Fort Morgan Public Library

Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic was outlawed. Its royal family murdered. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe. The Heir of Jasad escaped the massacre, and she intends to stay hidden, especially from the armies of Nizahl that continue to hunt her people. But a moment of anger changes everything. When Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, Sylvia accidentally reveals her magic—and...

A grandmother tells a story about a young girl who uses her wits and what is available to her to help her survive when she is lost in the snow. Includes instructions for creating a number of string figures mentioned in the story.

Excited to give his report on explorer Ernest Shackleton in school, and frustrated by a monstrous snowstorm that has left his family and city snowbound, a boy imagines himself on a voyage where he and his crew (his family) are trapped by the ice, just like his favorite explorer and the ship, Endurance.

The heroes of the Titanic - the steamliner that sunk on it's maiden voyage when it struck an iceberg.

Fifteen-year-old Whichaway, son of a stone-faced Arizona rancher, legs broken in an accident atop a windmill, struggles to survive after cattle rustlers have left him to die.

Draws on government recommendations to outline practical steps for surviving a range of threatening situations, from natural disasters and biochemical hazards to nuclear terrorism and radiological dangers.

Monsters are hiding everywhere, but proof is required before anyone will take this claim seriously. The author of this book knows, as she's been hunting terrifying creatures her whole life, recording evidence along the way. It takes math and science, as well as tracking and survival skills, to gather the evidence necessary to convince a skeptic of the existence of these beasts. Inside are some of the author's monster-hunting adventures along with...

Easy solutions for life's toughest scenarios When there's a 1 in 12 million chance of a shark attack occurring and a 1 in 5 chance of bed-bug infestation, it's easy to see which scenario is worth preparing for. What Do I Do If...? helps you solve the far more common, but no less devastating, of life's little curveballs. From accidentally dropping your ring down the drain to blowing out a tire at 65 mph to dealing with a friend who won't pay you back,...

"Providing a self-defense system that actually works in the real world, this action-packed guide to avoiding attacks, neutralizing attackers and protecting yourself and your loved ones helps you to sharpen your instincts and respond proactively to impending danger, master hand-to-hand combat basics and more."--Provided by publisher.