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It’s time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. During Kwanzaa, people come together. They celebrate African-American heritage.

From hand signals to fitting your gear just right, this book will help you pedal on safely. Be a smart rider and get the facts on bike safety.

It’s time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.

Wanna ride? From the very first bicycles to basic biking how-to tips, this book touches on all things you need to know to get you started.

Beautiful butterflies flutter about, catching our eyes with their bright colors. Their senses, eating habits, and life cycle are just as wondrous as their bright colors.

Earthworms wiggle in the soil under our feet. In their dark homes, these helpful critters make their way around with no eyes or ears while enriching the soil.

Tweet! Tweet! Birds make fun pets. Some are small, and some are tall. Some are colorful, and some have crests. Young listeners will learn about the appearance, behavior, and abilities of pet birds and discover why these feathered friends make amazing pets.

One wheel, two wheels, or three? There is a perfect bike for every rider. Check out the range of bike styles and find the perfect one for you.

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young listeners to these aquatic animals.

Even great bikes need maintenance from time to time. From adjusting the seat to cleaning the chain, learn how to keep your bike in tip-top shape.

Enjoy this collection of stories for children about life on the farm. In "Hector Helps Out", Calliope the hen enlists the help of Hector the rooster in an effort to retain her egg. They work to pull a fast one on Farmer Bean. Also included are nine other stories about animals and living on the farm: "Hatch!", "Fresh from the Farm", "Grandpa Drives a Milk Truck", "Mem and Grandpa at the Farm Stand", "Diggory Dog", "Fleece Fiber, Yarn Sweater", "Harvest Time with Papa", "Herbert, Hurry Up", and "A Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy".

This audiobook introduces listeners to the science that makes Smartphones possible. Accessible text and engaging discussion topics make this short audiobook an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

Explore the fascinating world of robots. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Did you know that scientists are able to build with atoms, the smallest building blocks of the universe? Advanced devices, materials, and computers are three areas in which nanotechnology is changing our future a few molecules at a time. Learn more about how scientists work with the tiniest objects imaginable.

Cryobiologists study how cold affects living things. This research has many amazing uses, but what do icy temperatures have to do with organ transplants? And how can researchers use a freezer to save endangered species? Learn about the work cryobiologists are doing today and the breakthroughs they hope to achieve in the future.

In an effort to retain her egg, Calliope, the hen, enlists the help of Hector, the rooster, to pull a fast one on Farmer Bean.

BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There's lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Listeners will love finding out how!

Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and listeners will love finding out how!

The library is a very important place in our community! Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Listeners will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about libraries in the community.

The community center is an important part of our community. Lots of people work together to make our community center a great place to be. Listeners will learn about who works at the community center, what the workers do, and what makes a community center special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about community centers.