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Book Features: <BR>- 32 Pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches<BR>- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-6 Leveled Readers, Lexile 920L<BR>- Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images<BR>- Features exciting facts about the continent to engage early readers<BR>- Includes glossary words, after-reading questions, an extension activity, and comprehension questionsThe Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading and world travel with Discoveries Around the World: Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica. This 32-page book features engaging information on the inventions and culture of Antarctica.Discover Antarctica: How have Antarctica's greatest humans and creations influenced the world? Learn more about the people, places, and inventions from Antarctica that made a significant impact on world history in this easy-to-read text. Features: More than just a book about Antarctica and its unique contributions, this kid's book includes a glossary of vocabulary words, an index, an extension activity, and after-reading questions for comprehension skills.Leveled Reading: Vibrant photographs and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 3rd--6th graders through new vocabulary and high interest-topics about world cultures.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children with a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations.<BR><BR>Shaman by name and shaman by nature - Billy just hasn't found his magic ... yet. His selfish, globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange, museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man himself. Charles D, the tortoise, knows every inch of the house and every artefact in it, and he's keen to help Billy realise his powers and set him on the path to adventure.<BR><BR>A beautifully carved Inuit ivory necklace is the first object that whisks him back in time to the shrieking chaos of an Arctic blizzard to meet its rightful owner, a girl called Ahnah, her shape-shifting grandmother and the mysterious explorer Pytheas.

Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT.<BR><BR>On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb. But Xander's investigations into the mysterious backers funding their adventure raises Jack's suspicions. Is the renewable energy investment company really as environmentally responsible as it claims to be? While sledding with dogs, ice fishing, driving snowmobiles and sleeping in a self-made igloo, accidents beset them. Then disaster strikes when Caleb takes on a pack of wolves. Can Jack really trust his mother's friend Jonny Armfield to come to their help, or is he part of the problem?

"Mum and Dad won't feed me. And I'm hungry! They keep running away into the cold water where I can't get to them. Why are they doing that?"The first thing that Chicky, a Gentoo penguin, must do-before he can learn how to swim and feed himself-is to get into the ocean.After chasing his parents all around the beach and falling on his beak, will hungry Chicky figure out that he must gather his courage and bravely step into the icy sea?Based on real behaviours observed in Antarctica, the beautiful 20 watercolour images illustrate the fictional narrative of this courageous step towards independence. Suitable for ages 3-7. Teachers notes and companion colouring-in book are also available.The profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the Antarctica Science Foundation supporting research into understanding, valuing and protecting these delightful animals.

There are so many plants to discover in the North! Join Meeka as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of plants, from Arctic cotton to purple saxifrage and everything in between. What blooming, growing greenery will she discover next?

Dandan has always dreamed of visiting her father, who is away studying icebergs at the South Pole. Now, thanks to a new post office policy, she can mail herself there--but not without a few adventures along the way.

What do you see at the playground? While Tauja and her mom are at the playground, they see people doing all kinds of fun activities. This book helps children practise singulars, duals, and plurals in Inuktitut.

