Elephant Adventure

Jama is a clever and sensitive young Maasai girl who likes elephants better than people. She decides to escape the classroom gossip about the new boy, Leku, by going to the watering hole outside her village. There, she befriends a baby elephant that she names Mbegu. When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths—one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is the head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline.

Zura has grown into a strong woman, and as a wife and mother, has taken on the challenges of raising a family. But Zura worries about her children and the future of the Wild Hearts Elephant Sanctuary. She wonders if she has what it takes to instill the same fortitude that she had as a child to survive in the jungle. But her worries turn to fear when the nightmares from her past rear its ugly head to torment her once again. And this threat has a new target in their crosshairs...her family.

Rainbow the Chameleon was very happy with her friends at the zoo. Every day she got to change colors for all of the kids, and they laughed and giggled at all of the different colors of the rainbow that she could change into. Then one evening while sneaking around the zoo (as the animals did when all of the humans went home for the day) her friend Casey the Frilled Lizard found a secret room hidden below one of the buildings, and inside that room was an Amazing Machine! This crazy contraption was able to duplicate things - even animals! But when two different animals went in, out came one ...

Sovvan wants to save her mage-gifted brother from the demon bent on devouring his soul. But first, she needs to stop her ex-guardian angel from completing a spell that could destroy the repository of all memory and with it, the last fourteen years of her strange existence. If only this bizarre band of creatures would stop kidnapping her, she could make a start on that. But those creatures have plans, and they won’t take no for an answer. There’s no rest for the dead, especially not for someone who’s caught between angels and demons in a world where magic is real and just using it can ...

Having solved the mystery of Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude's non-murder and uncovered the location of Grand Uncle Vile's long-lost treasure, Shenanigan Swift might just be in the running for junior detective of the year. But when robbers target Swift House, her sleuthing skills are tested like never before. The trail leads Shenanigan and her sisters to Paris and the Hotel Martinet, home of the estranged French branch of the Swift family. From there, the girls must track down Ouvolpo, a gang of daring thieves who design each of their crimes as audacious pieces of art.

When Hattie Brown is tricked back to Somewhere-Nowhere, she’s walked into a trap. There’s a drought in the realm and Lord Mortimer, its brutal leader, wants to capture her and her friend Arthur because he knows they can make rain. But Hattie isn’t about to go home. She’s discovered that Lord Mortimer has thrown her friend Victor into prison for his part in helping her and Arthur free an army of kidnapped children, and she’s determined to rescue him.

L'elefantino Babar assalito da un cacciatore scappa dalla foresta e arriva in città dove trova l'anziana signora che lo accoglie...

The common wisdom is that John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, was a failed actor and a madman. But the truth is that he was the matinee idol of his time, and the attack on Lincoln was not the act of a maniac, but part of a plan developed at the highest levels of the Confederacy. In Consider the Elephant, the story of John Wilkes Booth's life and death is told by his brother, Edwin Booth, the greatest Shakespearean actor of his age.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? Join Ellie the Elephant and her beloved family as they set off on a thrilling journey of exploration and discovery! In this enchanting children's book, young readers will be whisked away into a vibrant world filled with wonder and excitement. Through the curious eyes of Ellie, children ages 3-5 will uncover the magic of the great outdoors, learning important lessons about bravery, perseverance, and the joy of venturing into the unknown. As Ellie encounters new friends, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling challenges, little ones will ...

Nia Gaines is the newest member of Zak Bates' Eco-Adventure task force - only, she doesn’t know it yet. When Nia’s parents drag her along on a business trip to China, the source of their affluence soon becomes clear: ivory, prized since ancient times for its beauty and never before so rare. In Beijing’s back alley curio shops, the prices are great...but what’s the cost? The answer will change Nia’s world.

Four free short stories from bestselling author Stephen Leather, plus opening chapters of six of his bestselling thrillers. The short stories are: Breaking In (where a burglar gets more than he bargained for when he breaks into a London house), Strangers On A Train (where a mugging on a train doesn't go to plan), Inspector Zhang and the Hotel Guest (where the Singaporean detective solves a mystery) and Cat's Eyes (the backstory of a Bangkok go-go dancer). There are also tasters of six of his bestselling novels, including The Chinaman, The Vets and The Birthday Girl. Stephen Leather is one ...

Young Maisha is the pride of her elephant herd. They sent her off to study about the outside world at the prestigious School of Animal Magic. She returns, bearing an urgent warning. If only she can remember what it is! As she struggles to recall what she learned, time may be running out for the herd - and all elephants.

Small One, the youngest elephant in her herd, is in a hurry to grow up. One day, at the watering hole, she decides to show the herd how big she really is. She gets trapped, and has to be rescued by her family. She learns that having her family watch over her isn’t so bad after all!

Roxi is a rescue dog with a nice life. She wants all the animals in the world to have a nice life too. In this story, Roxi heads down Elephant-Trunk-Road, where she finds happy and sad elephants. With her superhero powers and her message about kindness, Roxi helps the sad elephants and her story has a happy ending.

Babar vuole portare Babbo Natale nella città degli elefanti, perchè i piccoli non lo hanno mai visto, così inizia la ricerca...

Archer Gooseberry is an imaginary friend who comes to all children who feel sad or alone. In this story Archer befriends a young boy named Roger who is feeling down about wearing glasses. Archer uses his powers of imagination and takes Roger to the jungle and tells him the story about Silver the Heroic Elephant. Silver the elephant gets separated from his family when the hunters come to his jungle. He is lost but Silver makes some new friends along the way that will help. Through that story Archer helps Roger to feel better and learn some lessons about life.

David was just a weekend prospector until one day he made the find of a lifetime. He soon discovered that keeping his treasure was going to be harder than finding it. A story of Gold Fever with a little revenge, torture and goodwill sprinkled on top.

Hannibal must transport 60 war elephants from Carthage in North Africa across the Middle Sea to Iberia. He has to train his people to accomplish this difficult task. The first part of this project is to load one elephant on a ship and sail to the East on the 18-day voyage. He has chosen his largest elephant, Obolus, to use in the training of his men.

“What Would You See at a Beach: An Elephant in a Hot Air Balloon” invites children out to the beach, on a nice warm day, presenting a delightful blend of reality and imagination. With its vibrant and captivating colors, this picture book captures the attention of young listeners and keeps them engaged as they actively participate by answering questions aloud.

Icebreaker Snow and his friends have been sent to the eastern Gulf of Finland on a special mission called Operation Plankton. The job is going splendidly, until Aurora Star notices a strange echo image from the sea floor and sends Diver Rovi to investigate. Rovi finds something remarkable below the sea....