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The Arctic region of Earth is known for sub-zero temperatures and brutal, harsh weather. But some people--and their dogs--choose to brave the deadly conditions all in the name of fun and competition. Sled dog racing is a popular winter sport involving special kinds of dogs who tolerate cold temperatures well. In this book, young readers will learn all about why some people choose to train these dogs to compete in popular races all over the Arctic....
5) Light of Day
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From the author of On the Edge and Snitch comes a dangerous, sexy novel perfect for fans of Simone Elkeles. When Gabby Perez is almost drugged at a nightclub, she decides to take action. Teaming up with a mysterious stranger known as X, the two go after a gang who is drugging and kidnapping innocent girls off the Miami streets and forcing them into prostitution. As their search deepens, Gabby and X can't ignore their undeniable attraction to each...
6) On the Edge
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From Allison van Diepen, author of Light of Day, Snitch, and Street Pharm, comes a sexy, dangerous novel-perfect for fans of Simone Elkeles and Paul Griffin-about a teen who witnesses a murder and gets caught up in the seedy world of Miami's gangs. Maddie Diaz never should have taken that shortcut through the park. If she hadn't, she wouldn't have seen two members of the Reyes gang attacking a homeless man. Now, as the only witness, she knows there's...
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FBI agent Matt D'Angelo had always operated by logic, but now he was combing the streets like a madman in search of one woman Jenna Moon. Though Matt knew his disbelief at Jenna's wild story had caused her to run, he couldn't deny that she'd gotten under his skin. Or that she was in danger. But once he found her and became her twenty-four-hour protector, Matt began to question his own sanity. Because Jenna made him want a life he'd denied himself....
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Años atrás, Nathan Dallas había creído en la joven Shelby Westmoreland cuando había afirmado que había visto una extraña criatura salir del río en mitad de una noche de niebla. La ciudad entera la había acusado de estar mintiendo, pero ella sabía que había visto algo y jamás olvidaría el apoyo de Nathan.
Ahora Shelby era toda una mujer... y Nathan había regresado a la ciudad rodeado por el escándalo.
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Discover how plants have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them become lethal killers in some of the world's most challenging biomes.
In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of plant anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth.
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There's waterskiing and surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding, but what comes next? Introduce your readers to wakeboarding. They'll find out how this action-packed sport got its start, and discover how they can become a wakeboarder. They'll learn the tricks and stunts, and find out who the heroes of the sport are.
11) Skydiving
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For some people, the idea of jumping out of an airplane with a parachute attached to their back is a terrifying prospect. Others find it to be the thrill of a lifetime. At 10,000 feet (3,048 m), skydivers have a bird's-eye view of the world as they jump from a plane, freefalling before gliding safely to Earth with a parachute. Breathtaking photographs will show just what it looks like as skydivers make the plunge. Vivid design and informative sidebars...
12) Cain's Law
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When love is on the line, a cowboy will risk everything...
Texas Lawman, Cain Whitfield, has been burned before by a beautiful brunette with dark doe eyes. He won't be fooled again. But fate has a rotten sense of humor when he discovers the latest stranger to arrive in his small Texas town is a former mob enforcer's girlfriend-something he learns when the cabin she rented goes up in flames and her boyfriend tries to run them both off the road. Now,...
13) Controlled Burn
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This flame doesn't need a match...
One high school prank gone wrong shouldn't define the rest of former foster child Carly Lohan's life. But setting fire to Caldera Canyon isn't something townsfolk will ever forget. As the last part of her final act of restitution, she's among the group of volunteers assigned to keep a prescribed burn of underbrush and grass from "running over the rim" into the ranches ringing the park.
Local rancher and volunteer...
14) Shark Diving
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Sharks are some of the fiercest creatures in the ocean. Even though they can be deadly to humans, many people choose to dive into the deep blue with these creatures. Some people don't even protect themselves with cages! This book will explain why some people are so fascinated by sharks that they'll put themselves in danger to swim with them. Young readers will be drawn to the exciting text by dramatic, colorful photographs. Informative sidebars also...
15) Tornado Chasers
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While most people in the path of dangerous weather choose to hide and take shelter, tornado chasers instead run toward danger. Specially trained meteorologists use scientific equipment to follow dangerous thunderstorms in pursuit of learning more about tornadoes. This book will teach young readers all about how this deadly job-and hobby-can provide scientists with important data to predict tornadoes. Stunning photographs and accessible text will capture...
16) Flashpoint
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Troy Barlow wasn't looking for love when he competed in the Texas Tough Firefighting Competition, but one feisty little blonde caught his attention and wouldn't let go. The more she tried to deflect him, the more determined he became to make an impression until he did something she couldn't possibly ignore.
The last thing Diana Boyle expected to feel was an attraction for another firefighter. After her husband's death, she'd been adamant-never another...
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Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and their lethal life cycles.
In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest, and the science behind life cycles in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive!
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