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Skurzynski, Gloria Joan was born on July 6, 1930 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Aylmer Kearney and Serena Elizabeth (Decker) Flister.
(The earth’s population has been decimated by disease and ...)
The earth’s population has been decimated by disease and natural disasters—and those who remain live in domed cities, sealed off to prevent the spread of further devastation. In eighteen days, there will be a bloodless, virtual war between the few remaining world powers with the winner to take possession of the only place on Earth still safe to live undomed—a remote tropical island in the Pacific. Fourteen-year old Corgan was born for this moment—quite literally. Conceived in a test tube by Federation scientists and raised outside the reach of human touch, he has been genetically engineered and conditioned to be the perfect virtual warrior. He has quick reflexes, physically superiority and high intelligence, but Corgan has never met a real, live human being. Enter the beautiful Sharla, Corgan’s teammate for the battle. She’s bold, she’s rebellious and she’s about to show Corgan all that the Federation has been keeping from him…
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( An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knigh...)
An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knights, castles, bandits, and music.  Before their father returns to France from the Crusades, daring Alice and musical Roger set off on their own journey: to find their long-lost uncle. But on the way, the siblings are kidnapped and locked in an ancient hidden tower. To finish their quest, they need to escape—and fast! Can Alice use her courage to slip away and find help? And can Roger use his musical talents to guide her back before it’s too late?  History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today’s renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
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(NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S NATIONAL PARKS MYSTERY #1. ...)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S NATIONAL PARKS MYSTERY #1. THE STORY OF THREE YOUNGSTERS IN YELLOWSTONE PARK, WHERE RUMOURS OF A WOLF ATTACK HAVE TAKEN PLACE. SUSPENSE AND ADVENTURE ENSUE AS THE 3 ARE STALKED BY A WOLF THEY CALL SILVER.
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(A behind-the-scenes, photographic study of the postal sys...)
A behind-the-scenes, photographic study of the postal system and its importance as a mode of communication follows a letter from its initial addressing, stamping, and mailing; through processing in the postal system; to final delivery at its destination.
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(Distraught over losing her dog to the Animal Control Divi...)
Distraught over losing her dog to the Animal Control Division, Darcy Kane steps into the Virtual Reality Rent-a-Memory machine that her neighbor often uses and becomes trapped inside with a virtual tornado when the machine goes haywire.
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(While on a three day hike in the mountain wilderness, two...)
While on a three day hike in the mountain wilderness, two thirteen-year-old brothers must use all their skill to survive when they are confronted by an injured drug dealer and are caught in an earthquake.
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(In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded...)
In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded wolf in Yellowstone National Park. The park is abuzz with rumors of a wolf attack. Meanwhile, a killer stalks the woods. Unaware of the danger, Jack and Ashley are more concerned about rebellious teenage foster child, Troy Haverson. From the opening moments at Old Faithful through 48 action-packed hours, the tension builds: What is lodged in the wolf's radio collar? And what is the meaning of the Native American story of Sin-a-Wavi? A heady mix of suspense, adventure, and moments of tenderness lure readers into this story of kids discovering the natural world. The book's afterword, by Yellowstone's Michael K. Phillips, explores the park's Wolf Restoration Program.
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(Life-threatening accidents keep plaguing the Landon famil...)
Life-threatening accidents keep plaguing the Landon family as they investigate the mysterious deaths of white mustangs at Zion National Park in Utah. Even before they get to the park, Jack Landon knows that Ethan Ingawanup spells trouble. Things start to go awry after Ethan and his sister—two Shoshone kids—are placed in the Landons' care. The questions begin to mount after Ethan teaches Jack and Ashley the ancient Ghost Dance: Are all the hair-raising events just coincidental? Or is there some strange magic in the dance ritual? The answers await in the raging waters of a slick-rock canyon called The Narrows. The afterword by Lyman Hafen of the Zion Natural History Association discusses white mustangs and public lands in Utah.
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(An introduction to physical and computer simulations, foc...)
