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Destroyed by a Hurricane!

Harriet McGregor Alan Brown (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647470456

Many left New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. But Trina and Keia Peters were still home as the floodwaters rushed over the city's levees and came racing toward their house. How did they make it out as everything around them was being destroyed by a hurricane? Follow along in this graphic story of real-life survival.

Blown Away by a Blizzard!

Harriet McGregor Alan Brown, Diego Viasberg (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647470449

Randy Kraxberger never expected his beautiful day skiing to be interrupted by a dangerous blizzard. Follow along with this action-packed graphic depiction of Randy's real-life survival.

Six Days Alone!

James Buckley Jr. (author) Cassie Anderson (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885090063

A short hike turned into a lonely fight for survival as Yang Chen got separated from her friend in the forest. She fought for days to survive, working to find shelter and food--and hoping that someone would find her. Explore the exciting true story of a forest survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn forest survival tips and read the stories of other forest survivors.

No Sign of Land!

James Buckley Jr. (author) Cassie Anderson (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885090049

As three friends set out to take a boat to a nearby island, they thought the trip would only last a couple of days. But then their small boat drifted off course, and the boys found themselves lost in the middle of the ocean. Explore the exciting true story of sea survivors pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn sea survival tips and read the stories of other sea survivors.

Fight for Life!

James Buckley Jr. (author) Cassie Anderson (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885090032

Juliane Koepcke spent her childhood at research stations in the rain forest. But even that couldn't truly prepare her for a crash-landing in the middle of the forest. Still, she fought alone for days to find help . . . and to survive on her own. Explore the exciting true story of a rain forest survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn rain forest survival tips and read the stories of other rain forest survivors.

Bring Them Back Alive!

James Buckley Jr. (author) Cassie Anderson (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885090025

When explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship got stuck in Antarctic ice, he and his crew found themselves stranded and fighting for their lives in a freezing, faraway place. Explore the exciting true story of Antarctic survivors pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn Antarctic survival tips and read the stories of other Antarctic survivors.

Alone on Everest!

James Buckley Jr. (author) Cassie Anderson (illustrator)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885090018

Even an experienced climber like Brian Dickinson faces great odds when they make their way to the top of Everest. And when facing the sun, Brian had an even bigger problem. Blinded by the light, Brian had to make his way down a mountain alone, while fighting to keep breathing. Explore the exciting true story of a mountain survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn mountain survival tips and read the stories of other mountain survivors.

Spin For Your Life

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988632

Carson Schwartz is used to being the best at everything. When he gets the hottest new toy, a Cube Spinner, all he can think about is becoming the best spinner in the world. But something about this Cube Spinner is different. Each time Carson uses it, strange things happen. People even get hurt. Can Carson put aside being the best in order to keep his friends and family safe?

Beneath the Surface: A Race Against Time

Jason M. Burns (author) Dustin Evans (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902363

Even with no visible water present, the team discovers a vast ocean that stretches deep beneath the surface of Mars. While Malcolm imagines the aquatic Martians who live there to be uniquely adapted to the dark, their technology proves to not be as versatile. The temperatures drop dramatically, freezing the water around them and fixing their submarine in ice. Now it's up to science and creativity to free them from their frozen limbo--or they risk being stuck down there forever. This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.

Lost in the Amazon: Juliane Koepcke's Story

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344565

When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival, including her fall from the sky, her encounters with dangerous wildlife, and her eventual escape from the jungle. Colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue featuring actual quotes draw readers into the story, while a map, timeline, and bonus facts offer further details about Koepcke’s ordeal.

Shark Attack!: Bethany Hamilton's Story

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344572

After she lost her arm in a shark attack, many were unsure whether Bethany Hamilton would ever surf again. But she set their fears to rest when she got back on her board only a few weeks later! Through detailed illustrations and engaging dialogue, this inspiring graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of the attack, from the shark’s first contact to Bethany’s return to the water. Actual quotes let Bethany tell the story in her own words, while a map and timeline add context to the incident.

Stranded at Sea: Steve Callahan's Story

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344589

Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he battled storms, animals, hunger, and thirst to become a true sea survivor. Actual quotes help tell the story in Steve’s own words, while a map and timeline trace his journey. Readers will learn what it takes to battle the sea and live to tell the tale!

Trapped in Antarctica: Shackleton and the Endurance

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344596

When the ice froze around his ship, explorer Ernest Shackleton knew his journey to Antarctica had become a fight for survival. This graphic nonfiction title tells the story of Shackleton’s survival through detailed illustrations and dialogue packed with historic quotes. Readers will learn how Shackleton led his entire crew to across the ice and sea while battling hunger, cold, and lack of shelter. The book concludes with a map and timeline that help readers trace Shackleton’s route to safety.

