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Adventure Steve is a book about a boy who loves a challenge.
Although Adventure Steve in The Atlantic is one of the biggest he
has ever taken on. A journey of massive risk and danger, with huge
obstacles. A story of not giving up, and finding a way forward
despite being scared.
As a child in South Korea, Ban Ki-moon wrote a letter to the U.N.
secretary-general regarding the Hungarian uprising against Russia.
A few years later in the United States, he met President John F.
Kennedy. From then on, Ban desired to work for peace, an aspiration
that led him to become South Korea's foreign minister in 2004, at a
time when tensions between North Korea and its neighbors were
heated. Two years later, he ascended to the position of U.N.
secretary-general. Ban has worked to show the benefits of
diplomatic approaches in solving conflict, and has called for the
world's citizens to change their habits to curb global warming. To
restore people's trust in the battered organization, he has set
standards for other U.N. staff. In ""Ban Ki-moon"", read how his
further success in these areas will attempt to keep the U.N.
relevant in an increasingly complex world.
Isobel Kuhn wasn't always a missionary - she wasn't always a
Christian. Her teachers discouraged a belief in God and promoted
evolution. Isobel sometimes doubted whether there was anybody there
at all to hear her prayers. "They don't go beyond the ceiling you
know," she once said to her father who was desperately praying for
his young daughter. Isobel even considered suicide once but the
thought of her parents' heartache stopped her. Discover what
brought this questioning, antagonistic teenager from doubts to
faith in Christ. Find out how she affected the lives of countless
people on the mission field of China and Thailand. This stirring
and challenging story of faith is a role model to young people
everywhere.
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Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Georgia Styloy; Edited by Susan Korman
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Hudson Taylor was a sickly child. He was often ill and had very
poor eyesight. But God chose him to evangelise the Chinese. So at
the age of 21 Hudson Taylor left the United Kingdom to sail half
way round the world to China. Why did he do this? He did it to tell
the Chinese people about the good news of Jesus Christ and to give
them a message of hope. This story covers Hudson's childhood and
traumatic teenage years as well as his life as a well-known pioneer
missionary.
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The SAS mission conducted behind Iraqi lines is one of the most
famous stories of courage and survival in modern warfare. Of the
eight members of the SAS regiment who set off, only one escaped
capture. This is his story. Late on the evening of 24 January 1991
the patrol was compromised deep behind enemy lines in Iraq. A
fierce fire-fight left the eight men miraculously unscathed, but
they were forced to run for their lives. Their aim was to reach the
Syrian border, 120 kilometres to the north-west, but during the
first night the patrol accidentally broke into two groups, five and
three. Chris Ryan found himself left with two companions. Nothing
had prepared them for the vicious cold of the desert winter, and
they began to suffer from hypothermia. During the night one of the
men was to disappear in a blinding blizzard. The next day a
goat-herd came across the two survivors. Chris's remaining partner,
went with him in search of food and was never to return. Left on
his own, Chris Ryan beat off an Iraqi attack and set out alone. His
greatest adventure was only just beginning. This is the story of
courage under fire, of hairbreadth escapes, of the best trained
soldiers in the world fighting against adverse conditions, and of
one man's courageous refusal to lie down and die.
"From the Paperback edition."
Who are the people that inspired Bear Grylls to become one of the
world's toughest adventurers? From famous explorers whose
never-say-die attitude led them to achieve astonishing feats, to
everyday people unexpectedly caught up in life-threatening
situations, True Grit is a collection of some of the toughest feats
of survival ever accomplished. Learn what it takes to make it
through alive in some of the planet's most dangerous locations from
these exciting tales of death-defying resilience. Abridged for
younger readers.
Once upon a time, American children couldn't borrow library
books. Reading wasn't all that important for children, many
thought. Luckily Miss Anne Carroll Moore thought otherwise This is
the true story of how Miss Moore created the first children's room
at the New York Public Library, a bright, warm room filled with
artwork, window seats, and most important of all, borrowing
privileges to the world's best children's books in many different
languages.
Who invented pizza? Why do people shake hands? Why do we wear
underwear? You'll find the answers to these questions and more in
this new series from National Geographic Kids! Ever wonder why we
have birthday cakes? And why some people use forks and some use
chopsticks? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising back stories
behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods to
common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens, this book covers
all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that
come from? Why is that a thing? Presented in a bold, colourful
design, with stunning photos, and jam-packed with impressive facts,
this book will have you riveted! Once you know all these amazing
things about the origins of everyday stuff, you can 'wow' your
friends and family.
This title introduces readers to the life and music of Lizzo.
Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life
make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.
Coyote Peterson's Brave Wilderness. Be Brave... Stay Wild! #1 in
Bookscan's Juvenile Non-fiction Exciting animal stories for kids of
all ages. This collection of short stories by Coyote Peterson gives
you a first-person perspective into some of Coyote's most harrowing
and heartwarming adventures. Animal Stories for Kids. Coyote
Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World
chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had
over the course of his travels and adventures. The stories begin
with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail
of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming
their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly
caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800-pound Grizzly
Bear that helped him teach the audience what to do and NOT do if
you ever encounter one of these enormous predators in the wild,
every tale is laced with fast paced action and daring adventure.
With the presence of danger often looming for Coyote, each story
reminds you that animals rule the wild places of this planet, and
if we respect them from a safe distance, even the most frightening
creatures are likely to be more afraid of us than we should ever be
of them. If you have read other Coyote Peterson books such as Epic
Encounters in the Animal Kingdom, Wildlife Adventure, The King of
Sting, or The Beast of Bites, you will want to read Coyote's first
book and the one that started it all, Coyote Peterson's Brave
Adventures.
From bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, comes another 'smart, informative, inclusive and accessible' book about trail-blazing women (Fiona Noble, The Bookseller). This time, it's women who have been making decisions that have helped protect our natural world from way before it was on a political agenda. Discover their untold stories.
Tackle the plastic problem with Isatou Ceesay by recycling waste into beautiful objects. Marvel at the intelligence of chimpanzees with Jane Goodall. Learn why it's important to shop fair trade and cruelty-free with Anita Roddick and The Body Shop. Resist devastating deforestation and plant seeds of change with Wangari Maathai.
We're in an age when young people like Greta Thunberg are calling for those in power to 'wake up' and take action. But everyone has a part to play. Written with hope and encouragement, this book shows that all actions, big and small, can be powerful in the fight against climate breakdown.
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