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!




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!




X-Venture Exobot Academy N01 - Exobots, Gear Up!


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Paying the price for igniting The Battle of 2 Epochs, our heroes suddenly find themselves scattered with the dissolution of X-Central! Sent to smarten up, Rain’s classroom crisis is suddenly averted when he wakes up… somewhere! What’s going on? Where is he and how did he get there? Faced with the threat of clear and present danger, hold on tight readers as it’s exosuit on! EXOBOTS, GO!




X-Venture The Golden Age of Adventure H07 - Domain Of the Sacred Dragon


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Aiming for the top! Seeking the legendary dragon! After rescuing Lulu from her sister's smothering affections, Alex, continues to journey through China. Along the way, they witness the No.1 Adventurer, Akhator, battling with the mythical Qilin. However, Alex is more interested in a recently discovered archaeological site. Is it the nest of the Qilin - or of a creature unknown to humanity?




Geronimo Stilton: Mini Mystery: #3 the Mouse Hoax


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I had been invited to an exhibition of the painter Pablo Mousehasso's artwork. He was the most famouse painter on Mouse Island so I was excited to meet him! He even offered me an exclusive interview. Little did I know that his paintings hid a secret. Would my friends and I be able to uncover it?




Magical History Tour Vol. 3


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Join Annie and Nico as they travel through time and discover the history and importance of “black gold,” the non-renewable natural resource known as oil. Witness the rise of oil throughout history from its unique uses in ancient times to the hunt to dig up more oil as it was discovered underground in 1859. All packaged in a pocket hardcover with easily accessible facts, figures, and trivia retelling the magical history of oil from a kids perspective.