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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years is a lighthearted nonfiction audiobook about the formation and history of the world--told from the perspective of the Earth itself! "Hi, I’m Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point-of-view of Earth herself!...

What do all the things you can see and touch in the universe have in common? Atoms! Made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons, atoms are so tiny you can’t see them without special microscopes.

Opal has almost done it all – fighting monsters, protecting people from pillagers and even defeating the legendary Ender Dragon! But that’s all in the past. Now, Opal has hung up their adventuring hat and is living the life of a happy crafter, far more likely to build you a bed than fight a Wither. In fact, Opal has decided that their time is best spent building their Dream Manor outside the very village that displays the Ender Dragon Skull they brought back from the End!

Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears - the rarest bears on the planet. These adorable animals face threats ranging from illegal gold miners to climate change. Find out more about these bears, which are considered a national treasure in Mongolia, and learn what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species.

Helicopters and airplanes aren’t the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young listeners will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.

Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning listeners to the African savanna biome! Listeners will learn about the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras, lions, giraffes, and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing biome.

How does a seed become a yummy ear of corn? A farmer plants seeds. The seeds change into plants. Plants grow. Soon cobs grow on the plants. Learn about the life cycle of corn step by step.

Meet fascinating animals that live in polar regions, including harp seals, leopard seals, orcas, penguins, polar bears, and walruses. Which ones live at both poles? Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, The Little Penguin.

Tyrannosaurus rex and its relatives were fearsome meat eaters and deadly predators. Their strong teeth and jaws could crush bone. Go back to a time when these mighty carnivores walked the earth.

In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to take control of the high ground, Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston. They could place cannons there to bombard the British army.

Owls are one of the world's top predators. These stealthy hunters can fly nearly silently, see long distances, and easily hear prey. Discover the hunting behaviors of owls and see how they train their owlets.

Names and describes the offspring of a fennec fox, roadrunner, Arabian camel, sidewinder rattlesnake, desert pocket mouse, dingo, Gila monster, and scorpion.

An introduction to the parts of the brain and how they function. Thoughts and feelings, movements, and brain injuries are discussed.

This audiobook introduces the topic of simple machines through the familiar tune "Kookaburra". Summary provided by publisher.

Dangerous landslides. Collapsed buildings. Blazing fires. The violent shaking of earthquakes can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these catastrophes form and learn about some of history’s worst earthquakes.

How did the bananas on your breakfast cereal get to your local grocery store? Easy-to-understand text explains how food gets from farms to stores and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Squeak! Tiny hamsters make fun pets. Some have a solid color and others have three different colors. Some have short tails and others have long tails. Young listeners will learn about the appearance and behavior of hamsters, and discover why these curious rodents make great pets.

Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young listeners will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.

Team up with Max Axiom to learn all about global warming and its effects on the Earth. From melting glaciers to wacky weather patterns, heating up our planet wreaks havoc on its resources and inhabitants.

Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth is a nonfiction audiobook about the Earth, told from the perspective of Earth herself. Meet Earth. Planet Awesome! And your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion...

African elephants are the largest animals that live on land. Elephant calves are born into a big family. They play with other calves. Calves learn to use their trunks. They drink water and make loud noises. How do baby elephants grow and change?

There’s a new baby joining the colony. It’s a sea lion pup! Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they’re raised, and how big they grow.

In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.

Follow the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind photosynthesis.

„Wann kam der Mensch?" ,,Welche Sinne gibt es?" ,,Warum müssen wir schlafen?" ,,Weshalb wachsen Haare?" ,,Wieso ist Blut im Mensch?" Der kleine Kater Findus will unendlich viel wissen und fragt dem alten Pettersson immer wieder Löcher in den Bauch. Zum Glück weiß Pettersson auch auf die kniffligste Frage eine spannende Antwort.

Don’t recycle that magazine or old gift wrap—re-craft it! Nature-inspired jewelry hangers, earth-friendly journals, funky window suncatchers, and more are just a snip, fold, or stitch away. Turn old paper into new, one-of-a-kind eco-creations with more than 10 fun crafts.

