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STO Kids' Readalikes: The Wild Robot
Wayland YA Booklists: Survival Stories
STO Kids' Readalikes: The Wild Robot
Wayland YA Booklists: Survival Stories
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"Swift, a wild wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains. When a rival pack attacks, Swift and his family scatter, and Swift sets out on an incredible journey through dense forests, into barren wilderness, and across flowing water. The trip is dangerous and full of peril, and Swift encounters fire, hunger, hunters, and highways as he wanders. Will Swift find the courage to survive? Will he ever find a place to call home?"--
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Young colt Sky was born with the urge to run. Alongside his band, he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. But humans have begun to encroach on Sky's homelands. With fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day, he'll be strong and brave enough to return and challenge the stallion to lead the herd. Being a lone wild horse in a vast landscape is not easy,...
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"For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on...
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Wilderness series (Sara Donati) volume 3
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In her extraordinary novels Into the Wilderness and Dawn on a Distant Shore, award-winning writer Sara Donati deftly captured the vast, untamed wilderness of late-eighteenth-century New York and the trials and triumphs of the Bonner family. Now Donati takes on a new and often overlooked chapter in our nation’s past—and in the life of the spirited Bonners—as their oldest daughter, the brave and beautiful Hannah, comes of age...
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Joe Wilderness novels volume 2
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Having shot someone in what he believed was self-defense in the chaos of 1963 Berlin, Wilderness finds himself locked up with little chance of escape. But an official pardon through his father-in-law Burne-Jones, a senior agent at MI6, means he is free to go -- although forever in Burne-Jones's service. His newest operation will take him back to Berlin, which is now the dividing line between the West and the Soviets. A backstory of innocence and intrigue...
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Joe Wilderness novels volume 1
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Joe Wilderness is a World War II orphan, which he thinks excuses him from common morality. Cat burglar, card sharp, and Cockney wide boy, the last thing he wants is to get drafted. But in 1946 he finds himself in the RAF, facing a stretch in military prison, when along comes Lt. Colonel Burne-Jones to tell him MI6 has better use for his talents. Posted to occupied Berlin, Wilderness finds himself with time on his hands and the devil making work.
8) Wilderness
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Each issue of Wilderness takes its readers to the most beautiful areas in New Zealand, whether by foot, mountain bike, sea kayak, raft, pony or dream.
9) Camping
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"There's nothing like sleeping in the great outdoors. This book introduces readers to essential camping skills, such as making a campfire, observing nature, and pitching a tent. Readers will learn where they can camp, what kinds of campsites are available, and what they should pack to survive in the wild. The engaging main text is supported with sidebars and fact boxes packed with fun facts. Readers will love exploring nature through full-color photographs,...
10) Grizzly Peak
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Aaron's wilderness volume 3
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"Aaron's latest adventure takes him river kayaking with his dad and tests his perseverance, patience and survival skills in encounters with bears, moose, and life-threatening accidents."--
11) Blood Kin
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BOUND BY BLOOD: Growing up in the wild frontier of the Rockies, Zach King survived countless dangers, from nature and from human predators. Like his father, the legendary Nate King, Zach has learned to anticipate threats before they appear. But even Zach can't predict the danger he'll face when he travels with his fiancée to meet her family in St. Louis. He knows they'll probably look down their noses at him because he's a half breed. He's used to...
12) Into the Unknown
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TRIAL BY FIRE! Robert Parker ventures into the vast unknown to study new species of plant and animals in the name of science. And he's thrilled when a young half-breed named Zach King invites him back to his secluded valley in the Rocky Mountains — a valley teeming with wildlife that no naturalist has ever explored. But Parker's about to find out he's not the only newcomer. Three murderous prospectors have heard there's a fortune in gold on the...
13) Fishing
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"Fishing isn't only for adults. This book introduces kids to the sport of fishing. Readers will learn about fishing gear, different kinds of saltwater and freshwater fish, and how to cast a line. They'll be able to plan a trip, know where to fish, and know what kinds of fish are found in different kinds of water. Readers will enjoy fact boxes and sidebars, which add fun facts to the main text. Vibrant photographs will encourage readers to get out...
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"Canoeing and kayaking are awesome activities for wilderness enthusiasts. Readers will love learning about the history and mechanics behind these wilderness activities. This book discusses where to go, what to pack, and how to paddle when you go canoeing or kayaking. Readers will enjoy sidebars and fun facts about canoeing and kayaking, as well as vibrant full-color photographs that will bring them up close to the action. This book will inspire readers...
16) Trophy buck
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Excited to go on his first family hunting trip, twelve-year-old Rodney learns Cherokee traditions, gun safety, and patience.
18) Hiking
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"It's time to take a hike! This book introduces readers to an exciting pastime for wilderness enthusiasts. Readers will learn about different kinds of trails to trek and trips to take in nature. They'll learn how to plan, what to pack, and tips and tools for staying safe and making the most of their hiking adventure. Full-color photographs are sure to inspire a love for nature, while accessible, fact-filled text provides a deep understanding of wilderness...
19) Snowboarding
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"Snowboarding is a high-energy, exciting sport for all ages. Readers will learn how they can start to snowboard, where they can find snowboarding runs, and what they should wear in the elements. They'll love learning about cool snowboarding tricks and maneuvers, as well as the pro snowboarders who can pull them off. The thrill of this winter sport is captured in engaging text and breathtaking photographs from the slopes. This book is sure to capture...
20) Lure of the lake
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Twins Harley and Rhiannon Hummingbird travel from their Oklahoma home to their grandparents' new cabin in northern Wisconsin where they not only learn about the best techniques in having a successful day fishing, but also about teamwork and persistence.
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