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White water!: true stories of extreme adventures (National geographic kids chapters)
By Brenna Maloney. 2018
From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this chapter book is full of raging rivers…
and thrilling adventures. With gripping--and true--stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe-- er seat. Perfect for all readers who love an exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled drama. Grades 2-4. 2018.Volcano! (Disaster.)
By Cynthia Pratt Nicolson. 2001
Did you know that a dormant volcano seems to be sleeping but can still erupt, or that in the past…
400 years, volcanoes have killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide? Learn how volcanoes are created and about what sets them off, and read about famous volcanic eruptions from all over the world. Find out how scientists risk their lives to study these mysterious earth forces, and why some people chose to live in the shadows of volcanoes, despite the dangers. Grades 2-4. 2001.True stories of heroes (Usborne Paperbacks Ser.)
By Paul Dowswell. 2002
A collection of 13 true tales of heroes, including a housewife turned courageous World War II spy and the first…
man in space. Describes firefighters battling a blazing nuclear reactor, a helicopter rescue team on board a rapidly sinking ship, and even stories of animal heroes. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 4-7. 2002, c1996.The vicious Vikings
By Terry Deary, Nick Baker. 2003
This book contains frightening facts about the vicious Vikings and their savage Saxon enemies - from cruel kings and vengeful…
Viking warriors to the suffering slaves, the thralls. It'll tell you why some vicious Vikings had names like Fat-thighs, Oaf and Stinking, how to build a vicious Viking longboat and which Viking god dressed up as a woman. Grades 4-7. 2003.The town of Hercules: a buried treasure trove
By Joseph Jay Deiss. 1974
Reconstructs the summer day in 79 a.d. when Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the town of Herculaneum. Tells of the rediscovery…
of the town and the exciting archaeological digs of recent centuries. Grades 5-8. 1974.The pirate queen
By Emily Arnold McCully. 1995
Portrays the life of the legendary sixteenth-century Irish swashbuckler Grania O'Malley, who was known as the cunning and intrepid "sea…
queen." Her adventures included saving her father's life in battle, bearing a child at sea, and boldly opposing Ireland's English invaders. Grades 2-4. c1995.Sur les traces de Lawrence d'Arabie
By Céline Debayle. 1989
Tout en respectant la chronologie des événements, Céline Debayle a conçu cette biographie grâce à une documentation importante et de…
nombreux voyages sur les lieux de la révolte arabe animée par celui qui est resté dans l'Histoire sous le nom de Lawrence d'Arabie. Quelques descriptions de violence. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 1989.The caves of the great hunters
By Hans Baumann. 1962
The discovery of the cave at Lascaux in 1940 by four boys and a dog is described by the author,…
who also tells of other picture caves discovered by boys and girls. For junior and senior high readers. 1962. Uniform title: Höhlen der grossen Jäger.Shipwreck at the bottom of the world: the extraordinary true story of Shackleton and the Endurance
By Jennifer Armstrong. 1998
An account of the survival of a twenty-eight man crew who set out on a 1914 expedition to Antarctica. Their…
ship was marooned in pack ice and later crushed by it. Explains the daily difficulties the men faced during their nine-month ordeal and Captain Ernest Shackleton's bravery to effect their rescue. Grades 5-8. 1998.Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Ashlee Brown Blewett. 2019
Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts,…
and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories-just right to carry in backpacks, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.My Best Friend Is a Dolphin!: And More True Dolphin Stories
By Moira Rose Donohue. 2019
This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented dolphins…
and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alikeThe Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost (Epic Fails #4)
By Ben Thompson, Erik Slader. 2019
Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last…
adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark unknown requires an enormous amount of bravery. But every explorer quickly learns that courage and curiosity aren't enough to save you if you can't read a map or trespass on somebody else's land! In this fourth installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson introduces readers to an international cast of trailblazers and details every mutiny, wrong turn, and undiscovered city of gold behind the age of exploration.Living with Wolves!: True Stories of Adventures with Animals (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Jamie Dutcher, Jim Dutcher. 2019
Imagine living with a pack of wolves! For National Geographic wildlife documentarians Jim and Jamie Dutcher, that dream came true.…
Join the Dutchers as they discover what life is like among wolves in the western wilderness. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers will be howling for more.Guess how much i love canada
By Katrine Crow. 2020
Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoyHow to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion
By Ashima Shiraishi. 2020
From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in…
rock climbing and in life.To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them Peepers the emu may look innocent, but he has a…
seriously dark secret. Hes a thief! And hes not the only animal giving humans a hard time. Atticus, a mischievous cat, has a taste for trouble and anything he can sink his teeth into. And dont even think about leaving Coco the Westie pup alone in a motel room. Read all these hilarious, true tales of animals causing chaos in Terrier Trouble!Diving with sharks!: And more true stories of extreme adventures (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Margaret Gurevich. 2020
Incredible stories about explorers and their amazing adventures Plunge into three exciting underwater adventures in Diving With Sharks! Find out…
what its like to come face-to-face with a great white shark, swim for your life in icycold waters, and dive into a cave that holds secrets to ancient life. Youll meet explorers and scientists who are taking incredible risks on their mission to learn about the world. So brace yourself for these grippingand TRUEtales of extreme excursions and ultimate survival!Danger on the mountain!: True stories of extreme adventures (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Gregg Treinish. 2020
Incredible stories about explorers and their amazing adventures I crawled to the edge, to the last centimeter of the continent…
and its last piece of grass and last grain of dirt. Hanging out at the edge of the world at the edge of a mountain ridge is just another day for extreme adventurer Gregg Treinish. From the top of the Appalachian Trail to the very bottom of South America, Gregg is on a quest for adventure. Join Gregg as he treks across the Americas, faces the (almost) impossible, and learns how to make the world a better place in the processRascally rabbits!: And more true stories of animals behaving badly (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Aline Alexander Newman. 2020
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them You might think bunnies look cute and innocent, but they…
can be a heap of trouble! Meet Sniffles, Babbity, Inky, and Bugs, four rabbits with plans of their own. Theyre not the only ones getting into mischief, though. In Rascally Rabbits! youll also meet YellowYellow, a bear with a taste for treats, and Moose, a dog who cant help but find trouble. Get ready to laugh with these true stories of animals behaving badlyRhino rescue!: And more amazing true stories of saving animals (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Clare Hodgson Meeker. 2020
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them On a sunny beach in Hawaii, a monk seal bobs…
in the water. She doesnt look healthy. Honey Girl needs rescuing. Half a world away, National Geographic Explorers Beverly and Dereck Joubert are planning a rescue of their ownthey have come up with a daring plan to save Africas rhinos. Far from the hot plains of Africa, two Siberian tiger cubs wander out of their forest home. Travel the world in Rhino Rescue! to meet some incredible animals and the caring people who save them