Ayla's parents are killed in a hunting accident, forcing her to live with her abusive Uncle. Ayla runs away and is taken in by a group of cavemen who teach her how to survive in the wild. When her Uncle comes to kidnap her, Ayla leads him on a chase through the wilderness and is able to return to her new home safe and sound.
This collection of poems explores the theme of life, with each poem offering a different perspective on what it means to live. From the joys and sorrows of everyday life to the big questions about life and death, these poems offer a wide range of thoughts and feelings about what it means to be alive.
Pro surfer Mike hears about a secret surf spot in California and can't resist checking it out. He quickly falls in love with the waves and the town, but realizes that the locals are hiding a dark secret. Mike is determined to find out what's going on, but quickly realizes that he's in over his head.
Shannon is reluctant to move to the city with her family, but soon discovers the joys of entrepreneurship when she starts a dog walking business with the help of her new neighbor, Mrs. Saunders. Shannon quickly learns the ins and outs of running a small business and discovers the satisfaction that comes from being her own boss and helping others in her community.
Jamal Crawford is a high school basketball star who is recruited by UCLA to play for their Division I team. However, Jamal soon discovers that college basketball is much more competitive than he ever imagined . With the help of his coach, Jamal learns to trust his teammates and to play with heart. Together, they overcome obstacles on the court and off, ultimately winning the National Championship.
Valeria's old friend from Rio, Sofia, is in trouble and needs her help. Valeria is hesitant at first, but she knows she has to help her friend. She en lists the help of her old friend, Paulo, and together they set out to find Sofia and help her escape the dangerous world she's caught up in.
Black holes are extremely dense objects with a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape them. They come in different sizes, from smallstellar-mass black holes to supermassive black holes , and are thought to be at the center of every large galaxy. When matter falls into a black hole, it heats up and emits a bright light.
When thirteen year old Oji-Cree girl, Wenebojo, is orphaned during a smallpox epidemic in her community in the early 1800s, she is forced to leave her home to live with distant relatives in a nearby village. Though she is initially met with suspicion and distrust, Wenebojo slowly starts to win over her new family and community with her hard work , determination, and kind heart. But, when a group of fur traders come to the village with the promise of wealth and prosperity, Wenebojo quickly realizes that they are only interested in taking advantage of her people. With the help of her new friends and family, Wenebojo must find the strength to stand up to the fur traders and protect her community.