An introduction to physical and computer simulations, focusing on the use of wind tunnels, air and automotive safety testing, astronaut training, and current and future uses of images created by computer simulation.
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(In 1917, with America just having entered World War I, tw...)
In 1917, with America just having entered World War I, two young boys--Hank Kerner and Bazyli Radichevych, a Ukrainian immigrant called Billy Radish--cope with the difficulties of growing up, cultural differences, and choices about the future.
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(Full-color photographs and a clear, explanatory text help...)
Full-color photographs and a clear, explanatory text help young readers understand the nature of gravity, its impact on human life, and what life would be like in a zero-gravity environment.
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(The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone Books (Paperbac...)
The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone Books (Paperback) #0000) The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone Books (Paperback) #0000) by Skurzynski, Gloria ( Author ) Paperback Apr- 1988 Paperback Apr- 12- 1988
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(Visiting Zion National Park with his family, twelve-year-...)
Visiting Zion National Park with his family, twelve-year-old Jack encounters two mysteries, the strange behavior of a band of wild mustangs and the possibly sinister actions of his new foster brother, a Shoshone boy.
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(When he is suddenly stricken by the rare halving disease,...)
When he is suddenly stricken by the rare halving disease, Gustavus meets progressively smaller animals, from dogs to aphids, in his search for help.
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(Something in the Virgin Islands National Park is destroyi...)
Something in the Virgin Islands National Park is destroying the coral reefs and causing the hawksbill sea turtle to disappear--and the Landons are trying to figure out what. Jack and Ashley soon become involved with the son of a U.S. diplomat who is anxious to save an island woman. What secret do they share? Includes a park map.
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(Usually antagonistic, Gina and Justin, twelve-year-old co...)
Usually antagonistic, Gina and Justin, twelve-year-old cousins, come to a better understanding of each other during a night trying to survive a flash flood and other dangers in the western mountains.
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(A series of mystery stories that take place in National P...)
A series of mystery stories that take place in National Parks, featuring Jack and Ashley Landon.
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(When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park...)
When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park, the Landons have another mystery on their hands. Jack and Ashley are used to visiting parks with their wildlife veterinarian mother and photographer father, but this time their hands are full with a foster child called Lucky Deal. As Lucky and Jack become friends, Ashley becomes suspicious: What did Lucky take from the burn site? Who did she call in the night? In a midnight showdown at Spruce Tree House, Jack realizes there's more to fear than a killer cat. Cliff-Hanger weaves Native American folklore, natural science, and geography into a heart-pounding thriller. The afterword by Will Morris, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services at Mesa Verde, outlines the dangers of cougar attacks and the need to protect wild animals. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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(Young readers can discover how the electroma gnetic spect...)
Young readers can discover how the electroma gnetic spectrum is a part of their lives. Award winning auth or Skurzynski uses everyday examples to show how we spend ev ery moment in a sea of electromagnetic waves, most of them i nvisible. '
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( Is Tommy guilty of his uncle's murder at the hands of ...)
Is Tommy guilty of his uncle's murder at the hands of anti-union detectives? He thinks so, and the guilt plunges him into despair. His life becomes as dark as the coal mine where he works to support his mother. In the blackness of the mine, Tommy teaches himself to play the guitar; soon he's performing at parties and dances in coal-mining towns throughout eastern Utah. One Christmas Eve, he meets lovely Eugenie, the mine owner's daughter, and writes a song for her. The two sixteen-year-olds fall in love, but because Tommy is a lowly laborer in the mine, Eugenie decides they should keep their meetings secret. After union songwriter Joe Hill is convicted of murder in an unfair trial, Tommy is asked to be Joe's successor, to write the powerful, pro-union songs that will rally working men and women to the union cause. Tommy is torn -- if he accepts, he'll lose his job in the mine and he may lose Eugenie; if he refuses, he'll be turning away from the people he's worked with since he was eleven years old. Riding on a train to Chicago where he'll sing at Joe Hill's funeral, Tommy reviews the crucial events of his life, from his Uncle Jim's death to his love for Eugenie to his last, memorable meeting with Joe Hill. As he sings his final tribute at the funeral, it becomes clear to Tommy what he wants to do with his life. Many of the events in these pages actually happened, including early labor unrest, the two murder trials, and the dramatic execution of Joe Hill. Gloria Skurzynski says, "As we live and work in the Internet Age, we forget that a century ago, most people earned their daily bread through hard manual labor. All across the U.S., union organizers roused workers to strike for safer conditions and higher wages. In the West, songwriter Joe Hill achieved his wish to become a martyr for the union cause. Perhaps Joe finally found that 'pie in the sky,' a phrase he coined that we still use today."