Escaping the Nazis: Jan Baalsrud's Story

Betsy Rathburn (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344541

In 1943, Jan Baalsrud traversed the icy mountains and fjords of Nazi-occupied Norway. The journey was fraught with danger, but Baalsrud received plenty of help along the way. This graphic nonfiction title traces his treacherous voyage, including his interactions with the Nazis, his battle with the elements, and his journey to safety. Actual quotes bring history to the page, a map shows off Baalsrud’s route, and a timeline helps readers trace his path to survival.

Inside the Volcano: Michael Benson's Story

Blake Hoena (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344558

A helicopter crash leaves three filmmakers stranded inside a Hawaiian volcano. Toxic fumes cloud the air, and hot lava is only steps away. How will they survive? This graphic nonfiction title tells the story of their ordeal through engaging dialogue and detailed illustrations. Actual quotes let the survivors tell the story in their own words, and a map and timeline help readers trace the men’s route to survival.

Extreme Near-Death Stories

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726428

With accessible text and real-life stories, readers will explore the near-death stories they love to fear.

Pigboy

Vicki Grant (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781551437514

Dan is not sure he'll survive the boring field trip to a remote heritage farm. How could a place with no running water, telephone or electricity be anything but dull? The farmer knows nothing about farming and is angry about having to conduct the tour. And what's with his tattoo? The teacher requests a private word with the farmer and then mysteriously disappears. After a messy attack of allergies, Dan is excused to find a tissue. He sneaks back to the school bus and discovers the driver and teacher have been bound and gagged. The farmer is really an escaped convict with nasty plans. Will Dan be able to find help in time?

Extreme Sports

David Orme (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613845844

Get the facts about extreme sports--bungee jumping, paragliding, dirt bike racing, and more--before reading The Climb, an exciting story about having to participate in extreme sports to survive.

Kayaking: Riding the Rapids

Sarah Beurskens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848784

White-water adventure stories offer an introduction to the sport of kayaking.

The Iditarod: The Greatest Win Ever

Monica Devine (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848739

While racing her dogs in the Iditarod, Kara proves that the greatest win is something other than having her team come in first.

Camp Wild

Pam Withers (author)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781554691135

Wilf is convinced his parents want nothing to do with him. When he isn't in school, he is left to his own devices or shipped away to camp. But at fifteen, Wilf is adamant that he is too old for summer camp. When his parents ignore his protests and ship him off anyway, he knows how he will get their attention: He will escape from camp by canoe and spend the rest of his vacation alone in the woods, proving to his parents he deserves his independence. His plan begins to unravel when his cabin mate forces Wilf to take him along. Things go from bad to worse when a younger camper follows them and they all end up in a fight for their lives against the unforgiving river.

Aim for the Skies: Jerrie Mock and Joan Merriam Smith's Race to Complete Amelia Earhart's Quest

Aimee Bissonette (author) Doris Ettlinger (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534126404

When she was seven years old, Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock took her first airplane ride. She decided then and there to be a pilot. Growing up, she was inspired by radio broadcasts detailing the travels of aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Joan Merriam was 15 when she took her first plane ride in 1952. She got her pilot's license before she could even drive a car. And like Jerrie, Joan too was inspired by Earhart and wanted to circle the globe, following Earhart's exact route. Years later, when both women begin to plan their dream flights, they are completely unaware of each other, and coincidentally pick the same time to depart. But when the media gets word of their plans, the stage is set for the race of a lifetime. This picture book retells the extraordinary story of the 1964 air race between Americans Geraldine Mock and Joan Merriam Smith, the first two women to fly around the world.

Digger and Daisy Go Camping

Judy Young (author) Dana Sullivan (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534138414

Meet Digger and Daisy! They are brother and sister. These dogs like to explore their world and see new things. Sometimes they agree with each other. Sometimes they disagree. But no matter the situation, one thing always stays the same--their love for each other. In playful, simple stories written especially for the K-1 audience, author Judy Young explores the dynamics and nuances of the sibling relationship. In Digger and Daisy Go Camping, it's summertime and the siblings head out to the woods to camp. Daisy says it will be fun but Digger isn't too sure. There might be bears. Digger and Daisy hike and swim and camp. But when it comes time for bed, Digger has a hard time falling asleep. Is it a bear?

Ten of the Best Mythical Hero Stories

David West (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427177377

Ten boldly illustrated stories tell classic tales from different cultures of battles between heroes and powerful opponents. Tales include: Theseus versus the Minotaur, and Perseus versus Medusa, from Greek mythology; Beowulf versus monsters and dragons from Anglo-Saxon mythology; and the Mayan twins versus the lords of the Underworld. Other well-known stories feature Sinbad the Sailor from Arabic literature, and the Swiss hero William Tell. Feature boxes add additional details to help readers better understand concepts in the story as well as the time period in which the story was written.

Um Hong Gil

Gerry Bailey (author) Amalia Restrepo (illustrator)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913688332

Epic stories showcasing fabulous art. This series following EPIC voyages and discoveries, retell the adventures in fictional style.