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Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows
by Peter Lerangis Torstein NorstrandPercy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling adventure Seven Wonders! The Tomb of Shadows is the third in a seven-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis. This sequel to the bestselling Lost in Babylon and The Colossus Rises chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends in a life-or-death race to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. In the rubble of this Wonder of the Ancient World, they have to face down their own demons and engage in an epic battle with foes long gone. But when promises are broken, blood is spilled--and the Select are left with no choice but to destroy the one thing that might have saved them all.Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, praised Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises as "a high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets. Young readers will love this story. I can't wait to see what's next in the Seven Wonders series!"
Seven Wonders Book 4: The Curse of the King
by Peter Lerangis Torstein NorstrandPercy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders!The Curse of the King is the fourth book in a seven-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis. This sequel to The Tomb of Shadows, Lost in Babylon, and The Colossus Rises chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends as they face their greatest challenge yet--the long-lost Statue of Zeus. In their struggle to undo what's been done and unlock the secrets of this Wonder of the Ancient World, our heroes must confront gods, relive old battles, and face down their own destiny to save themselves--and the world--from destruction.Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, praised Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises as "a high-octane mix of modern adventure and ancient secrets. Young readers will love this story. I can't wait to see what's next in the Seven Wonders series!"
Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift (Seven Wonders #5)
by Peter Lerangis Torstein NorstrandPercy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders!Jack, Marco, Cass, and Aly's quest to find the seven magic orbs buried beneath each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World has hit a perilous snag. King Uhla'ar has kidnapped Aly and taken her and an orb back through a rift in time. A giant, merciless behemoth guards the opening, and so Jack and his friends realize that their only hope to rescue Aly is to rush to find the rest of the lost Loculi. This mission takes them around the world--to the Temple of Artemis to fend off a mighty army and then to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, where they wind up swallowed in the belly of a beast. But before all is said and done, they must return to where it all began, to Atlantis, to save Aly, themselves...and the world.Don't miss The Legend of the Rift, the epic finale to Peter Lerangis's earth-shattering, New York Times bestselling adventure series, Seven Wonders.
Seven Wonders Complete Collection
by Peter Lerangis Torstein NorstrandPercy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders!This action-packed adventure series that takes place throughout the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Jack McKinley discovers a secret organization on a hidden island and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs. As Jack and his three friends realize their lives are at stake, they have no choice but to accept the quest and embark on the challenge of their lives. Four friends. Six months. Seven Wonders. One goal.This complete collection includes all five books in the series, plus the three companion novellas of The Seven Wonders Journals!
Seven Wonders Journals: The Key
by Peter LerangisDiscover the history behind the mystery of the New York Times bestselling Seven Wonders series in this original novella.Follow the tale of Aliyah and Osman, twin treasure hunters pressed into a life of crime. For them, every day is another desperate death-defying adventure until they stumble upon the key that may lead to the greatest treasure ever. But to take home this magical orb, they must first battle their way out of the Tomb of Shadows.With crucial historical details and plenty of backstory surprises, this is a perfect addition to the library of new and continuing fans of Seven Wonders, the epic adventure series by Peter Lerangis, author of three stories in the 39 Clues series.
Seven Wonders Journals: The Orphan
by Peter LerangisDiscover the history behind the mystery of the epic New York Times bestselling series Seven Wonders with this original novella.In Seven Wonders Book 2 we met Daria, a twelve-year-old orphan abandoned among the Babylonians. The Orphan chronicles her valiant battle to rescue her best friend from certain death and to escape the only city she's ever called home.Read the stories. Join the quest. The Seven Wonders await.
Seven Wonders Journals: The Promise
by Peter LerangisFrom the lost Journals of the New York Times bestselling Seven Wonders series comes the story of how Atlantis came to rest at the bottom of the sea.Follow the threads of history back to ancient times.<P><P> Two Atlantean princes, Karai and Massarym, obsessed with power and terrified of the mysterious Loculi, turned against it each other in a bitter rivalry. With the future of the world at stake and nowhere to turn for guidance, the fourteen-year-old brothers chose fear over trust, deception over truth, and violence over brotherhood, and they change the course of history forever.In this final installment of the Seven Wonders Journals, dive into the heart of the mystery that started it all before the adventure concludes in Seven Wonders: The Legend of the Rift, the fifth and final book in the New York Times bestselling adventure series by Peter Lerangis, author of hundreds of books, including three titles in the 39 Clues series.
Seven Wonders Journals: The Select
by Peter LerangisFrom the lost Journals of the Seven Wonders saga comes the story of Burt Wenders--one of the first of the chosen kids to be marked as "The Select." In this thrilling prequel to Book 1, delve into the mystery and the magic of Seven Wonders, the brand-new adventure series from Peter Lerangis, the bestselling author of several books in the 39 Clues series. It's the year 1894, and thirteen-year-old Burt and his father are on an archaeological expedition gone wrong. After a tumultuous boat ride, Burt and the archaeologists find themselves stranded on what seems to be a deserted island. That is, seems to be deserted until Burt starts hearing music that no one else can hear . . . and blacking out with no explanation. Maybe there is something to Burt's father's expedition after all? All but tortured by his surroundings, Burt ventures to find out. He can only hope to survive.
