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Walter the Brave Bus is an inspiring, heartwarming story about a humble city transit bus with a powerful spirit and an even bigger heart. Built in a Detroit factory and lovingly dubbed “Old Double Dip,” Walter begins his journey serving the bustling streets of Chicago. With his loyal driver Harold and fellow bus friends Hank, Sally, and wise old Gus, Walter helps carry the lifeblood of the city—its people—day after day, year after year.

Take flight on an exciting, fun-filled adventure exploring the history, technology, and future of airplanes. From the earliest flying machines to the high-tech jets and spaceplanes of the future, this book is packed with fascinating facts, immersive storytelling, and stunning visuals that bring the world of aviation to life.

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.

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?

Eigentlich ist Flo ein ganz normaler Junge. Nur ein bisschen viel Fantasie hat er, findet seine Schwester. Als Flo sich eines Nachmittags mitten in der Modelleisenbahn-Welt seines Vaters wiederfindet, beginnt selbst er an seinem Verstand zu zweifeln. Ist er jetzt völlig übergeschnappt oder hat er etwa eine magische Schwelle zwischen zwei Welten überschritten? Flo stürzt sich in wilde Verfolgungsjagden und Abenteuer, die er sonst nur gespielt hat. Als er einen Jungen trifft, der ihn vage an jemanden erinnert, erfährt er, wie eng Fantasie und Realität miteinander verstrickt sind.

I gamle dage var alle skibe af træ. De havde kun årer, sejl og vind til at drive sig frem. Med tiden blev skibene større og snart kom de store sejlskibe vidt omkring. Læs og bliv klogere på handelsskibe, krigsskibe, lystbåde og mange andre slags skibe - og på hvordan man finder vej over havet.

Auf hoher See entdecken Rick, Ava und Emilio plötzlich gigantische Meerestiere! Noch dazu schwimmt ein verdächtiges Fischerboot ganz in der Nähe. Hat dessen wortkarger Kapitän etwas zu verbergen – und wie hängt das alles zusammen? Mutig forschen die drei Freunde nach. Und geraten diesmal in ein Abenteuer, das zu groß für sie sein könnte.

Peters alter Bauwagen ist nicht ganz dicht. Es regnet durch, der Wind pfeift durch die Ritzen und das morsche Treppchen bricht gar unter Peters Last zusammen. Ein neuer Wagen müsste her, denkt sich Peter. Am besten einer aus Eisen – von der Eisenbahn! Auf seiner ungewöhnlichen Einkaufstour durchstöbert Peter Bahnhöfe, Züge und Lokomotiven – und wird aus Versehen zum blinden Passagier.

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?

Timmy the Excavator is a helpful machine who lives in a small town. When his friend, the red car, gets stuck in the mud, Timmy jumps into action to save the day. With the help of his friend Lisa the Pink Bulldozer, Timmy uses his digging skills to free the red car and get it back on the road. Join Timmy and Lisa on their adventure to help a friend in need!

With this audio add-on, little car fans will have the right background noise for their adventures in the world of "MyRoads." The audio file delivers exciting and realistic traffic sounds: from the construction site to the harbor and much more. "MyRoads" Soundscape City brings bustling street life and the teeming town straight into the children's room.

Trains and railways have been moving humans and goods for more than 200 years. This series will delve into the histories of some of the most well-known passenger trains that still operate today.

Get ready for an action-packed, rhyming adventure that will have your little ones cheering for their favorite race cars! In Finish the Race | The Great Mountain Adventure, four colorful cars—Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow—rev their engines and set off on a thrilling race through winding mountain roads, snowy peaks, and unexpected challenges. But this isn’t just about winning, it’s about determination and never giving up, no matter what obstacles come their way!