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Can you feel it? That FANTASTICAL FIZZ of CURIOSITY? Lizzy Sparks has the spark, the spark of INVENTION, and she’s going to need it because her pet hamster Gizmo is MISSING! That's where Ruby, Lizzy's super-smart babysitter, comes in. She's going to show Lizzy how inventors NEVER give up … because there's an inventor in ALL of us. And maybe Lizzy can invent the perfect solution to find Gizmo.

Have you ever wondered, “Where did civilization come from?” It’s one of the greatest mysteries of all time, sparking curiosity in both children and adults. The Big Questions: Where Did Civilization Come From? invites young listeners aged 5 and upwards to explore this profound question in a way that is engaging, thoughtful, and inspiring. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book dives into the origins of civilization with a blend of historical discovery, cultural exploration, and scientific wonder.

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Erforsche den Mars : Auf geht's zum Mars! Das Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin folgt Kinderfragen und reist zum Mars, um Antworten zu finden. Gibt es Leben auf dem Mars? Wer erforscht, wie es dort aussieht? Und werden wir irgendwann mit Raumschiffen zum erdähnlichsten Planeten unseres Sonnensystems reisen können? Von der Entstehungsgeschichte über die Besonderheiten, die Atmosphäre und die Monde des Roten Planeten bis hin zu topaktuellen Forschungswissen und geplanten Missionen in der Zukunft.

¿Qué harías si tu destino usual de verano desapareciera? Los animales migratorios alrededor del mundo están enfrentando este problema, ya que sus hábitats de clima cálido desaparecen. Los niveles del mar elevados complican este problema, y las islas pequeñas desaparecen. Este libro es sobre un programa de hábitat artificial impulsado entre el Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP), el Wildlife and Heritage Service del Department of Natural Resources (DNR) de Maryland, y Audubon Mid-Atlantic luego de que se erosionara la isla de anidación de los charranes comunes.

Explora el rol crucial de los árboles marchitos o en proceso de secado, conocidos como troncones, en los ecosistemas forestales. A través de una narrativa atractiva y fotografías vívidas, este libro explica como los troncones proporcionan hábitats para una variedad de animales, incluyendo aves, mamíferos, reptiles e insectos. Detalla las diferentes formas en las que los animales usan troncones para anidar, refugiarse, alimentarse y encaramarse.

Diferentes a las aves marinas y aves acuáticas, las aves playeras pueden encontrarse en cualquier lugar desde los océanos hasta las montañas. Estarán en las costas, o en pantanos y pastizales cerca de océanos, ríos o lagos. Estos migrantes poderosos viajan de ida y vuelta entre los terrenos de crías o normales en verano. ¡Algunas aves playeras viajan hacia y desde Tierra del Fuego hasta el Ártico cada año! Tienen "paradas de descanso" especiales durante sus migraciones en donde comen y descansan para el resto del viaje.

Welcome to Frozen Planet II. Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on bowhead whales while they're relaxing in the spa, meet a Greenland shark that is easily 250 years old, and witness the polar bears who are finding their food closer and closer to humans. Hold your breath in the frozen forest where wolves play hide-and-seek with bison, and meet the lemmings that outwit an arctic fox by building their home right under her feet, buried deep beneath the snow.

Newly reintroduced along with his pack to Yellowstone National Park, Wolf 8 struggles at first. Small and bullied by his siblings, he must learn to fend for himself in his new home, learning to hunt, compete for food, and even stand up to a grizzly bear 10 times his size. One day, little 8 meets an alpha female raising a litter of pups on her own. Her mate was killed by humans. Can little 8 rise to the occasion and help the young family survive? Is he ready to be an alpha wolf?

Ghost hunter Yvette Fielding has been investigating spooky places for over 20 years. This time she is uncovering the ghostly histories of Britain's castles. From Oxford Castle to Bamburgh, these castles are filled with hauntings and spooky histories, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted team’s investigations. Dare to discover poltergeist and paranormal activity including the ghost of Anne Boleyn, dastardly poisoners and even Vlad the Impaler!

Are you searching for a way to get your kid interested in science? Here I am with a contemporary kids' book on the human body! The audiobook will help your kid explore the human body with the aid of Smarty Bee and Charlie! We will venture into all corners of the human body, discovering anatomy, the five senses, the body systems, and much more! Your child will learn many new concepts, receiving the answers to a thousand whys about the cells, the digestive, respiratory, circulatory systems, and many others, finding how we are...inside!

This audiobook describes how animals adapt to the surroundings that they live within. Animals shown include a river otter, a clownfish, an alligator, a snowy owl, a mountain goat, a moose, a giant anteater, a toucan, and a camel.

Dangerous landslides. Collapsed buildings. Blazing fires. The violent shaking of earthquakes can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these catastrophes form and learn about some of history’s worst earthquakes.

Welcome to Greece! Gaze at the crumbling walls of ancient ruins. Cross the Aegean Sea to a volcanic island. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of the country where the Olympic Games began.

With waves crashing down from heights of 100 feet (30 meters) or more, tsunamis are powerful forces of nature. The towering wall of water can demolish buildings and leave entire cities underwater. Climb to higher ground and explore the world’s worst tsunamis.

Prepare to be scared as you choose between some of the scariest places on Earth. Fun facts will keep kids scared, interested - and grossed out!

Explore the fascinating world of online gaming. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Join the Lizard Lady as she cuts her way through thick Caribbean forests searching for critically endangered St. Croix ground lizards. Hunted to extinction on the island of St. Croix by invasive species brought by colonizing farmers, these lizards are now only found on surrounding islands in the US Virgin Islands. Listeners learn that a day in a life of a woman scientist can be anything but boring. Co-author Nicole F. Angeli is the Lizard Lady - can she help save these animals?

The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they located? Explore the muscular system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

Felina the Florida panther loves growing up in her forest home - until the forest starts to shrink! Trees begin to disappear, and Felina doesn't understand the new busy highway in the neighborhood. Other animals are in danger, too. Will Felina find a way to survive as humans threaten to ruin her home?

Blizzards are an irresistible force of nature. This audiobook of history and science brings to life personal stories of survival and heroism. Opening with the tale of the Blizzards of 1888, which took the northeastern U.S. completely by surprise, this audiobook's chilling excitement will hold listeners till the end. Blizzards is part of the Natural Disasters non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners.