Forest Adventure

Most residents of the eastern United States never get to see an old-growth forest. They think perhaps these forests are too far away, or they dont know how to find them. Joan Maloof's Among the Ancients remedies this. In her intelligent, lyrical book, Maloof takes you to twenty-six forests--one in each state east of the Mississippi River and all open to the public. She tells you how to get there and what you will find when you arrive.

As far as thirteen-year-old Montana MacCarthy is concerned every animal in the Glen Helen Forest is under her protection. That goes double for the pair of American Bald eagles nesting in the oak on Talus Trail. When the Glen director asks her and the Wesley Club to create a kid-friendly pamphlet about the animals as a summer project, they jump at the chance. Montana guides them through the forest as they sketch and photograph bobcats, foxes, skunks, bats, and, yes, the eagles. Their project uncovers a ring of poachers who are desperate to get the Glen’s only two American Bald Eagles and a...

Tess Noncoiré, successful fantasy writer and Celestial Blade Warrior, has made a deal with the Powers That Be, forfeiting her own dreams in order to save those nearest and dearest to her. Having survived this unprecedented experience, Tess, along with her imp Scrap, is determined to hunt down a demonic intruder from another dimension, the Norglein, who seems bent on ravishing young women, leaving them pregnant.

In Max and the Forest Dungeon, sixteen-year-old Max discovers an ancient pit hidden in the forest while out hunting. Drawn by curiosity, he descends into an enchanted dungeon brimming with forest creatures and treacherous magic. Each level of the dungeon presents a new danger, from living vines and poisonous mushrooms to spectral wolves and shadow beasts. As he ventures deeper, Max realizes that the dungeon itself is alive, testing him with challenges that push him to his limits.

Jolene and Tanner were hiking in the Idaho wilderness when Tanner slipped down a slope of loose rocks, injuring his leg and knee so he couldn't walk. Jolene had to leave him in a campsite along the trail while she went for help. She found Max Smith - that's the name on his current ID - who is a retired veteran camping in a remote Idaho state park in his RV. Max agreed to help rescue Tanner. But the rescue was not just for Tanner. It was to help Jolene catch a gun runner based in a nearby town. The RV Vigilante had to help. It's what Max does. The Hiker's Redemption is Book 3 of the RV ...

Magic is dying. And without magic, the sleepy town of Ashville is conquered with ease by a tyrannical king whose obsession with finding gold soon becomes a devastating campaign to enslave mankind. There is only one problem with this plan: an orphan boy with no name, a child of the woods who has learned to survive among man-eating plants and giant spiders, but whose greatest obstacle yet remains. The king with everything will be challenged by the boy with nothing - and on the path where courage and selflessness meet, the boy with no name will inspire magic to return once more.

Hawk and Fisher, famous for their years of keeping the peace in Haven, are really quite happy being legends. They gave up the hero business when they decided they’d grown too old for it. Now they run the Hero Academy, training young hopefuls to be heroes. Legends never die, but it seems they cannot retire, either. Hawk and Fisher’s adult children, Jack and Gillian, have been kidnapped. They were taken by the Demon Prince, an old enemy from the Forest Kingdom who challenges the couple to one final battle for their lives.

Alycia is on the trip of a lifetime. She is deep in the rain forest of the Congo Basin, conducting field research for her doctoral thesis in Anthropology. She leads a team of fellow students and a professor. All is going well until they come across a murderous group of poachers who hold them at gunpoint, determined to torment the group of academics before leaving them for dead. Things get ugly and all appears lost, until, a mysterious bare-chested man appears, giving the poachers more than they bargained for. They say he lost someone in one of the countless American mass shootings. They say...

As Elio lies stricken under a powerful curse, the only way his friends Thanis, Alish, Kiri and Kaspar can cure him is to venture into the Forest of the Ancients. Rumour tells of a race of healers who dwell there, the mysterious tree-folk known as the Sylvaneth, but are they allies or enemies...?

Meet Bruce. A beagle that lives in an oversized spruce tree. Enjoy his everyday adventures with his woodland friends. there is magic in every moment when you are with Bruce.

