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It's time for animals to take fate into their own paws! The Endangereds: The Melting Point is the second book in a thrilling new adventure series by world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Awesome Planet Philippe Cousteau and award-winning TURBO Racers author Austin Aslan.Around the world, temperatures are rising, ice caps are melting, and innocent animals are in trouble. Humans had their chance to fix it and failed. It's time for the animals to take their fate into their own paws. It's time for . . . the Endangereds.When word reaches the Endangereds that one of the last of a species of nearly extinct sloths is in trouble, the team don't hesitate to strap on their gear, fire up their helicopter, and rush off into action. But this time their mission is complicated by the appearance an unexpected foe-an animal faction bent on saving the world by making humans extinct. It's the toughest assignment the Endangereds have faced yet as the faction will stop at nothing to take back the world, one biome at a time.It's a rollicking new high-stakes turn in the thrilling environmental-adventure series by Philippe Cousteau, the world-renowned environmentalist and Emmy-nominated host of Awesome Planet, and Austin Aslan, the award-winning author of the TURBO Racers book series.This team of animal spies is ready for anything—almost.- Animal Spies with Gadgets: From high-tech helicopters to spy gear, Wangari the pangolin, Nukilik the polar bear, Arief the orangutan, and Murdock the narwhal are equipped for any mission.- A Rival Animal Faction: The Endangereds aren’t just fighting humans. This time, they face a dangerous group of animals who believe the only way to save the planet is to make humanity extinct.- Globetrotting Adventure: The action jumps from the humid jungles of Panama to the melting ice of the Arctic in a race to save a critically endangered pygmy sloth.- Action and Humor: Perfect for middle grade readers who love fast-paced kids action books with plenty of banter and high stakes.

Peppa's friend Molly Mole has found a chest full of buried treasure! Peppa and her pals come together to find the secret of the buried treasure and to work out where it has come from.<BR><BR>This exciting lift-the-flap book has fantastically funny reveals under every flap! <BR><BR>Everybody loves treasure hunts! Also Available:<BR>Peppa Pig: Hide and Peek lift-the-flap book<BR>Peppa Pig: Night Creatures lift-the-flap book<BR>Peppa Pig: Where's Georges Dinosaur lift-the-flap book<BR>Peppa Pig: Up and Down lift-the-flap book

When Benny Banana Peel is invited to a superstar singing weekend with Madam Melody, he thinks he is dreaming. But when the other students choose to learn opera singing, Benny is faced with a big decision. Will he follow his heart or follow the crowd?Welcome to the School of Scallywags, a boarding school for young pirates. At SOS, students live at school during the term and go home for the holidays. Each night is one big sleepover with their friends! Each new day is an adventure waiting to happen. The students at SOS don't always get things right. But with a little encouragement from their friends and teachers, they learn that even the biggest disasters can be turned around.Each story in the SOS series focuses on a different student and explores the personal and social challenges they face. Themes for Superstar include expressing cultural uniqueness through performance and following your heart.SOS stories are designed for developing readers in lower to middle primary school. Books in the series include both male and female protagonists. Each book has seven or eight short chapters with illustrations on every page. Readers can move up to the award-winning Scallywags series which feature the same characters in extended adventures.

Lost in time and at sea: it's the pirate's life for me!Calista Chase knows that time can change a lot of things. For one, Calista's grandmother Martha is a great archaeologist with a big reputation-but all that changes quickly when the entire town of Beaufort turns on her and calls her a thief. What Calista doesn't know, however, is that time can save Grandma, too, all she needs is enough of it....For there is treasure to be found, and no time to lose! The legend of Blackbeard is alive once more in the ports and seas of a time lost long ago. What secrets belong to the Queen Anne's Revenge and the great lost treasure said to be aboard her? What awaits Calista in a time not so far away?Take to the high seas as Calista's journey into the world of swashbuckling pirates, treasure, and legend sets sail! Enjoy the thrill of the chase as history and mystery collide in this non-stop time-travel adventure for young heroes of all ages!Buy Blackbeard's Treasure today, the first book in the Calista Chase Time Sleuth series.

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the second book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.ThunderClan’s leader, Bramblestar, has been behaving erratically after losing one of his nine lives, and suspicion is quickly spreading across Clan borders. And when a strange apparition sparks unrest in SkyClan and ShadowClan, each warrior must decide where their allegiances lie—with their Clan, or the warrior code itself.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover the new adventures that unfold after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade adventure story about a rescue dog, Star, who befriends a shy boy as they hunt for lost treasure near Lake Michigan.<BR><BR> After her elderly owner passes away, Star—a deaf Australian shepherd—is brought to a local shelter. Star feels scared and alone—until she meets twelve-year-old Julian. After getting in trouble at school yet again, Julian volunteers at the shelter and realizes he can communicate with Star in a way that no one else can. Their bond continues to grow, and Julian and Star become inseparable. Then the unthinkable happens: Funding for the shelter dries up. The only way to save Star is to adopt her, but he has to prove that he can stay out of trouble and train a dog like Star. Will Julian and Star find a way to stay together forever?<BR>  

In this thrilling adventure from the world’s #1 bestselling author, with their parents in trouble once again, the Kidds must traverse the Australian Outback, recover a pair of stolen gems, and defeat treasure-hunting pirates to save them!<BR>  <BR> The Kidd family is on their way to Australia to find Lasseter's Gold when they are challenged by fellow treasure hunter Charlotte Badger, who challenges them to a race to the gold! But when the Kidds pull into port in Australia, their parents are suddenly arrested—they've been framed! It turns out Charlotte Badger is a pirate, and she's planted a priceless stolen black opal on the Kidds' ship, The Lost!<BR>  <BR> Now Bick, Beck, Storm, and Tommy have seven days to traverse the Australian Outback, find Charlotte Badger and her pirate cronies, and bring back the evidence that will prove their parents innocent. If they fail, their parents will be found guilty and thrown in prison ... forever!

