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It's not fair. A contract is a contract. I'm being cheated. Oh, excuse me. You look confused. Let me start at the beginning. I am over 4,000 years old. I’ve had a hard life. I was born a goblin at the bottom of a volcano and abandoned by my parents. It was a little bit too warm there. So, I crawled out of that volcano to the surface of the world. I snuck into a castle to hide and sleep and snatch food. When I was a toddler, I realized that I had a few magical powers. I could change myself into a cat. What’s the matter? Haven’t you ever seen a green cat?

I decide to do something about the problems with technology. I’m a computer expert who has seen technology change our world for the worst. Sitting behind my computer, I begin typing a special code. My anonymous code crashes the worldwide internet! The internet is now nothing but static. People all over the world are without internet. Now, maybe, people will pay attention to each other.

What do you think a tidepool might be? Some tidepools only exist at low tide. In what locations do you think tidepools are found? Tidepools are usually found at the seashore. The seashore, foreshore, or intertidal zone is the place that is above water at low tide and below water at high tide. This is also called the tidal range.

“Mom, you said that I can become whatever I want to be when I grow up,” says Zombono. Zombie Mom replies, “Yes. As long as you aren’t attacked by those mean humans who are trying to eliminate us.” Zombono says, “I want to become a famous zombie singer.” His sister, Zombini, laughs and quips, “Ha! Ha! Your lips will fall off before you ever learn to sing!” Zombie Mom says, “Don’t be mean like a human to your brother. Be a nice zombie!”

What is a bucket list? A bucket list is a type of wish list. It lists things that you want to do before you die or "kick the bucket". You do not have do everything on your bucket list, and you can change your list anytime you feel like it. Finally, you do not have to make a bucket list. This is a bucket list of some of the famous landmarks found in the United States of America that you might visit. This list is not complete. You may think of others.

It is January 29, 1954. I am born in the heart of Mississippi in a place called Kosciusko, (KAW-zee-ESS-koh). My mother is a housemaid who broke up with my father. She raises me on her own. My name is Orpah (OR-pah) Gail Winfrey but everyone pronounces it “Oprah (OH-prah). Before I am three years old, my grandmother teaches me to read. She takes me to the local church, where I am nicknamed "The Preacher" because I can recite Bible verses from memory.

One version of Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum, or if you’ve ever dropped an ice cream cone, you learned Murphy’s Law. Crying over dropped ice cream does not help you. Laughing at your mistakes helps you feel better. Try to learn from your mistakes and be more careful. But being careful does not always work. Understanding Murphy’s Law can be helpful to you and others.

The Ant and the Grasshopper is an ancient fable that still has meanings today. After listening, try to guess the meaning of this fable. Several morals are given at the end. Facts about ants and grasshoppers are also included.

Petrina Pan, the Wonder Girls, and the Tribe live happily in Everland until the mean pirate ship comes floating in on a dark cloud. What is going to happen to them?

Why do we argue and disagree? This is a retelling of a story from India...This story shows why people have arguments.

The Winking Stork says, “This is a tale that takes place twice upon a time in a magical, enchanted land." The Winking Stork remarks, “Froggy do you remember now that you were once a human prince who lost his memory?“ Froggy replies, “What are you talking about?” Froggy says, “All I can remember is that I’ve always been a frog who loves to eat flies, sing, and dance” The Stork says, “Let me tell you your story as a prince before you ever became a frog.”

The ants in our ant colony work closely together to help the society. They even climb on top of each other to reach food. Yet, there is one miscreant ant named “Mystery” who helps no one except himself. He behaves badly and sleeps too much. He thinks that he is cool. But, he’s not. The Queen Ant calls Mystery before her. The Queen Ant says, “Mystery, if you don’t change your ways, someday you’ll be sorry.” Mystery ignores the Queen. One day, Mystery will find out that the Queen was right.

An unhappy, mean sea witch was floating above the ocean. She saw a mermaid sitting on a rock and singing happily. The sea witch whispered a spell. Suddenly, lightning bolted down from the sky and struck the mermaid.

Since prehistoric times, ships have undergone many changes. With 75 percent or three-fourths of our Earth covered in water, transportation by water is important. What do you think was one of the oldest known types of boats invented by humans?

The Pied Piper is a folk tale for you to find the meaning or moral. "I am a player of a magic flute that is also called a pipe. Dressed in multicolored clothing or pied clothing, people call me the Pied Piper. When I play my pipe, animals follow me until I stop playing. A messenger says that the mayor of Hamlin begs me to come right away. He disappears quickly. I wonder what the mayor wants?"

Chicken Little is based on an ancient fable. An acorn falls on top of his head. He runs around telling everyone that the sky is falling. Guess the meaning of this fable after listening. Possible answers are given at the end of the story.

There are many reasons why some people make friends easily and others do not have many friends. What is a friend? A friend is someone you respect and care about. People who help and talk to each other can be friends. What do you think a true friend is?

More than 2,000 years ago, the Greeks told stories about their important god called Apollo. He was the god of poetry, the sun, laws, healing, and more. Apollo was also the god of music. He played a small harp-like stringed instrument called a lyre. Apollo gave a lyre to his son named Orpheus. Apollo was so surprised when Orpheus played perfectly! Nothing could resist the beautiful music of Orpheus. Trees, rocks, humans, and other animals were hypnotized by his melodies.

It is 1792. I am now grown up and 18 years old. I talk my 11-year-old brother, Nathaniel Cooley Chapman, into going west with me. Ours is a roaming life, walking barefoot and wearing raggedy clothes. We live off the land and take odd jobs. Why do you think that we might wear pans for hats?

Why should you brush your teeth, tongue, and gums at least twice a day? What is the right way to brush your teeth? How should you floss your teeth? Which kind of mouthwash should you use? Find out in this audiobook.