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(An invitation to study the declining bat population takes...)
An invitation to study the declining bat population takes the Landons to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. With them is Sam, a young foster child. As Jack, Ashley, and Sam tour the underground wonders, a park worker suffers a seizure. The kids try to stay calm, but they know it will be a matter of only minutes before the candle burns down, leaving them in total darkness. It is definitely time to panic!
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(The Landon family travels to Everglades National Park to ...)
The Landon family travels to Everglades National Park to investigate a strange illness among the already endangered manatees. Deadly Waters finds Jack, Ashley, and their family's new foster child, Bridger, face-to-face with sharks, alligators, and a stranger intent on stealing Jack's camera. This exciting mystery-adventure story introduces readers to the ecology of Everglades National Park, with a special focus on Florida's threatened manatees.
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(When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park...)
When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park, the Landons have another mystery on their hands. Jack and Ashley are used to visiting parks with their wildlife veterinarian mother and photographer father, but this time their hands are full with a foster child called Lucky Deal. As Lucky and Jack become friends, Ashley becomes suspicious: What did Lucky take from the burn site? Who did she call in the night? In a midnight showdown at Spruce Tree House, Jack realizes there's more to fear than a killer cat. Cliff-Hanger weaves Native American folklore, natural science, and geography into a heart-pounding thriller. The afterword by Will Morris, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services at Mesa Verde, outlines the dangers of cougar attacks and the need to protect wild animals.
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(When Dr. Olivia Landon receives this anonymous e-mail sho...)
When Dr. Olivia Landon receives this anonymous e-mail shortly after broadcasting her controversial plan to save the condors, everyone thinks it’s a crank threat except Dr. Landon’s daughter Ashley. She’s sure it’s the handiwork of Morgan Rogers, self-proclaimed anarchist and computer geek. Suspicions mount when the death threat almost becomes a reality, and Morgan is the only witness. Is he innocent or guilty? Journey into the maze of Morgan’s cyberworld and find out!
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(The Landon family is Southbound—headed for Florida to inv...)
The Landon family is Southbound—headed for Florida to investigate a mysterious illness plaguing endangered manatees in Everglades National Park. Jack, Ashley, and their friend Bridger soon find themselves in deadly waters with a seven-foot shark, an injured manatee—and a mystery to solve. Who was the stranger in the speedboat who snatched Jack's camera? And what does he have to do with the manatees? Join the heart-stopping chase through a maze of mangrove islands to find out!
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(In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded...)
In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded wolf in Yellowstone National Park. The park is abuzz with rumors of a wolf attack. Meanwhile, a killer stalks the woods. Unaware of the danger, Jack and Ashley are more concerned about rebellious teenage foster child, Troy Haverson. From the opening moments at Old Faithful through 48 action-packed hours, the tension builds: What is lodged in the wolf's radio collar? And what is the meaning of the Native American story of Sin-a-Wavi? A heady mix of suspense, adventure, and moments of tenderness lure readers into this story of kids discovering the natural world. The book's afterword, by Yellowstone's Michael K. Phillips, explores the park's Wolf Restoration Program. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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(Explores the age-old question "Is there life in outer spa...)
Explores the age-old question "Is there life in outer space?", by duplicating extreme living conditions that may exist in outer space in order to support the pros and cons of scientific theories.$5NjBwBT.
