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Epic Adventure: Epic Climbs
John Cleare
Hardcover (Kingfisher, May 24, 2011)Nothing is quite so awe inspiring, or inhospitable to humans as the world's tallest mountains. Journey to the European Alps, the Himalaya, the Karakoram Range, and the polar region of North America with one of the world's great climbers and discover how mountaineers reached the top of five of the world's highest mountains for the first time. Meet the pioneers who braved incredible dangers like rock falls, crevasses, whiteouts, and avalanches to summit against all odds. Large fold-out posters and gatefolds illustrate the story of each dangerous climb, and detailed maps show how later climbers changed the routes to the summit. Throughout it all, readers will explore the fascinating question of what drives these adventurers to reach the top, no matter the cost.
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12 Epic Animal Adventures
Janet Slingerland
Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)Presents 12 of the most epic animal adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of endangered mammals on the Okavango Delta in Africa, unique animals on the Galapagos Islands, goats that climb the trees in Morocco to eat fruit, monkeys that soak in hot springs in Japan, and more.
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Chris Hadfield and the International Space Station
Andrew Langley
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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12 Epic Climbing Adventures
Samantha S Bell
Paperback (12-Story, Aug. 1, 2018)Drawn from real life and giving 12 exciting narratives of climbing adventures, this book describes the variety, mystery, and thrills of learning history among mountains. Part Where in the World and part social history the chapters offer travelogues to wondrous environments and tell the reader what they'll find there. It is a high interest introduction to our world and includes maps and the additional resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds
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12 Epic Urban Adventures
Samantha Bell
Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)Presents 12 of the most epic urban adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of bungee jumping from the Macau Tower in China, climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia, ziplining in Panama City, Panama, and more.
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12 Epic Races
Janet Slingerland
Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)Presents 12 of the most epic race adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of the Indianapolis 500 car race, the Yukon River Quest canoe/kayak race, the Dakar Rally motorcross race, and more.
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James and the Clouds: An Outer Space Adventure
Crystal J West
Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 24, 2014)Enjoy an adventure to outer space with James and his dog Max. James uses his imagination and the shapes he sees in the clouds to go on an outer space adventure.
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Sally Ride and the Shuttle Missions
Andrew Langley
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2015)Join Sally Ride on her journey aboard the Space Shuttle! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first female US astronaut in space, from her early life to using a robotic arm in space. Find out about other female astronauts and their achievements. Understand the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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To Space and Back: The Story of the Shuttle
Susan Dudley Gold
Hardcover (Crestwood House, Nov. 1, 1992)Examines the history, uses, and accomplishments of the space shuttle program
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12 Epic Polar Adventures
Marne Ventura
Library Binding (12-Story Library, Jan. 15, 2019)Presents 12 of the most epic polar expeditions around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of the Antarctica Peninsula, the ice floes of Svalbard between Norway and the North Pole, the Falkand Islands, and more.
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12 Epic Space Journeys
Mame Ventura
Paperback (12-Story, Dec. 1, 2018)Drawn from real life and giving 12 exciting narratives Epic Adventures describes in astonishing details the thrills of space journeys. Part Where in the World and part social and STEM driven technical history the chapters are like a travelogue to wondrous environments in Space. It is a high interest introduction to our outer-world and includes maps and the additional resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds
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12 Epic Ocean Adventures
Mame Ventura
Paperback (12-Story, Dec. 1, 2018)Drawn from real life and giving 12 exciting narratives of ocean adventures, this book describes the variety, mystery, and thrills of studying marine life and history. Part Where in the World and part social history the chapters offer travelogues to wondrous environments and tell the reader what they'll find there. It is a high interest introduction to our world and includes maps and the additional resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected news articles; videos; online resources; teacher resources; live Twitter and RSS feeds