*Nominated for LibraryReads List**Nominated for Indie Next List*"Adams' pirate-centric story teems with entertaining bits of magic...A well-crafted, supernatural pirate tale with a capable, young hero." ~KIRKUS REVIEWS"This novel is packed with creativity. Lori Adams has outdone herself in describing the magical ship and all of its components. . . I really enjoyed the story of Avalina Jones and her pirate adventure...any Hogwarts fans might find themselves equally enthralled by Avalina and her time aboard the Aquatiery."~SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW"This was a fun fantasy read! I loved the way it felt like a fresh take on the tropes of a kid going to magic school and having to defeat a big evil with high stakes. The world building was really wonderful and I especially enjoyed the culture that is developed, it felt layered and rich. The creativity there was excellent..."~ JUDGE, 30th ANNUAL WRITER'S DIGEST Self-Published BOOK AWARDS." "I feel this story has the potential to become what HP was for the generation back then . . . Can't wait to read the next one!" ~NETGALLEY REVIEWER, AMY W."The book has mystery and excitement ...I had a hard time putting it down I liked it so much...I have never heard about anything like this. The idea of a pirate school ship is a brilliant one." ~NETGALLEY REVIEWER, KIERAH K.When Avalina Jones learns she is the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones, she is whisked away to begin life aboard an enchanted schoolship for Pirate Heirs where danger and excitement awaits. Contemporary kids who happen to be Heirs of the most nefarious pirates in history. Superstitions, mysteries, curses, secrets, strange ocean creatures, and undead pirates will thrill middle-grade readers in this rollicking, globe-trotting adventure. Raised as a Landlubber, Avalina quickly realizes bizarre and danger are normal aboard Pirate Heir schoolships-food fights back, school supplies giggle or explode in your face. And not everyone can be trusted. When she is accused of a terrible crime, Avalina races to solve the mystery and makes a dangerous discovery that threatens everyone aboard. With help from her deckmates, Avalina draws closer to the truth, unaware that a deeper, darker fate awaits.Worlds collide for readers who will love the fast-paced thrills and interplay of fantasy and reality. Author Lori Adams expertly delivers a timeless story, blending elements of sea lore, magic, and adventure. Avalina Jones is a romping tale for middle graders searching for the next enduring fantasy classic.

Learn about some of the mammals that roamed the Arctic long ago! From seals that walked on land to giant bears, this book features different mammals that once lived in the Arctic.

What do you do with your family? This book shows different activities a child does with each family member.

These are the memoirs of Mickey who was born a stray cat with no one to love or help him early in life. Alone and hungry, Mickey tries to brave the world in search of food and shelter but is thwarted at every turn. Mistreated by cruel people and attacked by other animals, angels find him starving and injured. They rescue Mickey from the rough streets and place him in an adopted home in Vermont. Mickey finds it easy to adjust to his new life with a loving family. Then after years of enjoying the Vermont countryside, he travels across country to move to Alaska. Once on the Kenai Peninsula, his owners start a dog sled kennel and begin learning the art of dog mushing. Mickey hates snow! He isn’t very fond of dogs either. And he’s determined after his childhood never to be left alone again. One day, Mickey's daring spirit causes him to sneak out of the house and into a sled loaded on top of the family truck. There he accidentally drifts off to sleep. Later, he wakes up on the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, a world-famous race from Anchorage to Nome. Can Mickey and his team survive the 900+ mile journey in bitter cold with many frozen rivers, deep gorges, and thin ice to cross, not to mention the other dog teams on the trail that want to eat him? Find out in Me-Now: The Adventures of Mickey the Mushing Cat, Book 1: by Leon Mencsh.

Imagine getting ready for bed when the sun is still shining, or eating lunch when it's dark outside. How are such things possible? Learn how people in places such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada cope with days and days of sunlight and darkness. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for school reports and projects, this Spanish book is ideal for English language learners.

Bundle up! It's time to discover the unique animals that live at the top of the world. This search-and-find series lets young readers explore the arctic and the animals that live there. Find out how their bodies are adapted to the frigid climate and what they do to survive. This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an orca's arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

In the land where summer has twenty-four hours of sun, the dark of night begins in September with the dipping of the sun. Two puffin friends, Árni and Birta are exploring Iceland but have only hours left before dark. Meanwhile, Árni’s mother and father continue searching for them. It’s getting late and all pufflings must head out to sea when night falls.Before Árni and Birta set off on their long four-year sea journey, an Icelandic Faery plays clever tricks on them, making their grand adventure longer than expected! Hot on their tails, Árni’s parents find the famous Blue Lagoon and a beach glistening with diamonds. Would you like to join the fun with these adventurous ones?In this third book of the Iceland: The Puffin Explorers series, Árni and Birta discover glaciers, volcanoes, natural energy, and some of the legendary folk of Iceland. Fun facts are placed throughout the adventure to educate about Iceland’s volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, and much more.Illustrated with actual photographs taken while the author explored the beautiful country of Iceland, this eye catching picture book is sure to mesmerize young readers.