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A piece of top-secret GIB technology has been stolen, and Zac Power has to get it back. Blistering off towards a secret hide-out in the sky, he faces his strangest enemy yet ...

What is a Ship? Where did they come from? Where are they going next? Set sail on an unforgettable adventure across the seas in The Big Questions: What is a Ship?, an exciting and immersive book that takes young readers on a journey through time—from the earliest wooden rafts to the mega-ships of the future! Packed with stunning facts, thrilling stories, and vibrant storytelling, this book explores how ships shaped history, revolutionized travel, and continue to push the limits of technology.

What is a car, and how did they change the world? From the first steam-powered machines to race cars, flying cars, and even a car in space, this book takes kids on an exciting journey through the history, evolution, and future of automobiles! In The Big Questions: What Is a Car?, young readers will explore: The very first cars – How inventors created early automobiles and changed transportation forever. Fast and furious race cars – From Formula 1 to rocket-powered speed machines. The weirdest cars ever made – Bubble cars, amphibious vehicles, and even flying cars!

Best friends Bear and Deer grew up on the North side of a beautiful Appalachian gorge. In the time of their grandparents, animals could travel freely on either side of a fast-flowing river, but now the dangerous Human Highway divides their home range into the North and South sides. On the night of a full moon, two strangers arrive from the South with news that will lead to tough decisions, a life-changing adventure, and new friends joining in a search for safe passage.

Ein großes Abenteuer beginnt! Familie Vogel gewinnt eine aufregende Reise nach Nairobi – begleitet von einem Wissensmagazin und Tom Turbo! In Teil 1 dreht sich alles um den Flughafen: Koffer abgeben, Sicherheitskontrolle, Boarding und der erste Flug. Spannend, lehrreich und mit viel Spaß für Kinder erklärt!

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. In this final episode, Ivor officially becomes a member of the choir.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. The enchanting sound of the choir from the previous evening plays over and over in Ivor's mind.

Löschen, retten, helfen: Flo, das kleine Feuerwehrauto, ist ein echter Helfer in der Not. Mit dem Feuerwehrmann Bruno lebt Flo in Plätscherbach. Jeden Tag trifft Flo den Krankenwagen Milla und Leopold, das Polizeiauto. Mit ihnen erlebt er viele Abenteuer. So auch, als Lukas und Lilly etwas ganz Besonderes vorhaben: Sie wollen eine große Klettertour machen. Bergführer Beppo erklärt den beiden, wie alles funktioniert. Lukas und Lilly haben viel Freude am Klettern und erklimmen den Berg immer schneller. Doch dann stürzt Lilly plötzlich ab. Ein Sicherheitshaken kann sie gerade noch halten.

Rumble, rumble! Here comes the dump truck.

Eigentlich wollte Max nur einen kurzen Blick in sein Lieblingsspiel werfen, doch plötzlich steht er mitten in den Straßen von Los Carros! Fasziniert will er sich gerade umschauen, als er von Piper, der jungen Anführerin einer Autoschrauber-Gang, über den Haufen gerannt wird. Was als harmloser Zusammenstoß beginnt, entwickelt sich zu einem rasanten Abenteuer. Denn Piper hat mächtige Feinde, die es jetzt auch auf Max abgesehen haben! Um einen Weg zurück nach Hause zu finden, muss Max ihr helfen, den Gangstern das Handwerk zu legen.

KLASYCZNA MORSKA POWIEŚĆ PRZYGODOWA HERMANA MELVILLE’A W WERSJI DLA DZIECI. TEJ KSIĄŻKI NIE SPOSÓB ODŁOŻYĆ NA PÓŁKĘ! Kapitanem Ahabem targa obsesja zemsty za wszelką cenę na Moby Dicku – gigantycznym białym wielorybie, z którym podczas ostatniego rejsu stoczył śmiertelną walkę. Młody marynarz Izmael oraz jego przyjaciel Queequeg, a także reszta załogi statku wielorybniczego „Pequod”, opływają w poszukiwaniu Moby Dicka połowę kuli ziemskiej. Napotykają na swojej drodze wszystko: ogromne kałamarnice, tajfuny, syreny i piratów! Ale czy uda im się schwytać kaszalota?

In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn’t want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight. The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for Otto, who would spend the next 30 years of his life sketching, re-sketching, and building gliders.

Emma Lilian Todd's mind was always soaring—she loved to solve problems. Lilian tinkered and fiddled with all sorts of objects, turning dreams into useful inventions. As a child, she took apart and reassembled clocks to figure out how they worked. As an adult, typing up patents at the U.S. Patent Office, Lilian built the inventions in her mind, including many designs for flying machines. However, they all seemed too impractical. Lilian knew she could design one that worked.

Meet Little Hippo! Today, he’s a firefighter, racing to an imaginary four-alarmer. But pedaling his fire truck is a challenge. Luckily, Little Hippo has lots of friends to help out. But what’s he to do when he finds a real fire? Firefighter Hippo thinks quickly and does exactly what a brave little fireman should.

Meet Little Hippo! Today he’s playing truck driver, racing to make a surprise delivery. Until—oh, no!—Truck Driver Hippo encounters a pack of grazing zebras blocking his path. Munch, crunch. Then, a huge train stops Little Hippo. CHOO-CHOOOOOOO! It’s a good thing this little truck driver has friends to help him along his way. But when Truck Driver Hippo almost crashes into Lion—yow-wee!—only his own bravery and kindness can save him…

Listeners will get a close look at some of their favorite model cars from some of the biggest names in the automobile industry. Each title discusses the history of the car, what it looks like, and how fast it can go!

Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter.

Navigate the wild terrain of off road vehicles with these moving and educational books. Explore the landscapes these vehicles cross while learning about their history and other thrilling facts. These books will take any listener on a wild ride!

Kurt er truckfører i Norge. Han føler sig mislykket og vil gerne gøre noget vigtigt - som at støvsuge hele verden eller at blive læge - måske kan han blive en helt?