The Light at the Bottom of the World

The Light at the Bottom of the World
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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781368044530
ISBN-13 : 1368044530
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The Light at the Bottom of the World by : London Shah

From debut author London Shah, comes a thrilling futuristic Sci-Fi mystery perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars.In the last days of the twenty-first century, sea creatures swim through the ruins of London. Trapped in the abyss, humankind wavers between hope and fear of what lurks in the depths around them, and hope that they might one day find a way back to the surface. When sixteen-year-old submersible racer Leyla McQueen is chosen to participate in the city's prestigious annual marathon, she sees an opportunity to save her father, who has been arrested on false charges. The Prime Minister promises the champion whatever their heart desires. But the race takes an unexpected turn, forcing Leyla to make an impossible choice. Now she must brave unfathomable waters and defy a corrupt government determined to keep its secrets, all the while dealing with a guarded, hotheaded companion she never asked for in the first place. If Leyla fails to discover the truths at the heart of her world, or falls prey to her own fears, she risks capture-or worse. And her father will be lost to her forever.

Lighthouse at the End of the World

Lighthouse at the End of the World
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 210
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ISBN-10 : 9780803209558
ISBN-13 : 080320955X
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Lighthouse at the End of the World by : Jules Verne

In 1859, three sailors arrive on an isolated island to man a new lighthouse at the wreck-prone tippy tip of South America. They soon discover a band of egregious criminals, led by dangerous evildoer Kongre, who have been tricking ships into running aground, killing the survivors and taking the loot. When two lighthouse men go to assist a ship and are killed, serious trouble ensues.

Journey to the Heart of the Abyss

Journey to the Heart of the Abyss
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 384
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ISBN-10 : 9780759555068
ISBN-13 : 0759555060
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Journey to the Heart of the Abyss by : London Shah

The sequel to London Shah's thrilling futuristic mystery The Light at the Bottom of the World, perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars Leyla McQueen has finally reunited with her father after breaking him out of Broadmoor, the illegal government prison—but his freedom comes at a terrible cost. As Leyla celebrates his return, she must grapple with the pain of losing Ari. Now separated from the boy who has her heart and labeled the nation’s number one enemy, Leyla must risk illegal travel through unchartered waters in her quest for the truth behind her father's arrest. Across Britain, the fallout from Leyla's actions has escalated tensions between Anthropoid and non-Anthropoid communities, bringing them to an all-time high. And, as Leyla and her friends fight to uncover the startling truths about their world, she discovers her own shocking past—and the horrifying secrets behind her father’s abduction and arrest. But as these long-buried truths finally begin to surface, so, too, do the authorities’ terrible future plans. And if the ever-pervasive fear prevents the people from taking a stand now, the abyss could stay in the dark forever.

Race to the Bottom of the Earth

Race to the Bottom of the Earth
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Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9781250257819
ISBN-13 : 1250257816
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Race to the Bottom of the Earth by : Rebecca E. F. Barone

Equal parts adventure and STEM, Rebecca E. F. Barone's Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica is a thrilling nonfiction book for young readers chronicling two treacherous, groundbreaking expeditions to the South Pole—and includes eye-catching photos of the Antarctic landscape. "Riveting! I raced to the end of this book!" —Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he set out, another intrepid explorer, Roald Amundsen, set his sights on the same goal. Suddenly two teams were vying to be the first to make history—what was to be an expedition had become a perilous race. In 2018, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first unaided, unsupported solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. But little did he know that athlete Colin O’Brady was training for the same trek—and he was determined to beat Louis to the finish line. For fans of Michael Tougias’ The Finest Hours, this gripping account of two history-making moments of exploration and competition is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers. "A nail-biting tale of adventure, tragedy, and superhuman determination—and also a luminous example of how our present lives are shaped by our immeasurably deep connection to our past." —Elizabeth Wein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity "A huge treat for adventure story fans—not one, but two incredible races across the fearsome and fascinating Antarctic!" —Steve Sheinkin, New York Times bestselling author of Bomb and Undefeated

The Ice at the Bottom of the World

The Ice at the Bottom of the World
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Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 161
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780804150545
ISBN-13 : 0804150540
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ice at the Bottom of the World by : Mark Richard

With a distinctive and original voice, Mark Richard's stories capture characters on the fringe of society, and illuminate the goodness at the heart of their Southern, down-and-out lies. Full of startling images and harrowing epiphanies, The Ice at the Bottom of the World is a collection by a true master of his craft. In these ten stories, Mark Richard, winner of the 1990 PEN/Ernest Hemingway Foundation Award, emerges as the heir apparent to Mark Twain, Flannery O'Connor, and William Faulkner.

Down, Down, Down

Down, Down, Down
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 45
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ISBN-10 : 9780618966363
ISBN-13 : 0618966366
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Down, Down, Down by : Steve Jenkins

Provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze.

Down in the Bottom of the Bottom of the Box

Down in the Bottom of the Bottom of the Box
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Publisher : The Porcupine's Quill
Total Pages : 84
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780889843547
ISBN-13 : 0889843546
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Down in the Bottom of the Bottom of the Box by : JonArno Lawson

Grade level: 6, 7, 8, 9, e, i, s.

Antarctica

Antarctica
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Publisher : Bulfinch Press
Total Pages : 175
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ISBN-10 : 0821227548
ISBN-13 : 9780821227541
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Antarctica by : Jim Mastro

From the aurora australis to Bird Island, a photojournalist takes readers on his journey to the harsh, desolate, yet beautiful place that is Antarctica. 120 color photos.

The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 339
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781451681758
ISBN-13 : 1451681755
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Light Between Oceans by : M.L. Stedman

A cloth bag containing ten copies of the title.

At the Bottom of Everything

At the Bottom of Everything
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 290
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780345803177
ISBN-13 : 0345803175
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis At the Bottom of Everything by : Ben Dolnick

It’s been ages since the “incident” that estranged former best friends Adam and Thomas, and Adam has long since decided he’s better off, even if his own life hasn’t exactly turned out as planned. Ten years after the two friends spoke their last words, Adam is working as a tutor, sleeping with the mother of a student, and spending most of his nights looking up his ex-girlfriend on Facebook. But when he receives an email from Thomas’s mother begging for his help, he finds himself drawn back into his old friend’s world. Thomas hasn’t been doing well, and now he’s disappeared while traveling in India. As Adam embarks upon a magnificently strange and unlikely journey, Ben Dolnick unspools a tale of friendship, spiritual reckoning, and redemption.