Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling -- or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there's more to sisters -- and pen pals -- than meets the eye!
Peak Marcello goes to Mayanmar to climb one of the most isolated mountains in the world in this thrilling new novel from bestselling author Roland Smith.
After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit Alessia. When he's invited to climb Hkakabo Razi, one of the most isolated mountains in the world, Peak can't pass up the opportunity. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rainforests rife with hazards-from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military. In the end, summiting Hkakabo Razi may be the easiest thing Peak does.
Ash Ridley just bonded to a baby phoenixthe most powerful beast in all of Cascadiaand hes hungry, hyperactive, high-maintenance, and hiccups fireballs. Twelve-year-old Ash waves goodbye to her miserable life as a traveling circus stablehand when she and her feisty bird, Flynn, are whisked away to the Academy of Beasts and Magic: a school where wealthy children train unicorns, manticores, and scarf-wearing ice dragons. The downside to owning such a highly magical beast? Everyone wants him. When a mysterious sorcerer suggests the Academy may have dark intentions, Ash realizes her tiny bird might be the key to saving Cascadiaor destroying it.
Taking care of animals! Arizona learns that farm work isn't easy. Arizona's family adopts a kitten from the animal shelter. While Arizona's family pet sits a labradoodle, Cow has a hard time accepting the canine visitor. Arizona discovers that pets without fur are just as fun as pets with fur and just as much responsibility. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
Summer Camp! Arizona learns the importance of paying attention to her instructors while riding a horse. During a scavenger hunt, Arizona discovers the importance of a positive attitude when working with a team. Arizona discovers that everyone is worried about going to camp for the first time. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
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¡Astro es un león marino de Steller estrella! Con sólo unos días de nacido cuando lo encontraron huérfano, fue cuidado y criado en el Marine Mammal Center en Sausalito, California. Ya lo suficientemente grande para ser liberado en la vida salvaje donde necesitaba estar, ¡él tenía otros planes! Justo como un perrito perdido cuando encuentra su camino de regreso a casa, Astro continuaba nadando de regreso al Centro, cruzando millas en las aguas del mar abierto para lograrlo. Después de varios intentos, la gente se dio cuenta que Astro estaba muy acostrumbrado a los humanos y continuaría regresando hacia ellos. Basado en eventos reales, los lectores seguirán a Astro a través de algunos de sus viajes que ahora lo han llevado al otro lado de los Estados Unidos a su actual hogar en el Mystic Aquarium en Connecticut.
