Books with title Treasure

In Treasure Trouble, Nancy, George, and Bess are headed to Barnacle Beach for a pirate-themed birthday party. But when the treasure chest filled with party favors disappears, playtime is over. With the help of a mysterious treasure map, the Clue Crew needs to reclaim the missing loot before the party’s completely ruined. In Double Take, the Clue Crew has competition—one of their classmates has started a rival sleuthing club! Can Nancy and the girls solve the latest case before the phony detectives do?

From how these treasures were created, lost, and uncovered by explorers and scientists, Eyewitness Treasure takes a look at the wide variety of precious objects that have been the seeds of greed, conquest, crime, and adventure over the history of humankind. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. The story of exploration — from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space — is presented in vivid visual detail in this intriguing guide.

One of the most loved adventure stories of all time, "Treasure Island" is the swashbuckling tale of the search for hidden treasure. When an old sea captain by the name of Billy Bones dies at the inn of Jim Hawkins' parents, Jim and his mother discover a treasure map among his belongings. Jim shows the map to some local acquaintances, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney and together they plan an expedition to find the treasure. Together they set sail aboard the Hispaniola led by a Captain Smollett in search of Treasure Island.

Robert Louis Stevenson's cherished, unforgettable adventure magically captures the thrill of a sea voyage and a treasure hunt through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Crossing the Atlantic in search of the buried cache, Jim and the ship's crew must brave the elements and a mutinous charge led by the quintessentially ruthless pirate Long John Silver. Brilliantly conceived and splendidly executed, it is a novel that has seized the imagination of generations of adults and children alike. And as David Cordingly points out in his Introduction, Treasure Island is also the best and most influential of all the stories about pirates.

Robert Louis Stevenson’s rousing seafaring classic. “Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest—Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!” For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From young Jim Hawkins’s first encounter with the sinister beggar Pew to the climactic battle with the most memorable villain in literature, Long John Silver, this novel has fired readers’ imaginations for generations. A rousing tale of treachery, greed, and daring, Treasure Island continues to enthrall readers of all ages.With an Introduction by Patrick Scott and an Afterword by Sara Levine

Jim Hawkins, the son of an innkeeper, longs for adventure. When one of the inn's guests, a coarse old bully named Billy Bones, reveals a map showing the whereabouts of Captain Flint's treasure, Jim and his mother flee with the map to Squire Trelawney, outwitting Bones and the other pirates chasing him. With his friend Dr. Livesey, the Squire charters for them The Hispaniola, a schooner carrying a number of pirates led by Long John Silver, who has signed on as cook. Excitement and heroic action await Jim Hawkins as he seeks to foil the pirates, find the treasure, and bring Long John Silver to justice. 1996 Grammy Award Nominee

Learn how to turn those "junk" items around the house into treasures you can use yourself or sell for cash! What if you could spend a weekend collecting all the "junk" around your house and turning it into brand-new treasures that you could use or sell for cash? Imagine how much money it would save. You could redecorate your entire house for free, change things up, or sell these new gems for money! Multi-time best-selling arts & crafts author and influencer Kitty Moore shares with you how to take common "junk" items from around the house and quickly, cheaply, and easily turn them into little treasures. With millions of her fans worldwide redecorating their houses for free or selling these gems for money, this book has proven to be one her fans' favorites. Do you have a bunch of junk hanging around the house that you don't use anymore? Do you want to change things up around the house and redecorate? Or if the idea of taking your junk, making it new again, then selling it for cash appeals to you... Then this book is for you! In this book, you will get: A massive list of crafts that are proven to be incredibly popular when it comes to turning "trash into treasure" Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for each craft so that anyone can follow along (even beginners) Kitty's personal email address for unlimited customer support if you have any questions And much, much more...

Set sail on a rip-raoring adventure in this classic tale of pirates and treasure. Join Jim Hawkins, Captain Smollett, and the bold buccaneer Long John Silver as they tackle unsettled seas and pirate mutinies in search of buried treasure. This swashbuckling tale, with stunning original illustrations, is perfect for a thrilling and exciting storytime.