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Before Amelia Earhart (1897-1939) became a world-famous pilot, she was a little tomboy from Kansas with a taste for adventure. When she visited an airfield and took a short plane ride, she knew she had to be a pilot. She signed up for flying lessons and cropped her hair short so that the other pilots would take her seriously. She became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

On May 19, 1942, during World War II, a German submarine, a U-boat, in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey 50 miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued - and each family member had to find their own path to survival.

Trucks need a time-out in this picture book about emotions written by Todd Tarpley (Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! and Ten Tiny Toes) and illustrated by bestselling artist Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance). Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the...

When 14-year-old Jacob misses his connecting flight in Chicago, he tries to complete his journey to LA by Greyhound bus. But on board he meets American teenager Jennifer, who is carrying a mysterious package and being chased by an enigmatic pursuer known only as ‘the Cowboy’...And she needs a partner in crime. The unlikely pair soon find themselves on the road-trip of a lifetime – a funny, filmic adventure.

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. After much searching, Ivor finally acquires a set of new whistles, allowing him to play more than just a single note. The excitement builds as Ivor tries out his new whistles, each producing a different sound.

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.

Meet Blaze, a spirited little red fire truck with a heart as big as his engine. In The Little Red Hero, children will join Blaze on thrilling rescue missions where he learns that being a hero isn’t about size—it’s about heart, courage, and lending a helping hand (or hose!).

Disaster has struck, and the Titanic is going down. What started as a thrilling voyage has turned into a fight for survival. For Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie, every second counts in the race against death. All of their hiding and all of their seeking has come down to this: Can they save the people they love? Can they even save themselves? One cold, horrifying night will decide all of their fates.

The crew felt a new wind. The bitter cold added to the bite of a ship that had never gone this fast. Sharp eyes stayed fixed on the dim horizon. There was no time for caution, though they knew dangerous ice lay ahead. The Carpathia raced into the same ice field that had just claimed Titanic. Henry Cromwell dreams of becoming a reporter. Armed with a homemade radio, he spent the first three days of Carpathia’s voyage listening in on the North Atlantic’s radio traffic—eagerly jotting down notes and being a general bother to the crew. But nothing prepared him for what he would hear at 12:30 am.

Monster trucks are loud and monstrous. People go to shows to see the painted cars flip in the air.

Explore the lives and achievements of the Wright Brothers.

You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine sailing on the biggest, most beautiful ship in the world. Eating fine food. Wearing fancy clothes and partying with some very rich people. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a cabin attendant on Titanic…

This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s. Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the...

We need your help to locate the fire and sources of water so we can fill our bucket. You are our observer! Can you locate a fire off in the distance? In Helo Girls: The Firefighting Pilot, you can help Abby and her crew put out fires in her firefighting helicopter! This educational and interactive story follows Abby, the pilot, as she demonstrates the working parts of her operation. You can meet the crew and even be part of Abby’s team by helping her do a safety check on the helicopter, locating the flames, and filling her water bucket to extinguish the fire.

Inspired by the tale of a magical Golden Snail banished to the Ends of the Earth by a Grand Enchanter, Wilbur sets out on a daring voyage to find the legendary snail and claim it as his own.

No Le Tengas Miedo A Las Sirenas es una conmovedora historia sobre una niña que aprende qué son las sirenas y cómo avisan de la llegada de la policía, los bomberos y las ambulancias. Con las palabras tranquilizadoras y los gestos juguetones de su padre, Mandy aprende la importancia de apartarse para dejar pasar a los vehículos de emergencia. A partir de entonces, cada vez que oye una sirena, sabe que alguien necesita ayuda y envía sus deseos silenciosos para su seguridad.

A second underwater adventure from the author of The Girl with Gills. Join Scamp Saltbrace on a high-stakes fantasy adventure, with vicious mermaids, evil smugglers and a tidal clock that controls the oceans.

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Lass den Motor an und begib dich auf ein Abenteuer mit Lightning, Bumble und all den anderen Freunden aus Cars. In dieser Sammlung erhältst du insgesamt sieben spannende Geschichten und schon kann es losgehen!