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Great Adventures 2016
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Great Adventures is full of real-life stories of daring escapades, incredible voyages, gripping yarns and life-or-death journeys of survival. Full of some of history's most intrepid characters, these tales will have you on the edge of your seat.
Inside you will find: - Hundreds of facts to thrill history fans of all ages - Exciting, rare historical photographs - Illustrated maps
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This grand old childhood classic relates a small-town boy's pranks and escapades with humor and wisdom that appeal to readers of every age. In addition to his everyday stunts (searching for buried treasure, trying to impress the adored Becky Thatcher), Tom experiences a dramatic turn of events when he witnesses a murder, runs away, and returns to attend his own funeral and testify in court.
3) Kidnapped
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Kidnapped is a historical fiction adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, written as a boys' novel and first published in the magazine Young Folks from May to July 1886. The novel has attracted the praise and admiration of writers as diverse as Henry James, Jorge Luis Borges, and Hilary Mantel. A sequel, Catriona, was published in 1893.The narrative is written in English with some dialogue in Lowland Scots.Kidnapped is set around...
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Harvard Classics volume ( 28 )
Tantor unabridged classics
The Natural history library volume N16
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Tantor unabridged classics
The Natural history library volume N16
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Charles Darwin chronicles the five years he spent early in his career aboard the survey ship HMS "Beagle," exploring the Southern Hemisphere, including Brazilian rain forests, the Andes, and the Gal�pagos Islands.
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Great Adventurers volume 2
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Christopher Colombus survived battles with Tunisian galleys, shipwrecks, imprisonment, and severe illness during his remarkable expeditions, eventually setting foot in the West Indies and on the South American mainland in search of gold.
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Great Adventurers volume 4
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Sir Francis Drake and the British victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 are inextricably linked, but there is more to this man's story. Drake was the first Englishman to see the Pacific Ocean and the first to circumnavigate the world.
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Great Adventurers volume 3
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Navigator, poet, and a favorite of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Walter's meteoric rise was followed by a slow and tragic fall from grace that eventually ended with the farcical Orinoco disaster, and subsequent death on the executioner's block.
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Great Adventurers volume 5
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Shackleton was a leader of men. Most memorable was his 1914 expedition where he and his crew's dream of becoming the first team of explorers to cross the Antarctic continent turned nightmarish. Yet, through sheer endurance, all survived.
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Great Adventurers volume 1
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Captain Robert Falcon Scott led two expeditions to the Antarctic region: the Discovery Expedition that set a record of Latitude 82-degrees-South, and the fateful Terra Nova Expedition that saw Scott and his team race Roald Amundsen's team.
10) Camping
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Camping is one of the best ways to interact with the great outdoors, and this book makes it easy to plan a camping trip that is both fun and educational. Easy-to-read text and gorgeous photographs will take students through the practical steps of planning a camping adventure, from packing to picking out a campsite, while emphasizing the importance of safety. Adventurous students will be inspired by vivid sidebars that encourage them to learn about...
11) Fishing
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Fishing is an excellent way to go on an outdoor adventure, and this book explains both the mechanics of fishing itself, and the steps that students can take to plan a fishing trip of their own! Engaging text offers historical context and helpful hints alike, while beautiful, color photographs will inspire students to get outdoors. Helpful sidebars encourage safety and exploration, making this book a comprehensive look at an enriching hobby.
12) Hunting
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Hunting is a challenging hobby that requires attention and instruction. It is also a great way to spend time outdoors. This book offers a look at hunting that emphasizes skills, safety, and planning. This book will entice both curious students and reluctant readers.
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Kayaking and canoeing are among the most exciting ways to explore a river or a lake. This book will give students all the information that they need to plan their very own outdoor kayaking or canoeing adventure, from tips on gear to step-by-step instructions for maneuvering their craft.
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Boxcar children great adventures volume 2
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2017.
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"In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locationsall around the world! The Aldens arrive in Egypt but the agent they're supposed to meet has gone missing! With the help of a puzzle in a papyrus scroll, they figure out their next missionto deliver a tiny ancient pharaoh statue to an archaelogist at the Pyramids! Along the way they outwit a...
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In this very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations—all around the world! The Aldens arrive in Egypt but the agent they’re supposed to meet has gone missing! With the help of a puzzle in a papyrus scroll, they figure out their next mission—to deliver a tiny ancient pharaoh statue to an archaeologist at the Pyramids! Along the way they outwit a...
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" In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from. The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico...
20) Medieval Madness
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Traveling through time is not for everyone, and it's definitely not Susan and Freddy's idea of a fun ride. Their adventurous granddaughter Sylvia, though, would be happy just to do something new for a change already, anything!
Travel back in time to medieval London with the Willifred family on a heart-warming adventure of history, excitement, humor, and love. Meet the real heroes of the medieval era, some who you may not have heard about, and some...
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