In this unputdownable, spine-tingling adventure of a lifetime called “a winner at every level,”* fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello attempts to be the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest. …
The ascent of Everest begins . . . along with the first casualties on the youngest mission ever to the top. The youngest expedition ever to attempt an Everest climb has begun. But the trouble st…
Nam-Huong is miserable living in a new country without her beloved family. Then why can't she cry? Vietnamese Nam-Huong wants to adjust to her new life in Australia, but she can't. She misses he…
An eye-opening introduction to the world's largest continent, covering over thirty of its many countries. Guaranteed to excite and inform readers of all ages, revealing the landscapes of these beau…
Where is Mandarin spoken? Where do tigers live? What is the longest river in Asia? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Asia through age-app…
Relates the 1996 experiences of Jon Krakauer, a writer for Outside magazine, as he joined a group attempting to climb to the highest point on earth, the summit of Mt. Everest.
Along the Bay of Bengal, between the countries of India and Bangladesh, stretches a strange and beautiful landscape—part ocean, part river, part forest. This is the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, and …
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Asia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers wh…
Asia is a beautiful country with plenty of unique wildlife, some of whichincluding the panda and the snow leopardare endangered species. This book profiles Asia's endangered species and describes t…
Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. T…