A delightfully creepy novel from a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner imbued with magic and seafaring mythology. Lemony Snicket and Jessica Townsend meet Greenglass House, with a hint of Edward Gorey thrown in.\When twelve-year-old Rory applies for a job at a spooky old mansion in his gloomy seaside town, he finds the owner, Lord Foxglove, odd and unpleasant. But he and his mom need the money, so he takes the job anyway. Rory soon finds out that his new boss is not just strange, he’s not even human—and he’s trying to steal the townspeople’s shadows. Together, Rory and his friend Isabella set out to uncover exactly what Foxglove and his otherworldly accomplices are planning and devise a strategy to defeat them. But can two kids defeat a group of ancient evil beings who are determined to take over the world?Another delightfully creepy tale from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award–winning author Ronald L. Smith.

With Jinx as their newest crew member, the misfits of the Angry Ghost head to Pirate Cove, a popular trading post. But people are going missing there, and many say ghosts are responsible! With Bug's smarts and the misfits' courage, they decide to investigate. Will Pirate Cove ever be safe again? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Buck and Ears, two pocket-sized rodent friends, sail the Seven Seas in search of what they believe to be the world’s best treasure, the greatest fromage - the mythical BIG CHEESE! On their voyages, they meet a variety of characters as they come across many obstacles that must be overcome including falling overboard, going against the current, losing the map, and receiving a little help from a new Pelican friend. Along the way, they discover that the real treasure on their adventure turns out to be teamwork, friendship and trust. Also included is a bonus: an EXCLUSIVE 'FLIPITS' flipbook activity for the reader. Cut it out and watch Buck and Ears come to life!

La capitana Daniela vuole trovare la nave delle Piragne Intrepide. Chi saranno le pirate di questa nuova ciurma? Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Gutsy girls and strong women make up the diverse and appealing crew of a pirate ship that battles intrigue and deadly monsters in an action-filled fantasy adventure.<BR><BR> “Combine a pirate adventure of mythic proportions, a uniquely charming cast of characters, and a vivid new fantasy world, and you get Lintang and the Pirate Queen. Magical, inventive, and positively unforgettable.” —Marissa Meyer, best-selling author of The Lunar Chronicles<BR><BR> Lintang is an island girl who longs for daring and danger. When she meets the feared pirate Captain Shafira and her all-female crew, Lintang is determined to join them. Secrets within secrets, life-or-death battles with spectacular monsters, and hair’s breadth escapes keep readers turning the pages of a story populated by women of color who are fighters, adventurers, and leaders.

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, pirates or ninjas? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

Mardi McConnochie delivers the climactic finale to the action-packed cli-fi trilogy that began with The Flooded Earth<BR>The grey light of dawn crept through the sky. The sun was yet to make its first appearance, but the crew of the Sunfish were already up and ready to weigh anchor.<BR>Having barely escaped the dangers of a world dominated by gangs, the corrupt Admiralty, and the hostile sea, Will, Annalie and their friends must now set sail for their most daunting destination yet: Sundia. This isolated country, forbidden to outsiders, is where the twins must make their final stand in their search for answers-and for their father. But with all they've overcome so far on their journey, how long can their luck hold?<BR>Packed with twists, dynamic characters, and compelling environmental themes, The Skeleton Coast brings Mardi McConnochie's acclaimed cli-fi trilogy to a riveting conclusion.<BR>

Can you imagine yourself as a light keeper? Could you live full-time on an isolated coast? Your job is to keep a light shining out to sea, guiding ships to land, warning them of jagged shoreline, and maybe even assisting with a rescue in the case of a shipwreck. Even though there are 750 lighthouses across North America, only 51 light keepers actively live and work in one in Canada, and just 1 keeper remains in the United States. In the newest installment of Nimbus's popular Compass series, Christine Welldon takes readers past the postcard-perfect image and depicts a day in the life of 11 modern light keepers. From Cape Beale, British Columbia, to Puffin Island, Newfoundland, learn about the grit, intelligence, and quick thinking that helps keep our coastlines safe. Expertly weaving the historical with the modern, Welldon shows us how light keepers are still bound by an age-old mission: "Keep the light shining. Be ever watchful. Help those in trouble on the sea." Includes over 50 full-colour photos, illustrations, and maps, as well as a glossary, index, and historical timeline.

Shiver me timbers! Pirates and parrots, mummies and mermaids—get ready for these fun and funky creatures to tickle your funny bone and send a chill down your spine! Between the lines of these eerie poems, a lady pirate fights her battles in stolen ball gowns, a cannibal decides to become a vegetarian, and a ghost hitches a ride in the family car. You’d better get started: it’s all hands on deck!