Challenge Island

For fans of The Magic School Bus and Magic Tree House, new friendships, mysterious forces, and an island, adventure awaits in The Bridge to Sharktooth Island as, you delve into the mechanics of bridge-building fun! One second cautious Daniel and his brave cousin Joy are playing in the snow, and the next second they're suddenly stranded on a mysterious island surrounded by sharks. Where are they and how did they get here? And, how will they find their way back home? With their studious new friend Kimani, the kids find clues hidden around the island and realize that if they want to escape, they'll have to work together to build the strongest bridge they can to get to safety! At the back of the book, find Kimani's surprising facts about sharks and why she thinks they're fascinating. You can also join in on the fun with Joy and Daniel through the cool STEAM activities to guide you how to build a bridge, make a slime ocean, and create paper sharks.

Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure! "The Race Across Anaconda Swamp, the second Challenge Island title, in which three kids use teamwork and STEAM skills to navigate a perilous island adventure, [is forthcoming from West Margin Press.]" -Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Children's Sneak Previews Daniel, Joy, and Kimani are transported once again to a magical island-this time into a tropical rainforest! As they zip through the canopy, a dangerous snake lurks in the black waters below. They are searching for a way out and a path to a mysterious tower. Does it hold the answers to their questions? Using ropes and other found items, the three friends must figure out how to safely traverse across the island using their knowledge of friction and weights. But the sun is going down and night is approaching fast. Will they reach the tower in time? Also included are cool facts about the rainforest and its animals, plus fun STEAM activities showing you how to build your own pulley system and monkey playground. From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education enrichment program, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure book series for smart, curious kids.

Sail across sand dunes and streams on a handmade boat in Book 3 of the Challenge Island series! Finding themselves transported to a magical island once again, Daniel, Joy, and Kimani emerge from a mysterious cave to see blue waters-they're by the beach! And in the near distance, across large sand dunes and up a hill, stands a familiar tall tower. There, the pirate Captain Wei awaits with all the answers to their questions… if they ever reach the tower in time. Using items stashed around the cave, the friends must build themselves a blowcart and use wind power to sail across the bumpy beach. But how do they make a cart fast and sturdy enough to carry the three of them? See what surprises are in store for the three friends in this new Challenge Island adventure! Included at the back of the book are cool facts about real sea pirates and ships, plus fun STEAM activities you can do at home, like how to build your own blowcart and make pirate treasure slime. From the world's #1 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program and education enrichment program, Challenge Island® presents an exciting new adventure for smart, curious kids. This is Book 3 in the Challenge Island series.