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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.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.

Dit boek vertelt het betoverende verhaal van Brons. Je gaat met archeologen mee op onderzoek en ontdekt het grootste mysterie van de bronstijd: waarom gooiden mensen hun meest waardevolle spullen weg? Geïnspireerd door het onderzoek van archeologieprofessor David Fontijn voert Linda Dielemans je mee naar een bijzondere tijd, die tegelijkertijd vreemd en vertrouwd is.

Find out about what exactly happened, thousands of years ago, when people from different tribes met. How they sometimes fought. But were sometimes able to live happily together. You'll discover how we were able to agree on rules and ideas for how life should go. Why wars were (and still are) often fought, and what we can learn from the past to make a more peaceful future.

Actual photos of our sun, planets and a dwarf planet. Learn about our solar system with a trick to remember the order of the planets. This book may also be used as a self-quiz with answers.

Turn rainy days, windy afternoons, and cloudy skies into exciting science adventures with Weather Wonders for Little Learners. Perfect for preschoolers and curious kids ages 3–6, this hands-on guide makes learning about weather easy, safe, and super fun.

Wings Wonder and Whimsy invites kids into a hands-on adventure where feathers, stories, and creativity take flight. This guide combines fun facts, DIY projects, outdoor games, and journaling prompts that help children connect with nature—right in their own backyard or local park.

Willst du, dass dein Kind zum kleinen Einstein im Haus wird? Möchtest du seinen Geist mit erstaunlichem Wissen erweitern und eine unstillbare Neugier für die Welt wecken? Dann ist dieses Hörbuch genau das Richtige für dich! Wusstest du, dass mehrere Studien zeigen, dass das Lernen mit spannenden Fakten das Langzeitgedächtnis stärkt und kreatives Denken fördert? Laut einer Studie der University of California behalten Kinder, die mit interessanten Fakten lernen, Informationen besser und entwickeln eine tiefere Neugier für die Welt um sie herum.

Do you want your child to become the little genius of the house? Would you like their minds to expand with amazing knowledge while they develop an insatiable curiosity for the world around them? Then this audiobook is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Did you know that multiple studies show that learning fun facts strengthens long-term memory and fosters more creative thinking? According to a study from the University of California, children who learn through interesting facts retain information better and develop a deeper curiosity about the world.

Lolli and Pops are excited about the birth of their grandson, Sage, A.K.A., Bugzee. The new grandparents want to honor Bugzee by building an apiary for honeybees in their backyard. This narrative non-fiction story follows Lolli and Pops as they prepare for the arrival of their bees. This book is an entry point into the world of beekeeping for “beeks” of all ages.

Using evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language guides kids through different caves around the world while also providing a deeper understanding. An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.

An adventure through the radioactive wonders that are volcanoes. From deep down on the ocean floor to extraterrestrial volcanoes, this audiobook guides listeners using evocative storytelling, and paired with dramatic, poetic language. An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.

This audiobook leads listeners on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wonders of the Amazon, guiding listeners through these tree-filled ecosystems with evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language. An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.

Using evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language guides kids through different caves around the world while also providing a deeper understanding. An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.

Science isn’t just something that happens in a lab. It’s an adventure! In this Tumble Media audiobook, co-hosts Lindsay Patterson and Marshall Escamilla take listeners “in the field” to discover how science happens in the real world, meeting scientists where they work, and capturing the sounds, stories, and surprises of discovery along the way.

This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about volcanoes. Katia, a curious girl who collected pebbles and dreamed of escaping her small town, grew up just a few miles away from Maurice, a boy who knew more about rocks and minerals than his own teachers. . . . When Katia and Maurice met as college students, they formed The Vulcan Team—named after the Roman god of fire—to observe, investigate, and document one of the most dangerous, natural phenomena on the planet: volcanoes!

You know Brachiosaurus. Now meet Mbiresaurus raathi! This long-necked dino lived more than 230 million years ago in present-day Zimbabwe. It walked on two legs and ate both plants and animals. Its mouth was filled with sharp, sawlike teeth. Take a closer look . . . if you dare.

You know Triceratops. Now meet Bisticeratops froeseorum! This horned dino lived more than seventy million years ago and was discovered in the deserts of Arizona. Its neck was protected by a large, colorful frill. Two long horns and rough, bumpy skin kept it safe from predators. Take a closer look . . . if you dare.

By digging in the dirt, earthworms help plants thrive. This engaging and easy-to-understand text introduces emergent book explorers to the important role earthworms play in gardening.

What does a garden need? This engaging and easy-to-understand text shows emergent book explorers all the parts of a flourishing garden.