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One hundred years ago, a killer wave of molasses struck a crowded Boston neighborhood. Discover the story of this strange disaster in the next book in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series. Hace cuatro anos que Carmen y su papa migraron de Italia a Boston. La vida en esta ciudad es emocionante, pero dura. Ambos viven en un barrio superpoblado llamado North End, a la sombra de un enorme tanque de acero. El feo tanque esta lleno de melaza pegajosa y tiene un salidero, pero nadie se imagina que pueda explotar e inundar las calles con una ola gigantesca de melaza.En medio de la inundacion, Carmen se da cuenta de que debe luchar por su vida, la vida que ella y su papa han construido en Estados Unidos. Pero ¿tendra la fuerza necesaria para luchar?It''s been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there''s the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets. Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life - the life that she and Papa built together in America. But where will she find the strength?

¡Una emocionante adaptación a novela gráfica del éxito de ventas de Lauren Tarshis, Sobreviví los ataques de tiburones de 1916, con texto adaptado por Georgia Ball y arte de Haus Studio! Chet Roscow ha comenzado a sentirse a gusto en Elm Hills, Nueva Jersey. Tiene un trabajo, tres buenos amigos y ha encontrado el lugar perfecto para nadar. Pero todo cambia con la llegada de un tiburón blanco que ataca cerca de donde vive. Todos hablan de lo mismo. Sin embargo, cuando Chet ve algo raro en el agua, piensa que es su imaginación... ¡hasta que se encuentra cara a cara con el tiburón! A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis''s bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio! The Spanish edition of the graphic novel adaptation of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916! Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle''s little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he''s sure it''s his imagination running wild. It''s impossible he''s about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis''s New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that''s sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times bestselling series! ¡La version en espanol de I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912!George Calder, de diez anos, esta super emocionado porque el y su hermanita Phoebe estan en el famoso Titanic, cruzando el Atlantico junto a su tia Daisy. El barco esta lleno de rincones fascinantes que explorar pero, cuando George se aventura en el compartimento de equipaje de primera clase, una terrible explosion sacude el barco. De repente, hay agua por todas partes y la vida de George cambia para siempre.Ten-year-old George Calder can''t believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George''s life changes forever.

It''s been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen''s home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max''s famu00adily, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them . . . until two months ago, when t

Eleven-year-old Danny Crane is alone on his favorite beach in Hawaii when the world is torn apart and World War II officially hits the United States. Does he have what it takes to find his way home in the midst of the bombs, the smoke, and the destru

Chet Roscow ha comenzado a sentirse a gusto en Elm Hills, Nueva Jersey. Tiene un trabajo, tres buenos amigos y ha encontrado el lugar perfecto para nadar. Pero todo cambia con la llegada de un gran tiburón blanco que ataca cerca de donde vive. Todos hablan de lo mismo. Así que cuando Chet ve algo raro en el agua, piensa que es su imaginación... ¡hasta que se encuentra cara a cara con un sanguinario tiburón!

La familia de Barry trata de evacuarse antes que el huracán Katrina azote su hogar en Nueva Orleans, pero la hermanita de Barry se enferma y tienen que quedarse a esperar que pase la tormenta. Al principio, Katrina no parece tan terrible como dijo el pronóstico, pero durante la noche los diques se rompen y el mundo de Barry se ve literalmente destrozado. La inundación lo arrastra lejos de su familia. ¿Podrá sobrevivir a la tormenta del siglo... solo?

Léo, dix ans, adore être vendeur de journaux à San Francisco. Non seulement il gagne un peu d''argent pour aider sa famille, mais en plus il est libre d''explorer cette ville extraordinaire aux nombreux coteaux et d''observer la ville changer à mesure qu''elle grandit en ce début de nouveau siècle. Les voitures tirées par des chevaux partagent les rues avec les nouvelles automobiles rutilantes. Des commerces et des familles apparaissent et disparaissent tous les jours. Il y a de l''effervescence et tout semble possible. Mais par un matin de printemps, tout a changé. Le monde de Léo a complètement été secoué. littéralement. Il se retrouve coincé au milieu de San Francisco alors que la ville tremble, s''écrase et est incendiée. Léo a-t-il ce qu''il faut pour survivre à cette catastrophe dévastatrice? Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco - not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he''s free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible. But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo''s world is shaken - literally - and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster? Original title: I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Chet Roscow has a job with his uncle Jerry at the local diner, three great friends, and the perfect summertime destination: Matawan Creek. But Chet''s summer is interrupted by shocking news that a great white shark has been attacking swimmers along th

No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before ... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here -- the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past. Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don''t turn your back. Don''t make any sudden movements. And most importantly: Don''t run. That last one is the hardest for Mel; she''s been running from her problems all her life. If she wants to survive tonight, she''ll have to find the courage to face her fear.

"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children''s Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012"-- Publisher.

Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Gage, he has to say yes! Dr. Gage is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin. Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn''t heading towards Joplin, and wouldn''t it be great have a brave and exciting story of his own to tell Jeremy when he comes home? But when the tornado shifts directions, Dexter''s bravery is about to get seriously tested.

On May 18, 1980, eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her best friends, Eddie and Sam, are in a forest near Mount St. Helens when the months of wondering whether the volcano will erupt are finally answered, all three are badly burned, but it is up to Jessie to protect the boys as best she can and hope that somebody comes to rescue them.

In this special edition boxed set, you''ll find ten stories of survival and resilience by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis.

When Lucas decides to skip school because he wants to discuss football with a firefighter friend of his father, he finds himself caught up in the terrorist attacks on New York City.

Dobrodružný příběh na motivy skutečných událostí. Jedenáctiletá dívka Melody se v národním parku Glacier v Montaně potká s medvědem. Melody jezdí do parku se svou rodinou každé léto a vždycky tu dokázala zapomenout na všechny své starosti. Ale letos je to jiné. Po mámině smrti je každý okamžik v parku jen srdcervoucí připomínkou minulosti. Pak se Mel setká tváří v tvář s majestátním medvědem grizzlym. A najednou jde jen o jedinou věc, přežít. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Étrange. intelligente et raisonnable, Emma-Jane aime résoudre des problèmes et étudier les insectes, son perroquet. Henri, perché sur son épaule... À l''école, les filles de la classe se moquent d''elle. Pourtant, le jour où elle trouve Coleen Pomerantz en train de sangloter dans les toilettes, Emma-Jane se promet de lui venir en aide en utilisant ses capacités logiques. Et c''est alors que le petit monde bien ordonné d''Emma-Jane vole en éclats. Car il n''est pas certain que ce soit avec des formules mathématiques que l''on puisse consoler les gens...

Dobrodružný příběh dívky, která zažila ničivou erupci sopky Sv. Heleny ve státě Washington v roce 1980. Jedenáctiletá Jessie vyrůstala s výhledem na nádhernou horu Svaté Heleny. Prošlapávala její klikaté stezky, potápěla se v jezerech a lovila pstruhy v říčkách. Věděla, že se jedná o sopku, netušila však, že jde o aktivní vulkán, který by dokázal ničit a zabíjet. A pak hora Svaté Heleny exploduje. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.