Books with title American Adventures: Thomas

When Thomas Bowden and his family settle in frontier Pennsylvania, the war for American independence seems far away. Then Thomas's father leaves to join General Washington's army of Tories -- Americans loyal to the British king -- is near.Thomas stubbornly denies the rumors -- how could war come to their beautiful valley? But soon he and his mother, younger sister, and baby brother are forced to flee, first to the rebel Forty Fort, where Thomas and a friend embark on a daring escapade against the Tories, and then across the Pocono Mountains by foot in a desperate bid to escape the enemy army. Based on actual events of the Revolutionary War, this American Adventure is a fast-paced page-turner with solid period detail, fascinating characters, and excitement on every page.`````

Celebrate the Fourth of July in a vibrant seek-and-find adventure. This fun-filled ode to America brims with patriotic spirit and more than 200 hidden objects to find. Tommy, star of the bestselling Look Again series, awakes on July Fourth to find a note from his eccentric Aunt Jeanne, promising a spectacular surprise if he unravels clues she has hidden for him. Tommy?s clues lead him on a magical cross-country trip through America?s great places and iconic traditions. From Times Square to Mount Rushmore, from a Mississippi riverboat to the Golden Gate Bridge, spectacular scenery and colorful details are sure to delight eagle-eyed young readers.

Amy, a blonde, blue-eyed tomboy, loves adventure. But when her parents announce to her that they will pack up the familys belongings, rent out their house, and begin a year-long journey across America, she isnt sure the experience will be worth all she must give up. Amy struggles with loss as she leaves her friends, family, and her dog to pursue her goal to interview all fifty governors. As her story attracts national media attention, she is thrust into the spotlight. Appearing on CNN, C-SPAN, and MTV, Amy shares with the nation her incredible goal. * 50 States * 50 Weeks * 50 Governors Adventure is Amys middle name, and exploring America in a motorhome is a trip full of excitement. But sometimes Amys quest for adventure brings her face to face with danger, as when she slips and plummets toward a waterfall in Vermont, and when she loses her only source of oxygen at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. As the family visits historical places, the nations history teaches young Amy. She writes in her journal dramatic first-person accounts of a teenager on the Mayflower, a dying Confederate soldier, and a girl on the Oregon Trail whose sacrifices parallel her own. And we glimpse our nations history through these young eyes. Governors, Amy learns, are no different than her vast and diverse country. Some have invited her to dinner or gone beyond her list of questions to reveal their personal lives and dreams, while others have been abrupt, cold, or refused interviews altogether. What began as her parents dream to discover America with their children, becomes Amys personal goal to meet every single governor. When she seemingly falls short of her goal with only two states left to visit, Amy loses hope. But disappointment turn to triumph when through perseverance, and an unusual turn of events, Amy finds herself at a national political convention. There, governors and their aides rally around Amy and help turn her dream into reality. This uplifting story will touch the lives of young people and adult alike as they see an ordinary girl take on an extraordinary challenge. Set against the backdrop of the natural beauty of the United States, Amy relates her own life-changing adventure in a voice accessible to us all, telling the rich stories of the people and places, the nation she discovers, on her American Adventure.

The U.S.A. is in danger... Only the Kidds can find the treasure that will save it!Bick, Beck, Storm and Tommy are stuck in Washington, D.C. without any priceless antiques to hunt--BORING! But everything changes when the Kidds uncover a dastardly conspiracy: a fake Bill of Rights!Now they're crisscrossing the country in a race to prove the document is a forgery. But the key to exposing the conspiracy may have been under their noses the whole time. And if they don't find it soon, the U.S.A. as we know it could be gone forever...

The Dog Detectives find themselves cycling around America Imogen the opossum is lost! It's up to the Dog Detectives to find out which part of America she comes from and get her home. But Detective Jack is adamant that he knows the way so they end up taking a bit of a detour! They see the snow of Alaska, the deserts of Nevada, and the the swamps of Louisiana. Eventually Deputy Poco Loco takes command and soon they are back in New York—Imogen's home! Includes a spread of American facts at the back of the book.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in a vibrant seek-and-find adventure. This fun-filled ode to America brims with patriotic spirit and more than 200 hidden objects to find. Tommy, star of the bestselling Look Again series, awakes on July Fourth to find a note from his eccentric Aunt Jeanne, promising a spectacular surprise if he unravels clues she has hidden for him. Tommy’s clues lead him on a magical cross-country trip through America’s great places and iconic traditions. From Times Square to Mount Rushmore, from a Mississippi riverboat to the Golden Gate Bridge, spectacular scenery and colorful details are sure to delight eagle-eyed young readers.