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He-man and the memory stone He-man and the memory stone Roger Hurt,R. Hurt,Illus. J. Wood and D. Glen,Jason Kingsley,Jason Kingsley A choose-your-own-adventure-style book in which Skeletor drains Man-At-Arms' memories, and He-Man sets out to get them back. OL11919694W
Die Insel, die es nie gab Die Insel, die es nie gab Frederik Hetmann,Leonardo Wild Die Nightbird, eine große Segeljacht, sticht mit 21 Jugendlichen an Bord in See. Es sind alles junge Menschen, die sozial benachteiligt oder kriminell gefährdet sind. Auf dem Törn sollen sie Toleranz… OL15010155W
Amazing escapes Amazing escapes Thomas G. Gunning Presents nine tales of escape and survival against great odds including escapes from a great white shark, a volcanic eruption, and a fall through a thunderstorm. OL15059272W
Around the world in a hundred years Around the world in a hundred years Jean Fritz Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps. OL15133204W
More incredible true adventures More incredible true adventures Don L. Wulffson Nine true adventure stories include the experiences of passengers when their airplane's roof comes off, patrons trapped in a library during a flood, and explorers pursued by cannibals. OL15213545W
Open the unusual door Open the unusual door Barbara Summers Contains stories about sixteen African Americans who became successful in a wide range of activities. OL15844410W
The adventurers' handbook The adventurers' handbook Anita Ganeri A handbook for adventure travel, with lessons like: how to eat with chopsticks in China; how to avoid a sea wasp in Australia; how to ride the ride the rapids in the Rockies. OL16184742W
Der Thron von Tiernan Der Thron von Tiernan Heike Hohlbein,Wolfgang Hohlbein Kaum ist der 16-jährige Anders in die Festung vor den Toren Tiernans zurückgekehrt, wird die weiße Elderstadt von einem Heer angegriffen, das einem Alptraum zu entstammen scheint: eine gewaltige Arme… OL17912144W
Running with the bulls Running with the bulls Claire E. Flynn "Every year in July, the world's attention turns to the city of Pamplona, Spain. Thousands of people pack the cobblestone streets dressed in white and red. A rocket in the sky signals the big event, … OL17923242W
True Sea Adventures True Sea Adventures Donald J. Sobol The author has collected and retold 22 of true sea adventure stories that fascinated him the most. The sea has always been a romantic and often mysterious place. These stories show why. OL1974326W
Conquistadors Conquistadors Valerie Bodden "A simple introduction to the Spanish warriors known as conquistadors, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through language and traditions"--Pro… OL21178171W
Call of the Klondike Call of the Klondike David Meissner,Kim Richardson Traces the true story of prospectors Stanley Pearce and Marshall Bond, who joined thousands of men along the dangerous Chilkoot and White Passes to seek their fortunes in the gold fields of Canada. OL21204878W
Great adventurers Great adventurers Ann Weil Raintree 'Atomic' incorporates a variety of non-fiction text types to help develop key literacy skills. Each of the titles at the four levels is a different text type: discussion, information report,… OL21771243W
Adventurous Women Adventurous Women Penny Colman The work dedicates one chapter in a bibliographical essay format to a courageous woman's life and impact. OL2640556W
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers The Man Who Walked Between the Towers Mordicai Gerstein A lyrical evocation of Philippe Petit's 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers. OL2673218W
The explorer's handbook The explorer's handbook Marilyn Tolhurst Tells about famous explorers such as Magellan, Columbus, Cortes, and Neil Armstrong and includes instructions for making a compass, a survival kit, a sea chest, and other items. OL2706370W
Licht und Schatten Licht und Schatten Zoran Drvenkar Es ist der Winter 1704 und der Tod sitzt auf dem Wipfel einer Tanne und wartet geduldig auf die Geburt eines Kindes. Er ist nicht der einzige – ein Raunen wandert um die Welt und die Schatten lausche… OL29251934W
The true adventures of Grizzly Adams The true adventures of Grizzly Adams Robert M. McClung Recounts the adventures of the nineteenth-century frontier hunter, with an emphasis on his experiences with bears. OL3297894W
Das Siegel Das Siegel Wolfgang Hohlbein "Doch es gibt Augenblicke, in denen man sich nicht entscheiden kann zwischen richtig und falsch, Junge." Ein düsteres Sklavenschiff läuft im Hafen von Alexandria ein. Unter den Gefangenen ist der … OL736110W
Hagen von Tronje Hagen von Tronje Wolfgang Hohlbein Die Geschichte des tragischen Helden Hagen von Tronje einfühlsam und außergewöhnlich erzählt - ein neuer Blickwinkel auf die Nibelungensaga aus der Feder des großen Wolfgang Hohlbein Alle großen Sag… OL736172W
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