Sky Rider

Sky Rider

Author: Andy and Angie Belcher

Publisher: Learning Media Ltd

Published: 19??

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780478231120

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Sky Rider

Sky Rider

Author: Gary B. Fogel

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

Published: 2021-09-15

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0826362834

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With a reputation as the hot-air balloon capital of the world and the home of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, the skies of the southwestern desert city of Albuquerque frequently showcase the magic and adventure of ballooning. This legacy links back to the 1880s and a man by the name of Park Van Tassel. Through his pioneering flight, Van Tassel not only opened the skies to future generations across New Mexico, but he also opened minds to the possibility of manned flight throughout the American West. A charismatic, P. T. Barnum–like showman, Van Tassel rose from obscurity to introduce the new science of ballooning and parachuting throughout the West. Van Tassel toured extensively—from California to Utah, Colorado, and Louisiana and later embarking on an international journey that took him to Hawaii, Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and beyond. Sky Rider weaves together the many threads of Van Tassel’s extraordinary life journey, situating him at last in his rightful place among the prominent aerial exhibitionists of his time.


Skyrider

Skyrider

Author: B. M. Bower

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9358597232

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"Skyrider" by B. M. Bower is an exhilarating novel that delves into the world of early aviation. Set in a time when flying was still a daring and innovative endeavor, the book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the skies. Filled with heart-stopping aerial stunts, high-stakes challenges, and the pursuit of dreams, "Skyrider" captures the spirit of adventure and the boundless possibilities of flight. The story explores the courage and determination required to conquer the skies, as well as the risks and sacrifices that come with pursuing one's passion. With its vivid descriptions and captivating narrative, "Skyrider" offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of early aviation and invites readers to experience the excitement and challenges of flying firsthand.


Bright Star

Bright Star

Author: Erin Swan

Publisher: Tor Teen

Published: 2019-08-13

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 076539300X

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Erin Swan's YA fantasy debut, Bright Star, is an action-packed adventure tale of rebellion, romance, and finding one's voice in the heart of a storm. Paerolia has been at peace for two centuries, and all is well in the land—or so it seems. Beneath the surface, a tyrant is rising to power. A traumatic experience in Andra's childhood has left her mute and subdued, a servant in the Chief Judge’s manor. But when an assassination team, led by the secretive and alluring Kael, infiltrates the manor and makes a quick escape, she takes her chance and flees with them. Andra is thrust into the ranks of a secret rebellion—a group of outcasts and believers seeking to overthrow the Chief Judge and replace the corrupt government with new members, ones who will restore and preserve the land they love. Now, the girl who was once an outcast must somehow become the leader Paerolia needs. But she is stronger than she believes—and with the help of a fiercely loyal dragon, she may just be the one to lead them all to victory. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Bladefoot

Bladefoot

Author: David Pratt

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-10-18

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1326941194

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This is a tale set sixty-five million years ago in what is now Alberta, Canada, during the Age of Dinosaurs. Bladefoot the Troodon must depart from his parent's territory before they turn against him while dodging his long time rival Cutter. Once he leaves his dwindling sanctuary, he must avoid vicious bloodthirsty predators that thunder across the land, swoop down from the air and lurk beneath the apparent still waters. Bladefoot must also confront volatile armoured herbivores and the threats of an angry Earth if he is to succeed his mission of finding his own home range and a female companion to start a family. During his quest, Bladefoot will face many different trials and tribulations. For Bladefoot, failure is not an option is he is to pass on his genes to the next generation. However, the world where he lives is in the shadow of a much greater power.


Bladefoot Evolved: Tales from the Late Cretaceous

Bladefoot Evolved: Tales from the Late Cretaceous

Author: David Pratt

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-10-26

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 0244940797

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It's sixty-five million years ago. In the wild treacherous landscape of ancient North America, dinosaurs and many other species struggle daily to survive. Each of these creatures have their own stories, and this collection of tales takes place before and during the events of Bladefoot. Preston the baby troodon, who learns fast to reach adulthood and follows in Bladefoot's footsteps. Axel the young dakotaraptor, who strives to earn his place in the pack. Flo the elasmosaurus, who must navigate an ocean filled with deadly predators. Tyler the mosasaurus, the blood-thirsty killer of the Pierre Seaway. Sky Rider the Quetzalcoatlus, the winged giant that masters the air. Rumble the triceratops, and his great ambitions to rule his own herd. Cutter the wounded troodon, who tries to find peace at a waterhole, but will receive anything but... All these stories have climatic endings, although some individuals will be more fortunate than others.


The Thunder Bird & Skyrider (Western Adventure Classics)

The Thunder Bird & Skyrider (Western Adventure Classics)

Author: B. M. Bower

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-10-06

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 8027220602

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Johnny Jewel works as a cowboy but his ambition is to be an aviator and he spends much of his time studying and dreaming about flying. Johnny learns of a damaged plane abandoned in the desert on the Mexican side of the border, and comes up with a plan to put it to work. His affairs are being monitored by Mary V, the ranch owner's spunky daughter, who is slowly taking interest in Johnny. But in the meantime, a gang of rustlers are taking advantage of his passion for flying in order to distract him from his job of keeping an eye over the ranch's horses. The Thunder Bird is a sequel of Johnny Jewel's story and it looks like our heroes didn't learn their lessons, as Johnny seems more stubborn and Mary V more spoiled. Johnny is determined to pay his debt before going back to the ranch and to Mary V, but this time his affairs take a foray into an international intrigue. Bertha Muzzy Bower (1871-1940) was an American author who wrote novels and short stories about the American Old West. She is best known for her first novel "Chip of the Flying U" about Flying U Ranch and the "Happy Family" of cowboys who lived there. The novel rocketed Bower to fame, and she wrote an entire series of novels set at the Flying U Ranch. Several of Bower's novels were turned into films.