Sweatshirt too small? Jeans too ripped? Upcycle them! Sock cat toys or cozy dog beds, one-of-a-kind denim scrunchies, snuggly flannel throw pillows, and more!

Some race cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on dirt, while others race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in common...speed!

BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There's lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Listeners will love finding out how!

Hi, there! I'm a sea turtle. I spend most of my days surfing in warm waters, but I started life much smaller! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little egg to a hatchling to an adult.

Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky.

Sometimes we throw things away when we no longer want or need them. But what if they’re still good? A man named Nelson Molina wondered about this and did something about it. As a sanitation worker in New York City, Nelson saved more than forty-five thousand items from his garbage truck, including toys, musical instruments, and thingamajigs. He gave them new life and shared them with others at the Treasures in the Trash Museum.

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the ways in which one remarkable day changed America forever.

Un viaggio mozzafiato attraverso i luoghi più straordinari della Terra — dove ogni creatura ha una casa. Dalla tundra artica ghiacciata al caldo abbraccio della foresta pluviale, questo libro accompagna i giovani lettori in un’avventura affascinante tra i diversi habitat del nostro pianeta. Ogni pagina splendidamente illustrata rivela come gli animali si adattino, sopravvivano e prosperino nei luoghi che chiamano casa — dai deserti e dalle montagne alle barriere coralline e alle zone umide.

Ninety-five percent of the universe is invisible. Dark matter holds galaxies together; dark energy tears space apart. For a quarter of a century, these two phenomena have been treated as separate mysteries—independent entries in the cosmic ledger, unrelated in origin and opposite in effect. This book argues that they are the same mystery. Drawing on quantum field theory, general relativity, and a systems-theoretic perspective that spans disciplines, Boris Kriger proposes that the energy of empty space is not uniform.

The nervous system is made up of the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord. But what does the nervous system do? And how do its parts work together to help your body function? Explore the nervous system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

From bottom-breathing turtles to fish that live in trees, set off with Edward Brooke-Hitching on a fact-packed safari to discover the strangest, silliest and down-right weirdest things our planet's amazing animals has to offer. Written by former QI elf and author extraordinaire, the first book in Brooke-Hitching's spectacular new series is extraordinarily enlightening and seriously shareable. Both information- and humour-rich, it is a glorious treasure trove of bite-sized facts for children to either snack on throughout the week or gobble up all in one go. And with a 'Who's the Smartest?

Die Sonne erhellt unsere Tage, wärmt unseren Planeten und macht das Leben auf der Erde möglich — aber was genau ist sie, und wie funktioniert sie? In Die Sonne: Den Stern erforschen, der unser Sonnensystem antreibt begeben sich junge Leserinnen und Leser auf eine spannende Reise in das Herz unseres nächsten Sterns. Dieses fesselnde Wissenschaftsbuch für Kinder erklärt, wie die Sonne durch Kernfusion gewaltige Energie erzeugt, wodurch Sonneneruptionen und Sonnenflecken entstehen und wie die Sonne die Erde und das gesamte Sonnensystem beeinflusst.

Un viaje impresionante por los lugares más extraordinarios de la Tierra — donde cada criatura tiene un hogar. Desde la tundra ártica helada hasta el cálido resplandor de la selva tropical, este libro lleva a los jóvenes lectores en una aventura cautivadora a través de los diversos hábitats de nuestro planeta. Cada página bellamente ilustrada revela cómo los animales se adaptan, sobreviven y prosperan en los lugares que llaman hogar — desde desiertos y montañas hasta arrecifes de coral y humedales.

Da tundra ártica congelada ao brilho quente da floresta tropical, este livro leva os jovens leitores a uma aventura fascinante pelos diversos habitats do nosso planeta. Cada página ricamente ilustrada revela como os animais se adaptam, sobrevivem e prosperam nos lugares que chamam de casa — dos desertos e montanhas aos recifes de coral e áreas úmidas.