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Meet a man who was a medical doctor, a geologist, and a surveyor who also knew botany, zoology, and chemistry. Douglass Houghton was all of these, even though he stood barely five feet, four inches tall. Follow his trail as Michigan's first state geologist, as he explores the unknown wilderness of both peninsulas, in the 1830s and 1840s to discover the potential resources of a brand-new state.

Welcome to Wildflower Kingdom, an enchanted realm where two young princesses can get into all sorts of magical mischief. Naturally, the kingdom has unicorns! When older sister Oliva is allowed to ride one on her own for the first time her jealous little sister is determined to grow enough that very day to also be allowed to ride her own. But her hilarious attempts to gain height have to be set aside when one of the unicorns falls ill and she has to join in the hunt for a cure. Filled with fun and adventure, this is the perfect starter book for young unicorn lovers!

In the magical realm of Wildflower Kingdom the young princesses Olivia and Juniper have all sorts of opportunities for fun and mischief. But even in this happy land, sad things can happen. One day when the girls are walking in the woods with their father and his friend Paul, Paul’s pet fox goes missing. Naturally, everyone is upset. But the most unhappy of all is little Princess Juniper, who can’t understand why the fox doesn’t come back despite her attempts to lure it home.

Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Its vibrant cities boasted...

Sisters Emme, Holly and Jess – are off to Paris with their parents, exchanging homes with a French family for a month. The girls are having a brilliant time exploring the city, until disaster strikes and they have to track down their host family's precious pet octopus, who someone seems to have let out accidentally...

Step up to the plate and read about Shohei Ohtani, the record-breaking baseball superstar from Japan, in this wonderful Little Golden Book! Shohei Ohtani might just be the greatest baseball player of all time. Get inspired by the story of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. From his childhood in...

Un voyage à couper le souffle à travers les lieux les plus extraordinaires de la Terre — où chaque créature a une maison. De la toundra glacée de l’Arctique à la chaleur douce de la forêt tropicale, ce livre embarque les jeunes lecteurs pour une aventure captivante à travers les habitats variés de notre planète. Chaque page magnifiquement illustrée révèle comment les animaux s’adaptent, survivent et s’épanouissent dans les milieux qu’ils appellent « chez eux » — du désert et de la montagne aux récifs coralliens et aux zones humides.

Embarquez pour une aventure inspirante avec Voyage à travers les merveilles de la Terre, un livre magnifiquement illustré qui vous emmène dans un voyage vers certains des endroits les plus époustouflants et emblématiques de notre planète. Des sommets imposants de l'Himalaya aux récifs coralliens vibrants de la Grande Barrière de Corail, et des merveilles anciennes de Petra aux plages sereines des Maldives, ce livre met en valeur l'incroyable diversité et beauté de notre monde.

Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it's really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong! A brilliantly funny new series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World. Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart's books.

Join Kai, Koa, and their trusty sidekick Captain Nibbles the hamster as they dive into a thrilling mystery on the Road to Hāna. From secret lava tubes and ancient petroglyphs to the black sands of Wai’anapanapa and the legendary cliffs of Hāmoa, every step leads to new discoveries — and new clues. Blending Hawaiian history, legends, and culture with edge-of-your-seat excitement, this book is more than just a story. Kids will laugh, learn, and explore as they uncover secrets hidden in the rainforest and along Maui’s magical shoreline.

Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY. August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic. His best friend is a husky called Blaze, and he’s the younger brother of April Wood – the girl who once famously rescued a...

Un delicioso audiolibro que celebra la rica diversidad cultural y la tradición culinaria de hacer tamales a lo largo de todo el continente americano. ¡Incluye material informativo y actividades creadas por nuestro colaborador, el Museo Nacional Smithsoniano de los Latino Americanos! ¡Únete a...

A mouth-watering picture book that celebrates the rich cultural diversity and culinary traditions of tamal-making across the Americas. Features an informative backmatter and activity created by collaborator, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino! Join Liliana, Yasmany, Tomás...

Una niña se siente excluída durante la quinceañera de su hermana, hasta que, al celebrar junto a ella, ¡comprende que algún día tendrá su propia quinceañera! Complementado con un apéndice creado por el Smithsoniano, este emotivo audiolibro es un homenaje a la familia y la tradición...

A little girl feels left out at her sister’s quinceañera, until she realizes the joy of celebrating her big sister—and that she'll get to have her own quinceañera one day! With Spanish woven throughout and back matter created by the Smithsonian, this heartfelt, bilingual picture book is a...

Perfect for listeners aged 8-12 years, Journey Through Earth's Wonders is an ideal addition to any audiobook library, whether you are a seasoned traveler, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to explore the beauty of our world from the comfort of your home.

Gawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He'd been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he's being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he...

Perfecto para lectores de 8 a 12 años, Viaje a las Maravillas de la Tierra es una adición ideal a cualquier estantería, ya seas un viajero experimentado, un entusiasta de la naturaleza o simplemente alguien que ama explorar la belleza de nuestro mundo desde la comodidad de su hogar.

Anne Boleyn is the odd girl out. Newly arrived to the court of King Henry VIII, everything about her seems wrong, from her clothes to her manners to her witty but sharp tongue. So when the dashing poet Thomas Wyatt offers to coach her on how to shine at court—and to convince the whole court...

Calling all young magicians of Egypt! If the blood of the pharaohs runs in your veins, you can't afford to be without this guide to Ancient Egyptian deities and creatures, and Carter and Sadie Kane's world of magic. Greetings, initiate! Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn...