Huck escapes from the lonely cabin in which his drunken, brutal father had imprisoned him; on Jackson's island he meets Jim, a runaway slave. Together they float down the Mississippi River on a raft, occasionally stopping at the banks. In these brief episodes Huck participates in the lives of others, witnessing corruption, moral decay, and intellectual impoverishment. He learns from Jim of the dignity and worth of a human being.

Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Ashaninka community.

Jack is up for anything ... as long as he doesn't have to get wet. No one knows about his fear of water, and he's determined to keep it a secret. But then he slips into a shallow stream and is pulled out of a deep, fast-flowing river gorge by Bear Grylls. They work together to build a bamboo raft, navigate the whitewater rapids and steer clear of hidden dangers ... Can Jack rise to the challenge of being thrown in at the deep end? Will he sink or...

"There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive. The domesticated life of a powerful St. Bernard-Shepherd mix named Buck is quickly turned on end when he is stolen away from his master and put to work as a sled dog in Alaska. His once life of luxury turns into a life of survival...

"Dad takes Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie to the creek after they grow tired of playing at the playground. But Bluey doesn't like the thorns, or the spiders, or the pointy rocks, or ... the leeches! She struggles to find the fun. Can Bluey learn to step out of her comfort zone and try new things?"--Amazon.com

"A weekend rafting trip turns deadly when ghosts start turning up ... and want something from high school senior Kiandra that she isn't sure she can give them"--Provided by publisher.

"Snake River and Devils Lake describes the adventures of three teenagers exploring the Snake River and lakes in Central Minnesota. It focuses on their special relationships with the animals, birds and people that they encounter on their travels up and down the river and through the lakes. Devils Lake is surrounded by many stories and mysteries. These teenagers try to solve these mysteries." -- amazon.com

Illustrations and text depict a child's Saturday walk with their abuela and the love they share for the Hudson River and Yemaya, the goddess of the sea.

Bunny Rabbit has lost her toy duck. So Bunny and her brothers jump in their boat and head down the river in search of Little Duck. Join them on their journey from the mountaintop to the open sea. And there are many other adventures for you to follow along the way. Why are the Road Hogs in such a hurry? What will Laura Lamb catch on her fishing line? And what kind of mischief will Sippi Swan get into? Join this delightful river journey through forests,...

"Everyone has heard the story of the Narrow. The river that runs behind the Atwood School is only a few feet across and seemingly placid, but beneath the surface, the waters are deep and vicious. It's said that no one who has fallen in has ever survived. Eden White knows that isn't true. Six years ago, she saw Delphine Fournier fall into the Narrow--and live. Delphine now lives in careful isolation, sealed off from the world. Even a single drop of...