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In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now, the choices are yours.

Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving cars to jet packs, listeners will discover exciting new ways they may get around in the future.

What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!

What would you find in a time capsule of the Jamestown Colony? Perhaps a portrait of John Smith, glass beads, or skeletal remains? Listeners examine artifacts like these as they explore the history of the first permanent English settlement in North America in this Time Capsule History book.

Hear about some of the world's fastest transportation breakdowns. Find out how each form of transportation failed, the basic engineering missed during construction, and what engineers learned from their mistakes.

Buckle in the kids for a wild ride through this vehicle-themed seek-and-find title. Hundreds of hidden objects are tucked inside a PDF containing vehicles that roll, rumble, float, and fly across each full-color puzzle.

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot.

Dans cet album au texte en rimes, une fillette s'émerveille devant les miracles de la nature au cours d'une excursion en canot avec son grand-père.

Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land. Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England.

As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football—his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually fly a plane—WHOAAA! After that, Barrington had big plans, and two words: Let's Fly!

Rätselhafte Zeichen führen Rick, Ava und Emilio an Bord der Nautilus tief hinab ins Meer. Ob ein sagenhafter Piratenschatz auf sie wartet? Tatsächlich stoßen die drei Freunde auf ein uraltes Geisterschiff! Doch als sie es erkunden wollen, werden sie in einen gefährlichen Strudel gerissen. Und was sie dann entdecken, hätten sie nie für möglich gehalten!

Rick, Ava und Emilio entdecken sonderbare Wrackteile auf dem Wasser. Was hat es damit auf sich? Ohne zu zögern, gehen die Freunde mit der Nautilus auf Tauchfahrt. Am Meeresgrund stoßen sie auf ein schillerndes Objekt: Es ist ein Ufo! Und die außerirdischen Wesen darin brauchen dringend Hilfe. Klar, dass die drei Abenteurer sofort loslegen. Doch dabei geraten sie selbst in Gefahr.

Ella liebt die faszinierende Unterwasserwelt. Ihr Vater ist Kameramann für Unterwasserfilme und erzählt ihr immer von seinen Taucherlebnissen. Ella träumt eines Nachts von einem gläsernen Schiff, das sie in diese geheimnisvolle Welt entführt. Der große Mondfisch lädt sie zu einem Abenteuer ein, und die mutige Ella bricht sofort auf. Auf ihrer Reise begegnet sie zuerst dem Service- und dem Warn-Fisch, besiegt mit viel Glück den gefährlichen Schmetterfisch und begegnet am Ende noch einem geheimnisvollen Meerjungmann, der all die kindlichen Phantasien, die das gläserne Schiff geladen hat, bewacht.

Donny and Walter were creatures of habit. They did the same thing every day. These friends were an unstoppable duo. Well, except when it came to finding new friends to play with.

When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real-life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight.

Im südlichen Polarmeer sichten Rick, Ava und Emilio plötzlich einen Eisberg! Ein geheimer Gang tief unter der Wasseroberfläche führt sie mitten hinein ins Innere des Berges. Dort machen sie eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: Hier leben Dinosaurier! Doch noch mehr Überraschungen erwarten die drei Abenteurer. Und bald beginnt ein gefährlicher Wettlauf mit der Zeit.

Learn about the roles of airmen and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Air Force uses.

The U.S. Navy traces its roots back to the American Revolutionary War. Then, its small fleet was outnumbered. Today, it is the largest navy in the world. Learn about the roles of sailors and their training, as well as the different types of ships, aircraft, equipment, and weapons the U.S. Navy uses to complete missions around the world.

Il trenino Thomas è in cerca di avventure e sfida i suoi amici a gareggiare per scoprire chi sia il più veloce. Però, mentre sfreccia tentando di superare Gordon, frena improvvisamente davanti ad un semaforo rosso, facendo volare i vagoni fuori dai binari. Per punizione, Sir Topham lo sostituisce con un'altra locomotiva e lo manda a lavorare nella nuova diramazione della ferrovia. Qui, a causa di una sua disattenzione, Thomas fa franare il terreno sotto i binari e cade giù, ma ciò che si manifesta davanti ai suoi occhi è una scoperta incredibile: una nave pirata!

Sprechende Autos, biblische Geschichten und viele spannende Abenteuer. Kinder im Kindergartenalter lieben Flo, das kleine Feuerwehrauto. Jede CD enthält drei in sich abgeschlossene Hörspiele. Hier wiederum stellt jedes einzelne einen Bezug zu einer biblischen Geschichte her.