Grand Theft Safari (Rourke's World Adventure Chapter Books)

Having parents who travel the world for work has its benefits. Twins Tomas and Marisol are able to tag along on many or their parents' trips exploring new cultures, making new friends, and maybe a few adventures. Tomas and Marisol never thought such a beautiful place would be so dangerous. The twins are eager to see all the animals they can but they never considered poachers invading their camp, stampedes, or the hot savannah sun. Are Tomas and Marisol cut out for Kenya? What did the poachers want from a bunch of researchers? Will the Perez family make it out of the African savannah safely? Adventure books with longer, complex sentences, rich vocabulary, and minimal illustrations are perfect for fluent readers. Explores cultures and countries around the world ; Addresses social issues such as friendships, family, and growing up ; Extensive back matter Grand Theft Safari features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up, in a way that the reader can relate to. Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.