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The Renegades: Flames of Amazonia (DK Renegades)
Par Jeremy Brown, David Selby, Katy Jakeway. 2021
Back from their adventure in the Arctic, the Renegades are once again called to a climate emergency - flaming monsters…
threaten to destroy the Amazon rainforest!Katelyn, Mo, and Leon need to use their superpowers to ensure that the world doesn&’t go up in flames - quite literally! This graphic novel for teenagers follows three heroes as they stand face to face with the climate&’s latest threat.The Renegades: Flames of Amazonia follows on from the popular The Renegades: Arctic Meltdown comic book. Packed full of action and climate activism this book: • Is presented in a dynamic, lively comic book storytelling format – low on words, high on excitement! • Was created by a team of students, ensuring the title is for young people, by young people • Explains key scientific ideas and concepts through a non-fiction section at the back Help save the environment, one climate threat at a timeFilled with adventure and captivating artwork, this action-adventure series addresses pressing environmental issues and connects ideas such as eating meat, deforestation, and farming. This climate change graphic novel tells the story of the potential worldwide disaster the destruction of the Amazon forest would cause. What&’s more, it helps teenagers between the age of 12-17 understand modern threats to the ecology and encourages them to be the superheroes of the real world. Who can resist the temptation to go on a world-saving adventure? Together with the three protagonists, your teenager will fight deadly fire-breathing creatures called Flamejantes and team up with local indigenous activists to stop them. And who knows, maybe solve the mystery of something – or someone – sinister that&’s behind the creatures&’ sudden appearance. More adventures to be had The second book in The Renegade series, following The Renegades Arctic Meltdown, this graphic novel educates teenagers on the dire effect climate change is having on our planet, inspiring them to take action through its storytelling.The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision (The Secret Explorers)
Par Sj King. 2020
Blast-off into space in this second adventure with The Secret Explorers, a brand-new fiction series.This group of brilliant kids comes…
together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission...In The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision, space expert Roshni leads a mission that's out of this world - literally! With rainforest expert Ollie, she is set the task of fixing the space probe orbiting Jupiter before a comet hits the planet. With the clock ticking, it's a race against time for the Secret Explorers as they dodge asteroids, complete daring spacewalks, and use all their skills to complete their mission.Packed with fun illustrations and facts about real-life missions to Jupiter, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about important elements of the story, such as how spacesuits work. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about space even more fun!The Star Wars Book: Expand your knowledge of a galaxy far, far away (Ultimate Sticker Book Ser.)
Par Cole Horton, Pablo Hidalgo, Dan Zehr. 2020
This is the Star Wars book you're looking for.If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate Star Wars saga,…
this is the book for you. It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Written by Star Wars experts, including fan-favorite Pablo Hidalgo, this book is packed with stunning film and TV stills, illuminating infographics and curated essays that reveal the mysteries of the Star Wars galaxy. From legendary heroes like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa to fascinating species like the Wookiees and Tusken Raiders, this book explores the central characters, technology, governments, and events that have shaped the epic saga.The book is divided into key subject areas - the galaxy, science and technology, the Force, the Skywalkers, galactic governments and their dissidents, and galactic denizens. Whether you are a devoted Star Wars fan or a casual reader curious to learn more, The Star Wars Book is an invaluable roadmap to this galaxy, far far away.... © & ™ 2020 Lucasfilm LtdStar Wars Join the Rebellion! (Discover What It Takes)
Par Shari Last. 2021
Jump aboard with the Rebel Alliance and the Resistance. Find out what it takes to topple the evil Empire and…
