Nonfiction Adventure

HGTV meets Downton Abbey! A ready-for-TV story—with charm and humor in abundance—about a Los Angeles producer who moves to England to save his ancestral castle from ruin. Hollywood producer Hopwood DePree had been told as a boy that an ancestor—who he was named for—had left his...

Now available in paperback, this fourth book in the action-packed Guts & Glory series takes readers through the exciting and fascinating history of the American Revolution. Perfect for history buffs, reluctant readers, and fans of Hamilton! From George Washington crossing the icy Delaware, to...

Whilst in his field one day, Humphrey notices an elderly neighbor is not in her garden as she usually is. He thinks she is in trouble and raises the alarm. He attracts the attention of Henry, his owner and his dad who discover the neighbor is unwell. She is rushed to hospital with a diagnosis of Coronavirus. Humphrey and his friends decide they want to raise funds to help the local hospital and they arrange a Dance All Night event. With some help from techie friends, the event is live-streamed and a donations page is set up.

Fascinante, reveladora y poderosa, Francotirador la asombrosa autobiografía del Capitán SEAL Chris Kyle, el francotirador que tuvo el récord más alto en la historia militar estadounidense. En Francotirador, Kyle relata la extraordinaria historia de su carrera que duró una década. El...

From best-selling ABA author Noel Hynd comes this new series set against the backdrop of Havana, an explosive capital city of faded charm locked in the past and torn by political intrigue. U.S. Treasury Agent Alexandra LaDuca leaves her Manhattan home on an illegal mission to Cuba that could cost her everything. Accompanying her is the attractive but dangerous Paul Guarneri, a Cuban-born exile who lives in the gray areas of the law. Together, they plunge into subterfuge and danger.

Wenn es auf Hexbridge Mitternacht schlägt. Durch eine mysteriöse Erbschaft wurde der elfjährige Alfie zum Besitzer einer Burg. Hier gibt es Geheimgänge, Falltüren ... und im Verlies lauern seit Jahrhunderten unentdeckt – Drachen. Dunkle Mächte wollen die Kreaturen wecken und gegen die Menschheit einsetzen. Das muss Alfie verhindern! Ihm wurde eine uralte Magie anvertraut, die ihm dabei helfen kann. Doch Alfie schwebt in großer Gefahr, denn auf sein Vermächtnis haben es viele abgesehen. Wie gut, dass er die besten Freunde der Welt hat.

For more than 200 years, the wreck of the Whydah (and the riches that went down with it) eluded treasure seekers, until the ship was finally found in 1984 by marine archaeologists. The artifacts brought up from the ocean floor are priceless, both in value and in the picture they reveal of life in that much-mythologized era, changing much of what we know about pirates.

A collection of three short stories, from the life of Lightning, a real live care kitty. Lightning has a lot of work since his family consists of one perpetually stressed preteen, a young autistic boy, and a mother balancing university, children, and being an author. Join Lightning in his adventures as a care kitty. Contains a special extended version of "Lightning's Job" as well as "The Battle of the Tomato" and "Disarmament".

Learn how to call for owls, walk like a fox and expand your sensory perceptions. Wild Nights Out is a wonderful new hands-on guide for those who wish to take kids (of all ages) outdoors for fun, thrilling nighttime nature adventures.

My name is Poppy the Pooting Panda. I like to think I’m pretty smart. Though every time I try to eat, I poot and toot and fart. I love bamboo shoots, It is my favorite food. But pooting while you’re eating Is often seen as rude.

In his first book for young adults, best-selling author Walter Mosley deftly weaves historical and speculative fiction into a powerful narrative about the nature of freedom.

Based on a true story originally written by one of the survivors, Neta Lohnes Frazier's account of seven children traveling westward still has the power to astonish. In the 1840s, the Sager family set off on the Oregon Trail, a dangerous and adventure-filled journey. Tragedy struck when both the mother and father succumbed to fever, orphaning the youngsters - one just a newborn. The entire wagon train adopted them, until they arrived at the Whitman Mission in Oregon.

Jump into a world where bravery, adventure, and imagination come to life! Whether you dream of fighting dragons, exploring new places, or inventing cool stuff, this audiobook will help you become the hero of your story.

Sabine Bohlmann liest selbst. Mit ihrem Hausboot fährt Millilu auf der Suche nach ihren Eltern die Flüsse entlang. Immer an Bord: Huhn Hennilotte und Ziege Vanille! Eines Tages trifft Millilu auf Stella und Luna. Die Mädchen sind verzweifelt: Lunas Eltern wollen nach Australien auswandern. Was können sie tun, um dennoch beste Freundinnen zu bleiben? Für Millilu ist klar: Stella und Luna müssen Seelenschwestern werden, denn so sind sie für immer verbunden. Doch bis dahin gilt es einige Prüfungen zu bestehen.

Everyone's favorite mother-daughter writing duo is back with a new collection of warm and witty stories, Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella's Have a Nice Guilt Trip! This series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck...

"The Adventures of Gilly the Gecko" is a captivating collection of fifteen enchanting short stories, each brimming with adventure, imagination, and heartwarming moments. Set in a vibrant world where geckos explore rocky landscapes, hidden caves, and magical forests, these tales whisk young readers away on a journey filled with wonder and discovery.

From his treehouse in a city park, Elliot takes pride in solving problems. But when a squirrel named Mister Nibbles is given to a human as a birthday gift and taken to a house near the park, Elliot isn't sure what to do. Everyone knows squirrels don't belong indoors, but how can Elliot and his friends rescue the trapped rodent?

Sloths spend most of their lives in trees, and until recently, scientists didn’t know very much about them. But Dr. Rebecca Cliffe was determined to discover their secrets. To find out more, she fitted sloths with special backpacks containing a device to track their activity. She learned how to climb trees in the Costa Rican jungle so she could take sloth hair samples and test their DNA. And she’s helped create sloth crossings and plant trees to ensure the sloths aren’t trapped in shrinking territories. Along the way, she earned the nickname Dr. Sloth.

A quaint little tale about a fearless cat named Chocolate who leads an adventurous life surrounded by love and family before it is time for him to cross the rainbow bridge. This is an immersive children's audiobook experience complete with narration, sound effects, and original music.

The Adventures of Bigsy the Little Horse is a fable full of life lessons. It is a story about how being the exception shouldn’t stop you being exceptional. Great achievements can happen if you always have the courage to try. This is a story for children and adults alike - sure to bring magic, laughter and a bit of Bigsy’s indomitable spirit to all who listen.