Against the odds (DK Children)
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"Three young people find themselves face-to-face with deadly animals--and must summon all their courage to survive. From the shark-infested waters of the HMS Birkenhead in 1852 to the haunting roars of the Tsavo lions in 1898 and the ruthless Sankebetsu brown bear in 1915, three short stories bring history's most savage animal attacks to life. Can Kate, Amit, and Osuke survive the wild, or will they become another tragic tale?"--
2. Pompeii
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"Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow in Pompeii and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows somthing is terribly wrong. Amidst the collapsing buildings, the blocked streets of the city, and the deafening sounds of the eruption, Fabia needs to find her brother and navigate a route to safety. Will she be able to escape her beloved city in time to survive this fatal disaster? Will she see her family again?"--
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"Fifteen-year-old Chen has always felt safe in San Francisco's bustling Chinatown. But one fateful night, he is awakened by the violent shaking of the earth--the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history. Fires break out, and the streets flood with panicked crowds. In the chaos, Chen is separated from his parents, and he must find the courage to navigate the shattered city and search for his loved ones. Will he reunited with his family? And what will remain...