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Audiobooks for Children Age 8-10
As your 8-10 year old child develops a love of reading, help them to discover audiobooks. Put their favourite audiobooks on during the school drop off run, enjoy listening as a family to well-loved classics on a long road trip, or put a story on while your kids help with household chores. At Audible you'll find more than 15,000 audiobooks suited to kids aged 8-10.Most Popular
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- By: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
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An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world....
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Hardcore Nerds, Ahoy!
- By Lucia on 25-03-2017
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Famous Five: Five On A Treasure Island
- Book 1
- By: Enid Blyton
- Narrated by: Jan Francis
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
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Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are The Famous Five....
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review
- By Frances Sanford on 03-03-2017
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The Blunders
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Harry Enfield, Adam Longworth, Catherine Tate, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people....
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A ripping yarn!
- By Anonymous User on 09-01-2024
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The Forests of Silence
- Deltora Quest, Book 1
- By: Emily Rodda
- Narrated by: Ron Haddrick
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven gems of great and mysterious power....
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childhood favorite
- By Anonymous User on 13-08-2019
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The Dragonet Prophecy
- Wings of Fire, Book #1
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure....
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really cool story!
- By Shivram on 18-09-2019
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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This book is just brilliant.
- By completeaerogeek on 01-06-2017
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- By: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world....
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Hardcore Nerds, Ahoy!
- By Lucia on 25-03-2017
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Famous Five: Five On A Treasure Island
- Book 1
- By: Enid Blyton
- Narrated by: Jan Francis
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
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Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are The Famous Five....
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review
- By Frances Sanford on 03-03-2017
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The Blunders
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Harry Enfield, Adam Longworth, Catherine Tate, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people....
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A ripping yarn!
- By Anonymous User on 09-01-2024
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The Forests of Silence
- Deltora Quest, Book 1
- By: Emily Rodda
- Narrated by: Ron Haddrick
- Length: 3 hrs
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The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven gems of great and mysterious power....
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childhood favorite
- By Anonymous User on 13-08-2019
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The Dragonet Prophecy
- Wings of Fire, Book #1
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
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The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure....
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really cool story!
- By Shivram on 18-09-2019
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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This book is just brilliant.
- By completeaerogeek on 01-06-2017
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The World’s Worst Monsters
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Harriet Carmichael, Sophia Eleni, James Goode, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – you better be ready for the world's worst monsters....
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I agree with the kraken
- By Shannyn on 27-03-2024
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The World's Worst Teachers
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: David Walliams
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot....
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Great story, well narrated
- By Helen on 30-08-2019
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The World’s Worst Pets
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Terry Mynott, Morgana Robinson, Clare Corbett, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
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Be warned! Awful animals lurk inside. These 10 tales of the world’s craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You’ll never look at pets in the same way again....
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Excellent
- By Anonymous User on 09-06-2022
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The Ickabog
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
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A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers....
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scary for children
- By Maree on 31-01-2021
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The World’s Worst Parents
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Tamsin Greig, Daniel Rigby, Lizzie Waterworth, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
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Sure, some parents are embarrassing - but they’re nothing on this lot. These 10 tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter....
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Great Book
- By Jan Richardson on 09-07-2020
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The Snail and the Whale and Other Stories
- By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
- Narrated by: Josie Lawrence, Imelda Staunton, Steven Pacey, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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A brilliant collection of best-selling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton - perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all....
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Great for a family road trip
- By Anonymous User on 05-01-2022
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Barefoot Kids
- Your Epic Money Adventure from the Barefoot Investor
- By: Scott Pape
- Narrated by: Scott Pape
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
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If you want the kids in your life to be good with money, have them listen to this book....
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a 'must read' for all youngsters! fun & brilliant
- By Amazon Customer on 29-06-2023
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Ninja Kid
- Ninja Kid, Book 1
- By: Anh Do
- Narrated by: Christopher Gebauer
- Length: 53 mins
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Nerdy Nelson wakes up on his 10th birthday to discover he has incredible ninja powers....
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it was ok 👍
- By Emily on 18-02-2024
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The Hidden Kingdom
- Wings of Fire, Book 3
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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The other dragon tribes think that the RainWings are peaceful at best - and lazy at worst - but Glory's friends know she's more powerful than she seems....
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Sooo good
- By Belinda Warner on 16-04-2024
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Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales
- By: Beatrix Potter
- Narrated by: Gary Bond, Michael Hordern, Rosemary Leach, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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The 23 tales in this set have never lost their popularity and sell in their millions all over the world. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore....
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Mummy & Baby Time
- By Kylie on 25-11-2016
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The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 26-30
- Dave the Villager Collections, Book 6
- By: Dave Villager
- Narrated by: Ross Berkeley Simpson
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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Join Dave and his friends as they embark on an epic quest, full of action, adventure and jokes!
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Moon Rising
- Wings of Fire, Book 6
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
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The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes....
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Love it
- By Adelle M Robinson on 28-06-2020
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A Mind Full of Murder
- Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 16
- By: Derek Landy
- Narrated by: Kevin Hely
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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A murder. A mystery. Two murders, actually. Well, three, if you’re counting. Oh, look, here comes a fourth. So much murder that skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant must annoy Valkyrie Cain, the infamous Destroyer of Worlds, with his incredible deduction abilities....
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Best ever
- By Anonymous User on 28-03-2024
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The World’s Worst Children
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: Nitin Ganatra, Eric Mok, Rebecca Yeo
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
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From the world’s favourite author, David Walliams–ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters....
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AMAZING!!
- By Josh James on 22-11-2023
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Crow Country
- By: Kate Constable
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Chambers
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Sadie is thrown back in time to witness a dreadful crime in which her family is involved. Sadie, Walter, and Lachie must find a way to atone for past wrongs, or be doomed to repeat them....
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A lovely book.
- By Beth on 03-05-2023
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The Hive Queen
- Wings of Fire, Book 12
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins
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The number one New York Times best-selling series continues with a thrilling revelation - three brand new tribes of dragons....
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I think this is great
- By Adelle M Robinson on 01-07-2020
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Billionaire Boy
- By: David Walliams
- Narrated by: David Walliams, Nitin Ganatra
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
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Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich....
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AMAZING
- By Airlie on 26-05-2018
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Exile
- By: Shannon Messenger
- Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
- Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
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Sophie befriends the mythical Alicorn - and puts her mysterious powers to the test - in this enchanting sequel to Keeper of the Lost Cities....
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silveny
- By Anonymous User on 23-03-2024
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13-Storey Treehouse
- By: Andy Griffiths
- Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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Andy and Terry live in a 13-storey treehouse. They've also got a new book to write, but there's a problem. A BIG problem. Well, quite a few big problems actually...
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Great fun for the kids
- By Anthony on 21-11-2017
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Maze of the Beast
- Deltora Quest, Book 6
- By: Emily Rodda
- Narrated by: Ron Haddrick
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Deltora is a land of monsters and magic. The evil Shadow Lord has become aware that Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are searching for the seven lost gems of the magic Belt of Deltora....
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The Lost Heir
- Wings of Fire, Book 2
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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Tsunami the SeaWing is overjoyed to be reunited with her fellow ocean-dwelling dragons. For the first time in her life, she actually fits in. But not everything is as perfect as it seems underwater....
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I love this book please make more MORE
- By Marbles on 05-07-2021
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The Dead of the Night
- Tomorrow Series #2
- By: John Marsden
- Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty
- Length: 7 hrs
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It's tough surviving in Hell. But sometimes Hell can be a haven....
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great book, average narration
- By Anonymous User on 16-05-2019
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The Flames of Hope
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
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In the last installment of the third arc of the Wings of Fire series, tensions are higher than ever as we prepare for a fight for the survival of all dragonkind....
