"Adventures Across the Realm: Tales for Brave Young Explorers" is a captivating collection of fantastical stories designed to ignite the imaginations of young readers. Within its pages lie tales of courage, friendship, and discovery as characters embark on thrilling adventures through mysterious lands, ancient ruins, and enchanted forests. Each story is crafted to transport readers to a realm where anything is possible, where bravery is rewarded, and where the spirit of adventure knows no bounds. With richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions, this book invites readers to join the journey and embrace the wonders of exploration.

The best hikes in—and beyond—the web of trails that covers the Anchorage area, from well-known treks to little-know gems. 50 Hikes Around Anchorage is your guide to exploring everything in this hub of cultural and outdoor life, from never-before-published wilderness routes to miles of mountain footpaths and National Recreation Trails. All hikes are within a 30-minute drive of the city and include such sites as the Iditarod Trail, Campbell Tract, Rendezvous Peak, Mount Baldy, and so much more. Routes pass over foothills and alongside streams, showcasing the region’s natural beauty and pristine wilderness areas. You’ll find cultural and natural history on each of the routes, detailed directions to the trailheads, GPS coordinates, topographic maps, information on local rules and regulations, and details on Leave No Trace ethics.

What does a young Navajo lad do when he discovers buried treasure worth over $500,000, just after he joins the Navy? Combine that problem with the discovery of a wrecked and abandoned high-technology aircraft -- would you try to fix it, or turn it in? He has just graduated and has to make the decision as to what direction he must go. Al has studied Russian and German and thinks that being a technical interpreter may be a good job in the Navy. He enlists the help of his Uncle Ben, a retired Navy helicopter pilot and medicine man with his Korean girlfriend, Mae Lee. Together with his mother, they decide to use some of the money to form a study group research teaching untrained Navajos to become wage earners in an area of high chronic unemployment—The Four Corners side of New Mexico. In a childhood of being a loner, he develops skill at being a leader with a massive curiosity. He loves his mother who raised him after his father abandoned them in poverty in a harsh land. Their project is joined by others who add wonderful ideas to the task. Al's knowledge of how to use the Internet to acquire requested information starts to expand the envelope. Al has learned gambling games such as craps and video poker on his computer with no money. He learns that it is different in the real world of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Al Joe look for a hobby and finds that prospecting for rocks, minerals, historical artifacts and history can be exciting. Are the Anasazi the predecessors of the Navajo tribe? How did they come to the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Utah. Where did they go? What do the pictographs mean that are found in the castle-like ruins of Mesa Verde, Aztec, and Cholla parks? Al's team investigates possible future developments in housing, aerial fire fighting equipment, new power sources, gravity-based appliances, prospecting, treasure hunting and a different way to change forest lumber production. The Author (below) has spent thirty years working with these proud people and has spun this yarn hoping you will enjoy the romp.

"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered."—National Geographic Traveler From the region’s laid-back beach towns to the jumble of Monterey’s Cannery Row, California’s Central Coast offers the most spectacular triptych of landscapes—surf, forests, and picturesque small towns—in the West. Includes coverage of the region’s vineyards, culinary gems, and coastal hideaways.

Charlotte wasn't your ordinary little girl. She had eyes that sparkled with curiosity and hair the color of the setting sun. Her heart was filled with a big, giant love for adventure! Charlotte's room was her very own world. Her bed was a ship sailing across stormy seas, her closet a cave full of hidden treasures. Every day was a chance to discover something new, to go somewhere amazing. Sometimes she was a brave knight, sometimes a scientist in a secret lab, and sometimes even a dinosaur hunter! Charlotte always had her trusty backpack filled with the most important things: * Her magnifying glass to see the tiniest details * A notebook and pencil for drawing everything she found * A compass to make sure she never got lost * And, most importantly, snacks! An explorer needs fuel for all that exploring. With her backpack on and a big smile, Charlotte was ready for any quest the world had to offer. Who knows what she'll discover today?

The trusted guide to Florida's premier Gulf Coast destinations—now with a brand-new look! Whether Charlotte Harbor’s wild shorelines and preserved estuaries, or Sarasota’s historic culture sweetened by sugar magnates, travelers have an in-depth look on the environment, history, and culture of this beautiful stretch of coastline. Now in its 7th fully updated edition, this guide gives visitors and locals access to the best of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Do it all, from the fabled “Sanibel stoop” for collecting seashells to dining in the finest five-star bistros. The author’s deep local knowledge again provides the most reliable info available to this paradise. Each book in the Explorer’s Guide series gives travelers the tools and information they need to discover every corner of their destination. The helpful “What’s Where” section gives you the lay of the land; easy-to-read maps show you how to get around; handy icons point out amenities; and sidebars throughout recommend the must-see and must-do spots in each region. Everything you need to enjoy the beach is right here!

Seven British schoolchildren embark on a sailing-adventure-turned-treasure hunt.