A brief biography of Abby Sunderland and her survival story of being lost at sea. Explores the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. Contains science sidebars and facts about boating.
Examines the sport of extreme kite surfing, which combines kite flying, surfing, sailing, and skateboarding, and where participants perform flips, tricks, and jumps over large bodies of water.
"Could you survive a plane crash in the Andes mountain range? Nando Parrado: Crash in the Andes in the True Survival series explores Parrado's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest from the first page to the last. A table of contents, glossary, and index all enhance comprehension and vocabulary"--From the publisher's web site.
"The events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a U.S. Soldier at Pearl Harbor, a Japanese military commander, and a Hawaiian worker near the military base as readers act out the scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the life of nuclear physicist Marie Curie in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
