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Author: Yanitzia Canetti
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 35
ISBN-13: 9780439597760
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTony is stuck in Peru for the summer. His cousins Julia and Mateo tell Tony about about a cursed treasure buried deep in the jungle. Will Tony and his cousins survive their hunt for the treasure?
Author: Douglas Preston
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2017-01-03
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1455540021
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic: acclaimed journalist Douglas Preston takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost civilization -- culminating in a stunning medical mystery. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God-but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal-and incurable-disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century.
Author: María Claudia André
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-01-09
Total Pages: 1653
ISBN-13: 1317726340
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLatin American Women Writers: An Encyclopedia presents the lives and critical works of over 170 women writers in Latin America between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries. This features thematic entries as well as biographies of female writers whose works were originally published in Spanish or Portuguese, and who have had an impact on literary, political, and social studies. Focusing on drama, poetry, and fiction, this work includes authors who have published at least three literary texts that have had a significant impact on Latin American literature and culture. Each entry is followed by extensive bibliographic references, including primary and secondary sources. Coverage consists of critical appreciation and analysis of the writers' works. Brief biographical data is included, but the main focus is on the meanings and contexts of the works as well as their cultural and political impact. In addition to author entries, other themes are explored, such as humor in contemporary Latin American fiction, lesbian literature in Latin America, magic, realism, or mother images in Latin American literature. The aim is to provide a unique, thorough, scholarly survey of women writers and their works in Latin America. This Encyclopedia will be of interest to both to the student of literature as well as to any reader interested in understanding more about Latin American culture, literature, and how women have represented gender and national issues throughout the centuries.
Author: Geronimo Stilton
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2011-08-01
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 0545391571
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will loveWho Is Geronimo Stilton?That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!The Mystery of the Great Cheese PyramidI'm off to Egypt! I climbed onboard a crabby old camel that would take me across the desert to the Great Cheese Pyramid. There, among mummies and hieroglyphics, I would learn the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World....
Author: T. Clement Robison
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1796099902
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe remarkable saga continues in this adventure packed sequel to the original story, The Improbable Life of Billy T. Kettle. The author’s imagination is at its peak as he entices his readers to bear witness to this incredible tale of the life and times of the world’s most unique personality. Inspired by actual events, the Curse of Yamashita’s Gold is a whimsical re-write of some of history’s more important events.
Author: M. D. Spenser
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781576570999
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNever make a Mayan mad at you! Unfortunately for Harry, that's just what he does. It seems he and his archaeologist parents are deep in the jungle of Guatemala exxploring ancient Mayan ruins. There, Harry finds a far differentt world than the one he knows back home. The jungle is a world of intense heat, kid-eating snakes, and bugs the size of trucks. A kid could get killed here!
Author: Randall Sullivan
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Published: 2018-12-11
Total Pages: 441
ISBN-13: 0802189059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn in-depth look into the history of a Canadian island rumored to hold buried treasure and of centuries of failed attempts to claim the riches. Updated with new material from the author In 1795, a teenager discovered a mysterious circular depression in the ground on Oak Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada, and ignited rumors of buried treasure. Early excavators uncovered a clay-lined shaft containing layers of soil interspersed with wooden platforms, but when they reached a depth of ninety feet, water poured into the shaft and made further digging impossible. Since then, the mystery of Oak Island’s “Money Pit” has enthralled generations of treasure hunters, including a Boston insurance salesman whose obsession ruined him; a young Franklin Delano Roosevelt; and film star Errol Flynn. Perplexing discoveries have ignited explorers’ imaginations: a flat stone inscribed in code; a flood tunnel draining from a man-made beach; a torn scrap of parchment; stone markers forming a huge cross. Swaths of the island were bulldozed looking for answers; excavation attempts have claimed two lives. Theories abound as to what’s hidden on Oak Island–pirates’ treasure, Marie Antoinette’s lost jewels, the Holy Grail, proof that Sir Francis Bacon was the true author of Shakespeare’s plays–yet to this day, the Money Pit remains an enigma. The Curse of Oak Island is a fascinating account of the strange, rich history of the island and the intrepid treasure hunters who have driven themselves to financial ruin, psychotic breakdowns, and even death in pursuit of answers. And as Michigan brothers Marty and Rick Lagina become the latest to attempt to solve the mystery, as documented on the History Channel’s television show The Curse of Oak Island, Sullivan takes readers along to follow their quest firsthand. Praise for The Curse of Oak Island “Sullivan writes with open-minded balance, rendering the Oak Island story into a weirdly fascinating mystery.” —Booklist “A definitive read for fans of the History Channel television show. Sullivan delves deeper into the history, personalities, and theories presented only briefly on the show. . . . The book is incredibly well researched and the presentation . . . is very readable. If you’ve watched The Curse of Oak Island and were frustrated that snippets and possibilities were left tantalizingly unexplored, this is the book for you.” —Heather Cover, Homewood Library (Birmingham, Alabama) “Sullivan isn’t writing about Oak Island the TV show; his subject is Oak Island the place, largely as seen and imagined by the show’s viewers. So, if you’ve ever been more entranced by the show’s long trips into history and theoretical island encounters across history, Sullivan’s book probably needs to be on your Christmas list.” —Starcasm
Author: J. A. Kalis
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2015-12-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781519654120
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fast-paced, non-stop action adventure thriller takes you on a fabulous journey to exotic places. This is a gripping read. The plot is unpredictable, tense and kept me on the edge of my seat.''An excellent adventure story with a great plot that pulls the reader into the story. The writer makes us feel like we are with the characters in the Amazon on their adventure.'
Author: Jaxon Reed
Publisher: Econo Publishing Company
Published: 2023-04-06
Total Pages: 74
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Pirate's Curse: A Swashbuckling Adventure is an epic tale of adventure, treasure, and danger on the high seas. Captain Blackbeard and his crew are the most feared pirates on the Caribbean, sailing the seas in search of treasure and adventure. But when they come across an ancient treasure map that is said to be cursed, they realize that they are in for their greatest challenge yet. As they set sail to find the treasure, they must navigate treacherous waters, face deadly sea monsters, and confront their own inner demons. Along the way, they encounter rival pirate crews, mysterious islands, and haunted caverns, each presenting a new challenge to their quest. But their biggest challenge comes in the form of a powerful pirate queen who seeks revenge against Captain Blackbeard and his crew. With her cunning and ruthless tactics, she threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. As the final showdown approaches, Captain Blackbeard and his crew must use all of their courage, determination, and skill to emerge victorious. They will face their greatest challenge yet, confronting their own fears and the forces of nature itself, in order to claim the treasure that they seek. Full of swashbuckling adventure, daring escapades, and thrilling twists and turns, The Pirate's Curse is a must-read for anyone who loves epic tales of adventure on the high seas. With vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and a gripping plot, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-06-07
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 1534499342
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter tracking down incredible discoveries by Einstein and Darwin, Charlie is back. This time, the great ruler Cleopatra has left behind an extremely valuable and powerful treasure, its location encoded on an ancient stone tablet. In a breathless adventure that takes her across the globe, Charlie must fight for her life against ruthless enemies, match wits with Cleopatra, and solve the two-thousand-year-old mystery to prevent the most powerful treasure of the ancient world from falling into the wrong hands.
