Christopher Columbus had a dream-to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August of 1492. In this account, the voyage Columbus undertook is told in his own voice through his journal entries of that year. He tells of excitement, drama, and terror on the high seas, as well as the doubts he faces from his own crew, as together, they weather the path to victory.
"Sherlock meets Shakespeare in this time-travel mystery with a twist of magic."
Visiting an old manor house is hardly Katie's idea of an adventure. But then, Otterly Manor isn't just any old house...
When an enchanted painting whisks Katie back in time to Shakespeare's England, she lands in the middle of a perilous adventure beyond her wildest imagination.
With the help of Princess Sophia, Katie begins to find her feet in the world of superstitious maids and looming lords ... that is, until a mysterious murder sends Otterly Manor into mayhem.
With danger and mystery lurking around every corner, can Katiesolve the mystery of Otterly Manor and find a way home before it's too late?
Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world's greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes.
A couple in danger, a quest for vengeance and protection.
When Vicente and Bethany get married, everything seems peachy. Vicente continues his job as a cobbler, and the villagers accept Bethany into their circles. But suddenly, a fire monster attacks their town and burns down their house. Desperate for protection and a little bit for revenge, the two decide to go against the popular opinion and set out on a quest to kill the blaze once and for all.
Find out more about their adventures by hearing this dramatic, thrilling story.
This book contains the following stories, all authored by Jeff Child, an author with a humongous imagination:
Diary of a Wimpy Kitten
Diary of a Wimpy Boy
Diary of a Wimpy Guy
Double Girl Diary
Horse Story
Diary of a Wimpy Cow
Diary of Two Boys
Dogs for Kids
Adventure for Kids
Crazy Cows
Under the Sea
Sea Adventure for Kids
Chicken Race
Teen Vampire Romance
Teen Girl Book
;A chance encounter behind enemy lines
A Risuko prequel short story
Mieko is waiting at a rendezvous behind enemy lines. In the rain. Without a hat. The person who comes up the road is the last person she expected to encounter.
(A Seasons of the Sword short -- adventure, romance
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He’s ready to learn about history. Where can this curious canine go before the clock strikes bedtime?Arthur the fearless dog is ready to take a bite out of the past. He’s got his paws on a time machine, and now there’s no when, where, or why that he can’t go. But spending all this energy pouncing around a tiring timeline might prove tricky for Arthur to get back to his beloved doghouse!
As he visits dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period and goes sightseeing in Ancient Greece, Arthur is panting with excitement for more. But with so much to look at and sleepy-time calling, this time-hopping hound has only so many minutes left to play.
Can Arthur hit all his stops before the seconds run out?
This wonderful adventure will dazzle you with snazzy poems, unique drawings, and fascinating facts to delight your mind. Follow along with your favorite canine as he tail-wags his way through marvels such as the Egyptian pyramids and famous characters of the Age of Piracy.
Arthur travels Back in Time is the fantastic fifth book in the illustrated Kids Books For Young Explorers series for ages three to nine. If you and your child like pint-sized lessons, delightful rhyming riddles, and daring brain-bending escapades, then you’ll love Gene Lipen’s chronological quest.
Buy Arthur travels Back in Time to sniff out amazing historic moments today!
An Exciting Journey Through Time to Ancient Rome!
Maggie shifted on her feet and peered around Mikey at the open door. A warm breeze blew into her room from the tunnel beyond the door.
“I’m not a wimp,” she repeated – this time, raising her chin and walking past Mikey toward the door. As she approached closer she heard what sounded like a stampede of hooves, booming down the tunnel.
She stepped through the door into the tunnel. Her feet found a stone corridor with trails of sand between its paving stones. Mikey followed and closed the door behind them. The door then vanished and yet again, Maggie was on the other side unsure of where she was or when she was.
Join Maggie and Mikey in this second installment of the Virtue Adventures. After lying to avoid being bullied, Maggie is filled with guilt when Mikey appears with another mission from God. This time our pair travels to Ancient Rome to witness what it means to be brave in the face of persecution especially for one’s faith. Will Maggie be able to stand up for what she believes in? Or will she lie in order to fit in again?
Courage in the Colosseum is the second installment of the Virtue Adventures series.
An Adventure in Time
Maggie Murphy is in big trouble. She hit her little brother back. As many kids would, she thinks it’s unfair that she is the one in trouble when she didn’t start it.
While trapped in time-out, questioning how life could be so unfair, Maggie is visited by her guardian angel, Mikey, who appears to her as a quick-witted 10-year-old boy. They have a mission from God to “save the philosopher”. But which one?
After Mikey inserts his mysterious keys into her closet door, Maggie is amazed to find an ancient civilization on the other side!
Accompany Maggie back to ancient Greece, where she will:
- Be chased across the acropolis
- Attend Socrates’ trial
- Visit Plato’s academy
- Learn the most important lesson of her life - the true meaning of justice
Justice on the Acropolis is the first installment of the Virtue Adventures series.
Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they were the first people to harvest latex into rubber? Did you know they believed in shape shifting jaguars and carved huge stone heads? Come meet the Rubber People and learn their ancient secrets!
The Olmecs were the first major civilization in ancient Mexico. They are famous for their art and architecture. Their name comes from the Aztec word for “rubber people.” Their original name is just one of the many mysteries of this ancient culture. Come along with us back in time to discover more about these fascinating people.
This high-interest text features simple language highlighting the accomplishments of the Olmecs. Perfect for ages 6-10.
People aren't always what they play.
Twelve-year-old Maren is sure theater camp isn’t for her. Theater camp is for loud, confident, artsy people: people like her older sister, Hadley—the last person Maren wants to think about—and her cinema-obsessed, nonbinary bunkmate,
Theo. But when a prank goes wrong, Maren gets drawn into the hunt for a diamond ring that, legend has it, is linked to the camp’s namesake, Charlotte “Charlie” Goodman, a promising director in blacklist-era Hollywood.
When Maren connects the clues to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, she and her new friends are off searching through lighting booths, orchestra pits, and costume storages, discovering the trail and dodging camp counselors. But they’re not the
only ones searching for the ring, and with the growing threat of camp closing forever, they're almost out of time.
In her compelling debut, Janet Key crafts a heartwarming mystery about finding your people and accepting others as they are.
A dramatic, gripping history of the Siege of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution, told through vastly different perspectives
In October 1781, American, French, and British forces converged on a small village named Yorktown—a place that the British would try to forget and Americans would forever remember. In his riveting, balanced, and thoroughly researched account of the Revolutionary War’s last pivotal conflict, author-historian Tim Grove follows the true stories of American, French, and British players, whose lives intersected at Yorktown.
Through very different viewpoints—from General George Washington to the notorious traitor Benedict Arnold, from young French hero Lafayette to British General Lord Cornwallis, and an enslaved man named James who became a spy—The World Turned Upside Down tells the story of bold decisions made by famous military leaders, as well as the everyday courage shown by civilians. For every side involved, the world forever turned upside down at Yorktown.
