When a dangerous hurricane blows into Florida, tall-tale hero Kissimmee Pete is blown headfirst into his craziest adventure yet. As the dark clouds take over the sky and the gusts of wind send his herd of wild cattle clear across town, Pete must rally up his animal friends to save the townspeople from the deadly storm.

Written in Jan Day's unique lyrical style that is as much fun to say as it is to read, "Kissimmee Pete and the Hurricane" is a fantastic adventure for all readers as legendary cow hunter Pete struggles to contain the rising flood waters, lassos the roaring wind, and saves the day for everyone. The book also includes a fact sheet on Florida, the cow trade, and the lives of actual cracker cow hunters like Kissimmee Pete....

When a storm blows in, Jimmy dreads spending the afternoon indoors, but his grandfather knows exactly how to pass the time. He ventures into the cupboard and pulls out a dusty, old books--the journals of Jimmy's seafaring great-great-great-grandfather, James Earl Silas Tuckingham.

As the storm rages outside, Grandfather and Jimmy journey into the past and relive James' adventures as he roamed the untamed oceans. On his travels, James discovers new species of plants, explores the Amazon, and defeats vicious pirates. At first, Jimmy is bored with the book, but as his ancestor James sails to exotic New Guinea and Guam, he and Grandfather share the thrill of James' voyages.

Filled with Janeen Mason's vivid illustrations, "The World's Greatest Explorer" encourages young readers to learn more about their family's history and world geography, especially the many places James visits on his journey....