Against the odds

When Tyler Duvall arrives in Alaska for his dream vacation, He finds that his Uncle Jake is seriously ill and that he has to share Jake's cabin with two other kids. Jake goes fishing when he disturbs a rogue grizzly bear, who follows him back to his uncle's cabin.

"This book looks at the ... life of Marie Curie, who succeeded in the world of science at a time when women were not expected to have careers. She won two Nobel Prizes for her discovery of radium and her work on radiation. This book describes her struggle to succeed in difficult circumstances, her scientific discoveries, and the medical benefits we have today thanks to her efforts."--Back cover.

"This series will tell the amazing story of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. The books will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, who has campaigned for education for all children across the world despite being shot by the Taliban for her belief that everyone, including girls, has the right to education"--Provided by the publisher.

Tyler Duvall thinks his vacation at his uncle's cabin in Alaska will be fun, but when a grizzly bear attacks the cabin, Tyler must face his worst fears or be eaten alive.

When their plane crashes in the Everglades, Justin, his mom Sara, and Bill and his daughter Rachel must stick together to survive the dangers of a swamp filled with alligators, mosquitoes, quicksand, and worse.

Henry Tompkins and his companions get lost in a desolate desert where they struggle to survive.

A storm causes a sailboat to sink into the shark-infested waters of the Gulf of Mexico.