Adventure Expedition

Marco Polo (1254-1324) is an instantly recognizable name, and he is known for his travels, but it's safe to say that his influence and importance has been greatly overlooked in the nearly 700 years since he died. Born in Venice, Marco Polo was in a fortuitous position to participate in trade. He followed in the footsteps of his own family, setting off for Asia with his well-traveled father and uncle. They would not return to Venice for 24 years. When they came back, they had allegedly traveled about 15,000 miles.

Ein neuer Heimatplanet, fremde Lebensformen, aber auch neue sowie alte Feinde. Kann die Menschheit ihr Schicksal abwenden? Das Ringen um das Überleben der Menschheit geht weiter! Immer mehr Weltraumarchen landen auf Lumera. Die neue Heimat der Menschen ist atemberaubend schön, doch gefährliche Pflanzen und bestialische Raubtiere bestrafen jeden unvorsichtigen Schritt. Hoch entwickelte Aliens halten sich im Verborgenen, und sie könnten den Menschen überlegen sein. Ausgerechnet jetzt flammt ein innerer Konflikt in der Kolonie der Menschen auf. Ein Bürgerkrieg droht.

The tale of a 1928 excursion up the Amazon River to the Black Trench, a dangerous waterway through the jungle which leads to another mysterious river. The group of adventurers include a rich playboy and his two party girls, two priests with their own agenda, a famous hunter, and the man who brought them all together on this venture. With an experienced captain and crew, the steamboat will take them all to one of the most dangerous places on Earth as they discover a lost city, hostile natives, and more.

Join Buster and Lass for a special undersea counting adventure from 1 to 10! It's fun and different. Can your child imagine an undersea adventure and count the new friends as they arrive? You bet they can! This Bugville Jr Learning Adventure, written by best-selling author Robert Stanek, is designed to build number sense and 1 to 10 counting skills.

Was Benjamin L. E. Bonneville, captain of the US Army, granted a two-year leave to try his hand as a fur trader in the Rocky Mountain West? Or did his superiors have ulterior motives, tasking Bonneville to spy on the British in the Pacific Northwest? The Bonneville expedition began in Missouri and made its way to the Oregon country, territory at the time shared through mutual agreement by the US and Great Britain.

Julen närmar sig med stormsteg och i den lilla bokaffären ska ägaren Rune äntligen få ett besök av en känd författare. Han har köpt in massor av böcker som han hoppas få sålt under dagen. Svea och Annie är stamkunder i bokaffären, fast i ärlighetens namn köper de sällan något, men de är ofta där och läser. De älskar nämligen böcker.

Los hermanos Callender, miembros del Club de los sabuesos, no se creen lo que les cuentan si no lo ven por sí mismos, tienen una enorme curiosidad y un gran espíritu de aventura. Y cuando, por una apuesta, acompañan a su amigo Peter Morgan en busca del mítico país de Punt, no pueden imaginar los peligros que los acechan.

Huracán is a suspenseful historical fiction of the infamous 1733 treasure fleet sunk off the Florida Keys during a major hurricane. Twenty-two galleons were either beached or sank with untold fortune in precious jewels, gems, gold and silver coins, and many souls. Huracán provides insight into life aboard a 1733 treasure galleon, along with her crew and passengers. This suspenseful novel incorporates many little-known facts in nautical history of the period along with a cast of lovable characters who will become your friends.

Rolf Torring und sein Freund Hans Warren, ihres Zeichens Abenteurer und Weltenbummler, sind dieses Mal im fernen Australien unterwegs um dem Geheimnis einer verschollenen Expedition auf den Grund zu gehen.

En route pour la chasse au Yémout ! Sven n'a pas d'autre choix que de suivre son père pour capturer ce drôle d'animal-là...

Platsch! Was ist denn da in der Kürbissuppe gelandet? Tafiti und Pinsel staunen nicht schlecht, als sie einen kleinen Goldmull aus der Suppe fischen. Mulle ist auf dem Weg zum Halbmondsee. Dort gibt es den magischen Wunschstein, der dem Ersten, der ihn findet, seinen Herzenswunsch erfüllt. Tafiti und Pinsel bieten Mulle an, ihm zu helfen und so ziehen die drei gemeinsam los. Doch auf ihrer Expedition lauern unzählige Gefahren. Als sie den Wunschstein endlich gefunden haben, werden Tafiti, Pinsel und Mulle aber von einem hungrigen Löwenrudel angegriffen.

Journey under the sea with Buster and Lass for a special counting adventure from 1 to 20! It's fun and different. Can your child imagine an undersea adventure and count the new friends as they arrive? You bet! This Bugville Jr Learning Adventure, written by best-selling author Robert Stanek, is designed to build number sense and 1 to 20 counting skills.

This short history audiobook features the story of Ernest Shackleton. He was among the last of a group of intrepid men from the Golden Age of Discovery in the Victorian era. He sought honor for England and himself in embarking on a dangerous journey to lead a team of men to cross the Antarctic continent.

A great adventure awaited the four friends as they would travel east on their amazing summer flying-skateboard-plane expedition to the mud pot pools of Look Around Mountain. But also terrible tragedies awaited, like a shipwreck, a plane fire and crash landing, stink bomb war number two, and possibly freezing to death.

Embark on an epic journey with Marco Polo, the legendary explorer whose travels opened up the East to the Western world. Marco Polo was a true pioneer whose daring expeditions and vivid accounts of his travels introduced Europeans to the vast and diverse cultures of Asia. This book investigates the true story of Marco Polo’s adventures, his encounters with the court of Kublai Khan, and the lasting impact of his discoveries. From the bustling markets of Venice to the majestic palaces of China, Marco Polo’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and a relentless quest for knowledge. What You...

Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Get Inspired by Scott’s Heroic Journeys "Robert Falcon Scott: A Pioneer of Antarctic Exploration" is a thrilling account of Robert Falcon Scott's incredible journey as an explorer. Read about the incredible challenges that Scott faced and the triumphs he achieved during his Antarctic expeditions. Scott was a multifaceted figure, blending bravery, scientific curiosity, and leadership to navigate one of Earth's harshest environments. This book takes you on a journey into Scott's life, exploring his motivations, groundbreaking expeditions, and the legacy of his ...

Después de haber detenido el malvado plan de Pierre Beaumont, Sabina y Alex se están recuperando en Hawaii. Sin embargo, la paz no dura mucho tiempo, ya que el misterioso Martin Al-Sham resurge. Los socios de Martin secuestran a Alex, para obligar a Sabina a ayudarlo en una peligrosa expedición. Martin revela que ha encontrado una manera de revitalizar el Cristal Zeto, y que necesita a Sabina para cumplir su destino. Juntos viajan a Kiribati. Primero, deben escalar un volcán activo para revitalizar el cristal.