Bungee Jumping


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Discusses the history, stunts, competitions, equipment, and safety measures of bungee jumping.




Bungee Jump


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Thirteen-year-old Chris and his family are setting up a bungee jump in his backyard. It's a real large-scale bungee jump off a bridge that connects his backyard to a small island owned by his family. Not only is it going to be the coolest attraction around, but it also provides Chris with an opportunity to watch a real engineer in action. Chris would be excited about it if things didn't keep going wrong. The rumors of hauntings on the island, once the site of a hospital for children with leprosy, are getting out of control. And there are mysterious mishaps on the bridge. Chris worries that all of these problems will keep customers away. And if the bungee jump isn't a success, his family will lose everything. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!




Bungee Jumping


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Discusses the history, equipment, and techniques of bungee jumping, other uses of bungee cords, and safety.




Don't Bungee Jump Naked and Other Important Stuff


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Award-winning humorist Jeanne Robertson has regaled audiences for five decades with her original stories. In Don't Bungee Jump Naked and other important stuff, this "Grandma Gone Viral" shares a collection of hilarious stories as a reminder that humor is all around - we simply need to look for it!




The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost


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Rachel Friedman has always been the consummate good girl who does well in school and plays it safe, so the college grad surprises no one more than herself when, on a whim (and in an effort to escape impending life decisions), she buys a ticket to Ireland, a place she has never visited. There she forms an unlikely bond with a free-spirited Australian girl, a born adventurer who spurs Rachel on to a yearlong odyssey that takes her to three continents, fills her life with newfound friends, and gives birth to a previously unrealized passion for adventure. As her journey takes her to Australia and South America, Rachel discovers and embraces her love of travel and unlocks more truths about herself than she ever realized she was seeking. Along the way, the erstwhile good girl finally learns to do something she’s never done before: simply live for the moment.




Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk


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Jimmy's boa constrictor creates havoc in his gym class and his antics lead to the formation of an unusual basketball team.




Bungee Jumping for Fun & Profit


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This book will enlighten you on every aspect of bungee jumping. It describes the origins of this craze in the jungles of the Vanuatu Islands in the Pacific Ocean and tells all the particulars for preparing for a jump or opening your own commercial site. 60 drawings.




The Rough Guide to Amsterdam


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This guide features a full listing of Amsterdam's bars, brown cafes, restaurants and nightclubs, as well as accommodation to suit any traveller. There are accounts giving insight into well-known sights such as Anne Frank's house and lesser-known attractions, from Indonesian restaurants to Art-Deco hotels. There are critical listings on the best places to stay, from hostels, to houseboats to upmarket hotels. The final section of the guide includes articles on Amsterdam's history, arts and literature.




The Combat Edge


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