the First Order...Being a rebel in the Star Wars galaxy is dangerous work! There are stormtroopers to avoid, TIE fighters to dodge, and lightsaber-wielding Sith Lords to outsmart before they learn the location of the latest secret base. Just how did these brave heroes defeat not one, but two, Death Stars? Star Wars Join the Rebellion! will answer this question and many more in an engaging and funny book for young readers.Featuring doodle-style illustrations, stills from the Star Wars movies and animated shows, and lively, humorous text, Star Wars Join the Rebellion! will enthrall even the most reluctant young reader. Learn all about the most famous rebel leaders, from Admiral Ackbar to Princess Leia. Follow them into big battles. Discover interesting facts about their ships, droids, and the missions that changed the galaxy.© & (TM) 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd.The Renegades Project Neptune (DK Renegades)
Par Jeremy Brown, David Selby, Katy Jakeway. 2021
The Renegades are once again called to a climate emergency — sea levels are rising, and it can spell disaster…
for Earth!Our climate change superheroes Katelyn, Mo, Leon and Amazon activist Alma need to use their combined knowledge to ensure that rising sea levels don't destroy ecosystems and cause the extinction of strange creatures in the mangrove forests of Bangladesh.The Renegades: Flames Project Neptune follows on from the popular The Renegades: Arctic Meltdown and The Renegades: Flames of Amazonia comic books. Packed full of action and climate activism, this book: • Is a dynamic, lively comic book storytelling format — low on words, high on action. • Was created by a team of students and is made for young people by young people. • Has a non-fiction section at the back that explains key science ideas.Our protagonists have been tracking their nemesis supervillain, Jason Greenleaf. With a new plot up his sleeve — a new serum he&’s developing — and his new friends The League, the Renegades must confront multiple challenges, the least of which is the impending rise of sea levels! Who can resist the temptation to go on a world-saving adventure? Together with the four protagonists, your teenager will fight rising sea levels, help save dying ecosystems and find out what the team's arch-nemesis is up to — and once again save the planet. This graphic novel for teenagers is filled with adventure, captivating artwork. It also addresses pressing environmental issues. Readers ages 12-17 will learn and understand modern threats to the ecology, and the story encourages them to be the superheroes of the real world. The third book in The Renegade series, and following The Renegades Flames of the Amazonia, educates teenagers on the dire effect climate change is having on our planet ,and what they can do to curb its effects.Elephant Song (Circus World #3)
Par Barry B. Longyear. 1982
CITY OF BARABOO told how O'Hara's greater shows headed for the stars, elephants and all, in search of new worlds…
to conquer and delight. CIRCUS WORLD told how centuries later a planet peopled by acrobats, fortune-hunters and freaks, fought to save their unique civilization based on showmanship. ELEPHANT SONG tells what happened in between. From the crash of the starship City of Baroboo on Momus, to the day the last elephant is gone... and the men and women of Circus World realize that this engagement is forever... City of Baraboo and Circus World are in the Bookshare Library.The Star Trek Book New Edition
Par Paul J. Ruditis. 2021
To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons. Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further…
into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, including Star Trek: Beyond, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Short Trek.Written by Star Trek experts, this book is packed with stunning film and TV stills, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that unlock the mysteries of the ever-expanding Star Trek Universe. From new and legendary heroes such as James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, and Michael Burnham to iconic villains like Khan, Q, and the Borg, to fascinating alien species like the Vulcans, Klingons, and Ferengi, this book explores the central characters, technology, civilizations, and events that have shaped the complex, epic story of Star Trek.Resistance is futile. This is the (star) trek of a lifetime you don't want to miss! TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. © 2020 Paramount Pictures Corp. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.DC Greatest Events
Par Stephen Wiacek. 2022
The sagas and stories that shook the DC Multiverse.Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse.…
From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics. Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and timelines, brought to vivid life through stunning artwork and presented in a sumptuous coffee-table format. Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference.All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s22)Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code (Rebel Girls Chapter Books)
Par Rebel Girls, Corinne Purtill. 2019
From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of…