Seven Wonders of the Milky Way
by David A. AguilarWitness the wonders of the Milky Way in this stunningly illustrated book that will make you feel like an astronaut!Blast off to the oldest star in our galaxy, zoom around planetary nebulae dubbed "the butterflies of space," circle past humongous, ringed exoplanets, and close in on newly discovered orbs that just might support alien life. David Aguilar, former Director of Science Information at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and creator of Cosmic Catastrophes and Seven Wonders of the Solar System, takes us on a unique space journey through the Milky Way. His beautifully rendered, painterly images are based on the latest scientific findings about our galaxy and are supported by lively, factual text about celestial wonders such as Omega Centauri, the Great Nebula in Orion, UY Scuti, the Hourglass Nebula, and headlining-making discoveries about planet J1407b, Tabby's Star, and the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system.
Seven Wonders of the Solar System (Smithsonian)
by David A. AguilarReady for a wondrous celestial journey? This extraordinary book puts you right there in the middle of our solar system: breaking through colorful gaseous hazes; exploring the surface of red-hot or ice-cold planets; hurtling through rings of flying, frozen ice chunks; and rocketing on out to deep space. Astronomer David Aguilar is our navigator on these seven wonderful trips through space—journeys that someday may actually happen!
Seven Wonders of the World
by Farah Rizvi Carmella Van VleetOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Greek scholars named seven of the most wondrous monuments to civilization, including the Pyramids of Egypt and Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Through the centuries these treasures were known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Because all but the Egyptian pyramids have been lost to the ravages of time, a new list of seven wonders was established in 2007. These monuments, including Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China, symbolize the creativity and ingenuity of human civilization.Seven Wonders of the World introduces kids ages 9-12 to the seven wonders on the original list and the seven wonders on the new list. Learning about these icons of world culture offers opportunities to discover amazing civilizations, technological innovations, and our shared world heritage. Sidebars, fun trivia, and entertaining illustrations break up the text, making it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on projects encourage active learning.
Seven and a Half Tons of Steel
by Janet Nolan Thomas GonzálezThe USS New York is big like other navy ships, and it sails like other navy ships, but there is something special about this navy ship. Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship’s bow. <P><P>Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (14 Cows for America) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event.
Seven and a Half Tons of Steel: A Post-9/11 Story of Hope and Transformation
by Janet NolanA moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Tower's beam.Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship's bow.Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (14 Cows for America) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Also includes details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies.
Seven for the Revolution
by Rudy RuizA young Latina struggles to communicate with her immigrant grandfather when her mother prohibits her from speaking Spanish. <P><P>A boy grapples with the slippery nature of laws, rules and ambition along the US-Mexico border in his quest for the American Dream. <P><P>An elderly woman's land, life and loyalties are divided by a controversial border fence. <P><P>A South American immigrant encounters racism and love in an LA elevator as turmoil swirls around a radical change in immigration policy. <P><P>In post-apocalyptic New York, a Latina fights to defend the last vestiges of a nation's pride as disgruntled creditors threaten to confiscate the Statue of Liberty.
Seven-Day Magic (Tales of Magic #7)
by Edward Eager N. M. BodeckerA seven-day book of magic proves to be fractious for five children, who must learn the book's rules and tame its magic.
Seventeen & In-Between
by Barthe Declements"At seventeen, Elsie Edwards, once the fat girl of fifth grade, later slender but insecure in ninth grade, now has boyfriend problems that once would have seemed too good to be true."
Seventeen Real Girls, Real-Life Stories: True Crime
by Seventeen MagazineFrom pranks gone wrong to sexual abuse and murder, these stories will motivate readers to reflect on their own lives. In one case, 14-year old twin girls rob a bank in a desperate bid to save the family home, while another tale tells of a mother who makes a horrifying decision for her pregnant daughter. These people share their personal trials and tragedies in the hopes that others can learn from their experiences. Includes a 16-page color photo insert.
Seventeen Real Girls, Real-Life Stories: True Love
by Seventeen MagazineFrom love triangles and cheaters to summer romances, these stories will touch every teen’s heart. One seventeen-year-old’s story talks of her sweetheart who joined the Army and was sent to the Middle East, and how his love letters kept their romance strong. In another, one girl learns (the hard way) how playing the field can only lead to heartache. Whether the ending is happy or sad, there is no doubt that love has changed these teens’ lives forever.
Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty: The Best Hair, Skin, Nails & Makeup Ideas For You
by Ann ShoketWhen it comes to teen beauty advice, no brand is more trusted than Seventeen, the #1 bestselling monthly teen magazine. Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty is a girl's handbook to celebrating her natural beauty. <P><P> It's packed with clear, customized service that helps make the most of her skin tone, her face shape, her hair texture, and her style
Seventeen Ultimate Guide to College: Everything You Need to Know to Walk Onto Campus and Own It!
by Ann Shoket Editors of Seventeen MagazineAfter the excitement of prom and high-school graduation festivities, young women begin to focus on the next big milestone; starting college. <P><P>Filled with tips and stories from real students, Seventeen Ultimate Guide to College reveals everything a girl needs to know to feel confident campus and make the next years her best yet. It contains insider secrets she won't learn from her high school guidance counselor or a college information packet, including: How to bond with your roomie; Navigating the college hookup scene; Sneaky ways to avoid going broke in college; Plus a bonus style section on what to wear at every type of school.
Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Guys: What He Thinks about Flirting, Dating, Relationships, and You!
by Ann Shoket the Editors of SeventeenIn Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Guys, the magazine's trusted editors and its knowledgeable "Hot Guys Panel" give girl's a must-have manual that gives them guys' perspectives on flirting, hooking up, dating, relationships, and falling in love. <P><P>The book gives answers to burning questions, like: What does his text really mean? Does he likes you...or not? What flirting moves do guys like and don't? Plus many more! The book also gives girls the scoop on hooking up, how to drop the "L-bomb," and the best ways to deal with a breakup. Featuring the magazine's Hot Guy Panel, Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Guys is illustrated by hundreds of photos, and includes interactive quizzes and lessons on love and dating from real guys.
Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style: How to Find Your Perfect Look
by Ann ShoketNo brand is more trusted among teens and young women than "Seventeen. " The monthly magazine's more than 13 million devoted readers know it is the place to learn about what matters most to a girl--and fashion is at the top of the list Packed with amazing clothes and indispensable style advice, "Seventeen's Ultimate Guide to Style" is the book readers will turn to again and again for fashion inspiration. "Seventeen's Ultimate Guide to Style" is all about teaching young women to cultivate their own unique style. The book draws advice from the magazine's editors, real-girl style experts, Hollywood stylists, and celebrity fashion icons. Its chapters explore seven timeless fashion vibes: Classic, Edgy, Girly, Glam, Sporty, Artsy, and Boho. Each section breaks down all a girl needs to know about mastering the look and giving it her personal twist. Throughout its beautifully illustrated pages, the book also provides young women with endless ideas to maximize their wardrobe, stretch their dollar, and make everyday basics work in hundreds of ways. "Seventeen's Ultimate Guide to Style" is an indispensable resource for young fashionistas everywhere.
Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy (Adventures of the PSS 118 #1)
by Joshua S. LevyPercy Jackson meets Star Trek PSS 118 is just your typical school—except that it's a rickety old spaceship orbiting Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter. Jack's dad used to be the science teacher, until he got fired for tinkering with the ship. Now Jack just wants to get through the last day of school without anything else going wrong. But when the school is mysteriously attacked, Jack discovers that his dad has built humanity's first light-speed engine—and given Jack control of it. To save the ship, Jack catapults it hundreds of light-years away . . . and right into the clutches of the first aliens humans have ever seen. School hasn't just gotten out: it's gone clear across the galaxy. And now it's up to Jack and his friends to get everyone home. "[T]his middle-grade action-adventure space opera is just plain fun."—Booklist "A perfect bridge for readers looking for a Percy Jackson–esque work of science fiction."—School Library Journal
Seventh-Inning Stretch: Timeout for Baseball Trivia
by Brad Herzog Catherine WolfCatch up on more than 150 years of baseball's battiest history! This book will take you from the first organized baseball game, in 1846, to the 1990's, from the All-Star Game to the World Series, and from the time of Babe Ruth to the days of Ken Griffey, Junior. Each of the three sections covers a part of baseball's past.
Seventh-grade Menace (The Fabulous Five #14)
by Betsy HaynesCAN JANA STOP THE SEVENTH-GRADE MENACE? Jana Morgan, Melanie Edwards, Beth Barry, Christie Winchell, Katie Shannon ... they're The Fabulous Five. They started out as a club whose secret purpose was to keep up with snobby Taffy Sinclair. Now these five best friends are in the seventh grade--are they ready for the ups and downs of junior high? SEVENTH-GRADE MENACE Jana Morgan thinks she's the luckiest girl at Wakeman Junior High. Not only is she dating cute Randy Kirwan, but she and Randy are competing in a popularity contest together. Soon the votes are pouring in, but Jana's also getting attention of a different kind. First chocolate milk is poured all over her petitions for the contest. Then she discovers that catsup has been squirted into her locker. Jana suspects that seventh-grade bully Geena McNatt is responsible, and she's ready to retaliate ... until something happens to make Jana see why Geena is always such a menace.