Grandma always got tons of mail from many of her former residents who had left and gone back to their home countries or previous walks of life. She spent many happy hours in her comfy rocking chair. Recall that Grandma's rocker was a gift from her residents one Christmas. One fine summer day Grandma opened a letter that was post marked AFRICA! As she opened the letter Grandma couldn't believe her eyes. There was a shiny glossy photo of Koko the Gorilla and a note that said: Dear Grandma, You and the gang are invited to come visit me and the family in Africa. You will find 10 pre-paid ...

Titchy-witch is desperate to know what's in the Forbidden Forest near Grand-witch's house, but Cat-a-bogus is making sure she won't have a chance to find out. But with the help of an invisibility spell, Titchy-witch just might get her wish …

Twenty-nine-year-old Holly Franklin had recently moved from Florida to Colorado. The move allowed Holly to work with her boyfriend Josh in the same branch office of the bank they’d worked for in Florida. Sooner or later, Holly knew Josh would propose. On a rare autumn weekday off, Holly decided to go for a four-hour hike in the mountains. The trail was a loop, and she would be home by afternoon. But Holly took a wrong turn and came to a dead end. Trying to cut across to the right trail, Holly got lost, and as the sun began to set, a snowstorm started.

A historical romance book set in Germany during the 18th century. In an era defined by fragmented states and the enigmatic Hercynian Forest, "Princess Anikka" transports readers to a world of grandeur and secrecy. Amid the lush, ancient wilderness of Waldavia and its neighboring regions, Princess Anikka's tale unfolds—a young woman of fiery spirit and unwavering resolve, challenging the stifling constraints of courtly life. Romance, political intrigue, and dangerous secrets form a captivating tapestry against the foreboding shadows of the forest. Princess Anikka, governed by her duty-...

Wunderschön, spannend und aufregend kann es im Wald sein. Vor allem im Frühling ist es dort alles andere als langweilig, weil in dieser Jahreszeit die Tierkinder geboren werden. Zu den kleinen Tieren, die in diesem Jahr auf die Welt gekommen sind, gehören die niedlichen Eichhörnchen-Brüder Zick und Zack. Sie sehen sich zum Verwechseln ähnlich und sind trotzdem völlig verschieden. Als die beiden das Mäuse-Mädchen Ellie kennenlernen, beschließen die drei wissensdurstigen kleinen Tiere, den „Klub der Entdecker“ zu gründen und gemeinsam eine Reise durch den ganzen Wald zu.

At Ridgewood Wildlife Sanctuary, even the slow winter season can take a surprising turn. Fraternal twins Ginny and Gino have spent their whole lives surrounded by wild animals, helping their parents care for everything from rescued deer to injured birds. But when a string of strange events starts disrupting the quiet routine at the sanctuary, the twins know something isn’t right. Teaming up with their best friends, Caroline and Victor, they begin to track down the cause — all while managing family life, friendships, and the daily demands of caring for wild animals. Blending humor, light...

The Squirrel's Code of Honour provides a trilogy of fun and magical adventures for adults to share with children. How the Boars got their Wild - Did you know that the grumpy and wild boars that now roam Germany’s enchanting Black Forest used to be happy and peaceful? It’s true. But then a very silly squirrel dropped his hazelnut in a campfire, accidentally invented cooking, stumbled upon a magical Golden Nut, and then had to goof back in time to rescue his very soggy underpants. How the Wasups got their Wicked - It’s an emergency! Hacket’s soggy underpants are lost somewhere in time...

Introducing "Walking into Solace," the ultimate guide to finding inner peace in the great outdoors. In this inspirational eBook, readers will embark on a journey of their own, exploring the beauty of the natural world while discovering newfound benefits to their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The book's first chapter, "The Call of the Woods," sets the tone for the adventure that awaits. From there, readers will learn to prepare themselves for the journey with tips and tricks for a safe and enjoyable trek into nature. Getting lost becomes a thing of the past when readers tap ...

After going exploring on his own, Geoff has found himself separated from his family in the . . . woods. Geoff is used to the wide-open savanna, not the dense trees of the forest. He is completely and utterly lost. This is where Banks comes in. He knows the forest. Even better, he is a kind, helpful bear.

Hilenie always begins and ends her stories in a pickle. She has two sisters; unsympathetic Hinenely and the supportive Hilena. Little Hilenie loves the land of make-believe where animals can talk. Her woodland characters are often in need of help which requires a rescue of some kind. The bears, bunnies, cats, cows, llamas, sheep, goats, Bigfoot, and many others live in the GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST, near Vancouver, Washington, USA.