Nature Adventure

Nobody could capture the Phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white "map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom. Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her; and worked hard to earn the money she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them.

Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a still small hand hanging over the side. Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating escapade in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all.

Welcome to Mossflower Wood, where the gentle mice have gathered to celebrate a year of peace and abundance. All is well…until a sinister shadow falls across the ancient stone abbey of Redwall. It is rumored that Cluny is coming—Cluny, the terrible one-eyed rat and his savage horde—Cluny, who has vowed to conquer Redwall Abbey! The only hope for the besieged mice lies in the lost sword of the legendary Martin the Warrior. And so begins the epic quest of a bumbling young apprentice—a courageous mouse who would rise up, fight back…and become a legend himself.

Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them back to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark, or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?

Griffin is just a newborn bat when he falls through an underground fissure into the most dangerous of all places, the Underworld - the land of the dead. Though his father, the heroic Shade, will try to rescue him, Griffin bravely sets off on his own adventure to find the Tree that will take him home. Will he make it? This companion to Silverwing and Sunwing is mesmerizing, full of extraordinary details and vibrant imagery.

One morning, the lighthouse family wakes up to find a baby sea lion asleep in their kitchen! The baby, whose name is Topper, explains that his mother left him here and instructed him to wait for her return. Pandora the cat and Seabold the dog are happy to care for Topper, and mouse children Lila, Whistler, and Tiny are excited to make a new friend.

Nick Slate, in order to protect his father and little brother, reluctantly must help the Accelerati complete Tesla's great device. Their power-mad leader wants nothing less than to control the world's energy - but there are still three missing objects to track down. Nick's friends can't help him, as they are spread across the globe grappling with their own mysteries - with Vince in Scotland, Caitlin and Mitch on their way to New Jersey, and Petula's whereabouts unknown.

Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources. Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves?

Accomplished outdoor explorer Gregg Treinish loves adventure! Whether it's spending two years hiking the remote and perilously high Andes Mountains or coming face-to-face with wolverines, lynx, and bears, Gregg always knows where the action is. With gripping - and totally true - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.

McKenna Barney is trying to hide her worsening eyesight and has been isolating herself for the last year. But at the request of her little sister, she signs up for a commemorative mail run race in the Canadian wilderness - a race she doesn't know if she can even see to run. Winning would mean getting her disease - and her sister's - national media coverage, but it would also pit McKenna and her team of eight sled dogs against racers from across the globe for three days of shifting lake ice, sudden owl attacks, snow squalls, and bitterly cold nights.

Join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #5: A Dangerous Path.

Summer vacations are when kids go to theme parks or sunny beaches. For Nate Noonan, summer vacation was when he was recruited into a secret Ninja Order called The Ender Ninjas. With school starting up again, Nate must balance his duties as a ninja with his responsibilities as a student. But things get complicated when his best friend Katie adopts a chicken and he receives his first mission to stop a group of illagers!

There's been a brutal murder on the ranch, and it's up to Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, to conduct the investigation. The only problem is no one's talking. After a dangerous fact-finding mission, Hank thinks he knows who the guilty party is.

A historical adventure book set in the Colorado River canyons during the late 19th century. Embark on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted wilds of the Colorado River canyons with John Wesley Powell and his intrepid team. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty and perilous challenges they face as they navigate this breathtaking landscape, gaining invaluable insights into its geology, geography, and the essence of exploration itself. This gripping tale of adventure, camaraderie, and survival invites you to witness history in the making. The narrative begins against the magnificent ...

Discover the perfect children's adventure story that combines education and entertainment in this delightful addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series! Join curious 7-year-old Imani, enthusiastic 8-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable 8-year-old Maya as they embark on an exciting journey celebrating both International Bat Appreciation Day and National Cheeseball Day! When Maya's mom invites the friends to visit the bat sanctuary where she works, followed by a special cheeseball-making activity at a local snack bar, the children dive into a day filled with fascinating discoveries...

Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of the best seller Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer examines what it is about Everest that has compelled so many people - including himself - to throw caution to the wind, ignore the concerns of loved ones, and willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense. Krakauer's eyewitness account of what happened on the roof of the world is a singular achievement.

Join Pip—a lively hummingbird on a heartwarming quest to rescue his vibrant garden from chaos. In "Pip's Grand Adventure" by Chuck Morgan, readers are transported to a vibrant garden where a curious hummingbird named Pip discovers a new friend, a beautiful monarch butterfly named Bella. Together, they embark on a journey to explore the wonders of their home and form an unbreakable bond. But when a destructive storm threatens to destroy their beloved garden, Pip and Bella must rely on the help of their fellow garden creatures to restore their paradise. This heartwarming tale of friendship,...

The last thing fourteen-year-old Jay Berry Lee expects to find while trekking through the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma is a tree full of monkeys. But then Jay learns from his grandpa that the monkeys have escaped from a traveling circus, and there’s a big reward for the person who finds and returns them. His family could really use the money, so Jay sets off, determined to catch them. But by the end of the summer, Jay will have learned a lot more than he bargained for—and not just about monkeys.

Since the opening of Glacier National Park in 1910, there were no reported fatal bear attacks until one summer night in 1967, when two grizzlies attacked campers and killed two young women. Inspired by the dramatic and tragic story of that night, and how it eventually influenced the fate of the grizzly bear in the continental United States, Lauren Tarshis has crafted yet another gripping novel in the I Survived series that is sure to shine a light on a terrifying and mostly unknown moment in US history.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re curious about what it’s like to experience the great outdoors without the constraints of clothing—or maybe you’re already a seasoned naturist looking to deepen your connection with the environment. Either way, you’re in the right place. I’m so excited to take you on this journey of rediscovery, where we’ll explore the joys, the freedom, and the profound sense of peace that come from experiencing nature as nature intended—completely, gloriously naked. Let me start by sharing a little bit about how I stumbled into this lifestyle. I ...