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Lizard/freedom
- By Anonymous User on 11-01-2024
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The Brightest Night
- Wings of Fire, Book 5
- By: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
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The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, choose the next queen of Pyrrhia, and make it out alive....
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its really good
- By Anthony Prior on 06-04-2024
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Planet Hunting
- Racking Up Data and Looking for Life
- By: Andrew Langley
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?
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A Colony of Bees
- Animal Groups
- By: Lucia Raatma
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 2 mins
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When a group of bees lives together, it's called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.
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Pedro Keeps His Cool
- Pedro
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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It’s winter festival time! There are games, a snowman contest, skating, and of course, treats. But the festival isn’t much fun for Pedro. His snow dog is a flop, and he falls flat on the ice. Will Pedro keep his cool and find a way to have fun?
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Good Sports Use Teamwork
- Good Sports
- By: BreAnn Rumsch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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What does it mean for players to be Good Sports? When some soccer players work together on the field, the whole team gets better and has more fun. Cheer them on when Good Sports Use Teamwork!
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So You Want to Be a U.S. Senator
- Being in Government
- By: Kassandra Radomski
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So you want to be a U.S. senator? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to becoming a member of Congress.
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Trying Again
- My Feelings, My Choices
- By: Emily Arrow
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Have you ever tried something that didn’t work? Did you give up, or did you give it another try? When things don’t work, we can choose to learn and grow by Trying Again! It’s all part of understanding My Feelings, My Choices.
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Planet Hunting
- Racking Up Data and Looking for Life
- By: Andrew Langley
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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In the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?
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A Colony of Bees
- Animal Groups
- By: Lucia Raatma
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When a group of bees lives together, it's called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.
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Pedro Keeps His Cool
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- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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It’s winter festival time! There are games, a snowman contest, skating, and of course, treats. But the festival isn’t much fun for Pedro. His snow dog is a flop, and he falls flat on the ice. Will Pedro keep his cool and find a way to have fun?
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Good Sports Use Teamwork
- Good Sports
- By: BreAnn Rumsch
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What does it mean for players to be Good Sports? When some soccer players work together on the field, the whole team gets better and has more fun. Cheer them on when Good Sports Use Teamwork!
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So You Want to Be a U.S. Senator
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So you want to be a U.S. senator? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to becoming a member of Congress.
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Trying Again
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Have you ever tried something that didn’t work? Did you give up, or did you give it another try? When things don’t work, we can choose to learn and grow by Trying Again! It’s all part of understanding My Feelings, My Choices.
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Making It Happen
- My Feelings, My Choices
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Have you ever made a goal? A goal is something you want to do or learn. To reach it, you have to work hard and not give up. When we choose to stick with our goals, we are Making It Happen! It’s all part of understanding My Feelings, My Choices.
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The Days of the Week
- Patterns of Time
- By: Emma Carlson Berne
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What day is it? The Days of the Week give us clues! Days and weeks are patterns of time that help us know what will happen today and tomorrow.
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Moon Base and Beyond: The Lunar Gateway to Deep Space
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Families Share Values
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Creeking and Other Extreme Kayaking
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Family Celebrations
- What Makes a Family
- By: Martha E. H. Rustad
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All families celebrate together. Some celebrations have parties. Others have a special treat. But all celebrations have family fun. Find out how families celebrate together.
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The Search for Alien Life
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Mars or Bust!: Orion and the Mission to Deep Space
- Future Space
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NASA's Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers, and astronauts must overcome to make this dream a reality.
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A Mob of Meerkats
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Alien Conspiracy Theories
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Is there life in outer space? Have aliens visited Earth? Learn about the various conspiracy theories surrounding aliens.
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Popper the Poltergeist: The First Haunting Shown on TV
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In February 1958, the Herrmann family began to experience strange events at their home in Seaford, New York. The first occurrences were harmless—just caps popping off of bottles. But soon things escalated. Dishes were smashed, bookshelves toppled over, and objects moved. Could these unexplained events have been the work of a devious poltergeist named Popper?