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Empower curious children with critical thinking and problem-solving skills through warm, engaging educational stories. Perfect for the morning school commute or shared family listening, these funny, relatable neighborhood adventures introduce cause and effect in a way young minds instinctively...

Ancient Egyptians believed a person's spirit could live on after death if the body was preserved. Learn amazing facts about how mummies were made, famous mummies, and the tombs where mummies were buried in this fascinating book. Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or avoid black cats? Dive in and learn about fascinating superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practised superstitions (and plenty more that you...

Meet some of the most endangered species in the world, from the panthers of Florida to the mountain gorillas of central Africa, while exploring the history of extinction, the role of humans in environmental conservation, and the incredible species that share our earth. In What Are Endangered...

Hur länge fungerar mobilen vid strömavbrott, vad händer när man ringer 112 och var finns information att lita på i en kris? I Tänk som en prepper får du viktiga kunskaper som hjälper dig att hantera oväntade händelser i vardagen. Då kan du också känna tryggheten i att veta vad du...

Hvad gør man, når man bliver sulten, og mor ikke længere vil overføre kebabpenge på MobilePay? Når man får gyseren ved at se en besked fra sin netbank? Og når ordet ansvarsforsikringer er på månen? Vi sender vores unge ud i verden efter en opvækst, hvor penge er usynlige og svære...

An inspiring, full-circle celebration of the history, science, and power of debate written for the next generation of thinkers by respected broadcaster Mishal Husain. We live in a world overflowing with information, viral headlines, and conflicting viewpoints. Growing up today, the sheer volume...

Formaldehyde, borax, salicylic acid. Today these chemicals are used in embalming fluids, cleaning supplies, and acne medications. But just over a hundred years ago, they were routinely added to all kinds of food by unregulated and unethical companies. Noted science and history writer Gail Jarrow introduces listeners to the relentless work of U.S. government chemist Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, who mounted a thirty-year campaign to protect consumers from harmful food and drugs. As part of his research, he tested food additives by serving them to a squad of volunteers—the poison eaters.

What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it would lead to historic changes for the young country. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will learn the history behind the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the future of America and its people.

Become a little expert in how the country is run! Understand why politics matters and how you can get involved with ALASTAIR CAMPBELL – writer, podcaster and strategist best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokesman. What links schools, transport and hospitals? POLITICS!...

A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Barack Obama​: a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first Black president of the United States of America. Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little boy called Barry. Amid a happy...

If you've ever wanted to blast off into space, you're about to find out everything you need to become an astronaut - and the answers to all the big questions like, how do you wee in space? What can you see from the International Space Station? And how could we build a colony on Mars? Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your spacesuit and join your guide, real astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters) in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of one truly incredible space adventure.

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids...

THE empowering intro to politics that EVERY young person needs right now from writer, podcaster and strategist ALASTAIR CAMPBELL. Politics made fun? YES, REALLY! Writer, podcaster and strategist, Alastair Campbell, makes politics exciting, relatable and personal – AT LAST! Alastair shares his...

Bloomsbury presents The Mine Wars by Steve Watkins, read by Will Tulin. For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deb Heiligman, a riveting true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history. In May of 1920, in a small town in the mountains of West...

When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders?

What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Learn to decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens.

What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language, listeners understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government. Fully translated Spanish text.

Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the needs of an airport. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series.