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In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the son of Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica's remote Pacific Coast. He carried a light backpack and machete. Cody emailed his father that he would do 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. He was never seen again. The authorities suspected murder. Dial was forced to confront the question: Was...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 510L
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English
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"Grumpy Unicorn returns in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel! Grumpy Unicorn is back home after hitting the road in his first graphic novel. There's nothing that this Unicorn would love better than to just stay in, watch some TV, and veg out. But when his house is dirty, Grumpy decides to buy a cool self-cleaning robot... that due to a factory defect, is determined to conquer the world! It's up to Grumpy to save the day in this hilarious, action-packed,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On a ranch in California . . . a boy dreams of becoming a pony express rider. California, early 1860's. Julius loves horses so much that he leaves his job as a sailor to work on a ranch. He is so good at taming horses that the other men at the ranch call him Bronco Charlie. He wants to become a pony express rider, but everyone tells him he's too young. When a pony express horse gallops into town without its rider, Charlie volunteers to take his place....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"Captain William Bligh recorded the most famous mutiny in sea history when a group of his men, led by Fletcher Christian, forced him from his ship onto a small launch and cast him adrift into the sea. Was Bligh a harsh sea captain whose vicious cruelty forced his men to mutiny? Or was Fletcher Christian greedy for power and unjustified in taking command? Sail with Captain Bligh, on the Bounty and then follow his incredible quest for survival when...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"Do you want to fly in the sky with a winged reptile? Are you up to racing against dinosaurs? Are you ready to learn from the greatest dinosaur trainer of all time? If you answered YES to any of the above, then you are ready to survive Jurassic World! I'm Owen Grady, and I'm here to take you on a dino-tastic adventure. So strap on your boots, hop on your bike, and stick with me if you don't want to go extinct!"--Back cover.
6) Just lucky
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Pub. Date
2010.
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English
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This book begins and ends with stories about the Grand Canyon. It is true that some of my most memorable experiences happened while I was struggling to swim alone through the swollen and raging rapids of the Colorado River, But you may find that many of my other stories are unforgettable also. I would have liked to join the lucky ones who clinbed Mt. Everest of explored the wilds of Africa, but I simply ran out of time.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had over the course of his travels. The stories begin with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800 pound Grizzly Bear...
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Brave adventures volume 2
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 9
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English
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
"From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this chapter book is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures. With gripping - and TRUE - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe- er seat. Perfect for all readers who love an exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled drama"--
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
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English
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"It's fun to think about big questions, like 'Would you rather go skydiving or cliff diving?' World Book has gathered dozens of such questions, about exploits, feats and stunts. To help you get thinking, our editors have even offered a little expert advice. It's not important that you come up with the same answer as anyone else. What matters is that you think big every day!"--Page [4] of cover.
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