Includes a collection of stories of treasures throughout Nebraska, along with other treasure hunting information.

Describes the Florida Cracker Horse, small, strong horses that are known for their usefulness as cattle and trail horses.

Includes a collection of stories of treasures throughout Wyoming, along with other treasure hunting information.

Describes the bloodthirsty lives of pirates as they roamed the seas searching for ships to rob.

"A unique and moving real-life story of the extraordinary bond between a young teacher and a penguin, this book will delight readers who loved Marley & Me, Dewey the Library Cat, The Good Good Pig, and any book by Jon Katz. In 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell follows his wanderlust to Argentina, where he becomes assistant master at a prestigious boarding school. But Michell's adventures really begin when, on a weekend in Uraguay,...

It's just seven days before Memorial Day, and the nation's capital is buzzing with last-minute preparations for the unveiling of the new memorial honoring the men and women who fought in World War II. Despite the hopeful energy of the city, Mitch Rapp senses trouble. A spike in CIA intelligence has pointed to a major terrorist attack on the United States. Now it's up to Rapp to pull out all the stops." "Rapp immediately leaves for Afghanistan, where...

"How does Batman stay in shape? What does he store in his Utility Belt? Who does the Dark Knight turn to when he gets in a jam? Dive into a treasure trove of info about Gotham City's Caped Crusader. Featuring captivating text, fun lists, quick quizzes, and more, this behind-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets!"--

Sloane instructs readers how to glean climate information by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. A beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of enlightening lore for outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone who has ever wondered whether to take an umbrella when leaving the house. 87 illustrations.

"A devoted dad is as precious as diamonds, but Carrie Singleton wouldn't know since her dad Jim's been on the lam most of her life. In an unusual family reunion, she finds Jim breaking into her cottage in the middle of the night. The fun really starts when he begs her to help him recover his half of a twenty-million-dollar gem heist he pulled off with the local jeweler, Benton Parr. When she refuses, Jim takes off again. Carrie finds her father again...