Showing titles in Exploration & Discovery

Whether it's being lost in a cave or caught in a collapsed mine, being trapped underground can be terrifying. You may be cold, wet, hungry, and stuck in absolute darkness. Even worse is not knowing if anyone will ever find you. Find out how people survived their ordeal in these true stories of those who were trapped underground in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.

Of all the places to explore on Earth, remote places are often said to be the most challenging. Yet, brave explorers travel to the most remote corners of the world, pushing through vast forests, icy polar regions, and other landscapes.

The parents of my friends and I decide to go on a safari. Someone asks if we are going to shoot animals. Our parents reply that we're going to shoot photos of animals with cameras.

A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch―can these things have anything in common?Yes, they can!Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and...

La vie, romancée pour les enfants, d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry une personnalité qui a marqué l'histoire par son destin de pilote de l'aéropostale et par son oeuvre littéraire, notamment le célèbre Petit Prince. Une adaptation immersive, tout en musique et en sons, de la collection Romans Doc aventure à destination des petits mais aussi des grands.

Proud to Be Me, a children's book series, is created for children who suffer from inferiority complexes. Many children experience bullying and mocking more than adults. What adults conceive as minor bruises are much more painful for children. Children's self-esteem decreases, and insecurity takes its place. For children to know who they are and how important they are to society builds self-esteem. Understanding it and even being able to laugh is very important. Laughter takes away the negative thought and destroys its effect on their minds.

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful...

Follow the saga of American exploration, from Jefferson and Monroe securing the Louisiana Purchase through the bold explorations of Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea. Experience the dawning of a new age aboard Robert Fulton's steamboat, and ride the rumbling wagons of the Oregon Trail pioneers. Feel the devastating effects faced by proud Native American warriors, and witness the mammoth undertaking of the transcontinental railroad. Journey with the brave souls who hung out the sign, "Gone West".

Vor über 100 Jahren begeisterte der Kasperle als komische und derbe Bühnenfigur die Jahrmarktsbesucher. Heute ist er fast nur noch in den Kinderzimmer zu Hause. Er wird von Mädchen und Knaben verehrt, weil er ein schlagfertiger Optimist ist, der alle bedrohlichen Gefahren meistert, er sprüht vor Lebensfreude und Unternehmungslust, er macht den Kindern Mut und unterhält mit Witz und Humor.

In this engaging young readers edition of The Monster’s Bones, David K. Randall journeys from prehistory to present day on a gripping, gritty expedition through the history of one of the world’s greatest scientific discoveries. At its heart are two men from vastly different backgrounds: socialite Henry Fairfield Osborn, the president of the fledgling—and struggling—American Museum of Natural History, and intrepid fossil hunter Barnum Brown, who blazed a path out of his small-town life in Kansas with an uncanny gift for uncovering dinosaur bones.

Embark on a historical journey by learning how to read with the greatest adventures from American history. Spend time with the noblest heroes of America like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, follow Sacagawea as she blazes new trails on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and more!

Embrace the joys of nature, and embark on a delightful camping adventure with this fun and adorable children’s book! Grab your tents, and get ready for an amazing camping trip with twins Mac and Madi! Whether your idea of fun is canoeing in a crystal-clear lake, hiking with friends through the forest, or singing songs around the campfire while enjoying delicious s’mores, kids and adults alike will adore this cute rhyming story, as they discover all the joys of the great outdoors.

This is a story of how a yearning kind-hearted pup follows her passion. A delightful rhyming tale about courage, compassion, and a puppy who loves to explore and travel the world.

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure through the heart of Texas in Everyday American Heroes. Join Nick, a curious young boy, as he discovers the incredible heroes that surround us in our everyday lives. Set in 2023, this captivating children's book introduces listeners to the doctors, teachers, police officers, firefighters, soldiers, and farmers who make a profound impact on our society.

J'ai voyagé à travers le monde du Vietnam aux États-Unis pour retrouver ma famille à Détroit dans le Michigan. Venant du climat tropical de Saigon, l'un de mes souhaits était de découvrir pour la première fois la beauté magique associée à un jour de neige passé aux côtés de ma famille.

Anyone who has been to Gotham City and wandered about a bit has most likely spotted a giant inflatable rat or two. There are many stories as to why they are there, but until now, nobody has discovered the real truth about their secret lives. Join celebrated children's author Sir Rhymesalot as he goes undercover to burrow down into the inflated rat underworld for a ride that lifts you high into the sky. As with all Sir Rhymesalot titles, rhythm, and rhyming verse lead the way, and sing you through the steps of the adventure.

This book is about two dogs who are looking for each letter of the alphabet. They meet different letter characters along the way as they overcome various obstacles and challenges.

Das Abenteuer erzählt von einer mitreisenden Geschichte, in der verschiedene Charaktere, die meisten von Ihnen Teenager, einen uralten Park, genannt: "Adventureland" für sich ausfindig gemacht haben. Was die Teenager nicht wissen, ist das der Park verschwunschen ist. Und hier beginnt das große Abenteuer.

This is a continuation from the adventure story of part 2. The stories of animals will keep your kids occupied for hours. The fun continues and it will mesmerize your kids with fun adventures that they will never forget.

This is a continuation of the adventure story from part one. Get ready for more narrated tales about animals that will keep your kids occupied for hours. Your children shall be mesmerized with all the fun adventures that accompany the stories—these will be adventures that your kids will cherish for life and never forget.