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Surfing and Other Extreme Water Sports (Natural Thrills)
by Drew LyonRide a wave and check out the wild world of surfing! Learn about surfing, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other water sports, and how learn how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
Surfing Goliath
by Michael HydeSeal and his mates live in the remote coastal town of Brown?s Beach. Seal lives for the thrill of body boarding. Seal?s mate Angelo lives for fishing, especially the danger of shark fishing. Every three years a mysterious, almost secret event happens. Giant 12-foot waves start crashing onto the rocks and a 12-foot Bronze Whaler shark begins patrolling the surf. Both are referred to as `Goliath? by the locals. Are the two connected in some strange way? Will Seal attempt the ride of his life? Will Angelo battle the monster? SURFING GOLIATH is captivating story about the sea and all its wild mystery by acclaimed children?s book author Michael Hyde.
The Surge: The Surge (Storm Runners #2)
by Roland SmithMaster of middle-grade adventure Roland Smith returns with a second installment in this fast-paced action series.Chase and his friends Nicole and Rashawn have just survived Hurricane Emily, the storm of the century, but their troubles are just beginning. Although they've made it to the safety of Nicole's family's farm--the winter home of the Rossi Brothers' Circus--the floodwaters are rising and they need to reach higher ground. The circus's lions have escaped their cages, and a dangerous and unpredictable leopard is also on the loose. Have Chase and his friends lived through a terrifying night only to face a new disaster?
Surprise Lily
by Sharelle Byars MoranvilleTen-year-old Rose's perfect life is upended when her long-absent disaster of a mother turns up. Can she hold her family together as everything unravels? Growing up on the farm it was always just Rose and grandma, working the land that had been in the Lovell family for generations. She doesn't miss her mother, Iris, a bit. In fact, when Iris shows up, Rose is furious. But when an ugly argument between her mother and grandmother reveals painful truths about their family history, Rose runs away. . . . And inadvertently discovers her secret little sister, Lily. Generations of whispered secrets and family dysfunction surface as Rose struggles to reconcile the home and life she loves with the history she never knew-- and to protect Lily at all costs. Even if it means letting Iris into her life. In alternating chapters, previous generations of Lovell women narrate their experiences on the farm, adding depth and context to this powerful story of complex families and unconditional love. Moranville's captivating prose will keep readers turning the pages as Rose grapples with her changing life and learns the truth about her family-- mothers, daughters, and women who weren't ready to be either.
Surprise! Surprise! (Horse Crazy #4)
by Virginia Vail Daniel BodeWhen her best friend Judy comes to visit the riding camp where thirteen-year-old Emily is spending the summer, Judy is a big hit with the other campers and Emily suddenly feels left out and jealous. Picture descriptions present.
Surprising Spies: Unexpected Heroes of World War II
by Karen Gray RuelleWould you spy for your country? Discover the World War II spies who lived among the shadows and the ones who lived in the limelight--disguised in plain sight!Josephine Baker. Virginia Hall. Roy Hawthorne. These are but a few of the daring spies who risked it all to deliver and protect crucial intel for the Allied powers. From housing refugees and resistance members while extracting secrets from diplomats to developing a groundbreaking, war-changing code and keeping it top secret for over twenty years, the actions of these legendary World War II spies are unbelievable but true. This thoroughly researched collection of biographies profiles several courageous individuals who resisted the Axis Powers via espionage and heroism. Includes numerous photos and features such fascinating accounts like that of Moe Berg, a major-league baseball player and potential assassin; Noor Inayat Khan, a Sufi princess and wireless operator; and Juan Pujol Garcia, a storyteller and double agent. Also features sections on invisible ink, ciphers and codes, resistance fighters, and infamous missions such as Operation Mincemeat.Back matter includes a time line, source notes, a bibliography, recommended reading, online resources, and an index.
Surrender the Key (The Library Book #1)
by D. J. MacHalePreviously published as Curse of the Boggin. A fast-paced, thrilling series opener from bestselling author D. J. MacHale. Check out a book—and unlock an adventure! <p><p>There's a place filled with tales that don't have an ending. Puzzles that won't be solved until someone steps in to finish them. <p>Enter the Library. Marcus and his friends have found the key to open it. And they need to use it, because, clearly, something is up. A strange guy in a bathrobe haunts them; fires rage and flare out in an instant; a peculiar old lady keeps telling them, “Surrender the key…” <p><p>At first Marcus thinks he’s going nuts, until the mystery gets personal. The Library may hold some answers, but the clock is running out. Because on these library shelves, the stories you don’t finish might just finish you…
Surrounded By Sharks (Scholastic Press Novels)
by Michael NorthropA thrilling survival story from Michael Northrop, the acclaimed author of TRAPPED.He couldn't sleep. That's how it all started. When Davey wakes, just as the sun is rising, he can't wait to slip out of the crammed hotel room he's sharing with his family. Leave it to his parents and kid brother to waste an entire day of vacation sleeping in! Davey heads straight for the beach, book and glasses in hand, not bothering to leave a note. As the sparkling ocean entices him, he decides to test the water, never mind that "No Swimming" sign. But as the waves pull him farther from shore, Davey finds himself surrounded by water -- and something else, too. Something circling below the surface, watching, waiting. It's just a matter of time.
