Teen Marine

Twelve-year-old Natalia Rose Baleine Gallagher loves possibilities: the possibility that she'll see whales on the beach near her new home, the possibility that the trans-gender boy she just met will become her new best friend, the possibility that the paparazzi hounding her celebrity father won't force them to move again. Most of all, Nat dreams of the possibility that her faraway mother misses her, loves her, and is just waiting for Nat to find her....

Twelve-year-old Koby isn't like the other kids in her class. She lost her right foot in an accident four years ago, and she is keenly aware that her classmates don't know how to act around her. The only place she feels at home is in her small boat, where she can watch whales play in the ocean. When Koby discovers a stranded mother whale and her baby, she realizes that their survival depends on her ability to keep them breathing through the night. But she is alone, and help is nowhere in sight.

Presentamos Habilidades para la Vida 101: Curso Acelerado para la Adultez. Este libro ofrece consejos prácticos sobre aspectos de la vida adulta que la escuela ignoró, sirviendo como guía para transformar a los desorientados en personas informadas.

No povoado de Gavaldon, a cada quatro anos, dois adolescentes somem misteriosamente há mais de dois séculos. Os pais trancam e protegem seus filhos, apavorados com o possível sequestro, que acontece segundo uma antiga lenda: os jovens desaparecidos são levados para a Escola do Bem e do Mal, onde estudam para se tornar os heróis e os vilões das histórias. Sophie torce para ser uma das escolhidas e admitida na Escola do Bem. Com seu vestido cor-de-rosa e sapatos de cristal, ela sonha em se tornar uma princesa.

Just as Martine is settling into life on the wildlife game reserve, she is whisked away on a school trip. Her class is going on an ocean voyage to witness the Sardine Run, a spectacular natural phenomenon, off the coast of South Africa. What begins as an exciting adventure quickly turns perilous when a storm blows up and Martine and her classmates are thrown overboard into shark-infested waters. They are saved by a pod of dolphins, only to end up marooned on a deserted island.

Imagine having the power to view someone's past at the briefest touch of their skin. During freshman year, 17-year-old Thea Scott developed the suckiest burden ever. At the slightest brush of a person’s skin, she’s forced to walk in their memories. She’d give anything to get rid of this uncontrollable ability. When breathtakingly gorgeous Cole Conway strolls through the auditorium doors and she faints, literally, he acts like he knows her secret. The last thing she wants is to end up in a lab with her brain in a jar, so she decides to use her ability to enter his memories.

The plot has been enacted, but there's been a problem. Now dire consequences await the would-be assassins.

Ever dreamt of being a superhero? For 14-year-old Riley, Taisia, Evelina, and Skyler it’s not a dream, but a painful reality. They were born with powers that could wield fire, water, wind, and earth. But they were never told about their true identities. In fact, they didn’t know about each other until their acceptance to one of the most prestigious schools in San Francisco, Aditus High School. Riley and Taisia become best friends and embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind their true identities. Along the way, they face the challenges of a normal high school lifestyle.

Since emigrating from Bangladesh, 14-year-old Nadira and her family have been living in New York City on expired visas, hoping to realize their dream of becoming legal U.S. citizens. But after 9/11, everything changes. Suddenly being Muslim means you are dangerous - a suspected terrorist. When Nadira's father is arrested and detained at the U.S.-Canadian border, Nadira and her older sister, Aisha, are told to carry on as if everything is the same. The teachers at Flushing High don't ask any questions, but Aisha falls apart....

Evelyn Thorne thought her summer would be boring. Then she discovered a book hidden away for almost 60 years, and everything changed. Instead of rainy days and dusty books, Evelyn finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of hidden secrets, talking gadgets, and a mystery waiting for her to solve. Why does the book react to her? Why are strange things happening around the castle? And what does any of it have to do with her family? With new friends (and one grumpy robot), a crumbling Scottish castle, and a very big secret, Evelyn is about to discover she’s more extraordinary than she ever imagined.

Em Xeque-mate, as peças da vida se movem para colocar dois rivais do xadrez frente a frente, pondo em jogo o coração deles.

When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls' boarding school, exist in such a spirited home? It is the arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything. Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose's forward-thinking uncle insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom.

A Silvia, la chica más guapa del instituto y de todo el barrio, se le presenta por fin la oportunidad de convertirse en una estrella de cine: André, un director polaco afincado en París, la contrata para hacer una película en la capital francesa. Y allí, en París, Silvia roza primero la gloria y después se topa con la decepción que producen los sueños incumplidos, y todo ello la obliga a hacerse definitivamente mayor.

Have you ever wondered what mysteries the ocean holds? Prepare to explore the ocean from sunlit shallows to the deepest, darkest depths. Along the way, you'll meet many incredible creatures that are brand new to science. Dive to a coral reef and spot a new species of pygmy octopus. Travel deeper and discover fragile, nearly transparent jellies as they drift past. Then head down into a world of eternal night. You'll encounter animals that make their own light and zombie worms that feast on the bones of dead whales.

Ir a la universidad es un paso monumental. ¿Está preparado para lo que le espera? Presentamos "Rumbo a la Universidad", la guía esencial para navegar por las complejidades de la vida universitaria. Este libro ofrece estrategias prácticas para afrontar los retos que enfrentará. Este libro es el compañero que todo nuevo estudiante universitario necesita para afrontar su primer año con confianza.

Ellie is a 12-year-old vampire that loves solving mysteries, but is afraid of...everything. She's afraid of spiders, clowns, and loud noises - just to name a few. And her pesky sister, Penny, never lets her forget it. But with a little courage and help from her friends, Ellie just might achieve her dream of becoming a real detective. When Ellie attends the royal vampire wedding, all she can think about is her wish to solve a real mystery. The next thing she knows, the entire wedding and all its guests have been frozen solid!

A suspicious fatal accident. A murder case going cold. Can a small town bakery owner overcome her personal troubles and find a happy ending? Running one business can be stressful. Running two is murder! Meghan's new, yummy peach dessert range is evoking pleasant noises from her customers, including the Governor of the state. Her sense of euphoria at creating another culinary winner is cut short when she discovers that the premises of her other business, an event barn, has been vandalised.

Top-selling science author Sandra Markle presents the story of whale sharks - the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean.

Wenn der Sturm naht, bleibt dir nicht mehr viel Zeit: Doch kannst du deinem Schicksal wirklich entkommen? Mitten im Südpazifik liegt die Inselgruppe Tuvalu. Dort lebt die 15-jährige Tahnee mit ihrer Familie. Sie ernähren sich von den Fischen aus der Lagune und von den Kokosnüssen, die vor dem Haus wachsen. Doch nun ist ihr Leben auf der Insel bedroht. Jedes Jahr von November bis April fegen Taifune über das Meer, die meterhohe Wellen verursachen. Sie zerstören die Häuser und lassen die Erde salzig und unbrauchbar werden. Eines Tages beschließt der Vater, mit der Familie auszuwandern. Tahnee hingegen möchte lieber bleiben.

Sofía y Leo son dos amigos inseparables, apasionados de las rutas en bici y de los secretos que esconde su tierra, Los Monegros. Un día, durante una excursión, descubren una cabaña oculta y unos extraños barriles que acaban en el arroyo. Pronto, junto a su profe Paula, se ven envueltos en una investigación a contrarreloj: peces muertos, aguas contaminadas y un misterio que amenaza la laguna más importante de la región.