The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: Antarctic (Mammoth Books)
by John Keay
Farthest South - Ernest Henry ShackletonBorn in Ireland, Shackleton joined the merchant navy before being recruited for Captain Scott's 1901 expedition to Antarctica. He was with Scott on his first attempt to reach the South Pole and, though badly shaken by the experience, realized that success was now feasible. In 1907, with a devoted team but little official support, he launched his own expedition. A scientific programme gave it respectability but Shackleton was essentially an adventurer, begu...
The sinking of the Titanic is the world’s most famous sea tragedy, with over 1,500 lives lost on that cold April night in 1912. The ship has since held a special mystery and fascination for young and old. This new account for children looks at why the ship was built and the dreams of those who built her. The story follows Titanic on her voyage from Europe towards the USA, and describes the collision with the iceberg and her dramatic sinking. It focuses on the people involved – the passengers and...
A Girls' Guide to the Islands (Gemma Open Door)
by Suzanne Kamata
U.S. Local Law Enforcement Work in Trilingual
by Wayne Davis, Miho Oda, and Qiangjian Song
In 1542, eager to escape the French Huguenot household of her harsh father, sixteen-year-old Marguerite de la Rocque sails with her equally stern uncle, the Sieur de Roberval, to the New World, where she is left alone on an island with only her young Catholic lover and her chaperone to help her survive.
Let's Tell a Story! Fairy Tale Adventure (Let's Tell a Story) (You're the Hero)
by Lily Murray
Imagine if you could have an adventure in a fairy tale world. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can tell their own fairy tale-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to create a new story. The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things for the reader to choose from, including: Dressing up in a pair of glass slippersHeading off to see the Three...
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo (Scientists in the field)
by Sy Montgomery
It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs trees as easily as a monkey- but isn't a monkey, either. It has a belly pocket like a kangaroo, but what's a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. And meet the amazing scientists who track these elusive animals.
Let's Look for Lost Treasure (First Discovery/Torchlight)
by Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, and Raoul Sautai
An inspiring selection of hand-picked adventures, chosen by Ed Stafford. For those who don't mind a bit of discomfort in order to experience the wilder side of our amazing planet. Stunning photography, sketch maps, as well as Ed's commentary throughout to inspire adventurers to create their own expeditions. Open your mind and reboot your soul with these unforgettable adventures. Get a taste of total freedom as you soar like an eagle over mountains and lakesCome-face...
Everything You are Reading is True
by S1 And S2 Students Dunfermline Hs
