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-- Into the Wild Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered...
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[2008]
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English
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Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, Christopher McCandless walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people, a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature. Based on a true story.
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2005.
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Allan T. Stein idolized his uncle, a pilot in the Great War. So in 1943, in the midst of the Second World War, he left Texas A&M University for Lackland Air Field to learn to fly. By the time he retired in 1969, Stein had flown everything from BT-13s and B-24s to B-52s and C-47s. During World War II, he flew missions over China and the Sea of Japan, and by V-J Day, he had participated in eight campaigns and logged 347 hours in combat. Stein later...
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Faire folk trilogy volume 2
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2010.
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English
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After squelching an evil plot by a rotten fairy, Keelie Heartwood is ready for fun at the upcoming Wildewood Renaissance Faire. Getting to know her elf dad has been great, but camping out in his homemade R.V. while acting out the 16th century isn't so fab. Keelie prefers hot showers and wearing a watch, thankyouverymuch. And a cool new cell phone would be nice, too. But with fairies turning up in the oddest places, an unfortunate misunderstanding...
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Chicken Squad volume 3
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[2016]
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English
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The fluffy, fearless Chicken Squad detectives are determined to find out who the new addition is in their yard, so, equipped with the latest surveillance gear, the chicks venture into the wild to get answers.
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2014
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English
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Viewers get taken on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. More than just a collection of animal escapades also provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. Unscripted and action packed; it takes you on a raucous ride, leaving you with a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small.
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2010.
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Daniel Boone is often known for a coonskin cap, but more than that, he was one of America's greatest explorers! Readers will learn about Daniel's adventurous life as he hunted and trapped animals, created a "Wilderness Road", and rescued his daughter from Shawnee Indians! This fascinating book features informational text, lively images and drawings, and a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Boone's life.
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Up-and-under volume 3
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2022.
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English
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"Adventurous readers of Kelly Barnhill and Cat Valente's Fairyland books will be sure to soar among the dark marvels that can be found in Into the Windwracked Wilds, by Seanan McGuire's latest open pseudonym, A. Deborah Baker. When the improbable road leaves Avery and Zib in the land of Air and at the mercy of the Queen of Swords, escape without becoming monsters may be impossible. But with the aid of the Queen's son, the unpredictable Jack Daw, they...
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2016.
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Español
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"Primera entrega de «Los Gatos Guerreros. Los cuatro clanes». Descubre la apasionante historia de Colorado y los cuatro clanes de gatos salvajes. Durante generaciones, cuatro clanes de gatos salvajes se han dividido el territorio del bosque según las leyes de sus belicosos antecesores. Ahora, sin embargo, los gatos del Clan del Trueno se ven amenazados por el creciente poder del Clan de la Sombra, y cuando algunos de sus nobles guerreros mueren...
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2015
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English
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A journey in the footsteps of the enigmatic young American named Chris McCandless, who vanished and ultimately perished in the Alaskan wilderness. New interviews and never before released letters probe the mystery behind the best-selling book and movie 'Into the Wild.'
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2010.
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Español
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Daniel Boone is often known for a coonskin cap, but more than that, he was one of America's greatest explorers! Readers will learn about Daniel's adventurous life as he hunted and trapped animals, created a "Wilderness Road", and rescued his daughter from Shawnee Indians! This fascinating book has been translated into Spanish and features informational text, lively images and drawings, and a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Boone's life.
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2009
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-- Read the book that began a phenomenon—and join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter’s Warriors series a #1 national bestseller.For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But the warrior code has been threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying—and some deaths are more mysterious...
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[2023]
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Take a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports. Try and spot the world's smallest chameleon in Madagascar. Marvel at the rarely-seen snow leopard that prowls the Himalayas. Meet the amazing yellow-footed rock-wallaby of the Australian outback. On this Amazing Adventure you will discover the reasons why the rich biodiversity of our planet is so at risk, and why so many of its creatures are endangered....
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2023.
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"Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her...
17) Yaya and Zouk
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[2016]
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YaYa puts a princess on top of the castle she built out of plasticine. Zouk arrives with Judith, his very hungry crocodile. The two children are called to the kitchen. When they return, the castle’s demolished, and the princess and Judith are missing. Puzzled, YaYa and Zouk head off to find them in… the jungle.
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[2021]
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Español
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Minky se lastima el brazo derecho mientras juega. Mientras todos comentan lo malo que es eso, Kukuli solo dice “tal vez”. Con el paso del tiempo resulta que Minky, quien no ha podido usar su brazo derecho por un tiempo, puede hacer cosas asombrosas con su brazo izquierdo. Mientras todos comentan que eso es algo muy bueno, Kukuli solo continúan diciendo “tal vez”. Nuestros personajes, que piensan e intentan decidir si cada situación fue buena...
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Better grab your energy bars, extra water, sunblock and adventure gear if you hope to keep up with our ITO kids as they embark on one of the biggest adventures of their lives in The Amazing Eco-Trek Race. Josh, Caroline, Emma, and Jacob begin a gauntlet of physical and mental tests where they are scored on how they face challenges in four environments across Wisconsin. From paddling, to caving, to archery, and biking, they discover new things about...
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