Survival (Remnants Series #13)
by K. A. ApplegateWe come to understand what Yago and Tate were doing when the remnants were trapped on earth. The feelings of the characters are very well portrayed.
Survival: Are You Tough Enough? (White Wolves Non Fiction)
by Anna Claybourne Louise McNaughtFrom the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them, and their vital importance on Earth.Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a difference.
Survival (Jimmy Coates #5)
by Joe CraigSometimes truth means destruction Jimmy has survived the explosion of Neptune&’s Shadow, the second largest oil rig in the world. NJ7 still thinks he died in New York—although Miss Bennett, the agency&’s cruel and calculating director, will leave no stone unturned in searching for his body. Now France and England are on the brink of war, and Jimmy is partly responsible. The simplest way to settle the conflict would be to admit he caused the explosion. But coming clean would put more than his own life in peril. Is there a way to keep his family safe and prevent an international disaster?
Survival: Survival (Island Trilogy (Korman) #2)
by Gordon KormanThe second installment in the survival suspense series Island, from bestelling and award-winning author Gordon KormanSix kids. One shipwreck. One desert island.Stranded. Separated. Six kids are stuck on a desert island. They have no food. No shelter. Nobody knows they are lost. They must take from the island in order to survive. But what if they're not alone?
Survival!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Camping and Outdoor Skills (DK Children's For Beginners)
by Colin TowellThe essential guide for intrepid young explorers to the skills and techniques you need for outdoor adventure.Learn the basics--from picking the best tent for your expedition to knowing how to pitch it--with clear, step-by-step illustrations. Find out why not to camp beneath a tree, how to peg out your tent, and when to slacken the guy lines. Once you're safely under canvas, discover how to forage for food, light a fire with flints and tinder, and cook up delicious grub.Find out what to take on your expedition, how to plan your route, and what to include in your essential survival kit. Then have fun learning camp craft and wilderness survival skills. To help you find your way, this book shows you how to use a map and compass, or the sun and stars as a guide. Discover the best way to hike over diverse terrains, including forests, swamps, forests, deserts, and mountains. Learn how to predict the weather by observing cloud formations and wind direction. So start packing your backpack for an outdoor adventure, and don't forget your copy of Survival!
Survival Camp! (FASTBACK Romance)
by Eve BuntingMimi's parents had sent her to a survival camp in the middle of the scrubby Utah desert.She meets Brad and life is not going to be the same any-more.
The Survival Guide for Kids with LD*: *Learning Differences
by Gary L. Fisher Rhoda CummingsThis book discusses how children with learning differences can get along better in school, set goals, and plan for the future. With references and index.
Survival in the Forest (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Shirley DukeTHE BIELSKI BROTHERS In a small village in eastern Europe, the Bielski family worked hard in their mill and lived off their land. The only Jewish family in the village, the Bielskis were respected by some and hated by many. When Nazi Germany invaded the country determined to round up and kill all Jews, the Bielski brothers fled deep inside the forest and brought others with them. Their mission: to save as many Jewish lives as possible. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Survival Tails: The Titanic (Survival Tails #1)
by Katrina CharmanPets face danger on the Titanic in the first thrilling installment of the Survival Tails, perfect for readers of the I Survived and Ranger in Time series!When loyal dog Mutt discovers that his owner and best friend Alice is set to board the RMS Titanic without him, he is determined to follow her across the ocean. With the help of King Leon the rat, Mutt sneaks aboard, but it isn't long before the Captain's cat, Clara, discovers the stowaway. Reluctantly, Clara agrees to help Mutt find Alice, on the condition that he help her look after a trio of abandoned kittens she found in a lifeboat. But when the unthinkable happens and the so-called unsinkable ship hits an iceberg, Mutt and his new friends have to race against the clock to reunite with their humans--and to survive.Survival Tails: The Titanic is the first in a series of heart-stopping, action-packed, animal-starring adventure stories that will captivate and educate young readers.
Survival Tails: Eruption at Krakatoa (Survival Tails #4)
by Katrina CharmanAnimals must team up to survive the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa in this heart-pounding fourth installment of Survival Tails, perfect for fans of the Ranger in Time and I Survived series.Parakeet Melati lives with the rest of her bird friends and family on the beautiful slopes of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa. While rumblings sometimes sound from deep within the earth, the birds live peacefully in their jungle. But when Melati is woken by tremors stronger than she's ever felt before, she realizes that her sleeping island volcano may not be sleeping any longer.Across a narrow stretch of water lives Budi, a rhinoceros, and his old friend Raja, the tiger king of the jungle. When Melati arrives with a dire warning that something is happening to Krakatoa, Raja believes the animals are safest in the jungle, but Budi disagrees. As ash rains down on the island and the earthquakes worsen, Raja must put aside his fears and put his trust in Budi. Otherwise, the animals of the jungle will never stand a chance against the mighty eruption of Krakatoa.With lush black-and-white illustrations and bonus facts that delve into the fascinating true story behind the eruption, Survival Tails: The Eruption of Krakatoa will both captivate and educate young readers.
Survival Tails: World War II (Survival Tails #3)
by Katrina CharmanA brave messenger pigeon enlists a group of heroic zoo animals to help him complete his mission in this thrilling, informative read, perfect for fans of the Ranger in Time and I Survived seriesWorld War II is raging across Europe and the German army has their sights set on England. Messenger pigeon Francis carries important notes back and forth between England and her allies, and wants nothing more than to do his part for the war effort. But when Francis is injured on an assignment to deliver the most important message of the war--one which warns of a coming attack on Britain itself--he finds himself stranded in the middle of the London Zoo with no way to complete his mission.Ming, the world-famous panda, has so far managed to avoid being caught up in the war. But that's getting harder and harder to do as the zoo suffers under dwindling food rations and German air raids threaten the city every night. When Francis lands in Ming's enclosure, she knows she can no longer stand by and do nothing. Enlisting the help of a kind zookeeper and a resourceful troop of monkeys, Ming fights to help Francis recover his strength so that he can carry out his mission.But when the war finally arrives in London, threatening everyone in the zoo, Francis, Ming, and the other animals must work together to save themselves...and maybe even London itself.
Survival Tips for Lunatics
by Shandana MinhasTo save the most important things in the world, you have to first find out what they are. . . TIP NO. 1: Believe it or not, a camping trip is the best place to start, especially if it has: Changez, 12 (TIP NO. 2: Think constable in the lunatic police) Timmy, 9 (TIP NO. 3: Think capuchin-monkey-brained snotasaurus) A mud volcano (TIP NO. 4: Yes, it can erupt!) A snippy sparrow (TIP NO. 5: Small is BIG) Saw-toothed crocs (TIP NO. 6: The animals, not the shoes) The last Ursus thibetanus gedrosianus (TIP NO. 7: Think large, furry and walking towards you!) A herd of hyper-herbivorous Baluchitheria (TIP NO. 8: Don?t think. . . RUN!) One poetic Markhor (TIP NO. 9: Yup, get the earplugs) A Protoliterodragon (TIP NO. 10: It may go from bad to verse!) Vegetarian Velociraptors (TIP NO. 11: Be glad you are not green) And as always. . . Assorted pesky humans, including angry soldiers and heartless rogues (TIP NO. 12: Think the most dangerous animal on the planet) Got the idea? Here?s a story that tells you what on earth is really happening. . . If you are a clever Smartosapiens, Survival Tips for Lunatics is the mad, mad handbook for you to make sense of the world and where it is going, besides round and round!
Survive?
by Russell G. WrightSurvive? is a module on animals and adaptation that follows the Event-Based Science (EBS) instructional model. Students will watch videotaped news coverage about the discovery of deformed frogs in a Minnesota pond. They will also read authentic newspaper accounts about the search for a cause. Their discussions about the frogs will show students and their teacher that students already know a lot about the life-science concepts involved in the event.
Survive This Safari
by Natalie D. RichardsYou're invited to the wildest ride of the year! An exciting novel featuring a group of kids competing in a giant safari park challenge, this book is packed with animal facts, puzzles and more making it the perfect book for readers looking for their next adventure.Twelve-year old Lucy can&’t believe her luck when she is selected for the Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge, which involves solving a series of mind-bending puzzles to unlock access to new animal habitats across the local safari park. Her team will be racing the Wildlands Ambassadors, a group of student animal experts. And if they win, wildlife-loving Lucy will get the chance to be an Ambassador herself!But this challenge is trickier than Lucy expects—her team is in for a wild ride! Broken locks, downed electronics, and empty animal enclosures are just the start. Lucy discovers something truly terrifying: Wildlands&’ beloved baby elephant is on the loose and might be in danger! The team is sure this can&’t be part of the competition—and with their walkie-talkie on the fritz, they have no way to call for help.Their fun puzzle has turned into a serious test, but Lucy and her team will surprise everyone with how they tackle the real Wildlands challenge.
Surviving Bear Island
by Paul GreciThis thrilling adventure begins after a sea kayaking trip takes a dangerous turn and Tom Parker is stranded on the remote, outer coast of the unpopulated Bear Island in the rough terrains of the Alaskan wilderness. With only a small survival kit in his pocket, Tom finds himself soaked and freezing, and worst of all--alone. Desperate to find his father, Tom doesn't know how long he can survive and he must put his skills to the test as he fights to reach safety. Will Tom make it through a wilderness full of bears and other dangers?
Surviving Bear Island (Surviving Bear Island #2)
by Paul GreciWhen Billy and his dad are injured, Tom summons the courage to get back on the water to save them. This time, he must travel in a rickety old homemade canoe through the Alaska wilderness to get help. But it&’s not just the canoe and the terrain he has to worry about—he&’s surrounded by adversaries. Are his skills enough to fight them off or will his journey be cut short and Billy and his father left stranded?