Ada Lovelace, one of the world's first computer programmers.Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and with creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory!According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first Ada thinks: Bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility-one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly two hundred years later.Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women's invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history.This historical fiction chapter book also includes additional text on Ada Lovelace's lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach simple coding and mathematical concepts.About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book SeriesMeet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives and times of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!The Renegades: Arctic Meltdown (DK Renegades)
Par Jeremy Brown, David Selby, Katy Jakeway. 2020
This action-packed graphic novel follows the adventures of three inspirational superheroes to explore the issues of the climate emergency, for…
the individual and the planet.Beneath the Arctic ice, the Methanaur is awakening. If this deadly methane monster breaks free, it spells the end of civilization as we know it.Meet Professor Katelyn, Leon, and Mo - also known as The Renegades. Professor Kateyln is a whip-smart scientist who uses her scientific knowledge to develop spectacles that can catch glimpses of the future. Wrestling with his anger at the naysayers who don't seem to care about the environment, Leon has the ability to become invisible - the perfect spy! And then there's Mo who, in the wake of his brother's death in a cyclone, manages to wield a solar shield strong enough to fight the deadliest of foes. Our superheroes grapple with multiple environmental threats, most deadly of all a monster that lurks beneath the melting Arctic ice. If it escapes, this creature of chaos will release huge plumes of methane gas into the atmosphere, changing the balance of our planet's climate forever. Can the Renegades work together to save Earth before it is too late?Machine Vendetta
Par Alastair Reynolds. 2024
Panoply is a small, efficient police force, dedicated to maintaining the rule of democracy among the ten thousand disparate city…
states orbiting the planet Yellowstone.Ingvar Tench was one of Panoply's most experienced operatives. So why did she walk alone and virtually unarmed into a habitat with a vicious grudge against her organisation?As his colleagues pick up the pieces, Dreyfus must face his conscience. Four years ago, when an investigation linked to one of his most dangerous adversaries got a little too personal, Dreyfus arranged for Tench to continue the enquiry by proxy.In using her - even though he had his reasons - did Dreyfus also put her in the line of fire?And what does Tench's misadventure tell him about an enemy he had hoped was dormant?Praise for Alastair Reynolds:'A leading light of the new British space opera' Los Angeles Review of Books on Alastair Reynolds'One of the giants of the new British space opera' io9 on Alastair Reynolds'[Reynolds is] a mastersinger of the space opera' The Times (UK) on Blue Remembered Earth'[Reynolds] is the most gifted hard SF writers working today' Publishers Weekly on Beyond the Aquila RiftLos Exploradores Secretos y la caída del cometa (The Secret Explorers)
Par Sj King. 2020
Este libro bellamente ilustrado destaca a animales de todas las épocas de la historia: animales perdidos por la extinción, animales…
que pensamos que habíamos perdido pero que hemos recuperado, y animales que son el foco de los esfuerzos de conservación en todo el mundo.'El libro de los animales insólitos' proporciona información sobre eventos de extinción y las diferentes posibles causas (tanto naturales como provocadas por la presencia humana), y analiza cómo puede relacionarse con el mundo de hoy de una manera fácilmente entendida. El libro también incluye información sobre todo el increíble trabajo que se está haciendo en todo el mundo para evitar una pérdida adicional de especies (tanto de flora como de fauna), especies que se han salvado de la extinción, historias increíbles de especies descubiertas que se pensó durante mucho tiempo que estaban perdidas, historias positivas de reintroducción y lo que nosotros como humanos estamos haciendo y podemos seguir haciendo.This beautifully illustrated book will shine a spotlight on animals throughout history and in the present—animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we&’d lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world.'El libro de los animales insólitos' gives information about extinction events and the different possible causes of extinction (natural as well as human-made), and discusses how it may relate to the world today in an easily understood way. The book also includes information on all the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species (both flora and fauna), species that have been saved from extinction, incredible stories of uncovering species long thought to have been extinct, positive stories of reintroduction, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do.Star Wars Skywalker – A Family At War
