birds soar, and geysers burst into the sky. Join Buddy Bison and his two new friends as they explore the majestic Yellowstone National Park. Breathtaking photographs of Yellowstone serve as the backdrop for the wacky adventures of a curious pair of twins,...

Anyone who has been to 'Gotham City' and wandered about a bit has most likely spotted a giant inflatable rat or two. There are many stories as to why they are there but, until now, nobody had discovered the real truth about their secret...

When Ching Shih dreams of being a pirate, her friends laugh at her. 'Girls can't be pirates, ' they tell her. Determined to prove them wrong, Ching Shih assembles a motley crew and sets sail. But it's not long before she realises it'll take...

Surf's up Do you have what it takes to surf a monster wave? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of big wave surfing. In this sport, one false move can lead to a deadly wipeout. Will you catch a wave to victory?Author: Matt...

Award Winner in the Children's Picture Book category of the 2020 Best Book Awardssponsored by American Book Fest.For the sixth grade students in Ms. Mélange's class, Friday is the best day of the week. Because that's the day Ms. Mélange takes them on a...

Introducing: The Bermuda Triangle Mystery for KidsThe English Reading Tree Book 52This book is aimed at children aged eight and over and is part of the English Reading Tree Series (number 52). It is a perfect tool to get children into the habit of...

Everything young explorers needs to know to travel in space, covering what life in zero gravity is like, how to find your way around the solar system, and the all-important question of how to pee in a spacesuit! Unique illustrations take kids to the...

This is a true, powerful, adventurous and thrilling story about two brothers from New England. They were spiritually led into the Superstition Mountians of Arizona to solve one of the greatest mysteries Arizona has ever known. The evidence is powerful and convincing.The goverment doe's...

Anchors aweigh World War II is raging in the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. You're at sea, fighting for your country as a sailor. Will you: Serve in the German Navy and attempt to survive the sinking of the Bismarck? Experience the Japanese attack...

Here comes another spectacular specialty atlas for kids from the world's leader in exploration, cartography, and conservation. Discovering the excitement of Earth's extreme and adventurous world and all that's in it will take on a whole new level of excitement for kids with the...

You look straight ahead. You try to breathe normally. You can smell the scent of the huge cat that is staring back. You are a cameraman. He is the King of Beasts. Your only thought is "I hope he has eaten today." Let National...

You're two inches away from a poison dart frog. You're lying on the rain forest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any accidental contact with your skin could mean death!...

A left winger lines up a perfectly timed slap shot. The puck buzzes past the goalie's glove, and the home crowd roars. This is the Stanley Cup Finals, and ice hockey's top prize is on the line. The long history of the Cup is...

When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid being buried alive in Pompeii, of course From hot falling ash to a catastrophic pyroclastic surge, Nick must survive...

In 1971, D.B. Cooper jumped out of an airplane with $200,000 in ransom money. Today, the hijacking is the only unsolved air piracy case in the United States. Learn more in Investigating the D.B. Cooper Hijacking, a World's Greatest Mysteries book.Author: Tom StreissguthISBN-10: 1489699953ISBN-13:...

Ships and planes have gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle for more than 150 years. Explanations range from aliens to rogue waves. Learn more in Investigating the Bermuda Triangle, a World's Greatest Mysteries book.Author: Orlin RichardISBN-10: 148969983XISBN-13: 9781489699831Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Meet Gabe, a real dog who worked with the United States military, in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on one of the winners of the annual American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards(TM)! Meet Gabe. Gabe had an important job: He used his canine sense...

On April 15, 1943 Camp Ellis opened and over the next couple of years 130,000 troops were trained there and 5000 German prisoners of war were housed there. This 20,000 acre camp which contained 2,200 buildings was built in the middle of farmland in...

The search for treasure has been going on for centuries. Readers will dive into the world of treasure hunting, discovering facts about sacred tombs, the gold rush, and shipwrecks. Easy-to-understand text and colorful photographs explore treasures as simple as a gold coin and as...

This book is about teens that ended up with their parents in Afghanistan in the early 1960's when there was no war, plenty of excitement and the mystery of Persian life. My family lived in Kabul and experienced the culture shock first hand. We...

Set in the Alaskan wilds, the Iditarod is one of the most extreme races on the planet. As the musher and leader of a high-powered dog sledding team, choosing the right dog is just the first of your important decisions. From there, each choice...

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...

Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what side you're on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only YOU can CHOOSE which path...

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: 1515742962ISBN-13: 9781515742968Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 7.60h...

Text and photographs take readers on a visit to the farm, including descriptions of the things, people, and animals found there.Author: Blake A. HoenaISBN-10: 1543508286ISBN-13: 9781543508284Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

Lewis and Clark were American explorers who were tasked the ambitious project of crossing what is now the western portion of the United States. This biography book will explain who these men were, why they did what they did and who asked them to...

Explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew hoped to be first to cross Antarctica from sea to sea, until their ship became trapped in the ice and began to sink. Survivors endured more than five-hundred days in extreme conditions before being rescued.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1541523490ISBN-13:...