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(When their eleven-year-old orphaned cousin comes to live ...)
When their eleven-year-old orphaned cousin comes to live with them, the Kessler family has a difficult time, first, believing he has brought a poltergeist with him, and then learning to live with it.
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(After the townspeople of Hamelin refuse to pay the gypsy ...)
After the townspeople of Hamelin refuse to pay the gypsy piper for ridding their city of rats, the piper's young apprentice discovers his master's horrifying scheme to revenge himself on Hamelin's children. Reprint. NYT. AB.
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(Could there really be life beyond Earth? Readers visit sc...)
Could there really be life beyond Earth? Readers visit scientists the world over who ambitiously seek to answer that question. Through a combination of captivating narrative and scientific facts, author Gloria Skurzynski skillfully demonstrates how the quest for extraterrestrial life is real, widespread, and growing.
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("Jack and Ashley’s search for eight-year-old Sammy has le...)
"Jack and Ashley’s search for eight-year-old Sammy has left them hopelessly lost in a twisted maze of tunnels deep inside Carlsbad Caverns. Bats are everywhere, and the echoes of their screeching cries sends a chill through the trio. The only light is the candle in their lantern. What will happen when it burns out, leaving them in total darkness?"=
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( Vacationing in Hawaii, 12-year-old Jack and his almost ...)
Vacationing in Hawaii, 12-year-old Jack and his almost 11-year-old sister Ashley snorkel and discover the island’s wildlife. Then they are swept up in a mystery with Danny, a young boy from Vietnam, who offers to take them exploring. While climbing Devastation Trail on the Kilauea Iki crater, they are chased by a mysterious woman in red with long black hair who shouts at them in Hawaiian. Is she Pele, come to exact her revenge because the kids ate ohelo berries without offering one to her first? Ashley is convinced that the woman is Pele, but Jack isn’t so sure, and Danny isn’t talking. If she’s not Pele, however, why did she chase them and how did she disappear into the lava cave? This fast-paced novel combines science, suspense, youthful camaraderie, Hawaiian history and culture, and breathtaking descriptions of the island’s natural landscapes and lava flows—a unique combination certain to capture youthful imaginations. A map that will help young readers picture the volcanoes at Hawaiian National Park is included.
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(Clones are supposed to be identical... aren't they? Cor...)
Clones are supposed to be identical... aren't they? Corgan, hero of the Virtual War, has been living a blissful, if placid, life on the Isles of Hiva, his reward for winning the War with Sharla and Brig. But what he doesn't know is that Brig died soon after the War, and yet is not truly gone. Sharla had saved some of Brig's DNA and has created clone-twins with it. Corgan's world is disrupted when Sharla brings one of the clone-twins, Seabrig, to him to raise on the island, while she keeps the other, Brigand, with her in the Domed City. However, when circumstances force Sharla to bring Brigand to the island, they find that while the boys may look identical, their temperaments are not. Brigand is haughty, willful, power hungry, and despises Corgan because of his relationship with Sharla. And, as a result of the cloning process, both boys are growing at an astonishing rate. In what may or may not have been an accident with his clone-twin, Seabrig is badly injured and must be airlifted from the island to receive medical treatment in the Domed City. This leaves Corgan alone with an increasingly dangerous and unstable Brigand, who is now his size, and looking to get rid of Corgan once and for all. A gripping sequel to Virtual War that could be ripped straight from the headlines -- in eighty years....
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(A baby whale is the latest mammal stranded on the beaches...)
A baby whale is the latest mammal stranded on the beaches of Acadia National Park. When the Landons run to get help, they don’t notice Bindy Callister slip away. When they track her down, she’s acting strange—she knows the strandings are no accident. She even knows those responsible. But she’s too scared to tell. Time is running out; and now the kids too are in real danger—unless Bindy talks!
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(Discusses the invention, function, and composition of art...)
Discusses the invention, function, and composition of artificial kidneys, eyes, ears, hearts, arms, legs, and other human replacement parts, and proposes some related legal and ethical problems.
