America Adventure

With a storyteller's voice and attention to the details that make history real and interesting, Steve Sheinkin delivers the wild facts about America's greatest adventure. From the Louisiana Purchase (Remember: If you're negotiating a treaty for your country, play it cool.) to the gold rush (There were only three ways to get to California - all of them bad.) to the life of the cowboy, the Indian wars, and the everyday happenings that defined living on the frontier.

From pristine beaches and lush rainforests to the vibrant culture of Pura Vida, Costa Rica is a paradise for nature lovers, eco-conscious travelers, and adventurers. Whether you’re zip-lining through treetops, exploring Monteverde Cloud Forest, or savoring authentic local cuisine, this debut edition ensures your trip is seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable. This comprehensive guidebook features interactive maps, 3- and 5-day itineraries tailored for adventurers and families, and insider tips to help you uncover Costa Rica’s hidden treasures.

This book surveys the colonial and revolutionary history of the Pennsylvania colony from the day William Penn founded the colony, through decades of political disagreement among members of the Penn family, and between the Pennsylvania government and its citizens. Those disputes resulted in groundbreaking political principles, many of which became the foundation of the new federal government when the US became independent.

For "Darwin Year," a fresh-eyed and enchanting journey through South America in his footsteps. One snowy day in Ushuaia, Argentina, the self-proclaimed "southernmost city in the world," writer Eric Simons picked up a copy of Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle. Simons had just hiked the mountains overlooking Beagle Channel, and he found himself engrossed in Darwin's account.

This is a book about life and our continued travels in a motor home across America. It's an inspirational book about this great country, its people, our faith, selling everything we own, following his plan, picking up the pieces after a death of a child, and even going to heaven and living to tell about it. This is a story for everyone!

Explore Alaska’s Breathtaking Beauty With Alaska Cruising and Adventure Guide by Ocean Breeze Adventures! From towering glaciers and snow-capped peaks to abundant wildlife and charming coastal towns, Alaska offers a cruising experience unlike any other. Whether you’re kayaking near a glacier, spotting whales in the wild, or wandering through historic ports, this guide is your key to experiencing the Last Frontier with ease.

December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot-air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course, eventually forcing a crash landing deep within the snowy Canadian wilderness. As the men searched for salvation, they were overcome by freezing temperatures, starvation, and fatigue. To survive this harrowing experience, the brave military officers would have to go up against their greatest enemies yet.

Surrender to the undeniable magic of Kauai, where every moment is filled with a promise of unforgettable memories. Picture yourself strolling along pristine beaches, feeling the soft sand between your toes and the gentle breeze against your skin. Snorkel into crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful marine life, or bask in the warm tropical sun as you surf the waves along the majestic coastline…

This collection includes all seven volumes: Volume One: Let’s Visit Paris!, Let’s Visit London!, and Christmas in New York City!; Volume Two: Let’s Visit Venice!, Let’s Visit Cairo!, and Let’s Visit Rio de Janeiro! ; Volume Three: Let’s Visit Athens!, Let’s Visit Barcelona!, and Let’s Visit Beijing!; Volume Four: Let’s Visit Edinburgh!, Let’s Visit Rome!, and Let’s Visit Berlin!; Volume Five: Let’s Visit Istanbul!, Let’s Visit Jerusalem!, and Let’s Visit Vancouver! ; Volume Six: Let’s Visit Dublin!, Let’s Visit Maui!, and Let’s Visit Saint Petersburg!; and Volume Seven (in Spanish).

Season of the Gar is a fang-infested, monster-headed, armor-plated romp through the prehistoric swamps and murky rivers of America's most feared and demonized fish. Follow Mark Spitzer on his lengthy and often frustrating quest from Texas and Louisiana, Missouri, and Arkansas to catch his own gar. Read about his sometimes bizarre angling adventures in search of this air-breathing freshwater giant (up to ten feet in length and well over three hundred pounds) as he separates fact from fiction.

Ryan Richmond has dreamed about going to space since the age of seven. Reading space updates-and seeing pictures of Neil Armstrong on the lunar surface in National Geographic-was the ignition of this dream. At nineteen he sold his first company and employed the remnants of the Russian Space Program, three of the best space brains in the world.

Survival Rules is an apocalyptic survival thriller featuring a world breaking under societal collapse and the devastating force of coronal mass ejections. A disaster series perfect for fans of Kyla Stone, A.G. Riddle, Bobby Akart, Jack Hunt, and Ryan Schow. If you enjoy captivating characters and pulse-pounding, harrowing action, then you’ll love Survival Rules.

Joseph Plumb Martin (1760-1850) was a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Martin participated in the Battles of Brooklyn, the White Plains and Monmouth, and the siege of Fort Mifflin, and the Battle of Monmouth. The Adventures of a Revolutionary Soldier relates the adventures of a young private serving his country under terrible conditions. There are engaging accounts of army life, adventures, dangers, and suffering during the years 1776-1783.

The Adventures of a Revolutionary Soldier is the recollections of Joseph Plumb Martin (1760-1850), who in June 1776 enlisted in the Continental Army to fight the English during the American War for Independence when he was only 15 years old. He endured the battles of New York, White Plains, Kipp’s Bay, Redbank, Valley Forge, the siege of Yorktown, and the surrender of Cornwallis.

Wallace picked up the name "Big-Foot" while in a Mexican prison, because the prison attendants couldn’t find a boot large enough to fit him. Not only was he large of foot but also of deeds. Big-Foot Wallace was an Indian-fighter, hunter, and Texas Ranger. Few men have witnessed as many stirring incidents, had more hair-breadth escapes, or gone through more of the hardships and perils of a border life than Big-Foot Wallace.

CHRONOS historians Madi, Tyson, and Katherine and their cohorts are on the enemy’s trail, fixing the mess that sociopath Saul Rand has made of history - and of the Temporal Dilemma rules. Another time shift is on the horizon, and this time, it’s one that reflects Saul’s twisted vision. When the shift hits, it plunges the United States into a modern dark age where superstition trumps science and 17th-century witch hunts are no longer a thing of the past. But Saul has added a new hurdle to this insane reality: he’s hunting the Sisters of Prudence.

The Andes Mountains are the world's longest mountain chain, linking most of the countries in South America. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Kim MacQuarrie takes us on a historical journey through this unique region, bringing fresh insight and contemporary connections to such fabled characters as Charles Darwin, Pablo Escobar, Che Guevara, and many others.

From Massachusetts to Florida to Washington to California, 50 Great American Places takes you on a journey through our nation's history. Sharing the inside stories of sites as old as Mesa Verde (Colorado) and Cahokia (Illinois) and as recent as Silicon Valley (California) and the Mall of America (Minnesota), each essay provides the historical context for places that represent fundamental American themes.

Introducing America’s Backyard: A Guide to the Best National Parks for Adventure and Relaxation, your ultimate travel companion to explore the natural wonders of the United States! This comprehensive guidebook provides detailed information on the best national parks to visit for adventure and relaxation, including insider tips and recommendations.

Sound interesting? We think so too! Listen to David Crockett His Life and Adventures and learn about this important historical figure.