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Cole hires a guide to lead him over a glacier and up an icy Alaska peak. When the guide refuses to climb in dangerous weather conditions, Cole sets off alone. Will he survive to tell the tale? The Ice Climb is part of the Quick-Read, Tales of Danger Series by Zena Dele. Sheer ice cliffs. Wild Horses. Deadly accidents. Danger lurks in the great outdoors. Young people test their limits-and find hidden strengths-when they face challenges.

Sunny had a crush on Scott for years-and now he's her boyfriend. Living the L.A. beach life is great, too. But when Sunny meets a surfer named Kai, everything changes. Is her relationship with Scott doomed?

The Chernobyl power plant was the hope for energy in the Ukraine. Years after the 1986 meltdown, Ukraine is still feeling the effects of its radiation. The Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl is part of the Disasters series. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world.

The Korean airliner took off from Alaska innocently enough, but a series of human errors caused it to veer into Russian airspace. Russian military intelligence trailed the plane for hours before shooting it down. The Last Flight of 007 is part of the Disaster non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world.

Ever since his mother remarried, Andrew felt like he didn't fit in. Some people left him out because he was too Chinese. Others, because he wasn't Chinese enough. If he could only get the chance, he knew he would make everyone see him as just Andrew - or maybe Andrew the basketball star?

This mysterious Pharaoh's ideas caused a religious revolution in ancient Egypt, and future kings would try to erase all records of him. Akhenaton's story has only recently been reconstructed. Strange in his art, his beliefs, and even his body, the king who was made to disappear has been found again.

In defeat, Saddam Hussein ordered his army to set fire to Kuwait's oil wells. With the loss of oil revenue and the environmental damage, it was up to famed Red Adair and other fearless firefighters to save the day! The Kuwaiti Oil Fires is part of the non-fiction Disaster series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world.

Hurricanes and Floods is a tale of the forces of nature that cause more human death than any other. The 1900 disaster in Galveston, Texas, the ordeal of Hurricane Camille, and floods from Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Los Angeles, California, Listeners will be "swept away" by this fast-paced listen. Hurricanes and Floods is part of the Natural Disasters non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners.

Katelyn lives on an island off the coast of Maine. When her father needs a new crew member for his lobster boat, Katelyn suggests Sean Doyle. People say Sean's family is cursed - but Katelyn and her father are willing to take the risk. Will Katelyn risk falling for Sean, though? Happiness. Misery. Trust. Jealousy. Love has its ups and downs. Teenagers discover that it's easy to fall for someone - but hard to make a relationship work.

Kishana doesn't have time for a relationship. She's too busy with school and her job at Pets First. Then a secret admirer starts calling in song dedications to her. The songs are sappy - but will they change Kishana's mind about romance?

Kyle has had a lot of bad luck, but his latest freak accident seems to have changed all that. He doesn't know how he did an inverted aerial ski jump, or even really what that is, but suddenly, he's very popular. His new friends want him to jump again. Will he get lucky and survive one more time?

Mummies were forever in the land of Egypt. This audiobook reveals the mystery and magic of mummy making. The Egyptian religion created mummies to insure a rich life after death. But other people in other places have created mummies too-and some still do! Mummies is part of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries non-fiction series and engages listeners of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built...

After Gabe's parents die in an accident, he and his brother are on their own. Gabe wants to train horses and become a rodeo rider like his brother. His brother wants him to go to college and forget about horses. Determined to do things his way, Gabe puts a secret plan into action that puts his safety at risk.

Joe and his cousin are curious about a war vet who lives by himself out in the woods. Joe makes up an excuse to visit the man's home - and the cousins find themselves trapped in a fight for their lives.

Micah, the new outfielder on the Bulldogs, makes a critical error that loses a game. Now he's got enemies on the team. If only he were a better player! An unexpected ally helps him find a hidden talent that just might bring the bulldogs closer to victory. Breaking Pitch is one of five high interest quick listening stories in the Sports Beats series. These fiction audiobooks weave characters' real-life issues around the sports they play, including basketball, baseball, tennis, skiing, and soccer.

Jazmine goes to summer tennis camp without really wanting to. Sports are just not her thing. Still, she's happy to find her best friend Blanca at the same camp. Even more than that, she discovers she can play pretty well. Now she faces a more important challenge. On the Line is one of five high interest quick listening stories in the Sports Beats series. These fiction stories weave characters' real-life issues around the sports they play: Basketball, baseball, tennis, skiing, and soccer.

Jake looks forward to working at a logging camp with his old friend Tim. But then a series of dangerous and deadly events occur at the camp. Are they accidents - or sabotage?

Kevin just wants to play soccer, and maybe get Terri to pay attention to him instead of the star quarterback. The star of the rival team has a grudge against him. His father's dreams are weighing on him. And he's not sure what Terri really feels.

Lupe, a straight-A student, calls Tyler, el payaso, the clown. Tyler may be a clown, but he knows how to make friends - unlike Lupe. He doesn't know how to get good grades, though. Will Lupe and Tyler trade their secrets for success - and something more?

This collection of burial customs will amaze and captivate listeners. Even the first humans performed burials. All people die but the great variety of customs, from hanging coffins to Viking longships, will surprise the listener with their variety and universal respect. Burials is part of the non-fiction series Extreme Customs that will engage listeners of all ages. What do customs mean in a given culture?