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Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth's most intelligent giants, with incredible communication and relationship-building abilities. Come along on an exciting expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they spotlight these wonderful creatures, their closest relatives (the woolly mammoth!), and discover what humans can do to protect this beloved species.

Applying the series' accessible, graphic-led approach to the subject, The Geography Book explores and explains the key geophysical and atmospheric processes that have shaped the geology, climate, and ecosystems of the Earth, along with how they have influenced our cultures and civilizations, and how we have influenced and impacted them in return – for better or worse. Exploring and explaining more than 90 of the most important theories, discoveries, and milestones in this fascinating and increasingly important multi-disciplinary area of study, the book is the perfect introduction.

You might think that there's not much to jellyfish, but this audiobook will make you think again. Did you know that jellyfish can thrive in waters that would suffocate other sea creatures? Or that some jellyfish can flash different colours from purple to green? Or that they have the world's most powerful venom? There is even a jellyfish that is immortal! There are more than 2000 kinds of jellyfish, and they're one of the few creatures that will thrive in warmer waters due to climate change – yikes!

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances historiques et géographiques.

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances historiques et scientifiques.

For centuries, pirates have been romanticized as swashbuckling adventurers, sailing the seas in search of treasure and glory. But the reality of piracy was brutal—filled with theft, violence, and terror. The Big Questions: What Are Pirates? takes young listeners on an immersive journey through history, exploring the rise of piracy, the ruthless attacks, and the fearless naval forces that fought to stop them.

All aboard for an unforgettable journey through the history, power, and future of trains! From the first steam engines that changed the world to today’s high-speed bullet trains and futuristic maglevs, The Big Questions: What Are Trains? takes young listeners on a thrilling adventure through time.

Heroes of History: Inspiring Stories to Spark Imagination for Curious Minds. Is your child fascinated by remarkable people who changed the world? Are you looking for educational stories that entertain while they inspire? Give your curious young reader the gift of history's greatest heroes, told through captivating, accessible stories they'll actually want to read! "But my child isn't interested in history!"

This book is a collection of heartwarming short stories that aims to boost kids' self-esteem, motivate positive values, and promote confidence and teamwork.

With Kids on Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more! Traveling and learning at the same time could not be any simpler or safer! Come along and take your journey to modern-day Tanzania with Nadia and Adin, brother and sister, and locals.

The book is a short poetic adaptation of the biblical story of Joseph’s imprisonment in ancient Egypt. While there, he meets a butler and baker who works for Pharaoh. Both were imprisoned after committing an offense. Scripture doesn’t tell why they were in prison, but this rendition, with childlike innocence, spurs the imagination as to why.

In this book, Bastian and Jacinta take us on an exciting and unforgettable adventure around the unique country of Guatemala. Are you ready to travel through the traditions of the native people? Visit their vast landscapes and learn about the different animals that call Guatemala home.

In this book, Min and Lei take us on an exciting and unforgettable adventure around the unique region of China–Hong Kong. Are you ready to travel through the traditions of the Chinese people? Visit their homeland and learn some interesting facts. Min and Lei are so excited to give you a tour of their great home.

I traveled across the globe from Vietnam to the United States and landed in Detroit, Michigan to reunite with my family. Coming from Saigon’s tropical weather, one of my wishes was to get to experience the magical beauty of a snow day for the first time, spent alongside my family. In the book, Goodbye Tropical Weather and Hello Winter, I share some of the great memories associated with this journey.

Would you like to take a family vacation to a place that you have never been to before? With Kids On Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more!

You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in countries around the world is like. Visit interesting places around the world without having to leave your home with this kid’s documentary series teaches an appreciation for culture, beauty, and biodiversity in different countries. In this one-of-a-kind kid’s documentary series, let local kids be your tour guides as two children from each country take you on an unforgettable guided tour of their home countries.

Enter the amazing world of legendary aircrafts and the heroic aviators who flew them! Discover fun trivia and mind-boggling facts, plus awesome experiments you can do at home to demonstrate the scientific principles of flight. By the time you finish listening, powerful memory builders will turn you into a veritable aircraft Einstein!

In this one-of-a-kind kids’ documentary series, let local kids be your guides as two kids from each country take you and your family on an unforgettable private guided tour of their lives via cultural traditions, food, clothes, history, economy, music, beautiful landscapes, animals, plants, and more!

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus!

Wisst ihr eigentlich, wie Pyramiden aussehen und wo sie zu finden sind? Diese Frage kannst du sicherlich schon beantworten: Na klar, dass sind diese großen, dreieckigen Bauten in der Wüste von Ägypten! Vermutlich hast du auch schon davon gehört, dass sie tausende von Jahren alt sind, man dort mit etwas Glück noch immer eine Mumie finden kann und die Pyramiden heutzutage jedes Jahr von Touristen besucht werden. Natürlich ist das nicht alles: Das alte Ägypten war eine der größten und mächtigsten Kulturen der Antike.