Young Explorer

History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets "History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets" is an enthralling journey into the heart of the world's most intriguing unsolved mysteries, tailor-made for the young and curious minds eager to unlock the past's secrets. This comprehensive guide invites young readers to become detectives of history, exploring enigmatic events, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena that have puzzled historians and ...

A Juvenile Adventure Book set in the Fictional Town of St. John during the Late 19th Century.Get ready to be whisked away on an unforgettable journey with "Lost on the River," an exceptional juvenile adventure novel that takes readers to the spellbinding coastal town of St. John during the late 19th century. Bart Damer, a young and spirited boy, welcomes his friends Phil, Pat, and their companion Solomon for an intriguing vacation in the picturesque town of St. John. Nestled between two expansive seas, with a magnificent river cascading into dramatic falls, St. John is the perfect setting ...

The author tells the story as told to him of Anne Hobbs, a woman who went to Alaska in the 1920s to teach, but who had trouble due to her kindness to the Indians there.

Have you ever wondered why the sun rises each morning? Or how the first humans came to be? What if you could travel back thousands of years to discover the magical stories that explained these mysteries to our ancestors? Step into a world where gods throw thunderbolts, heroes battle monsters, and clever tricksters outsmart the most powerful beings in creation. "Mythology Stories for Kids" opens the door to the greatest myths and legends ever told, bringing ancient wisdom to life for today's young listeners.

From Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Katherine Rundell comes an exciting new novel about a group of kids who must survive in the Amazon after their plane crashes. Fred, Con, Lila, and Max are on their way back to England from Manaus when the plane they're on crashes and the pilot dies upon landing. For days they survive alone, until Fred finds a map that leads them to a ruined city, and to a secret.

A Young Explorer’s Guide to Space is a series of chapters that deal with topics that should be of interest to a middle school, high school, and even college level student who is considering a career in aerospace, either as a civilian or the military. It includes topics on Model Rocketry, Types of Rockets, Space Suits, the Rocket Equation, The International Space Station, Becoming an Astronaut, Exploring the moon (Luna) and Mars, Ecological Implications, and Exploring the cosmos beyond that.

After stumbling upon a portal.... ... a universe of magic and science exploration becomes possible, and life is never the same again. Bored in science class for the hundredth time, Noah stares out the window until a strange noise catches his attention—one that no one else seems to hear. Following the sound, he sneaks out, only to find a gateway to another dimension right before his eyes... and then it all gets a little crazy... But just when Noah fears he’s destined to be trapped in a parallel universe all alone, he discovers a world brimming with new friends, wondrous discoveries, and ...

Here are the real events that inspired Gary Paulsen to write Brian Robeson’s story in Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter, Brian’s Return, and Brian's Hunt: a stint as a volunteer emergency worker; the death that became the pilot’s death in Hatchet; plane crashes he’s seen; and his own near misses. He takes listeners on his first hunting trips, showing the wonder and solace of nature along with his hilarious mishaps and mistakes. He shares special memories, such as the night he attracted every mosquito in the county, and how he met the moose who made it personal.

Ready to become a confident explorer? Imagine building a shelter, starting a fire, or finding your way using the stars. Essential Wilderness Survival Skills for Kids is the ultimate guide for young adventurers who want to thrive in the wild while having fun ! This audiobook teaches real-world survival skills in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format—perfect for kids eager to learn, parents seeking educational entertainment, and families who love the outdoors. What You’ll Learn: Survival Basics – Build shelters, start fires, and purify water.

When you are a young adult in the Etheric Empire, your life can be changed in mere moments. Often for the better. Starting a business before you graduate school isn’t exactly normal. Luckily, Anne has the support of Jinx, her friends - and a new mentor in the shape of Frank Kurns. The first steps into adulthood are never easy, especially when you have the responsibility that comes with being powerful to live up to. Anne realizes she has to step up her fighting game to be in the public eye. Together, the young woman and her partner, Jinx, have a future to affect.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Kyle in "A Story Of Stones," a captivating children's book that combines the thrill of exploration with invaluable life lessons. Suitable for readers aged 8 to 12, this enchanting tale invites young explorers to follow Kyle, a curious nine-year-old boy, as he ventures off the beaten path and into a magical woodland world. While seeking a new route home from school, Kyle stumbles upon more than just a hidden trail. His simple detour leads him to meet Mr. Howard, a wise old stone collector, who introduces him to the fascinating world of geology. ...

On May 22, 2010, at the age of 13, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At 15, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents. In this energizing memoir for young adults, Jordan recounts his experience, which started as a spark of an idea at the age of nine and, many years of training and hard work later, turned into a dream come true.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Open the pages of "Magic In The Pine Mountain: An Awesome Journey Tale" to explore a world where there is a new adventure waiting around every corner. This story is about the amazing experiences along the way, not just the destination. A captivating story that transports you to the enchanted Whispering Pines Mountain, where a group of brave and curious children set out on a quest to restore the rainbow's missing colours. Follow Willow, Alex, Lily, Oliver, and Max as they journey to the mysterious Whispering Pines Mountain. This book is ...

This intimate biography is the first to focus on Lawrence in his twenties, the untold story of the awkward archaeologist from Oxford who, on first visiting the East, fell in love with Arab culture and found his life's mission. Few people realize Lawrence's classic autobiography, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, was not the first book to carry that iconic title. Lawrence himself burned his original draft. Anthony Sattin here uncovers the story Lawrence wanted to conceal.

This book of poetry for children includes 15 playful, easy-to-read poems about the adventures of a group of friendly dinosaurs. Each poem is 8 lines long, has different protagonists, and includes a full-color illustration. This book will give you and your little ones a great excuse to spend quality time together, reading, looking at the illustrations, and discovering how magical words can be. The short poems are perfect for bedtime, playtime, and storytime at home or school. Children will learn to appreciate poetry and will realize using rhymes can bring so much fun! In short: 15 playful 8-...

It is the dawn of the 18th century, when girls stay home and sew while men sail the high seas finding adventure, danger, and gold. But two unusually adventurous girls (a rich merchant's daughter, Nancy Kington, and her former plantation slave, Minerva Sharpe) take to the high seas from Jamaica on a ship the crew renames Deliverance.

Steve and his companions have been offered a chance, the slimmest of hopes, that the UC—whatever that is—will protect the earth. That protection, offered as it is with the full knowledge that it could embroil billions in a new war? It's never going to come cheap. The UC wants something, and it's down to Steve to figure out how to pay that debt or survive without their sheltering hand. The greater galaxy is a harsh place, and in the eyes of those who battle to keep the flame of freedom alive another day, anyone who would give up their freedom to gain a little security?

"Loved it! Highly entertaining." (See below) Can YOU handle the TRUTH of this SHOCKING CULT CLASSIC? WARNING: THIS GROUND-BREAKING & ORIGINAL TRUE STORY MAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE... A dark, painful, vulgar, true to life story of simply being human. It's written with flair, honesty and without doubt love, and is the kind of book that could readily be misunderstood. The degree to which you reject the storyteller and his tale will tellingly reveal how you judge yourself. Paul Pisces writes with charm, wit and style about the parts of me I'd rather disown. By his owning those parts in him, I too am ...

This book tells the stories of girls and boys from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome. It features over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable - from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury, and of overcoming bullying. Entries include Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few.

These essays recount his adventures alone and with friends, taking listeners through the seasons. In Paulsen’s north country, every expedition is a major one, and often hilarious. Once again Gary Paulsen demonstrates why he is one of America’s most beloved writers, for he shows us fishing and hunting as pleasure, as art, as companionship, and as source of life’s deepest lessons.