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"A stolen hot air balloon lands an unlikely crew on a mysterious island far from everything they know in this action-packed Jules Verne classic--now with an arresting new look! Five prisoners of war steal a hot air balloon and escape capture in Virginia during the American Civil War. They fly for several thousand miles before a storm forces them to crash land on an unknown island in the Pacific. There, the marooned men must work together to pool all...
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Publisher
Hunter
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
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St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix are the major US Virgin Islands, and they are among the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. This guide captures the unique essence of each, from quiet St. John to bustling St. Thomas. Hundreds of places to stay are described, from intimate guesthouses to posh resorts, and an astonishing number of restaurants, plus shopping, diving, fishing, golf and other activities. Maps. Index.
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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Pub
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Ralph Rover is a traveler at heart, and has always dreamed of shipping out to the South Seas islands. He finally convinces his aging parents to let him go and find his way in the world. But the islands that Ralph finds are not as idyllic as in his dreams. Shipwrecked on a large, uninhabited island, Ralph and his fellow survivors, Jim and Peterkin, discover a world of hostile natives and villainous pirates. Danger, high adventure, and wonders of the...
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Seaborne volume 1
Publisher
Egmont Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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When thirteen-year-old Dean Seaborne's latest spy mission for the Pirate King takes him to the mythical island of Zenhala, his life changes as he fights to prove that he is the island's long-lost prince.
6) Lightlark
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"Welcome to the Centennial. Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm's curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy...
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Escape from a video game volume 1
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Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island is the greatest video game nobody has ever played. The treasure-hunting adventure was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the face of the earth. Now, for the first time, you get a chance to play the mysterious game--from the inside. You are the hero in this innovative pick-your-plot story. As you outsmart enemies, solve puzzles, and explore...
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Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This title will introduce readers to coral reef ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known coral reefs and their unique characteristics."--Publisher's website.
9) Islands
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Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
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An introduction to islands as landforms.
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English
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CLASSIC FICTION (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Shipwrecked on an unchartered island, the Swiss Family Robinson - mother, father and four young boys - make the most of their predicament, adapting to the island and turning the absence of civilization to their advantage. Through perseverance, hard work and self reliance, they become masters of their new environment. Their experience is colourful, creative and filled with exciting adventures. This illustrated...
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Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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In Linette Moore's debut, middle-grade graphic novel, The Prisoner of Shiverstone, eleven-year-old Helga Sharp is found unconscious in a drifting rowboat near the coast of Utley Island. Utley, as Helga finds out when she awakens in the hospital, is forbidden territory: it's a prison island to which the Mainland has exiled troublesome mad scientists for generations. Helga is questioned by the island's guards and though they're suspicious of her story,...
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Publisher
Modern Library
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. The Riddle of the Sands is the first modern English espionage novel. Long before World War I, but in an atmosphere of growing mistrust between Britain and Germany, two English sailors stumble into a secret spying mystery on the treacherous and stormy mudflats of the German coast. They sail the Dulcibella into wild wind and weather, and enter a battle of wits with...
13) Robinson Crusoe
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Series
Publisher
Estudio didáctica
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
Español
Description
Basado en lo ocurrido a Alejandro Selkirk, esta novela cuenta la historia de Robinson Crusoe, un náufrago inglés que debe sobrevivir por sus propios medios, durante muchos años, en una isla que está aparentemente desierta.
14) Coral reefs
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics and geographical locations of coral reefs . Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher
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Publisher
Penguin
Pub. Date
1975.
Language
English
Description
Joseph Conrad is an English novelist and writer of Polish origins. He spent his youth as a master mariner and sailed around the world before deciding to concentrate on writing fiction, ending up as one of England's most respected novelists. His novels, which often deal with the themes of travelling, exploration and Man's relation with nature, are much influenced by his long experience in the sea. An Outcast Of The Islands is Conrad's second novel,...
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Berenson schemes volume 01
Publisher
Darby Creek
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Upon the death of his Aunt Julia, twelve-year-old Jack is whisked by his scheming and dreaming parents from Pennsylvania to a small Caribbean island, Compano, and soon finds himself alone on a deserted island.
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45th Parallel Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Could you survive on a deserted island? This book could save your life. With five survivalist hacks from everyday objects, you're sure to be able to weather the elements! Hacks are paired with a STEM connection that explains the science behind how the hack works. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these super engaging, high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index,...
18) Cloud town
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Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In Dan McCloskey's debut graphic novel, best friends Pen and Olive live in Cloud Town, an impoverished community on Floating Island, a mysterious landmass that drifts above the earth and happens to sit dangerously close to the Rip--a tear in the fabric of the universe. No big deal or anything. While Pen is brash and brave, Olive is quiet, kind, and also fearful of bullies at school. That is, at least until the day they are nearly squashed by a Care...
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Cherry Ames nurse stories volume . 4
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Cherry and her friends from Spencer Hospital are still in the Army Nurse Corps. Cherry is promoted to chief nurse and organizes an evacuation hospital.
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