X-Venture Xplorers #1


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An educational exploration of the animal kingdom! Lions and Tigers normally don’t cross paths in the wild because they live in different habitats. Who is to say for sure who would win in a battle of these big cats? Under the guidance of Dr. Darwin and his faithful assistant Smith, a young group of researches, Sherry, Jake, Bean, Louis, Tazen, and Kwame, scour the globe for the perfect specimens to test their hypothesis. But if they aren’t careful, the fact hunters will become the hunted by mealtime! Dynamic action is supported by informative diagrams and studies of the top members of the feline family (felidae).




X-Venture Xplorers: Kingdom of Animals #3


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When their relaxing sea vacation is interrupted, Jake, Sherry, Kwame and the rest of Dr. Darwin’s X-Venture X-plorers head under the sea to find out all about creatures from the deep. And under the sea, sharks are king. But the sharks are not the apex predator they once were, illegal fishing is harming their lives and habitat. Learn about the various species of sharks, tooth by tooth, and find out who would win in a hypothetical battle between fishes, and who would end up as chum. Each comics chapter is followed by an informative prose chapter, filled with exciting facts and illustrations about the real-life creatures featured in the comics.




X-Venture Xplorers #2


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X-Venture Titanoboa: Coils of Doom


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It"s the mighty Amazon for the X-VENTURE Xplorers, after a logger reports an attack by what seems to be a giant, prehistoric snake! Soldiering through mosquitoes, sweltering heat and stifling humidity, the team seeks the source of the terrifying truth. But things take a sinister turn when they find traces of the creature"s meals, not all of which are animal in origin! Will the mystery of the supersized serpent be solved? Or will our heroes shuffle off this mortal coil? Slither in and find out!




X-Venture Roping The Ropen


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Does the winged Ropen of Papua New Guinea really exist? That"s the question the X-VENTURE Xplorers have decided to answer! But it won"t be easy- cannibals, poachers and a volcano only complicate an already tough job! And that"s not accounting the other mysteries lurking in the jungles of Papua New Guinea! Can the team prove the existence of this curious creature and avoid becoming bird food? Let yourself get roped in by this book and find out!




X-Venture The Golden Age of Adventure H02 - Lair Of The Cretan Minotaur


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Aiming for the top! Uncovering the mystery of the Minotaur! Searching for the clues to break Lulu's curse, she and Alex travel to the island of Crete, home of the legendary half-man half-bull Minotaur... but will they find the truth behind the legend?




X-Venture The Golden Age of Adventure Series H11 - Showdown In The Sierra Madre


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Aiming for the top! Mystery in Mexico! Alex succeeds in becoming a host for the last Star Seed - but this also attracts the attention of the evil Sky Demon, who is seeking the power of all the Star Seeds for himself! To keep Alex safe, the world's strongest Adventurers go all out against the Sky Demon, but pay a heavy price... Angry at being thwarted, the Sky Demon vows to destroy all life on Earth - and the Earth itself!




Dinosaur Explorers Vol. 1


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Trapped in the Precambrian Era 570 million years ago by an earthquake, the X-Venture Xplorers find themselves in a fix- by needing a bigger fix for their time machine! Rain, Sean and Stone are now faced with the challenge of finding electricity in an era where human haven"t even evolved! And to make matters worse, the locals don"t take kindly to them either! Witness all the wonders of our world"s past with these PREHISTORIC PIONEERS!




Beyond the Business Plan


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This insightful practical guide argues that the traditional business plan may not be appropriate for many new ventures and presents an alternative, effectual approach that encourages flexibility and development through exploration and experience. 10 principles demonstrate how to respond better to uncertainty during the business development process.




X-Venture Mermaid Mystery


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It's hard to resist the siren callof the sea- and near impossible if you're a member of the X-Venture Xplorers! Jellyfish, pirates and assorted nautical naughtiness are no barrier reef to our team, and neither is time travel! A sinister circus is the key to their salvation, where the discovery of a mermaid egg sparks a scramble for victory! How will the team navigate through this murky mystery, and will they triumph in their travels to track ddown the truth? Flip a fin and come on in as we solve this MERMAID MYSTERY!