We all remember the first adventure novel where for the first time our imaginations were lit by whispers of buried treasure, lost worlds, and faraway jungles. As Jane Eyre says: “It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.”

Luckily, here are some of the best adventure books, which might make the act of finding action easier for you! Click on the book name for detailed information.

Jaws by Peter Benchley

The 1974 book inspired Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movie — which then made beach attendance drop dramatically in 1975. Jaws is the story of three men’s quest to kill a human-eating great white shark. It’s a high-stakes adventure on the sea, which holds more dangers than anyone could have ever imagined.

Children of the Comet by Donald Moffitt

In the far future, a small community lives in space and harvests frozen air to make a living. But what happens when hunters from neighboring comets — and humans on starships — appear on the scene? This is a cosmic adventure in a very literal sense, as our young hero, Torris, tries to survive on a comet made entirely of ice.

Children of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

This book launched the legend of an orphaned boy who is adopted by apes in the African jungle. Named Tarzan, the boy eventually has to prove himself on two fronts: the animal kingdom and the even more threatening world of humans.

Raptor Red by Robert T. Bakker

Unlike any other book out there, Raptor Red is told entirely from the third-person point of view of Raptor Red, a female Utahraptor. Robert T. Bakker, the author, expertly draws upon heartfelt research about the Cretaceous Period to bring a prehistoric Earth to life as Raptor Red struggles to survive in a dinosaur-eat-dinosaur world.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book

This book based on Greg Hefley’s own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What is the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you have ever heard? This book is unique and special because it has blank pages for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.

Author: Jeff Kinney

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Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories

This volume (卷) of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the store of Chinese legend (传说). Discover many delightful animal characters as well as Chang’e and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged six to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the tradition and culture of China.

Author: Mingmei Yip

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The Way Science Works

The perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. It explains everyday facts to the theories behind the technology in today’s fast-moving world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.

Author: Robin Kerrod

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The public library was less than five minutes’ walk from my home. It was open for three hours in the evening. Every evening, I would rush to the library after school. 【小题1】 Without waiting for the librarian to get things ready, I would just turn on the lights in the kids’ section(区域)and start reading.

Every day, fifteen minutes before the actual closing time, the librarian would start announcements and ask people to leave. As a child, I didn’t have a library card, so I couldn’t take my half-read books with me. 【小题2】 Knowing about my love for books, the librarian started making announcements about the closure only in other sections and the cleaning lady would leave the lights on for me while tidying up the rest of the library. 【小题3】 Then five minutes before the closure, I would join them in locking up. Very soon, I became part of their opening and closing team!

Five years passed by, and there, I had read most of the books in the kids’ and basic science sections. The librarian always smiled at me and introduced new books to me. Later, during my college days, I would go there to get a quiet place to study. The librarian would simply give me reading room keys and let me stay there. 【小题4】

After my graduation, I moved away and stopped visiting that library. 【小题5】 I saw a new librarian and heard those old people had retired. What a pity! I owe that silent librarian and the sweet cleaning lady words of thanks.