Author: Sandra K. Athans
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1512457647
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures—and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a two-thousand-year-old human skull. . . From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.
Secrets of the Sky Caves
Author: Sandra K. Athans
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1512457647
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures—and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a two-thousand-year-old human skull. . . From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1512457647
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures—and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a two-thousand-year-old human skull. . . From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.
Read, Talk, Write
Author: Laura Robb
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1506374298
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Yes—we can have our cake and eat it too! We can improve students’ reading and writing performance without sacrificing authenticity. In Read, Talk, Write, Laura Robb shows us how. First, she makes sure students know the basics of six types of talk. Next, she shares 35 lessons that support rich conversation. Finally, she includes new pieces by Seymour Simon, Kathleen Krull, and others so you have texts to use right away. Read, Talk, Write: it’s a process your students not only can do, but one they will love to do.
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1506374298
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Yes—we can have our cake and eat it too! We can improve students’ reading and writing performance without sacrificing authenticity. In Read, Talk, Write, Laura Robb shows us how. First, she makes sure students know the basics of six types of talk. Next, she shares 35 lessons that support rich conversation. Finally, she includes new pieces by Seymour Simon, Kathleen Krull, and others so you have texts to use right away. Read, Talk, Write: it’s a process your students not only can do, but one they will love to do.
Draconic Prophecies
Author: James Wyatt
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
ISBN: 0786959894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1117
Book Description
For millennia, the dragons have watched the great events of the world unfold, nurturing and destroying entire nations when necessary, always guided by the Draconic Prophecy. Now Eberron's fragile peace is crumbling. Armies gather, and for the first time in generations, the dragons rise to war. At the center of it all, one man--the prophesied Storm Dragon--must learn to wield his extraordinary powers not only to save those he loves, but to keep the world from sliding into the chaos of never-ending war. This omnibus edition features a brand-new short story, "Learning to Dream"! "Every James Wyatt novel I read is a delight - may there be many, many more!" -Ed Greenwood Author and creator of Forgotten Realms
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
ISBN: 0786959894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1117
Book Description
For millennia, the dragons have watched the great events of the world unfold, nurturing and destroying entire nations when necessary, always guided by the Draconic Prophecy. Now Eberron's fragile peace is crumbling. Armies gather, and for the first time in generations, the dragons rise to war. At the center of it all, one man--the prophesied Storm Dragon--must learn to wield his extraordinary powers not only to save those he loves, but to keep the world from sliding into the chaos of never-ending war. This omnibus edition features a brand-new short story, "Learning to Dream"! "Every James Wyatt novel I read is a delight - may there be many, many more!" -Ed Greenwood Author and creator of Forgotten Realms
Storm Dragon
Author: James Wyatt
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
ISBN: 0786955791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The beginning of an adventure that will shake the world of Eberron! A war hero, his mind broken by the wonders he witnessed on his last mission for his nation, has spent years in the deepest, darkest prison in all the world. Wallowing in despair and ever on the verge of madness, he is caught by surprise when a band of strangers breaks him out. But his rescuers don't exactly have his best interests at heart. The magic relic that broke his once-brilliant mind may be the key to stopping worldwide destruction--and whether he lives or dies really doesn't concern them.
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
ISBN: 0786955791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The beginning of an adventure that will shake the world of Eberron! A war hero, his mind broken by the wonders he witnessed on his last mission for his nation, has spent years in the deepest, darkest prison in all the world. Wallowing in despair and ever on the verge of madness, he is caught by surprise when a band of strangers breaks him out. But his rescuers don't exactly have his best interests at heart. The magic relic that broke his once-brilliant mind may be the key to stopping worldwide destruction--and whether he lives or dies really doesn't concern them.
Archaeology
Author: John Farndon
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482451263
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Without archaeology, ancient cultures would remain a mystery to us. Ancient weapons, treasures, and even human remains await young archaeologists who crack the pages of this truly captivating book. One hundred facts offer an understanding of the study of archaeology as well as some of the amazing discoveries that archaeologists have unearthed. Activities and quizzes keep the reader engaged, while historical photographs and detailed illustrations enhance each fascinating fact. This volume is a perfect introduction to archaeology and a valuable support to the social studies curriculum.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482451263
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Without archaeology, ancient cultures would remain a mystery to us. Ancient weapons, treasures, and even human remains await young archaeologists who crack the pages of this truly captivating book. One hundred facts offer an understanding of the study of archaeology as well as some of the amazing discoveries that archaeologists have unearthed. Activities and quizzes keep the reader engaged, while historical photographs and detailed illustrations enhance each fascinating fact. This volume is a perfect introduction to archaeology and a valuable support to the social studies curriculum.
The Bermuda Triangle and Other Danger Zones
Author: Sarah Levete
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482460033
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably swallowing ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devils Sea. Readers will love the tales in this well-crafted book, which also incorporates impressive information about the geography and climate of these locations. These elements are important to the mysterious events that occur there. With the motivating help of awesome images and photos, readers will critically evaluate the evidence and decide whether theyd dare venture into these danger zones.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482460033
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably swallowing ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devils Sea. Readers will love the tales in this well-crafted book, which also incorporates impressive information about the geography and climate of these locations. These elements are important to the mysterious events that occur there. With the motivating help of awesome images and photos, readers will critically evaluate the evidence and decide whether theyd dare venture into these danger zones.
In the Ice Caves of Krog (The Secrets of Droon #20)
Author: Tony Abbott
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054541833X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Forget Frosty... there's a new snowman tromping through Droon! An ancient snow beast named Murn has woken up from a deep sleep, and he is NOT a morning person. In fact, Murn is destroying villages all over Droon! Eric and his friends must journey up north to the mysterious ice caves to stop the beast. Finding the cave entrance is tricky, but that's nothing compared to what they find deep inside. Surprise! The "ice beast" is not at all what they expected...
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054541833X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Forget Frosty... there's a new snowman tromping through Droon! An ancient snow beast named Murn has woken up from a deep sleep, and he is NOT a morning person. In fact, Murn is destroying villages all over Droon! Eric and his friends must journey up north to the mysterious ice caves to stop the beast. Finding the cave entrance is tricky, but that's nothing compared to what they find deep inside. Surprise! The "ice beast" is not at all what they expected...
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1482
Book Description
Publisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1482
Book Description
Tales from the Top of the World
Author: Sandra K. Athans
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1467701262
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The journey up Mount Everest is never easy. Climbers risk their lives as they struggle around jagged towers of ice, over snow-covered boulders, and across gaping crevasses. Pete Athans knows these dangers well. He has climbed Mount Everest fourteen times and reached the summit seven times. What is it like to climb the highest mountain on Earth? In this book, you'll follow Pete to the top—and learn about his adventures along the way.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1467701262
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The journey up Mount Everest is never easy. Climbers risk their lives as they struggle around jagged towers of ice, over snow-covered boulders, and across gaping crevasses. Pete Athans knows these dangers well. He has climbed Mount Everest fourteen times and reached the summit seven times. What is it like to climb the highest mountain on Earth? In this book, you'll follow Pete to the top—and learn about his adventures along the way.
The Secret of the Caves #7
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0515159093
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Secret of the Caves, the seventh book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy discover the secret of the Honeycomb Caves while searching for a missing professor. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0515159093
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies! Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Secret of the Caves, the seventh book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy discover the secret of the Honeycomb Caves while searching for a missing professor. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!