Culture Adventure

Adventure Awaits in Every Question so Let’s Dive In! Imagine walking through a magical forest where gigantic trees whisper secrets about the universe. You discover that there are more trees on Earth than stars in the sky. With every step you take, dazzling facts about black holes and time travel come to life, waiting for you to explore them. Each page of this book invites you to be an explorer, where curiosity is your best friend, and learning opens doors to astonishing discoveries. Get ready for an adventure filled with fun! Dive into this book, and you'll find yourself giggling with ...

Join best friends Chen and Elwis on a heartwarming adventure to Finland, the land of a thousand lakes, cozy saunas, and magical northern lights! From the lively streets of Helsinki to the peaceful forests and lakeside cabins, this delightful duo explores the beauty of Finnish traditions and the warmth of Nordic hospitality.

On this adventure we're travelling right around the world - to visit Australia! We're going to learn about everything this brilliant vibrant county has to offer. We're going to learn about the amazing Great Barrier Reef, see the magnificent Uluru, encounter some wonderful wildlife and we might even have time to take in a performance at the Opera House.

During spring break, archaeology students Adam Andrews and Eva Lunes fly to the Yucatan to research Mayan pyramids, ruins, and myths. When their island guide, Enrique, offers to give them a private tour of Kukulkan’s Island, also called Snake Island, they seize the opportunity, as it has some of the most fantastic, least-seen ruins of all Mayan culture. When Eva and Adam arrive at Snake Island, they tour Kukulkan’s Pyramid and learn of the legend of the Forbidden Tree and its cursed fruit. Unfortunately, Adam and Eva also encounter a mysterious man who warns them to leave the island. ...

Step into the world of the Vikings with "Kron's Honor" by Bjorn Wolfe, a gripping retelling of the classic Icelandic saga. This timeless tale transports you to a time of fierce warriors, epic battles, and larger-than-life heroes, where honor and glory are the only things worth fighting for. From the opening scene, you'll be drawn into the story of a fearless warrior with a troubled past, as he struggles to find his place in a world that is both brutal and beautiful. As you turn each page, you'll be swept away by the sweeping vistas of the Icelandic landscape, the richly drawn characters, ...

In The Winter Pony, Iain Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott’s men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world - a race in which not everyone will survive.

" The Spirit of man is Nomad, his blood Bedouin.....and so I came to live my life, not by conscious plan, but as someone following the flight of a Bird." " Only in the Desert, The Bedouin Declared, Could a man a Man find Freedom. " Wilfred Thesiger "Arabian Sands." " To live in the Dress of The Arabs, Quitted Me of My English Self, and Let me Look at The West ..... With Different Eyes." T. E. Lawrence "The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom." The Sultanate of Oman is a land of oases,deserts, rolling sands, shifting dunes and mountains upon which ancient cities have been carved from stone. A land that ...

In this adventure, Timmy finds himself in London where he must team up with Sherblock Holmes and his pet pig Watson to solve this mystery!

Previously published as Propelling Beyond Barriers: Evelyn Sharp, No Ordinary Girl by Glenda K Clare Small town girl, Evelyn Sharp — a real warrior — wowed the world with her incredible aviation skills. As a young girl, Evelyn was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a pilot. After school, she trained for hours every day, even in the cold winter, and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. This young woman went from being a kid growing up in Nebraska to the youngest licensed female pilot in America and the first air postal carrier. She pushed past cultural barriers and ...

A journey into the glittering, surreal heart of 21st century Russia: into the lives of Hells Angels convinced they are messiahs, professional killers with the souls of artists, bohemian theatre directors turned Kremlin puppet-masters, supermodel sects, post-modern dictators and oligarch revolutionaries.

Shooting stars don't land. They're meteors, bits of rock that burn up in the atmosphere. The meteors Lannes saw landed in the Kenned Valley and flew up into the stars. They weren't meteors at all. They were alien spacecraft. Until he peeked over the edge of the valley, Lannes had never seen a machine that could fly or people without fur. If the aliens had stayed in the valley, they might have been safe. But they didn't. They assumed the Cadorie were too primitive to be a problem. In an all-out war, the Cadorie don’t stand a chance against the invading aliens. They don’t even have ...

Welcome to the exciting world of "Hammer of the North" by Bjorn Wolfe, a thrilling tale set in the age of the Vikings. In this captivating novel, you'll be transported to a time of fierce battles, epic adventures, and legendary heroes. From the first page, you'll be drawn into the story of two men, one a Viking warrior and the other a Christian monk, as they navigate a world of clashing cultures and conflicting loyalties. The Hammer of the North tells a tale of love, honor, and the struggle for power, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the frozen north. Whether you're a fan of ...

After sabotaging a mass kidnapping in Paris, Lucas Benes faces a new and perilous threat from Siba Günerro and her anything-but-good Good Company. When a briefcase-toting kid from the Falkland Islands joins the New Resistance Spy School, 14-year-old Lucas learns the truth about his mother and becomes a boy on a mission. Lucas and friends speed in and around Rome - from the Colosseum to the Vatican - until they stowaway on a cargo ship carrying diamonds that could unlock the secret to Lucas's past and destroy the Good Company's future.

Stanley's not the only flat one! When a flat skull is discovered in Africa, Stanley Lambchop decides to travel there with his brother, Arthur, and their father, George. Maybe studying the skull will give them clues to Stanley's flatness. But once in Africa, the Lambchops are in for more adventure than they bargained for. From lions to zebras to elephants, it's the safari of a lifetime!

Kerek City can be cruel and every abandoned child in Lowertown learns quickly to avoid a dance with Trouble. Like the others, Red does what he must to survive. Until one day when life goes horribly wrong. A boy is found by the side of the road. He is about 17 years old, with skin the color of cinnamon, and the too-thin look of one who lives on the streets. He has been beaten badly. Do you stop? Or not? When Red awakens at the side of the road to Aldi, he knows he has one chance to convince those who have rescued him to take him along. At the mercy of two West Islanders after they save his ...

The misadventures of 3 fun seekers who stumble into a massive culture shock ending in unlikely romance, near death experiences and and a jolly good twist at the end

Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up by Manjiro, the protagonist of Preus' Heart of a Samurai, and becomes his servant and secret watchdog. Meanwhile, Commodore Matthew Perry and his USS Susquehanna squadron of steamships arrive in Edo Bay....

From pristine, colorful beaches and dramatic landscapes to endless outdoor thrills and rich cultural heritage, Hawaii's Big Island offers an unparalleled adventure for every type of traveler.

Ellie has struggled to put the war behind her and lead a normal life. Although what's normal about your parents having been murdered; trying to run a farm and go to school; and bringing up a young boy who's hiding terrible secrets about his past?

A young girl's wish is granted when a new sister arrives. While the baby can't do much, over time the big and little siblings become inseparable, playing and dancing, imagining and laughing. By each other's sides, they are smarter, kinder, and braver than they ever thought they could be. And they are forever sisters first.