Par Kristin Baver. 2021
Uncover the secrets of the Skywalkers: the family that shaped a galaxy far, far away ...The Skywalker story has everything:…
passion, intrigue, heroism, and dark deeds.This revelatory biography explores every twist and turn of the Skywalker dynasty: the slow seduction to the dark side of Anakin; his doomed marriage to Padmé Amidala; the heroics of Luke and Leia; the fall and redemption of Han Solo and Princess Leia&’s son, Ben; and the struggles of his dyad in the Force, Rey. Leaving no stone unturned in tracing the dynasty&’s trials and tribulations, this definitive biography of Star Wars&’ first family explores and explains the deeper, more personal story of the Skywalkers, their characters, motivations, and, against seemingly impossible odds, their ultimate triumph.© AND TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD.Knight Errant: Knight Errant (Star Wars - Legends)
Par John Jackson Miller. 2011
A thousand years before Luke Skywalker, a generation before Darth Bane, in a galaxy far, far away . . .The…
Republic is in crisis. The Sith roam unchecked, vying with one another to dominate the galaxy. But one lone Jedi, Kerra Holt, is determined to take down the Dark Lords. Her enemies are strange and many: Lord Daiman, who imagines himself the creator of the universe; Lord Odion, who intends to be its destroyer; the curious siblings Quillan and Dromika; the enigmatic Arkadia. So many warring Sith weaving a patchwork of brutality—with only Kerra Holt to defend the innocents caught underfoot. Sensing a sinister pattern in the chaos, Kerra embarks on a journey that will take her into fierce battles against even fiercer enemies. With one against so many, her only chance of success lies with forging alliances among those who serve her enemies—including a mysterious Sith spy and a clever mercenary general. But will they be her adversaries or her salvation?Wraith Squadron: Star Wars (X-Wing) (Star Wars: Wraith Squadron - Legends #1)
Par Aaron Allston. 1998
As the battle against the Empire rages, a new crew of X-wing fighters risk life and machine on a daring…
undercover mission and emerge as the Rebel Alliance&’s elite strike force.It is Wedge Antilles&’s boldest creation: a covert-action unit of X-wing fighters, its pilots drawn from the dregs of other units, castoffs and rejects being given one last chance. But before the new pilots can complete their training, the squadron&’s base is attacked by former Imperial admiral Trigit and Wraith Squadron is forced to swing into action—taking over an Imperial warship and impersonating its crew. The mission: to gain vital intelligence about Trigit&’s secret weapons, to sabotage the admiral&’s plans, and to lure him into an Alliance trap. However, the high-stakes gamble pits Wraith Squadron&’s ragtag renegades against the Empire&’s most brilliant master of guile and deception. Are they up to the challenge? If not, the penalty is instant death.An Island Called Moreau
Par Brian W. Aldiss. 1981
A castaway government official is stranded on an island of man-made monsters in this bold reimagining of the H. G.…
Wells science fiction classic War is hell, and the conflict tearing the world apart may be humankind&’s last. Set adrift on a makeshift raft in the middle of the South Pacific, the sole survivor of a sabotaged space-shuttle flight, undersecretary of state Calvert Roberts is certain his life is coming to an end. But fate intervenes, depositing him dehydrated and half starved on the beach of an uncharted island with a giant M etched into a cliff wall. At first it appears to be paradise, but Eden has a dark side: Here, Dr. Mortimer Dart is playing God. A genius geneticist who is certifiably mad, he is called Master by the unspeakable creations of his predecessor—monstrous creatures, neither human nor animal but some nightmarish hybrid. Yet as horrible as the stranded government official finds these abominations, it is the truth behind Dart&’s experiments that chill Roberts&’s blood—for it will open wide a window onto an inescapable future of emptiness, ashes, and death. One of twentieth-century science fiction&’s brightest luminaries, Grand Master Brian W. Aldiss pays homage to one of the genre&’s most beloved progenitors, the great H. G. Wells, author of The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and other science fiction classics. An Island Called Moreau is a gripping near-future tale of inhuman experimentation, dystopia, morality, war, and mad science that honors and ingeniously updates Wells&’s brilliant, dark masterwork, The Island of Doctor Moreau.The Atlantropa Articles: A Novel (The atlantropa Articles Ser.)
