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Have you ever wondered how a river forms, which animals live near rivers, or where those rivers lead? Rivers are a vital part of life and the ecosystem. Rivers help transport water to humans and animals as well. It can also be used to create energy. Water from rivers can end up in many different places downstream!

Follow along with this class as they explore a creek near their school in Pennsylvania! They want to learn about the water and its ecosystem, so they perform a survey to determine its quality and biota. What do you think they will find?

When on land, rivers, lakes, and oceans appear flat. With the aid of satellites, these bodies of water appear to have many designs! Explore the art of nature and how satellites detect the temperature of the many bodies of water around the globe.

Deep underground, unseen forces are at play to move the continents around our globe.

How is lightning created? And what is thunder? What kind of weather creates the most lightning? This science story shows how lightning is like the spark from static electricity, but much bigger.

Not all forest fires are bad. Controlled burns actually help keep the forest healthy, clear the way for new vegetation, and act as a pest control.

Weather affects us almost every day. When it's raining, we can't play outside. Sometimes weather is even more important. Sometimes weather shapes history.

John Wesley Powell was known for his explorations of the canyon land area of southern Utah and northern Arizona, still "unknown" in the 1860s.

Every visitor of Yosemite National Park in California should say "thank you" to one man: John Muir.

Stretching across the Great Plains, Tornado Alley has the perfect weather conditions for forming tornadoes.

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Entdecke die Erde: Die Erde ist der Planet, auf dem wir leben. Doch wie ist sie entstanden? Warum wird sie auch der Blaue Planet genannt? Welche Kontinente gibt es und was sind ihre Besonderheiten? Wie hat sich der Himalaja, das höchste Gebirge der Welt, gebildet? Und wo geht 24 Stunden am Tag die Sonne nicht unter? Finde Antworten auf diese und viele weitere spannende Fragen! Komm mit zu einer Entdeckungsreise um die Erde und erfahre, was sich tief in ihrem Inneren verbirgt. Ein spannendes Hörspiel für Kinder ab 6 Jahren.

What made the ice age so cold? This Q & A defines the different ice ages of the Earth and when they come about.

Despite a mountain of evidence, some people still don't believe that climate change is occurring. Why is that? Find out in this insightful Q & A.

What do weather forecasters really know about the weather? An interview with a real meteorologist, Ken Heideman, tells listeners what they want to know!

Every single rock has a secret story to tell about what the earth was like long ago.

Dig into geology with this curricular high-interest, low-learning level series. An engaging exploration of rocks, minerals, and fossils will keep struggling learners interested and make learning easy. Featured infographics and SilverTips for Success guide listeners in reviewing key concepts from the books to reinforce comprehension and even gives them test-taking tips. This volume includes The Rock Cycle and Sedimentary Rocks.

From mountains to rain forests, this series explores the basic physical features that make up our planet. Young listeners will discover each feature of Earth, how it formed, and what plants and animals call it home. This volume includes Caves, Deserts, Forests, Mountains, and Oceans.

What is a mineral? How are fossils made? Get the dirt on these questions and more in this series. Young learners are introduced to earth science as they hear about the basic materials that make up our planet.

Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy, the smartest raven in the universe, as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! Welcome to an adventure with a view! Get you hiking boots on because we’re going to be heading up some of the world’s tallest mountains. We’ll be climbing up to the peak of Everest, venturing up some volcanoes and asking ‘how do mountains grow?’

Plastic is everywhere...even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young listeners can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters.