Young Explorer

Lina Winterbock lives in the mountain strongholds of Solace. She's an apprentice to the archivists, the wise men and women whose lives are dedicated to cataloging, studying, and preserving the objects that mysteriously fall from the sky in the scrap towns.

Sixth book in the Arthur series - Arthur's Cars, Trucks and Monster Machines.

"Wild Wonders of America: 101 Astonishing Facts for Young Explorers" is your gateway to uncovering the mysteries and marvels that lie within the United States, a journey that promises to enchant, educate, and inspire. As we embark on this expedition together, you'll delve into the lives of majestic mammals, remarkable reptiles, and amazing amphibians, each with its own story to tell.

It is the dawn of the 18th century, when girls stay home and sew while men sail the high seas finding adventure, danger, and gold. But two unusually adventurous girls (a rich merchant's daughter, Nancy Kington, and her former plantation slave, Minerva Sharpe) take to the high seas from Jamaica on a ship the crew renames Deliverance.

In this life-affirming, heartening and refreshing collection of interviews, young trans people offer valuable insight and advice into what has helped them to flourish and feel happy in their experience of growing up trans. Speaking openly and candidly about their gender, their experiences of coming out, their aspirations and their fears - accompanied by interviews and support from their parents and carers - this book is beautiful proof of the potential for trans children to live rich and fulfilling lives when given the support and love they need.

Long before his finest hour as Britain's wartime leader, Winston Churchill emerged on the world stage as a brazen foreign correspondent, covering wars of empire in Cuba, India, the Sudan, and South Africa. In those far-flung corners of the world, reporting from the front lines between 1895 and 1900, Churchill mastered his celebrated command of language and formed strong opinions about war.

Arthur doesn’t know what to be when he grows up. But the brave little pup wants to be ready for whatever life has to offer. So he spends his spare time dreaming about all the possible paths he could take when he’s one of the big dogs. As Arthur’s creative thoughts help him climb mountains, shoot into space, and become a fabulous artist, he learns about what he would have to know and do to accomplish his goals. And as the hopeful hound shows off his ideas to the world, he grows even more excited about all the adventures he has in store.

Arthur and his kitten have their ears pricked for the next big thing. So when they get the chance to head off on a camping trip, the four-pawed friends eagerly hit the road. And once they reach the trees, a whole new world of excitement opens up!

On May 22, 2010, at the age of 13, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At 15, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents. In this energizing memoir for young adults, Jordan recounts his experience, which started as a spark of an idea at the age of nine and, many years of training and hard work later, turned into a dream come true.

A true survival story that follows one of America's most beloved presidents, John F. Kennedy, as he fought to save his crew after a deadly shipwreck in the Pacific during World War II. In September 1941, young Jack Kennedy was appointed an Ensign in the US Naval Reserve. On August 2, 1943, Kennedy's PT 109 and two others were on a mission to ambush an enemy supply convoy when they were surprised by a Japanese destroyer. In Harm's Way tells the story of what happened next as JFK fought to save his surviving crew members who found themselves adrift in enemy waters.

Arthur is wiggling with joy at the thought of sharing his favorite events. So when the year starts, the excitable dog decides to show everyone what he loves best about each amazing day. And from spring to winter, he’s getting set to unleash everything he’s learned about the calendar’s most fascinating times. Sending valentines in February and playing jokes in April leaves Arthur’s tail wagging harder than ever, but he’s still got loads of fun to come. And no matter the celebration at paw, he keeps searching for the thing that makes it unique.

This dog’s about to blast off. Will his trip be out-of-this-world? Arthur can’t wait to make his first flight into outer space. Jumping for joy, he’s rocketing off on a mission to see the twinkling stars. And once he boards his ship, he’s eager to sniff out the most paw-some planets in our solar system. Flying to each of the heavenly bodies circling our sun, Arthur has to find out what makes each one so special. But from worlds with rings and moons to balls of gas and rock, he’s not sure how to choose his favorite place in space.

Always the eager student, Arthur is ready for a day filled with learning. Slightly nervous about his next big challenge, this curious doggy can’t wait to come back to class and find out which subjects he’ll get to study. And after bouncing onto the yellow bus, he happily hangs his head out the window looking for his new school friends. Sitting pretty in class with his ears pricked, he laps up every subject, from reading and geography to science and math.

Arthur’s tail is whirling at the thought of his next trip. And as the adventurous young canine and his kitten companion enter the aquarium, they’re thrilled by everything they see. But how will he know what to examine first? Dashing up to the exhibits, he quickly spots scary sharks, dancing dolphins, and awesome sea otters. And as the happy pup zips from one marvel to another, will he start to wish he could swim instead of run?

Arthur is itching to paw his way around the barn. Fastening up his overalls and putting on his straw hat, he can’t wait to journey to a special site…a farm! Happy as a pig in mud, this frisky pup is bouncing with energy and ready to help out in the farmer’s fields. Discovering how to milk a cow and collect eggs from chickens, Arthur scouts out all the wonderful ways that make a ranch work. But with so many chores to round up before the day ends, even this hearty hound will have to run at tail-wagging full speed to complete the challenge.

Arthur the daring dog can’t wait for another cool adventure. With floppy ears all perked up, he’s on his way to explore the zoo. And he’ll have to plan his time well if he’s going to visit every single massive mammal and bashful bird! As he runs through the wildlife park, Arthur wants to look at everything and be everywhere.

World War II, October 1942: A plane carrying eight Americans crashes into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With only four oranges and no fresh water between them, the crew has to band together and rely on each other for survival. What they think will be only a few hours or days before they are rescued turns into weeks lost at sea fighting off sharks, dehydration, hunger, and extreme heat.

Der 12-jährige Cruz studiert an der Explorer Academy, einer exklusiven Schule für zukünftige Forscher und Entdecker, wo bereits seine verstorbene Mutter gearbeitet hat. Mit seinen Freunden erkundet er an Bord der "Orion" den eisigen Norden. Als bei einem Tauchgang die neueste Technik versagt und Cruz beinahe ertrinkt, wird er misstrauisch. Will womöglich jemand seine Suche nach dem Vermächtnis seiner Mutter verhindern?

Hightech und gefährliche Abenteuer! Der 12-jährige Cruz bekommt einen der begehrten Plätze an der "Explorer Academy", einer exklusiven Schule für zukünftige Forscher und Entdecker. Dort hatte auch seine Mutter gearbeitet, bevor sie bei einem mysteriösen Laborunfall ums Leben kam. Cruz stürzt sich begeistert in die Welt der Academy voller gefährlicher Missionen und neuester Hightech-Instrumente. Zusammen mit seinen Freunden begibt er sich auf die Suche nach dem Vermächtnis seiner Mutter - einer sehr wertvollen chemischen Formel, an der auch gefährliche Gegner größtes Interesse haben.

He’s ready to learn about history. Where can this curious canine go before the clock strikes bedtime? Arthur the fearless dog is ready to take a bite out of the past. He’s got his paws on a time machine, and now there’s no when, where, or why he can’t go. But spending all this energy pouncing around a tiring timeline might prove tricky for Arthur to get back to his beloved doghouse! As he visits dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period and goes sightseeing in Ancient Greece, Arthur is panting with excitement for more.