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When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders?

Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work together to serve the needs of a movie set. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.

Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.

Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the needs of an airport. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.

Hospitals are busy places filled with sick and injured people and their caregivers. Who are the people who keep hospitals running? From schedulers to doctors and nurses to IT staff, many people work together to serve the needs of a hospital. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.

Teach your kids the money management secrets schools don't cover and help secure their financial future! Imagine your child confidently making informed financial decisions, setting ambitious yet achievable goals, and building a foundation of wealth that could last a lifetime.

Every year, the world’s farmers produce a lot of food for people to eat. Yet every night, millions of people around the world go to bed hungry. Why are people going without food when the earth is able to produce so much? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to discover the reasons behind food scarcity. Young listeners can join the team to find out why many people deal with food insecurity and learn ways that they can help.

On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.

Young listeners are encouraged to take a closer look at the U.S. Constitution's first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Citizens of the newly independent United States proposed several freedoms, including speech, assembly, and worship—many of which are still recognized and honored today.

Listeners will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Students will gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America.

What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.

What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more.

A fire station helps keep our community safe. Community helpers work hard to keep a fire station running smoothly. Listeners will learn about who works at a fire station, what the workers do, and what makes a fire station special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about fire stations in the community.

The law enforcement center is an important part of our community. Many community helpers work together at a law enforcement center. Listeners will learn about who works at a law enforcement center, what the workers do, and what makes a law enforcement center special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about this vital community building.

The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Listeners will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post office special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about the post office.

So you want to be the president of the United States? Find out the requirements, the roles, and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to the highest seat of government.

Have you ever heard of Machu Picchu? It’s an ancient citadel high in the mountains of Peru. Science played a big role in the building of Machu Picchu and the daily life of the Inca people who lived there. Find out the science behind Machu Picchu.

The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!

Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.