Par Cody Franklin. 2018
In this novel by the creator of Alternate History Hub, WWII never happened, all of Europe hails Hitler, and the…
Mediterranean Sea is a desert. Instead of attempting to take over the world, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party orchestrate an entirely different, yet equally ambitious plan: draining the Mediterranean Sea. With the promise of fertile new land for settlement, millions of jobs and endless hydroelectric energy, all of Europe signs a treaty called The Atlantropa Articles to bring about this new world. With Hitler hailed as a new Napoleon, fascism becomes a mainstream ideology. Two millennia later, Europe has been united under the swastika. But the plan of a lush new land was never realized. Instead, the Mediterranean Sea has become a desert basin known only as the Kiln, and southern Europe has been abandoned. This is where Ansel Engel&’s story begins. Deep in the Kiln, Ansel faithfully serves the Reich—until a shocking discovery leads him to unravel generations of lies and false prophets.Dane's Mark (A Novel of the Breeds #33)
Par Lora Leigh. 2024
A new kind of Breed is faced with what happens when destiny and desire collide in the latest novel in…
the highly charged series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh. A decade ago Katy Chavos was a proud misfit who had her heart broken, crushed by a man who drew her close with one breath and pulled away the next. He left a mark she&’s done everything in her power to erase. But when Katy&’s job brings her back to the hometown she couldn&’t wait to escape, seeing Dane again awakens something inside her that won&’t be tamed.... Dane Vanderale isn&’t like other Breeds. As a hybrid he&’s stronger, more primal, and more determined to hide it. He&’s also certain that Katy is not his mate—not that that stops him from wanting her with every part of his soul. He knows he hurt her deeply and he intends to make things right, but she is dead set on keeping him at arm&’s length. Despite their painful history, Katy can&’t deny the intense attraction she still feels for Dane. And before long, it will be impossible for either to deny the truth that has been in front of them all along....George R. R. Martin Presents Wild Cards: A Novel in Stories
Par Christopher Rowe, Carrie Vaughn, Cherie Priest, William F. Wu, Walter Jon Williams, Stephen Leigh, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Max Gladstone. 2024
An original collection of interwoven short stories set in the Wild Cards universe, where an alien virus mutates some and grants…
superpowers to others, created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of ThronesAn alien virus ravages the world, with effects as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and are bizarrely mutated.Croyd Crenson is the Wild Card&’s greatest failure—and its greatest success. Dubbed &“The Sleeper,&” he randomly undergoes hibernations that can span days, weeks, or even months. After each hibernation, he awakens with a new appearance and set of powers—sometimes a joker, sometimes an ace, and sometimes a combination of both—until exhaustion claims him and his next inevitable sleep shuffles the cards anew. Ever since his initial infection in 1946, he&’s awoken in a singular body—until now. His latest awakening has left him split into six different incarnations, each of them a self-contained piece of the original and each with a unique look and ability.One of them, at least, recognizes this for the disaster that it is, and tasks the clever and elusive Tesla—a joker with ace powers—to locate and gather the remaining five versions of himself before sleep claims them again and leaves Croyd permanently fractured.What follows is a journey through Croyd&’s long and colorful life, through the lens of some who have encountered the world&’s most unusual wild carder. And as Tesla delves deeper into the investigation, he&’ll have to work fast, because not every Croyd is as amiable as the first—and they&’ll do whatever it takes to survive.Featuring stories from:Christopher Rowe • Carrie Vaughn • Cherie Priest • William F. Wu • Walter Jon Williams • Stephen Leigh • Mary Anne Mohanraj • Max Gladstone • Edited by George R. R. Martin • Assisted by Melinda M. SnodgrassKeep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Volume 2
Par Sumito Oowara. 2017
Midori loves to design worlds. Tsubame loves to animate. Sayaka loves to make money! And at Shibahama High, they call…
them Eizouken-a three-girl club determined to produce their own spectacular science fiction anime!But with no budget from their school and a leaky warehouse for a studio, Eizouken is going to have to work hard and use their imagination...the one thing they've got plenty of! Impressed by their debut film, Shibahama High's Robot Club has comissioned Eizouken to make an anime showing off their robot...fighting a monster! Fine concept, but where will they find the monster? Their penchant for hands-on research leads them into the deepest depths of the campus...where the dangers are great, but nothing compared to the production issues that await them in the surface world!