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When one hears the word “panda” most people immediately think of the large, black and white “panda bears.” Yes, they are a type of bear. Did you know that red pandas are in an animal family of their own? While the two animals may not be related through animal classification, they share similar characteristics like a “thumb wrist” and a reliance on bamboo. Explore the similarities and differences between these mammals in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series!

What do crabs and lobsters have in common, and how are they different? While both animals live in the ocean, one prefers to swim and the other walks. One can be found in coastal tidepools and the other offshore. They both have skeletons on the outside of their bodies. There’s more to these animals than just being good food for us. Learn about these fascinating crustaceans in the latest addition to our Compare and Contrast Series.

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of the human body.

A healthy mouth is more than just a beautiful smile. listeners learn how to care for their teeth, foods to eat for healthy teeth, and what to avoid so they don’t damage their teeth.

Smile big and take a good look at your teeth. How much do they really do? What are they made of? And why do they fall out? Young listeners will learn all about their teeth.

How many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction.

Swish! The photo-guessing game in the included PDF challenges pre-listeners to guess whose tail appears in each image. The scaly, tufted, and bushy answers may be surprising!

Ready to make a stink? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Mix up reeking stink bombs and sweet-smelling bubbles. Create artistic masterpieces with DIY scratch-and-sniff paint.

Is mind reading a real skill? What about being able to move things with just your mind? Listeners will be captivated by claims of psychic powers while also learning the facts about each story. Which tales could be true, and which myths are busted?

Stress can make you feel bad. It can be caused by lots of different things. A big test. A fight with a friend. A new experience. But no matter what causes the stress, what’s important is how you deal with it.

„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.

Grrr! The photo-guessing game in the included PDF challenges kids to guess whose ears are in the images. The furry, floppy, and finely-tuned answers may be surprising!

Stomp! The photo-guessing game in the included PDF challenges pre-listeners to guess whose feet are in each image. The swift, dainty, and webbed answers may be surprising!

Sniff! The photo-guessing game in the included PDF challenges kids to guess whose nose appears in each image. The sniffling and snort-worthy answers may be surprising!

The human body is amazing. Your blood makes up about 8% of your body weight. On average, your heart will beat more than 3 billion times in your lifetime! Doctors and scientists make choices every day about how to keep our bodies going. But what would you change if you could? Would you choose to have super strength or super speed? Would you rather have no bones or no muscles?

Summer was almost eight years old when her dad donated a kidney to a woman they did not know. Four years later, she tells us the exciting story.

Say cheese! Good dental hygiene is an important way to stay healthy. With engaging text listeners learn good habits for heathy teeth.

Blink! The photo-guessing game in the included PDF challenges kids to guess whose eyes are in the images. The fierce, colorful, and shifty answers may be surprising!

We watch videos on our smartphones and tablets. We read books on E-readers. Devices with screens are part of our everyday lives. But too much time on these devices can be unhealthy. This engaging explains how to cut the screen time.