Secrets of the Sky Caves
Secrets of the Sky Caves

Author: Sandra K. Athans

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1512457647

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures—and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a two-thousand-year-old human skull. . . From 2007 to 2012, Pete explored Mustang's sky caves with a team that included scientists, mountain climbers, and even two children. They found mummies, murals, manuscripts, and other priceless artifacts. Follow Pete on his dangerous trips to the sky caves and discover the secrets the caves revealed.

Read, Talk, Write
Read, Talk, Write

Author: Laura Robb

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2016-09-16

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1506374298

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Yes—we can have our cake and eat it too! We can improve students’ reading and writing performance without sacrificing authenticity. In Read, Talk, Write, Laura Robb shows us how. First, she makes sure students know the basics of six types of talk. Next, she shares 35 lessons that support rich conversation. Finally, she includes new pieces by Seymour Simon, Kathleen Krull, and others so you have texts to use right away. Read, Talk, Write: it’s a process your students not only can do, but one they will love to do.

Draconic Prophecies
Draconic Prophecies

Author: James Wyatt

Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 1117

ISBN-13: 0786959894

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For millennia, the dragons have watched the great events of the world unfold, nurturing and destroying entire nations when necessary, always guided by the Draconic Prophecy. Now Eberron's fragile peace is crumbling. Armies gather, and for the first time in generations, the dragons rise to war. At the center of it all, one man--the prophesied Storm Dragon--must learn to wield his extraordinary powers not only to save those he loves, but to keep the world from sliding into the chaos of never-ending war. This omnibus edition features a brand-new short story, "Learning to Dream"! "Every James Wyatt novel I read is a delight - may there be many, many more!" -Ed Greenwood Author and creator of Forgotten Realms

Storm Dragon
Storm Dragon

Author: James Wyatt

Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

Published: 2010-01-26

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 0786955791

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The beginning of an adventure that will shake the world of Eberron! A war hero, his mind broken by the wonders he witnessed on his last mission for his nation, has spent years in the deepest, darkest prison in all the world. Wallowing in despair and ever on the verge of madness, he is caught by surprise when a band of strangers breaks him out. But his rescuers don't exactly have his best interests at heart. The magic relic that broke his once-brilliant mind may be the key to stopping worldwide destruction--and whether he lives or dies really doesn't concern them.

Archaeology
Archaeology

Author: John Farndon

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1482451263

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Without archaeology, ancient cultures would remain a mystery to us. Ancient weapons, treasures, and even human remains await young archaeologists who crack the pages of this truly captivating book. One hundred facts offer an understanding of the study of archaeology as well as some of the amazing discoveries that archaeologists have unearthed. Activities and quizzes keep the reader engaged, while historical photographs and detailed illustrations enhance each fascinating fact. This volume is a perfect introduction to archaeology and a valuable support to the social studies curriculum.

The Bermuda Triangle and Other Danger Zones
The Bermuda Triangle and Other Danger Zones

Author: Sarah Levete

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1482460033

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The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for inexplicably “swallowing” ships and airplanes, never to be seen again. Other areas of the world have similarly ominous reputations, including the aptly named Death Valley and Devil’s Sea. Readers will love the tales in this well-crafted book, which also incorporates impressive information about the geography and climate of these locations. These elements are important to the mysterious events that occur there. With the motivating help of awesome images and photos, readers will critically evaluate the evidence and decide whether they’d dare venture into these “danger zones.”

In the Ice Caves of Krog (The Secrets of Droon #20)
In the Ice Caves of Krog (The Secrets of Droon #20)

Author: Tony Abbott

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2015-11-24

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 054541833X

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A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Forget Frosty... there's a new snowman tromping through Droon! An ancient snow beast named Murn has woken up from a deep sleep, and he is NOT a morning person. In fact, Murn is destroying villages all over Droon! Eric and his friends must journey up north to the mysterious ice caves to stop the beast. Finding the cave entrance is tricky, but that's nothing compared to what they find deep inside. Surprise! The "ice beast" is not at all what they expected...

Atlantis Rising Magazine Issue 131 – SECRETS OF TIWANAKU
Atlantis Rising Magazine Issue 131 – SECRETS OF TIWANAKU

Author: atlantisrising.com

Publisher: Atlantis Rising magazine

Published:

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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In This 88-page edition: ANCIENT MYSTERIES SECRETS OF TIWANAKU Lost Artifacts and Hidden Rooms? BY HUGH NEWMAN MORE SECRETS OF TIWANAKU Prediluvian Tunnels and the Atlantis Connection BY ADRIANO FORGIONE LOST ORIGINS THE LAST OF THE DENISOVANS Did Their Story End With the Ice Age? BY ANDREW COLLINS LOST HISTORY THE MEN & THE WOMAN WHO PUT SHAKESPEARE TOGETHER The Authorship Controversy Has Not Gone Away BY STEVEN SORA THE UNEXPLAINED PHOTOGRAPHING THE INVISIBLE Certainly There Has Been Deception, but Maybe There‘s More to the Story BY MICHAEL TYMN TECHNOLOGIES OF THE GODS WHERE ARE THE LOST MACHINES? We Have Seen the Results, but What Happened to the Construction Equipment? BY WILLIAM B. STOECKER ANCIENT MYSTERIES THE CHARIOTS OF THE SUN Were Secret Pagan Symbols in Solomon‘s Temple? BY JONATHON PERRIN ANCIENT MYSTERIES LOST REALMS–FOLLOWING THE MYTHIC TRAIL Ancient Clues Point to a Missing History BY FRANK JOSEPH CONSCIOUSNESS BEYOND THE BRAIN Could Mind and Consciousness Exist Independently? BY ROBERT M. SCHOCH, Ph.D. POPULAR CULTURE IS TIME SPEEDING UP? The Future Is Ahead of Schedule BY SUSAN B. MARTINEZ, Ph.D. THE FORBIDDEN ARCHAEOLOGIST THE BROWNSVILLE SKULL: CASE NOT CLOSED BY MICHAEL A. CREMO ASTROLOGY ANCIENT STAR MAPS Could Astrology and the Zodiac Be Much Older than Has Been Thought? BY JULIE LOAR PUBLISHER‘S LETTER RED PYRAMID REDUX BY J. DOUGLAS KENYON

Tales from the Top of the World
Tales from the Top of the World

Author: Sandra K. Athans

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1467701262

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The journey up Mount Everest is never easy. Climbers risk their lives as they struggle around jagged towers of ice, over snow-covered boulders, and across gaping crevasses. Pete Athans knows these dangers well. He has climbed Mount Everest fourteen times and reached the summit seven times. What is it like to climb the highest mountain on Earth? In this book, you'll follow Pete to the top—and learn about his adventures along the way.