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(Traces the careers of three women involved in public land...)
Traces the careers of three women involved in public land management and outlines opportunities for those interested in this field.
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(The Landons are in the Caribbean, in Virgin Islands Natio...)
The Landons are in the Caribbean, in Virgin Islands National Park, to figure out what is destroying the coral reefs and causing the hawksbill sea turtle to disappear. Jack and Ashley find themselves hopelessly entangled in the mysterious life of Forrest Winthrop IV, the adopted son of a U.S. diplomat. Why is he so anxious to save an island woman named Cimmaron? What secret do they share? Follow the action to Jumbie Bay and see what the full moon reveals.
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Skurzynski, Gloria Joan was born on July 6, 1930 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Aylmer Kearney and Serena Elizabeth (Decker) Flister.
Student, Carlow College, 1948-1950.
(A behind-the-scenes, photographic study of the postal sys...)
(In 1917, with America just having entered World War I, tw...)
(Distraught over losing her dog to the Animal Control Divi...)
(Visiting Zion National Park with his family, twelve-year-...)
(An introduction to physical and computer simulations, foc...)
(An introduction to physical and computer simulations, foc...)
(The Minstrel in the Tower (Stepping Stone Books (Paperbac...)
(After the townspeople of Hamelin refuse to pay the gypsy ...)
(While on a three day hike in the mountain wilderness, two...)
(Usually antagonistic, Gina and Justin, twelve-year-old co...)
(When their eleven-year-old orphaned cousin comes to live ...)
(Usually antagonistic, Gina and Justin, twelve-year-old co...)
(Explores the age-old question "Is there life in outer spa...)
(Discusses the invention, function, and composition of art...)
(Full-color photographs and a clear, explanatory text help...)
(A novel of the Pied Piper legend told from the standpoint...)
(The earth’s population has been decimated by disease and ...)
(Something in the Virgin Islands National Park is destroyi...)
(The first National Parks Mystery combines science and sur...)
(The Landons are in the Caribbean, in Virgin Islands Natio...)
(The summer of 1911 is a decisive one for three young men ...)
(Life-threatening accidents keep plaguing the Landon famil...)
(When he is suddenly stricken by the rare halving disease,...)
(The Landon family is Southbound—headed for Florida to inv...)
(Reviews results from the study of Mars, from Copernicus t...)
("Jack and Ashley’s search for eight-year-old Sammy has le...)
(Traces the careers of three women involved in public land...)
( Is Tommy guilty of his uncle's murder at the hands of ...)
(Could there really be life beyond Earth? Readers visit sc...)
(The Landon family travels to Everglades National Park to ...)
( Vacationing in Hawaii, 12-year-old Jack and his almost ...)
(Only when he finally reaches adolescence does a boy, livi...)
(A seven-year-old Brazilian boy catches a one-legged imp i...)
(When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park...)
(When a cougar attacks a hiker in Mesa Verde National Park...)
(An invitation to study the declining bat population takes...)
(Andrew Otter makes a few mistakes before he learns how to...)
(A series of mystery stories that take place in National P...)
(A brother and sister in Las Vegas are caught up in a terr...)
(In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded...)
(In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded...)
(In this fast-paced adventure, the Landons trail a wounded...)
( An adventurous rescue set in the time of medieval knigh...)
(Young readers can discover how the electroma gnetic spect...)
(Set includes Minstrel in the Tower, Progeny Press guide, ...)
(Martin doesn't like coming home to an empty house when hi...)
(A baby whale is the latest mammal stranded on the beaches...)
(NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY'S NATIONAL PARKS MYSTERY #1. ...)
(Clones are supposed to be identical... aren't they? Cor...)
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Member Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Utah Women's Forum, International Women's Forum.
Married Edward Joseph Skurzynski, December 1, 1951. Children: Serena Nolan, Janine Skurzynski-Mahoney, Joan Alm, Alane Ferguson, Lauren Thliveris.