Planet Hero!
Author : Lauren Wechsler Horn
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 30,88 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781402762819
Planet Hero
Author : M. A. Carlson
Publisher : Planet Hero
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 33,64 MB
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781734802115
Book Description
Welcome to Planet Hero! Attention Civilians! In the event of Superhero on Villain battling, seek immediate shelter. And if a Villain decides to kidnap you, hold you hostage, or attempts to rob and/or kill you, please remain calm, Heroes will arrive shortly. Thank you for your support!Dr. Davis Malory never planned to become a hero or a villain. He never planned on obtaining superpowers. He certainly never planned on being transported to a world filled with such people. And he most definitely never considered that he would have to become one if he ever wanted to find a way back to Earth.But Planet Hero doesn't care about what Davis wants. If he wants to survive everything that is about to be thrown at him, he'll have to cultivate his superpowers and learn to navigate this new world or going home will be the least of his worries. Davis's days as a Civilian are officially over.Disclaimer: This is a LitRPG or GameLit novel containing video game elements and rules.
Bill, the Galactic Hero
Author : Harry Harrison
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 14,2 MB
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1466822732
Book Description
Bill, the Galactic Hero is written by Harry Harrison who is also the author of Deathworld, Make Room! Make Room! (filmed as Soylent Green), the popular Stainless Steel Rat books, and many other famous works of SF. "Simply the funniest science fiction book ever written."--New York Times besteselling author Terry Pratchett At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Heroes of the Environment
Author : Harriet Rohmer
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 48,50 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0811879712
Book Description
This inspiring book presents the true stories of 12 people from across North America who have done great things for the environment. Heroes include a teenage girl who figured out how to remove an industrial pollutant from the Ohio River, a Mexican superstar wrestler who works to protect turtles and whales, and a teenage boy from Rhode Island who helped his community and his state develop effective e-waste recycling programs. Plenty of photographs and illustrations bring each compelling story vividly to life.
Planet Omar: Epic Hero Flop
Author : Zanib Mian
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 16,30 MB
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593407172
Book Description
Omar and his friends are up to a new heroic adventure in the fourth installment of this highly-illustrated middle-grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination. Is there ever a good time to tell a lie? When his best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar decides to take the blame to save Daniel from getting in trouble—which makes Omar feel like a total hero! Being treated like a hero feels great, so he does it again. But then something more serious happens, and all eyes land on Omar. Uh-oh. The principal is convinced that Omar must have done it. Will he and his friends be able to prove his innocence, or is his good reputation ruined forever?
Planet Hero
Author : M. A. Carlson
Publisher : M.A. Carlson
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 22,42 MB
Release : 2021-05-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781734802153
Book Description
So you want to fight crime? Save people from villains? Be the good guy? If the answer is yes to all these questions, then the life of a Sidekick just might be for you. Warning: Not responsible for potential death or dismemberment.Davis might come to regret the day he decided to become a Sidekick, but now that he has already put in the time to complete the certification program, he was going to see it through. But first, he needs to survive in the wilds for a couple of weeks with his fellow wannabe sidekicks. Nothing like teen angst and drama to make a man feel his years.If he succeeds and makes it as a sidekick, he gets to look forward to working with the cantankerous Hammer Jack, a hero of some repute. Though whether that is good or bad is yet to be determined. The time has come for Davis to embrace his new life and take his place on Planet Hero as a lowly sidekick.Disclaimer: This is a LitRPG or GameLit novel containing video game elements and rules.
Earth Heroes
Author : Lily Dyu
Publisher : Nosy Crow
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,78 MB
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 178800857X
Book Description
When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if nothing you do can really make a difference . . . but this book proves that individual people can change the world. With twenty inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Yin Yuzhen and Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference. Featuring Amelia Telford, Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Bittu Sahgal, Chewang Norphel, David Attenborough, Doug Smith, Ellen MacArthur, Greta Thunberg, Isabel Soares, Isatou Ceesay, Marina Silva, Melati and Isabel Wijsen, Mohammed Rezwan, Renée King-Sonnen, Rok Rozman, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Stella McCartney, William Kamkwamba, Yin Yuzhen and Yvon Chouinard. Featuring illustrations by Jackie Lay.
Guardians of the Planet
Author : Clive Gifford
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1438089619
Book Description
Encourage children to engage with environmental problems and inspire them to take care of our planet! This book will help readers gain love and appreciation for our home and all who live here. It offers information on pollution, extinction, climate change, and ways to help and feel hopeful! Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: the perfect book for Earth Day! a perfect choice for kids who love nature books! great homeschool material Kids can learn how to become keepers of the coasts, friends of the forests, home heroes and much more through a mix of compelling facts, creative activities and proactive tips. Key environmental topics are clearly explained, and the easy-to-follow projects and suggestions help to put the issues in an everyday context. From recycling and composting food to reducing water waste and giving wildlife a helping hand!
Welcome to Mars
Author : Buzz Aldrin
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 13,58 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1426322062
Book Description
The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.
Epic Hero Flop
Author : Zanib Mian
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1444960997
Book Description
Welcome back to Planet Omar! The fourth book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. When Omar's best friend Daniel messes up at school, Omar decides to take the blame to save him from getting in trouble - which makes him feel like a hero! With this taste of heroism, Omar takes the blame for a couple of small things other kids in the class have done - without realising that when something more serious happens, the signs will point to him since he's been so unusually troublesome. The teachers are SURE the culprit must be Omar. Can his friends prove his innocence and show that he wasn't responsible for the chaos? *Zanib Mian is a World Book Day author for 2021 with her Planet Omar title, Operation Kind.* Have you read the first book in the series, Accidental Trouble Magnet? Love Reading 4 Kids called it 'irresistible reading!'
