In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, a group of young people embarks on a tranquil cruise aboard their yacht, eager to explore the crystal-clear waters and create unforgettable memories. However, nature, indifferent to their plans, unleashes a ruthless storm that changes the course of their journey. Adrift and with the communication system malfunctioning, they find refuge on a forgotten island, whose dark secrets will entangle them in a plot of mystery and tragedy. Among them is Alfred, the last of the young ones, whose task becomes the desperate search for his missing friends on the mysterious island. In this suspenseful, action-packed, and terrifying narrative, each chapter reveals new twists in the plot, exposing the group to unknown dangers, mysterious disappearances, and the shadow of fear. With unexpected alliances, mystery hunters, and the revelation of dark secrets, the plot intensifies until reaching a final confrontation that challenges Alfred to uncover the origin of the disappearances. However, the story takes an unexpected turn with the revelation of an invisible betrayal, sowing distrust within the group. The narrative culminates in the ultimate challenge, where the survivors struggle to escape the island and face the aftermath of the betrayal. The rebirth of hope offers a light in the midst of darkness, but the return to reality raises new questions and final reflections, leaving Alfred at a crossroads between the past and the future. Immerse yourself in this captivating tale of survival, friendship, and mystery as the young ones battle the elements, dangers, and shadows lurking on the forgotten island.

Build your students' understanding and appreciation for the broad diversity in U.S. history. Enhances students' historical and critical-thinking skills with materials on key Native American tribes Promotes easily individualized instruction and engages varied intelligences Includes teacher guide, plus reproducible student information sheets and activities

When it comes to Q&A trivia, Doug Lennox has no peer. Sir Isaac Brock, Tecumseh, Laura Secord, Norman Bethune, Terry Fox, and Roberta Bondar are all Canadian icons we've come to cherish. Doug gives the dope on all those famous heroes and many more, but you'll also discover the amazing courage, pluck, and accomplishments of Upper Canada Rebellion heroine Elizabeth Barnett, privateer Joseph Barss, the Angel of Long Point Abigail Becker, the First Lady of Labrador Mina Hubbard, and Second World War pilot Charley Fox - genuine heroes all! Who was the "musketeer in petticoats"? Who was the "Laura Secord of Gananoque"? What War of 1812 privateer was the founder of a major Canadian bank? How did an aristocratic French girl become a Canadian Robinson Crusoe? Who was the first Canadian firefighter to die in the line of duty? How did Tom Longboat astound the world in 1907? Who was the first Black woman electedt o Canada's Parliament? How did a dog named Gander become a Canadian war hero?

A National Bestseller! A new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and everything in between. In these pages, you’ll learn the answers to questions like: Where did the word Canuck come from? How did an aristocratic French girl become a Canadian Robinson Crusoe? What famous explorer played hockey in the Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada’s Parliament? What unlikely team beat Canada for the gold medal for hockey in the 1936 Winter Olympics? How did the Halifax Explosion occur?

Successfully navigate the rich world of travel narratives and identify fiction and nonfiction read-alikes with this detailed and expertly constructed guide. Just as savvy travelers make use of guidebooks to help navigate the hundreds of countries around the globe, smart librarians need a guidebook that makes sense of the world of travel narratives. Going Places: A Reader's Guide to Travel Narratives meets that demand, helping librarians assist patrons in finding the nonfiction books that most interest them. It will also serve to help users better understand the genre and their own reading interests. The book examines the subgenres of the travel narrative genre in its seven chapters, categorizing and describing approximately 600 titles according to genres and broad reading interests, and identifying hundreds of other fiction and nonfiction titles as read-alikes and related reads by shared key topics. The author has also identified award-winning titles and spotlighted further resources on travel lit, making this work an ideal guide for readers' advisors as well a book general readers will enjoy browsing.