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In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War.
When members of the US Marine Corps brought a horse to join in the
war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge.
Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly
became a key part of her unit and served to support the troops in
several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story
of Sergeant Reckless as she bravely made many solo trips during
battles to deliver supplies to troops on the front lines. This
real-life animal adventure story combined with a stunning,
full-colour graphic novel format is certain to appeal to all
children who love animals, adventure stories, history and/or
graphic novels, even struggling and reluctant readers. The book
concludes with further information about the heroic animal
including real-life historic images, perfect for those readers
eager to learn more.
In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding
area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply
of medicine was found but there was one big problem... it was
hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by
dogsled. Ride along with the heroic sled dog Togo and his owner,
Leonhard Sepalla, as they make a dangerous journey across
Alaska’s unforgiving wilderness to deliver life-saving medicine
to the people of Nome. This real-life animal adventure story
combined with a stunning, full-colour graphic novel format is
certain to appeal to all children who love animals, adventure
stories, history and/or graphic novels, even struggling and
reluctant readers. The book concludes with further information
about the heroic animal including real-life historic images,
perfect for those readers eager to learn more.
Ragnarok has come! It’s the end of everything, including the
reign of the Norse gods. Odin, Thor and the other gods will battle
their ancient enemies. Several of them also clash with giant
monsters that will decide their destiny. As the fighting rages, the
ground quakes, the seas grow violent, and even the sun and stars go
dark. Can you survive the final battle between the gods, the giants
and the monstrous creatures of Norse mythology? YOU CHOOSE how your
story will be told. The choices you make will decide your fate!
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set
foot on the moon. For the next three years, several other missions
to the moon helped scientists learn more about space travel.
However, nobody has been to the moon since 1972. Today, NASA is
planning to go back to the moon for the first time in more than 50
years. In this non-fiction graphic novel, young readers can tag
along with Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists to
discover how NASA plans to finally return to the moon and establish
a permanent presence on Earth’s closest neighbour.
You are the god Thor from Norse mythology. You enjoy your role as
the god of thunder. But you have a complicated relationship with
your brother Loki. You enjoy going on grand adventures together,
but you’re often at odds with him. You are a strong and brave
warrior, while Loki uses his quick wits to outsmart the enemy.
However, Loki enjoys playing tricks on you to make you look
foolish. Can you recognize your brother’s tricks and avoid
getting into trouble? YOU CHOOSE how your story will be told. The
choices you make will determine whether the people of Asgard think
of you as a hero or a fool.
The untold story of hockey's deep roots from different regions of
the world, and its global, cultural impact. Played on frozen ponds
in cold northern lands, hockey seemed an especially unlikely game
to gain a global following. But from its beginnings in the
nineteenth century, the sport has drawn from different cultures and
crossed boundaries--between Canada and the United States, across
the Atlantic, and among different regions of Europe. It has been a
political flashpoint within countries and internationally. And it
has given rise to far-reaching cultural changes and firmly held
traditions. The Fastest Game in the World is a global history of a
global sport, drawing upon research conducted around the world in a
variety of languages. From Canadian prairies to Swiss mountain
resorts, Soviet housing blocks to American suburbs, Bruce Berglund
takes readers on an international tour, seamlessly weaving in
hockey's local, national, and international trends. Written in a
lively style with wide-ranging breadth and attention to telling
detail, The Fastest Game in the World will thrill both the lifelong
fan and anyone who is curious about how games intertwine with
politics, economics, and culture.
The untold story of hockey's deep roots from different regions of
the world, and its global, cultural impact. Played on frozen ponds
in cold northern lands, hockey seemed an especially unlikely game
to gain a global following. But from its beginnings in the
nineteenth century, the sport has drawn from different cultures and
crossed boundaries--between Canada and the United States, across
the Atlantic, and among different regions of Europe. It has been a
political flashpoint within countries and internationally. And it
has given rise to far-reaching cultural changes and firmly held
traditions. The Fastest Game in the World is a global history of a
global sport, drawing upon research conducted around the world in a
variety of languages. From Canadian prairies to Swiss mountain
resorts, Soviet housing blocks to American suburbs, Bruce Berglund
takes readers on an international tour, seamlessly weaving in
hockey's local, national, and international trends. Written in a
lively style with wide-ranging breadth and attention to telling
detail, The Fastest Game in the World will thrill both the lifelong
fan and anyone who is curious about how games intertwine with
politics, economics, and culture.
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