What makes surfing an extreme sport? To begin with, not many sports are based on the ocean. Performing jumps, flips, and tricks in a wall of water takes a lot of skill. Learn all about… More →
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Be part of an amazing animal survival story. Find out: • what everyday life is like for orangutans; • who is destroying the orangutans' jungle home; • how rescue centers can help animals… More →
In 2018, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake, which devastated the island and its buildings, and killed thousands of people. Based on the experiences of… More →
In 2016, southern China experienced such heavy rain the water broke through levees causing devastating floods. Based on the experiences of many flood victims, this fictional story follows Lan More →
In 2017, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island, buildings, and people, and knocked out power. Based on the experiences of many hurricane victims, this… More →
In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami… More →
In 1985, the town of Armero, in Colombia was wiped out by rivers of mud mixed with ash and lava from the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Based on the experiences of many volcano… More →
In 2018, the entire town of Paradise, California was devastated by a wildfire, which came to be called the Camp Fire. Based on the experiences of many wildfire victims, this fictional story… More →
In addition to Pippi Longstocking and ABBA, explore Sweden's other contributions to literature and music, as well as the country's rich cultural traditions in architecture, art, and… Topi More →
Learn more about the dramatic landscape of Sweden, from the hundreds of wooded islands along the coast, to the cold north where snow falls for eight months of the year. Topics include: Rivers More →
Racy Mazzeratis, terrain-chewing Hummers, fancy stretch limousines - we all daydream about seeing ourselves in these flashy kinds of vehicles. This dynamic new book showcases dream cars of… More →
Adrift in heavy seas after a hurricane, Joe finds his boat pulled by strong currents and winds. He follows a flock of birds and discovers other sea creatures moving in the same direction… More →