THIS STORY TAKES PLACE IN 1952. TWO TEN YEAR CHILDREN, LESTER AND DORA, FROM TROY MONTANA, GET LOST IN THE "UNFORGIVING WILDERNESS" OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND ARE MIRACULOUSLY RETURNED HOME A YEAR LATER, AS IF THEY HAD NEVER LEFT. THEY ENCOUNTER BEARS, COUGARS, AND ANIMALS MOST PEOPLE DON'T EVEN KNOW EXIST, INCLUDING THE MOST ELUSIVE CREATURE KNOW TO MAN, "SASQUATCH". THEY BARELY ESCAPE TWO MURDEROUS CONVICTS AND A "MONSTROUS GRIZZLY BEAR" THAT STANDS OVER 12 FEET TALL. A "FEROCIOUS PACK OF WOLVES" CHASE THEM DOWN A RIVER AND OVER A MAJESTIC WATER FALL INTO A "TERRIFYING WHIRLPOOL" THAT SUCKS THEM WAY DOWN INTO A "HUGE PITCH BLACK AND OMINOUS CAVERN". PEOPLE FROM A SUBTERRANEAN CITY, RESCUE THEM FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE WHIRLPOOL AND TELEPATHICALLY TELL THEM ABOUT THEIR CITY, AND HOW TWO OF THEIR GIRLS WERE LOST ON THE SURFACE WORLD AND WERE NEVER FOUND. THEY ALSO SHARED WITH LESTER AND DORA SECRETS OF OUR OWN ANCIENT HUMAN LIFE ON EARTH. THESE PEOPLE RARELY GO TO THE SURFACE, BUT WHEN THEY DO THEY HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THEIR FORM INTO THE CREATURE WE KNOW AS "SASQUATCH". THEY THEN TELEPORT THE CHILDREN BACK HOME TO TROY, MONTANA. TO THE EXACT SPOT AND TIME, AS IF THEY HAD NEVER LEFT. LESTER AND DORA BOTH FEEL THEY HAVE A MISSION, AND THAT IS TO FIND THE TWO MISSING SUBTERRANEAN GIRLS AND RETURN THEM HOME TO THEIR OWN WORLD BELOW THE SURFACE. THIS BRINGS US RIGHT INTO BOOK TWO. "THE SEARCH IS ON". Ultimately rescuing BeeBee from the horrifying mountain, man known as Old Mad Jack, and being able to bring her back from deaths door, was a dangerous feat in itself, but in doing so Lester and Dora find themselves aboard a floating disk with the subterranean people known as Hgiahs and are at the beginning of the most dangerous and terrifying journey any human has ever undertaken when they are given the explosive task of discovering, "From Whence We came". BOOK 3

THIS STORY TAKES PLACE IN 1952. TWO TEN YEAR CHILDREN, LESTER AND DORA, FROM TROY MONTANA, GET LOST IN THE "UNFORGIVING WILDERNESS" OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND ARE MIRACULOUSLY RETURNED HOME A YEAR LATER, AS IF THEY HAD NEVER LEFT. THEY ENCOUNTER BEARS, COUGARS, AND ANIMALS MOST PEOPLE DON'T EVEN KNOW EXIST, INCLUDING THE MOST ELUSIVE CREATURE KNOW TO MAN, "SASQUATCH". THEY BARELY ESCAPE TWO MURDEROUS CONVICTS AND A "MONSTROUS GRIZZLY BEAR" THAT STANDS OVER 12 FEET TALL. A "FEROCIOUS PACK OF WOLVES" CHASE THEM DOWN A RIVER AND OVER A MAJESTIC WATER FALL INTO A "TERRIFYING WHIRLPOOL" THAT SUCKS THEM WAY DOWN INTO A "HUGE PITCH BLACK AND OMINOUS CAVERN". PEOPLE FROM A SUBTERRANEAN CITY, RESCUE THEM FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE WHIRLPOOL AND TELEPATHICALLY TELL THEM ABOUT THEIR CITY, AND HOW TWO OF THEIR GIRLS WERE LOST ON THE SURFACE WORLD AND WERE NEVER FOUND. THEY ALSO SHARED WITH LESTER AND DORA SECRETS OF OUR OWN ANCIENT HUMAN LIFE ON EARTH. THESE PEOPLE RARELY GO TO THE SURFACE, BUT WHEN THEY DO THEY HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THEIR FORM INTO THE CREATURE WE KNOW AS "SASQUATCH". THEY THEN TELEPORT THE CHILDREN BACK HOME TO TROY, MONTANA. TO THE EXACT SPOT AND TIME, AS IF THEY HAD NEVER LEFT. LESTER AND DORA BOTH FEEL THEY HAVE A MISSION, AND THAT IS TO FIND THE TWO MISSING SUBTERRANEAN GIRLS AND RETURN THEM HOME TO THEIR OWN WORLD BELOW THE SURFACE. THIS BRINGS US RIGHT INTO BOOK TWO. "THE SEARCH IS ON". Ultimately rescuing BeeBee from the horrifying mountain, man known as Old Mad Jack, and being able to bring her back from deaths door, was a dangerous feat in itself, but in doing so Lester and Dora find themselves aboard a floating disk with the subterranean people known as Hgiahs and are at the beginning of the most dangerous and terrifying journey any human has ever undertaken when they are given the explosive task of discovering, "From Whence We came". BOOK 3

This 1947 account of moving to a frontier town in British Columbia abounds in beautiful descriptions of a fierce yet beguiling landscape. It's also packed with practical survival tips.

Join TV’s Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud’s passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet’s most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere—whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr’s dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman’s adventures.

Ducks, ducks, ducks! Many kinds of wild ducks live in Canada. This story is about one very special duck and how its life suddenly changed, when it was discovered by a young boy, whose act of kindness saved it from a sad fate. Then the duck had adventures that other wild ducks could never imagine! What would it eat? Where would it sleep? Who would it trust? How would it stay safe? Here is the never before told story of this duck's adventures while growing up and being cared for by a loving human family. Based on a true story. Illustrations in Black and White.

#1 Bookscan in Juvenile Non-fiction! ─ Be Brave… Stay Wild! Animal Stories for Kids: Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had over the course of his travels. The stories begin with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800 pound Grizzly Bear that helped him teach the audience what to do and NOT do if you ever encounter one of these enormous predators in the wild, every tale is laced with fast paced action and daring adventure. With the presence of danger often looming for Coyote, each story reminds the reader that animals rule the wild places of this planet, and if we respect them from a safe distance, even the most frightening creatures are more likely to be afraid of us than we should ever be of them. Exciting animal stories for kids of all ages: This collection of short stories aims to give the reader a first-person perspective into some of Coyote’s most harrowing and heartwarming adventures.