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Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Science professor Trevor Anderson's radical theories have tarnished his reputation. While backpacking across Iceland with his nephew Sean, the two find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet. They go on a quest to find out what has happened to Trevor's missing brother, also a scientist. Trevor, Sean and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. There, they discover a bizarre...
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"As a child Terry spent summer vacations at his groovy Grandmothers theme park, full of awesome rides and enchanting creatures. With his grandmother gone, the theme park is threatened with closure, but magically, Terry is given the chance to save it all. He is swept away to a marvelous land full of excitement, but must save the kingdom from the grips of the evil, nasty wizard, The Grump"--Container insert.
4) Missing link
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Mr. Link hires adventurer Sir Lional Frost to help him discover his distant relatives in the fabled country of Shangri-La. The only map is owned by the fierce explorer Adelina Fortnight who has crossed paths with Frost before, and they are pursued by a villain who would have Mr. Link as a trophy.
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
It is the 40th birthday of Mitch Robbins and the day begins quite good until he returns home and finds his brother Glen, the black sheep of the family, in his sofa. Nevertheless he is about to have a wonderful birthday-night with his wife when he discovers a treasure map of Curly by chance. Together with Phil and unfortunately with Glen he tries to find the hidden gold of Curly's father in the desert of Arizona instead of attending a meeting in Las...
Series
Curious George volume 17
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
What's George's favorite place to go for adventure? The library! George loves to read, because in books you can be a pirate, a spaceman, even a robot! Or learn about photography, strange animals and how to make it snow. What better place for the world's most curious monkey?
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Ruby's first "Star Day" is coming up, and she's missing her family. Then, Littlefoot's pal Ali returns to the Great Valley with her friend Rhett, but Rhett's bragging ways soon put everyone in a tricky situation. Next, Cera gets swept away during a log-balancing competition, and it's up to all the kids to work together to save their friend. Last, Cera thinks it's silly how excited Petrie is for the Bright Circle Celebration, but when fire threatens...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, Christopher McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people - a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature. Based on a true story.
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Anastasia (G) (1997) (95 min.): "Princess Anastasia has been missing ever since Rasputin started the Russian revolution. Now she's living on the streets, and Vladimir is trying to convince her to claim a reward"--Container insert.
Balto II wolf quest (G) (2001) (75 min.): "A true American hero returns to lead a fun-filled quest for adventure in this all-new feature-length sequel. Join the courageous canine as he and his daughter Aleu embark on a...
13) Yomeddine
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Arabic
Description
Beshay, a man cured of leprosy, has never left the leper colony in the Egyptian desert where he has lived since childhood. Following the death of his wife, he finally decides to go in search of his roots. With his meager possessions strapped to a donkey cart, he set out. Quickly joined by Obama, the Nubian orphan he has taken under his wing, Beshay will cross Egypt and confront the world with all its sorrows, all its hardships and its moments of grace....
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Six beloved stories about adventure and science.. Stories include I'm Dirty, find out just how dirty a backhoe can get while doing its' job. Other stories include Burt Dow: Deep-Water Man, The Paper Boy, Stars! Stars! Stars!, Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, and Johnny Appleseed. Also included are author interviews from Kate & Jim McMullan and celebrity narration from Steve Buscemi and Forest Whitaker.
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Follow the thrilling escapades as World War I ends and young Indy gets entangled in adventures with famous--and infamous--figures like Ernest Hemingway, Woodrow Wilson, Louis Armstrong and Al Capone during some of the most vibrant years of the 20th century.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Buster's dad, a pilot, is flying rock group Los Viajeros on a North American tour and he has invided Buster to come along. Buster's mom has given him a video camera so he can record his discoveries and send "video postcards" back to his pals in Elwood City. Buster travels to a new location and meets new kids and families, sharing their enthusiasms, experiences, and family cultures.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Buster's dad, a pilot, is flying rock group Los Viajeros on a North American tour and he has invided Buster to come along. Buster's mom has given him a video camera so he can record his discoveries and send "video postcards" back to his pals in Elwood City. Buster travels to a new location and meets new kids and families, sharing their enthusiasms, experiences, and family cultures.
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