A melting glacier, a wild river, gold, and a killer on the prowl… again. Lying on the tundra, the churning blades of the helicopter above her, Lane can’t believe her best friend wants her dead. She planned to share the gold. They think they have the proper coordinates… they don’t. She’s injured but not bleeding. Blood would bring bears. When she tries to rise and walk out, the wolves gallop toward her. No one is getting the gold. Micha saw them push the woman from the hovering chopper. Out hunting with his wolf-hybrids, this is an unexpected complication in his life. He stays as far from civilization as he can get. His dogs are illegal. If caught, the state will euthanize the dogs and he’ll be in trouble. Still, he can’t leave her here for bear bait.
Yann Prigent, a former soldier, meets the strange Doctor Kidji who is hunting down a mysterious secret in North America. The two, accompanied by several adventurers united in the "extraordinary league", set out in search of an ancient city, Crystal, lost in the depths of the arctic desert of the Far North in Quebec. The city attracts all the more covetousness as the diamonds which abound its basement are reputed to have unusual powers. However, many dangers await these men on their journey. The secret society that runs Crystal isn't ready to share the ice secret. How will Prigent and Kidji overcome this challenge? Will they come back from their expedition? With this novel, we find all the magic and the exoticism of the Arctic, a territory both superb and disturbing, which serves as the backdrop to a story mixing adventure, fantasy, science fiction and romance. * * * Ludovic MARIN is a researcher, an investor and an entrepreneur.
Buried deep beneath Antarctica's eternal ice lies a secret that could change humanity's fate. A team of Russian scientists at the Vostok research station makes a startling discovery. Hidden in the glaciers they find an alien capsule containing an unknown virus with cataclysmic potential. From that moment on, a race against time begins to unveil the truth to the world before it's too late. Alexey Marinetto, a skilled counterintelligence agent from Moscow, finds himself unwillingly embroiled in international intrigue after receiving a cryptic message from his friend Igor, head of the Antarctic mission. Pursued by ruthless hitmen, Alexey is forced to spring back into action and immerse himself in a world of conspiracy and deceit he thought he'd left behind. When President Rostov seizes power in Russia, mankind's destiny is threatened by his deranged plans to weaponize the virus and unleash global chaos. To stop Rostov's schemes, Alexey must ally with a mole in the Kremlin and risk it all on an undercover mission in Moscow. Through heart-pounding twists and turns, gunfights, high-speed chases, and a dash of romance between spies, Alexey will find himself battling to save the world in the most remote locations under the most dangerous circumstances. Can he halt Rostov's delusions of grandeur before it's too late? Find out in this adrenaline-fueled spy thriller that will leave you breathless until the final page.
Studying Antarctica has never been for the fainthearted. "Hereabouts died a very gallant gentleman, Captain L. E. G. Oates of the Inniskilling Dragoons. In March 1912, returning from the Pole, he walked willingly to his death in a blizzard to try to save his comrades, beset by hardship." —Inscription on a cross placed near presumed final resting place of Antarctic explorer Lawrence “Titus” Oates, The Terra Nova Expedition, 1910-1913 “We have one survival bag for every two people.” —Antarctic paleontologist William Hammer, Transantarctic Vertebrate Paleontology Project, 2004 “When the ice cracks, it can sound like massive thunder rolls that seem to go on forever. If it is a serious cracking in the ice, it literally sounds like canon shots.” —Eighth-grade science teacher and Antarctic diver Robin Ellwood, Lake Ecosystems in Antarctica Project, 2008-2009 Humanity’s fascination with the land at the bottom of the globe dates back at least to the ancient Romans, who imagined Terra Australis Incognita—the “unknown southern land”—and drew it on their maps even though no one had ever seen it. It took a thousand years for this unknown land to become known. Despite the many people who have since visited it, conquering the Antarctic frontier is a never-ending challenge that calls scientists and explorers to risk their lives in the pursuit of knowledge. Frozen Secrets is the tale of a continent, the inside story of the critical, cutting-edge research that brave men and women from around the world have done and still do in Antarctica. Sally M. Walker traces expeditions from the earliest explorers to today’s research stations, where contemporary scientists work in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Whether they study the formation of polar ice or the stratigraphy of ancient rock or the fossils of newly discovered dinosaurs or the chemistry of air trapped in miniscule frozen bubbles, the scientists working in Antarctica are building a body of knowledge that will influence future generations as they make choices that could affect the course of the whole planet.
All Carlo wanted to do was figure out how to speak to girls, but now he is running the family business, dealing with sabotage, loss and a spooky book with a mind of its own. Can he make a success of the business with the help of his friends or will he be foiled by bullies, cockroaches and family secrets?
YA Mystery Double: CHRISTMAS ICE MYSTERY: Eleven year old Lora has been given the opportunity to work as an elf in the Winter Wonderland. Her twelve year old cousin, Jamie, runs general errands. The department store is robbed of an underinsured collection of precious diamond jewelry. As the store belongs to Jamie's father, Jamie is afraid of financial ruin for his family. The two cousins decide to solve the mystery. SAN JUAN SECRET is another Jamie and Lora adventure.
Secret adventures from the world of Infinity Ring. Only in e-book! Only 99 cents! Lulu and her brother, Eddie, don't always see eye to eye. But when an expedition to the South Pole goes terribly wrong, they know they must work together to survive the frozen landscape. It's up to them to locate the diary of a fallen Hystorian . . . before it falls into the wrong hands!INFINITY RING SECRETS is a series of stand-alone short stories blending real history with the action and suspense of the INFINITY RING series. History is broken, and only the secret society of Hystorians knows why . . . and how to fix it. These are some of the stories!Read all seven digital short stories to unlock an exclusive medal for your INFINITY RING game account at scholastic.com/infinityring.
Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Learn all about the ice age and woolly mammoths in this prehistoric-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers—a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a “secret exploration.” In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Tamiko the dinosaur fanatic and Ollie the rainforest expert travel back in time to the ice age to lead a group of woolly mammoths away from a dangerous avalanche! (More story details to come). Let’s explore! With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Icy Adventure is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about extinct animals and the Earth’s climate, to give them an exciting introduction to the prehistoric world. At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Tamiko’s Mission Notes,” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!
