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  • I Survived: Ten Thrilling Stories

    Lauren Tarshis, Scholastic

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Feb. 26, 2019)
    History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these ten books in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series.When disaster strikes, heroes are made.A collectible box set of ten books in the bestselling I Survived series from author Lauren Tarshis! This set includes paperback editions of these books:I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011With relatable characters and riveting plotlines, the I Survived books are perfect for reluctant readers or any young reader who enjoys an action packed, page turning thriller. Each book also contains several pages of nonfiction content, encouraging readers to further explore the historical topic.
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  • I Survived Collector's Toolbox

    Lauren Tarshis

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Aug. 25, 2015)
    History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.More epic tales of survival in the bestselling I Survived series!This boxed set contains a Survival Tool and ten I Survived paperbacks:- I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912- I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916- I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005- I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941- I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906- I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001- I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863- I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011- I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944- I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, Ad 79
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  • I Survived #7-#11

    Lauren Tarshis

    Paperback (Scholastic ( 2010-2015), March 15, 2015)
    Bringing history's most exciting and terrifying events to life, this page-turning fictional series transports readers back to the past with stories of amazing kids and how they survived. Books include: 7: The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 / 8: The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 / 9: The Nazi Invasion, 1944 / 10: The Destruction of Pompeii, AD79 / 11: The Great Chicago Fire , 1871
  • I Survived, Books 1-6

    Lauren Tarshis

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 2011)
    First six books of the 'I Survived' Series
  • I Survived Collection: Books #1-4

    Lauren Tarshis

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, July 26, 2016)
    When disaster strikes, heroes are made.New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in the thrilling I SURVIVED seriesIn this collection, witness unforgettable kids who, against all odds, survived sinking ships, shark attacks, the most destructive hurricane to hit North America, and the bombing that launched the United States into World War II.
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  • I Survived

    Lauren Tarshis

    Paperback (Scholastic (2010-2015), March 15, 2015)
    Bringing history's most exciting and terrifying events to life, this page-turning fictional series transports readers back to the past with stories of amazing kids and how they survived. Books include: (#1)) I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; (#3)I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005; (#4) I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941; (#6) I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001; (#7) I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863; (#8) I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011; (#9) I Survived the Nazi Invasion 1944; (#11) I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871.
  • I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

    Lauren Tarshis, Janet Song

    Preloaded Digital Audio Player (Scholastic Audio, Aug. 1, 2016)
    During the heart-stopping events of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, one boy struggles to make it out alive. The I Survived series continues with a terrifying recent international disaster. Eleven-year-old Japanese-American Owen has been in Japan for his sixth-grade year. By March he finally feels like he's getting the hang of the new culture, making friends at school and feeling at home with the “weird” food. But early one morning, everything changes--and Owen suddenly finds himself just trying to survive one of history's most devastating disasters.
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  • I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii AD 79

    Lauren Tarshis, Saskia Maarleveld

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    During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I Survived series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?
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  • I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

    Lauren Tarshis, Mia Barron

    Preloaded Digital Audio Player (Scholastic Audio, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Does Henry have what it takes to survive the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil? The Civil War comes to life for I Survived readers! The I Survived series is a runaway success with even the most reluctant readers. With its nonstop action and kids'-eye view of history's most terrifying events, the books draw readers in and don't let them go until the last page! In 1863, the Civil War is raging throughout the country. Eleven-year-old Henry has been on the sidelines so far--but the events of a hot July week in Pennsylvania are about to change his life forever. Does he have what it takes to survive the Battle of Gettysburg?
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  • I Survived the American Revolution, 1776

    Lauren Tarshis, Holter Graham

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    Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series. The battlefield was soaked in blood. Screams of injured soldiers rang through the air. Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Knox knelt behind a rock, his gun clutched in his shaking hands. Nate had been heading to New York City to find his father. But now he was trapped in a terrible gunfight between American and British troops. This Revolutionary War had started as a thrilling fight for freedom. The thirteen American colonies were breaking apart from England, away from King George III. The colonies would band together to become a brand-new country: The United States of America! But King George was like a snake with America gripped in his fangs -- and he didn't want to let go. So now it was war -- brutal, bloody war. And America was being crushed by the mighty British army. Thousands of American troops were either dead or dying in filthy British prison ships. General George Washington's army was in tatters. All Nate wanted was to find his father . . . and to get out of here alive.
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  • I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic 1912

    Lauren Tarshis, Lauren Fortgang

    Preloaded Digital Audio Player (Scholastic Audio, Dec. 24, 2016)
    Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever. Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this new fictional series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!
  • I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001

    Lauren Tarshis, Rachel Fulginiti

    Preloaded Digital Audio Player (Scholastic Audio, Aug. 1, 2016)
    On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. A powerful addition to the gripping I SURVIVED series. The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the fire department where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas's parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan. So the next morning, Lucas takes the train to the city instead of the bus to school. It's a bright, beautiful day in New York. But just as Lucas arrives at his uncle's firehouse, everything changes--and nothing will ever be the same again.
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