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Author | : Jennifer Thermes |
Publisher | : Welbeck Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2023-01-19 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1803380969 |
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At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth – Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous expeditions in British history – Discovery, Terra Nova and Endurance. Through his story, we discover the events that took place on these voyages which were often thrilling, inspiring and heart-breaking.
Author | : Michael Smith |
Publisher | : Gill & Macmillan Ltd |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2010-03-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1848890532 |
Download An Unsung Hero Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The story of the remarkable Tom Crean who ran away to sea aged 15 and played a memorable role in Antarctic exploration. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shackleton, and outlived both. Among the last to see Scott alive, Crean was in the search party that found the frozen body. An unforgettable story of triumph over unparalleled hardship and deprivation.
Author | : Jennifer Thermes |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2019-08-06 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1683356209 |
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Told in dazzling maps and informative sidebars, Manhattan explores the 400+ year history of Manhattan Island. From before its earliest settlement to the vibrant metropolis that exists today, the island of Manhattan has always been a place of struggle, growth, and radical transformation. Humans, history, and natural events have shaped this tiny sliver of land for more than 400 years. In Manhattan, travel back in time to discover how a small rodent began an era of rapid change for the island. Learn about immigration, the slave trade, and the people who built New York City. See how a street plan projected the city’s future, and how epic fires and storms led to major feats of engineering above and below ground. Through dramatic illustrations, informative sidebars, and detailed maps inspired by historic archives, Manhattan explores the rich history that still draws people from all around the world to the island’s shores today. From The Battery downtown up to Inwood, every inch of the island has a story to tell.
Author | : Jennifer Thermes |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2016-10-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1613129718 |
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In 1831, Charles Darwin embarked on his first voyage. Though he was a scientist by profession, he was an explorer at heart. While journeying around South America for the first time aboard a ninety-foot-long ship named the Beagle, Charles collected insets, dug up bones, galloped with gauchos, encountered volcanoes and earthquakes, and even ate armadillo for breakfast! The discoveries he made during this adventure would later inspire ideas that changed how we see the world. Complete with mesmerizing map work that charts Darwin's thrilling five-year voyage, as well as "Fun Facts" and more, Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure captures the beauty and mystery of nature with wide-eyed wonder.
Author | : James Skofield |
Publisher | : Sleeping Bear Press |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2014-03-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1627537309 |
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One spring evening an old bear finds a young bird, still learning to fly, has fallen to the ground. When the bear lifts the bird to safety, a friendship begins. Bear and Bird soon become constant companions, spending their days together, searching out berries and watching out for one another. They are only separated during the winter months when Bear hibernates and Bird flies south. As the years pass, their friendship grows stronger. Then one spring day, when Bird returns from his winter trip, Bear is not there to greet him. Days and then weeks pass and still no Bear. When Bird finally learns why his dear friend is absent, memories of their time together bring comfort and acceptance. In this tale of an unlikely but loving friendship, the cycle of life, including its joys and its sorrows, is gently explored.
Author | : Erin Summerill |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2016-12-27 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 0544868129 |
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In this epic fantasy adventure, a teen girl embarks on a quest to apprehend her father’s killer and finds magic, intrigue, and herself along the way. Seventeen year-old Britta Flannery is at ease only in the woods with her dagger and bow. She spends her days tracking criminals alongside her father, a legendary bounty hunter—that is, until her father is murdered. The alleged killer is none other than Cohen Mackay, her father’s former apprentice. The only friend she’s ever known. The boy she once loved who broke her heart. She must go on a dangerous quest in a world of warring kingdoms, mad kings, and dark magic to find the real killer. But Britta wields more power than she knows. And soon she will learn what has always made her different will make her a force to be reckoned with. “Britta’s fierce tale of love lost and family found, combined with the lush setting and intriguing world-building, make for an unforgettable read.”—Ally Condie, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Matched Trilogy “With a resourceful and cunning heroine, a compelling and nuanced romance, and a truly fascinating system of magic, Ever the Hunted ensnared me from the very first pages. Absolutely marvelous.”—Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass books “A solid choice for fantasy readers who prefer a large helping of adventure with their romance.”—Kirkus Reviews
Author | : Jennifer Thermes |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2018-05-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1683352904 |
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Emma Gatewood’s life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she managed a household of 11 kids alongside a less-than-supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk . . . and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got particularly tough, she relied on the kindness of strangers or sheer luck to get her through the night. When the newspapers got wind of her amazing adventure, the whole country cheered her on to the end of her trek, which came just a few months after she set out. A story of true grit and girl power at any age, Grandma Gatewood proves that no peak is insurmountable.
Author | : Emily Butler |
Publisher | : Crown Books For Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1524717711 |
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Freya, a penguin, and Zoose, a mouse, become friends while stowaways on Salomon August AndrZe's 1897 hot air balloon expedition to the North Pole in this debut novel--a timeless tale about a magnificent adventure to the North Pole and the even more astounding feat of true friendship. Illustrations.
Author | : Michael Smith |
Publisher | : Gill & Macmillan Ltd |
Total Pages | : 131 |
Release | : 2003-03-14 |
Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1848899130 |
Download Tom Crean Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Tom Crean ran away from his Kerry home, aged 15, to join the British navy in 1893. He travelled to the Antarctic with the famous explorers, Scott and Shackleton. He explored the unknown, crossed ice fields and wild oceans and courageously saved friends from death.
Author | : Yona Zeldis McDonough |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2014-09-16 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 080509542X |
Download Little Author in the Big Woods Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"This narrative biography describes more of the details of the young Laura's real life as a young pioneer homesteading with her family on many adventurous journeys. This biography...points out the differences between the fictional series as well as the many similarities"--Provided by publisher.