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Books in Extreme Adventures series

  • Shark Bait

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Penguin Global, Oct. 22, 2008)
    While on vacation at the Great Barrier Reef, Sam and a young Japanese tourist get caught in a riptide and swept out to sea, where they struggle to keep from drowning and avoid the sharks closing in on them.
  • Anaconda Ambush

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Puffin, )
    None
    Y
  • Ghost Hunting

    S L Hamilton

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to ghost hunting. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in hunting ghosts, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to famous haunted houses and hotels, including the Winchester Mystery House in California and the Stanley Hotel in Colorado. Haunted hospitals, battlegrounds, ships, and cemeteries are also discussed. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving aspiring ghost hunters excited for an extreme adventure! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
    M
  • Spider Bite

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Kane/Miller Book Publishers, March 1, 2011)
    Book by D'Ath, Justin
    Y
  • Smithsonian Adventures in Space

    Courtney Acampora

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, Dec. 20, 2016)
    Smithsonian Adventures in Space contains everything young space explorers need to learn about the planets and beyond. After reading about the planets and space exploration through the Smithsonian's collection, kids can use the shaped box to create their own Moon landing scene with dioramas, cardstock models, and figurines. Whether it's Jupiter's moons or Neil Armstrong's space suit, Smithsonian Adventures in Space contains everything kids need for an intergalactic adventure!
    M
  • Crocodile Attack

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Kane Miller Book Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)
    When the robber who has kidnapped Sam Fox and his two-year-old cousin Nissa crashes his car into the Crocodile River, Sam struggles to protect himself and Nissa from the danger all around them.
    T
  • Man-Eater

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Kane/Miller Book Publishers, March 1, 2011)
    Book by D'Ath, Justin
    W
  • Gravity-Defying Stunt Spectaculars

    Paul Harrison

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Take a leap into the daredevil world of BASE jumpers, free divers, human cannonballs, and more. Watch stunt people jump off buildings, crash over waterfalls, and fly monster trucks and stay alive.
    S
  • Animal Adventures: Sharks

    Cynthia Stierle

    Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, June 30, 2020)
    With Animal Adventures: Sharks, kids can go on an amazing journey to encounter the fantastic creatures that prowl the ocean. Animal Adventures: Sharks takes you beneath the ocean’s surface to meet the many sharks that lurk in the depths. Have fun while learning, meet the sharks—large and small, gentle and fierce—through colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, and then build a diorama. Everything you need to explore the ocean is right here. This unique set with a lenticular cover includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about sharks, plus 3-D animal models and a diorama with reusable stickers. Journey to all the world’s oceans to learn everything you need to know about these mysterious creatures. Animal Adventures: Sharks offers a unique learning experience as you meet wild and exotic animals face-to-face!
    K
  • Crocodile Attack

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Penguin Global, Aug. 30, 2006)
    When the robber who has kidnapped Sam Fox and his two-year-old cousin Nissa crashes his car into the Crocodile River, Sam struggles to protect himself and Nissa from the danger all around them.
  • Bushfire Rescue

    Justin D'Ath

    Paperback (Kane Miller Book Pub, Jan. 1, 2010)
    After trying to save a prize bull from being stolen by rustlers, Sam Fox finds himself trapped in the moutains as a bushfire rages and he has to rely on Chainsaw, a rodeo bull, to find his way out.
    T
  • Discovering Lost Cities and Pirate Gold

    James de Winter

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Unearth a whole world of mysteries, from hidden gold to secret cities and jewels at the bottom of the sea. Discover precious treasure that could make you a millionaire but look out for the fake stuff, too.
    T