Theme: Survival

Tales of Tutu Nene and Nele

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

The lives of endangered species always hang in delicate balance and this tale will help young children appreciate their ongoing struggle to survive.

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Herbert

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

A boy never gives up hope when his little dog vanishes at sea in this suspenseful and heartwarming true-life adventure. Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim’s [...]

Descriptors: New Zealand, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Irena’s Jars Of Secrets

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Irena Sendler, born to a Polish Catholic family, was raised to respect people of all backgrounds and to help those in need.  She became a social worker; and after the German army occupied Poland during World War II, Irena knew she had to help the sick and the starving Jews who were imprisoned in the [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Holocaust

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

Great Escapes presents gripping accounts of narrow escapes to iluminate historical events from a distinct, personal perspective from a Holocaust survivor.
 

Descriptors: Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Poland » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Race The Wild Wind

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

A few horses, set free on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, soon become wild and, led by one fine stallion, find a way to survive. Includes historical notes and facts about wild horses.

Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Fire Stealers

By Book Importer | Published: October 13, 2011

Tells how several animals failed in their efforts to steal fire for the Hopis, but eventually Vulture succeeded.

Descriptors: Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Death Sentence: Escape from Furnace 3

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Alex’s second attempt to break out of Furnace Penetentiary has failed. This time his punishment will be much worse than before. Because in the hidden, bloodstained laboratories beneath the prison, he will be made into a monster. As the warden pumps something evil into his veins–a sinisterly dark nectar–Alex becomes what he most fears a superhuman minion of Furnace. [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

In early August 2010, the unthinkable happened when a mine collapsed in CopiapÓ, Chile, and 33 miners were trapped 2,000 feet below the surface. For sixty-nine days they lived on meager resources and increasingly poor air quality. When they were finally rescued, the world watched with rapt attention and rejoiced in the amazing spirit and [...]

Descriptors: Chile, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Living In The Amazon Rainforest (World Cultures)

By Book Importer | Published: July 6, 2011

The Yanomami have lived in the rain forest for thousands of years.  They live in villages where many families share one big hut.  You will read how they have learned special skills to survive in the rain forest.

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

I Am Fifteen-And I Don’t Want To Die

By Book Importer | Published: June 28, 2011

Christine is only fifteen, and she’s caught in the middle of a war-torn city.  Huddled in the cold, dark cellar of their bombed-out apartment building, Christine and her family listen in fear as the battle rages over their heads.  They must get out of the city–but where will they go and how will they escape?  [...]

Descriptors: Europe, Poland, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment