Jeanne DuPrau

Four extraordinary kids and one alien are on a high-stakes mission to save Earth, and they need your help. Our planet is running out of time, and the only solution lies in six essential elements scattered across the galaxy. As a member of the Voyagers team, you will journey to Planet Tundra, a frozen wasteland that looks like a giant marshmallow but hides deadly threats under its icy surface. When the rival Omega team lands in terrible danger, your Alpha team must make a critical choice. Saving them might be the only right thing to do, but it puts your own mission at risk. This thrilling space adventure tests your courage and teamwork in the harshest conditions yet. Will you gather the elements and find a clean energy source before Earth is lost forever? Jump into the action and see if you have what it takes to survive the vortex.

Eleven-year-old Nickie is looking for a fresh start when she moves to the town of Yonwood, North Carolina. Instead of a peaceful new home, she discovers a community gripped by fear. One person's terrifying visions of fire and destruction have turned neighbors against each other, creating a world of suspicion and mistrust. While her father is away working on a secret government project, Nickie decides to uncover the truth on her own. You will follow Nickie as she investigates her great-grandfather's mysterious journals, spies on a neighbor who watches the stars, and meets a boy fascinated by snakes. She is determined to find a way to help the world before a devastating war ruins everything. In this gripping prequel to a classic dystopian tale, you will see how the choices made in Yonwood eventually lead to the creation of the underground city of Ember.

Duff's cross-country road trip hits a major roadblock when his trusty Ford Escort completely breaks down after just one hundred miles. Armed with only his laptop and a talent for quick thinking, he has to piece together a new plan to keep his journey alive. You will ride shotgun with Duff as he navigates the unpredictable highways and meets a wildly unexpected cast of characters. His makeshift travel crew soon includes a hitchhiker hiding a major secret, a wannabe singer traveling with her con-artist mother, a pair of shady thugs, and a highly carsick terrier. What started as a simple drive quickly turns into a chaotic and hilarious adventure full of detours. You will experience the thrill of the open road and the challenge of surviving terrible travel companions in this fast-paced story about adapting to the unexpected.

The great lamps that illuminate the underground city of Ember are beginning to flicker and fade. Built as a last refuge for the human race two hundred years ago, the city is running out of supplies and time. Twelve-year-old Lina finds a glimmer of hope when she discovers a torn and ancient message. She is convinced the document holds a secret set of instructions that can save her home from total darkness. You will join Lina and her friend Doon as they race against time to piece together the clues left behind by the original Builders. As they explore the shadowy, forgotten corners of their dying city, they must outsmart corrupt leaders and figure out a way to lead their people into an unknown world above. Step into the fading light of Ember and discover a thrilling story of courage, mystery, and the power of a bright idea.

Building your own home from the ground up is an incredible challenge, especially when you choose a remote spot high in the mountains. In this inspiring true story, you will follow the journey of two women who decide to leave their typical lives behind to construct a house right next to a peaceful monastery. You will learn about the careful planning, hard physical labor, and determination required to create a living space in harmony with the natural environment. From laying the foundation to facing the unpredictable mountain weather, every step of the building process brings a new adventure. This real-life account shows you what it means to connect deeply with nature and build a sanctuary with your own hands. It is a quiet but powerful story about following your dreams, embracing hard work, and finding a sense of belonging in the great outdoors.

Hundreds of years in the future, climate change has transformed the Earth, and modern conveniences like airplanes, smartphones, and cars no longer exist. People live simple, quiet lives focused on the environment. But thirteen-year-old Keith has always been fascinated by the forgotten technology of the past. When he uncovers a massive secret known as Project F, everything changes. You will follow Keith as he gets drawn into an advanced, scientific mission that promises to completely change the world. It is exactly the kind of high-stakes adventure he has always wanted. But reviving old technology comes with serious risks. Keith soon realizes that this thrilling project could place his family and his entire community in terrible danger. You will have to ask yourself what you would do in his shoes. How much would you risk to chase a dream and shape the future of the planet?

Sometimes it takes a few tries to get things exactly right. For Ferguson, his first two ideas might not have changed the world, but he is not ready to give up just yet. Step into the shoes of a young inventor who looks at everyday problems and sees brilliant solutions waiting to be built. When you are a kid who loves to tinker, design, and create, the world is full of possibilities. Ferguson is determined to show everyone that his wild contraptions are more than just messy experiments. They actually work. But convincing his friends and family that his latest creation is a true stroke of genius will require patience, testing, and a lot of imagination. Join Ferguson on his quest to perfect his most ambitious project yet. This clever story celebrates the power of trial and error, the joy of building things from scratch, and the quiet satisfaction of finally proving that your ideas have real value. Get ready to turn the gears of your own imagination and see what you can dream up next.

The complete, epic journey of the city of Ember is now available in one incredible collection. This binds together four thrilling books that follow the struggle of a civilization fighting to survive the darkness. You will begin your adventure underground, racing alongside Lina and Doon as they try to save their dying, unlit city before the generator fails completely. The story then brings you above ground to the village of Sparks, where two very different groups must learn to share a fractured world. You will also journey into the past to uncover the origins of the disaster in the town of Yonwood, and finally return to the dark ruins of Ember to retrieve a device that could change everything. Experience the full scope of courage, mystery, and hope as young heroes tackle impossible odds to secure a bright future for humanity.

Winter has arrived in the village of Sparks, and the former citizens of Ember are struggling to survive the freezing temperatures and dwindling food supplies. When a traveling roamer brings a torn, ancient book into town, Lina and Doon discover that it hints at a mysterious device left behind by the original Builders. Believing this machine could save their new community, they make a daring choice. You will follow Lina and Doon as they risk everything to journey back into the pitch-black, abandoned city of Ember. Navigating the treacherous, unlit tunnels of their old home, they must uncover the final secrets of the Builders before starvation and the cold destroy their people above ground. This action-packed conclusion to the epic series challenges you to dig deep, solve the ultimate puzzle, and find the lasting light in a deeply shadowed world.

A routine archaeological dig turns into a desperate race for survival. When a team of American researchers unearths a magnificent, solid gold statue in the nation of Kalim, they think they have made the discovery of a lifetime. But their triumph is cut short when hostile rebel forces suddenly overthrow the local government. You will join these archaeologists as they are forced to flee into dangerous, unfamiliar territory with the priceless artifact in tow. Hunted by determined enemies who want the golden god for themselves, the team must use all their survival skills to navigate treacherous landscapes and stay one step ahead of capture. This fast-paced adventure throws you directly into the heart of a high-stakes escape. You will have to decide who to trust and how much a piece of ancient history is truly worth when your life is on the line.

Lina and Doon have successfully led the citizens of Ember out of the darkness and into a vibrant, sunlit world above ground. They find safe haven in a small, colorful village called Sparks, where the residents agree to take them in. But the transition is far from easy. You will see how quickly tensions rise when the struggling villagers are forced to share their limited food and resources with hundreds of hungry strangers. It only takes a tiny disagreement to ignite a fierce conflict between the two groups. Lina and Doon must step up once again, using their wits and compassion to prevent a disastrous battle. You will join them on a difficult journey to build trust and find a way for two very different communities to survive together. This powerful sequel explores the challenges of starting over and the courage it takes to choose peace over anger.

Two hundred years ago, the city of Ember was built as a safe haven to protect the human race. Now, the massive generator that powers the city is failing, and the bright lights are starting to dim. In this stunning visual adaptation, you will experience the fading underground world through vivid, highly detailed artwork. When a young girl named Lina uncovers an ancient, damaged message, she realizes it might hold the key to escaping the darkness. You will follow Lina and her resourceful friend Doon as they decode the cryptic clues and search the shadowy depths of Ember for a way out. They must act fast to convince the frightened citizens to follow them into the dangerous unknown before the lights go out forever. This graphic novel brings a beloved dystopian adventure to life, offering a fresh way to explore the thrilling race to save a dying city.

The science of cloning raises some of the most difficult and fascinating questions of our time. This collection of fourteen thought-provoking essays dives deep into the heated debates surrounding genetic engineering. You will explore a wide range of controversial topics, including the ethical boundaries of duplicating life, the arguments for and against embryonic stem cell research, and the reality of cloning beloved family pets. The book even examines the possibility of bringing endangered species back from the brink of extinction. By reading arguments from different perspectives, you will gain a clearer understanding of how advanced biology impacts our society. You are challenged to weigh the scientific possibilities against the moral responsibilities that come with them. This is an essential read for anyone curious about the future of medicine, technology, and the complex choices we face in the modern world.

Earth is running out of time, and the fate of the entire planet rests on a frantic race across the galaxy. The Alpha and Omega teams are in a desperate hunt to secure the six essential elements necessary to create a brand new source of clean, sustainable energy. As you plunge into the final half of the Voyagers missions, the stakes have never been higher. The vital elements are scattered across treacherous, unknown worlds, forcing both teams to push their limits to survive. You will navigate hostile alien environments, solve complex planetary mysteries, and face down extreme dangers in the vast emptiness of deep space. Every decision counts, and the clock is ticking down to zero. Prepare to find out which group of remarkable young explorers will be the first to gather the elements and make it back home. It is a thrilling, high-speed rush to the finish line where courage and teamwork are the only things standing between humanity and total destruction.