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Books in The Great Adventures Series series

  • Balloon Voyage

    Rupert Saunders

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes how, in 1986, Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand became the first persons ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean by hot air balloon.
  • The River of Adventure

    Enid Blyton

    Hardcover (Macmillan Pub Ltd, Feb. 1, 2003)
    None
  • Rain Forest Adventures

    Horace Banner

    Paperback (CF4Kids, Jan. 20, 2006)
    The Amazon Rain Forest. This is the oldest and largest forest in the world. It covers a huge area of South America and has the most varied plant and animal habitat on the planet. When you read this book you will be part of an expedition and adventure into the heart of the rain forest. Read about the Tree Frog's nest, about the Chameleon who can change it's colour and the very hungry Piranha fish. Even the Possum can teach a lesson about speaking out for Jesus Christ and the Parasol Ant can show us how not to give up. There's the brightly coloured Toucan whose call reminds us that with God we can do anything! Discover what its like to actually live in the rain forest. Join in the adventures and experience the exciting and dangerous life of a pioneer missionary in South America.
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  • Teacher's Pet

    Terrance Dicks, Valerie Littlewood

    Paperback (B E S Pub Co, Feb. 1, 1992)
    David's clumsy and lovable dog Goliath helps him get out of trouble with a seemingly mean math teacher and saves the teacher's job at the same time
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  • The Daylight Limited

    Lin Oliver, Charles S. Pyle

    Hardcover (Learning Curve Intl Inc, June 1, 1998)
    Accidentally caught on the train to San Francisco, Tuck and Loretta manage to save the life of Loretta LaRue and earn a trip to the World's Fair in New York City
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  • Sugarcane Island

    Edward Packard

    Paperback (Vermont Crossroads Press, March 15, 1976)
    Can you survive an adventure on Sugarcane Island? The reader connects the passages through a series of decisions that can bring survival and rescue or certain death.
  • Rocky Mountain Adventures

    Betty Swinford

    Paperback (CF4Kids, Nov. 20, 2004)
    The Rocky Mountains are full of rugged terrain and breathtakingly high mountains. They are all about the stunning beauty of creation. But there's danger too with black mountain bears and poisonous snakes to watch out for. Elk, deer, moose and coyotes all live and survive in this part of the United States of America. Humans live there too and missionaries. Yes missionaries! Because everyone who loves Jesus is a missionary - whatever country they live in.Read about trekking and white water rafting, the black panther and a deadly spider. Find out about the Navajo Indians and how people are praying for them and that many of these wonderful native Americans will be brought to know Jesus Christ for themselves.Join in the Rocky Mountain Adventure - set out on the trail that will teach you about this wonderful mountain range and the amazing God who created it.Betty Swinford lived right in the mountains of northern Arizona. There is lots of snow, a monsoon season, mountain lions and bears walking down the streets - she brings to life the life round about her!
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  • ... The rush for gold,

    Frank Lee Beals

    Hardcover (Wheeler Pub. Co, March 15, 1946)
    None
  • Great Barrier Reef Adventures

    Jim Cromarty

    Paperback (CF4Kids, Nov. 20, 2005)
    Back-packers and tourists flock to Australia, especially to the amazing Great Barrier Reef.The water is crystal clear and the fish and sea creatures are every colour of the rainbow. The coral beds are heaving with creatures of every shape and size. Watch as divers and other explorers discover God's amazing creation.Join the travellers and Jim Cromarty as he shows us God's amazing work in the beautiful land and waters off the Australian coast.Watch out for dangerous sea creatures like sharks and poisonous jellyfish - some can be deadly, but God has made them all.There are a great variety of incredibly colourful creatures and some astonishingly ugly ones as well.Learn about your world and the God who made it.
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  • Amazon Adventures

    Horace Banner

    Paperback (CF4Kids, May 20, 2002)
    The Amazon Rain Forest .... This is the oldest and largest rain forest in the world and one of the longest rivers on the planet cuts through its heart. It covers a huge area of South America and has an extremely varied plant and animal habitat. When you read this book you will be part of an expedition and adventure into its very centre. Read about the Shocking Electric Eel, the Jungle turncoat, the persistent frog and the mysterious Kinkajou. Find out what lessons we can learn from these wonderful and amazing animals. Even the little white butterflies can teach us something about life and the love of God. Discover what it's like to actually live in the rain forest. Join in the adventurers and experience the exciting and dangerous life of a pioneer missionary in South America.
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  • Chief Black Hawk

    Frank Lee Beals

    Hardcover (Wheeler Pub. Co, March 15, 1943)
    This story of the American Indians is a record of a brave, proud people, and their struggle to preserve their own way of life.
  • Hiram Bingham and the Dream of Gold

    Daniel Cohen

    Paperback (M. Evans & Company, March 24, 2014)
    This riveting account of Hiram Bingham, a man who made some of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century as a real-life Indiana Jones, will fascinate young readers.
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