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Bestsellers
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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Disappointing - not much physics
- By Rob Hahn on 07-15-17
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....
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Why is there no PDF?
- By Abuzz Designs on 12-01-18
By: Pottermore Publishing, and others
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Pale Blue Dot
- A Vision of the Human Future in Space
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people....
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Audio Quality Choices
- By JR on 05-30-17
By: Carl Sagan
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Learning How to Learn
- How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens
- By: Barbara Oakley PhD, Terrence Sejnowski PhD, Alistair McConville
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Learning How to Learn teaches students about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more....
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
- By Emile on 04-29-19
By: Barbara Oakley PhD, and others
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
- By: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village....
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if You Try, You Can Do Anything!
- By Customer789 on 04-14-24
By: William Kamkwamba, and others
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
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Clear and Concise History of the First Bomb
- By Chrissie on 10-18-13
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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Disappointing - not much physics
- By Rob Hahn on 07-15-17
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....
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Why is there no PDF?
- By Abuzz Designs on 12-01-18
By: Pottermore Publishing, and others
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Pale Blue Dot
- A Vision of the Human Future in Space
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people....
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Audio Quality Choices
- By JR on 05-30-17
By: Carl Sagan
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Learning How to Learn
- How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens
- By: Barbara Oakley PhD, Terrence Sejnowski PhD, Alistair McConville
- Narrated by: Laural Merlington
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Learning How to Learn teaches students about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more....
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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
- By Emile on 04-29-19
By: Barbara Oakley PhD, and others
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
- By: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village....
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if You Try, You Can Do Anything!
- By Customer789 on 04-14-24
By: William Kamkwamba, and others
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
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Clear and Concise History of the First Bomb
- By Chrissie on 10-18-13
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space....
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Excellent for everyone to read
- By R. Robinson on 06-25-19
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The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
- By: Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen
- Narrated by: Polly Adams, Cassandra Morris
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most....
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Great for Earth Day Lesson
- By Kat on 04-23-19
By: Joanna Cole, and others
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365 Tales of Indian Mythology
- By: Om Books International
- Narrated by: Vivek Madan
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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One treat a day! A 23-volume series of 365 treats: stories, facts, questions and answers, and science experiments for young listeners....
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Best on the market !
- By christopher Bendlin on 10-27-21
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The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
- By: Joanna Cole
- Narrated by: Cassandra Morris
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Take a ride inside the human body with Ms. Frizzle and the class....
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Definitely a read-along
- By Tessa and Alan on 05-12-11
By: Joanna Cole
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Who Were the Wright Brothers?
- By: James Buckley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers....
By: James Buckley, and others
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The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)
- The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (The True Rescue Series, Book 1)
- By: Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm....
By: Michael J. Tougias, and others
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Who Was Marie Curie?
- Who Was...?
- By: Megan Stine
- Narrated by: Sarah Scott
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics....
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wonderful series for children and tweens
- By EmilyK on 07-21-17
By: Megan Stine
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Indescribable
- 100 Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)
- By: Louie Giglio
- Narrated by: Louie Giglio, James Vore, Tory Vore
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science will engage curious minds and help them discover that God’s design truly is awe-inspiring....
By: Louie Giglio
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Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius
- A True Story About an Amazing Swimmer
- By: Lynne Cox
- Narrated by: Kimberly Woods
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In this audiobook that is both heartwarming and exciting, join Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remarkable journey as she swims farther than any animal in recorded history--23,000 miles!--to return to the beach where she first hatched, to lay her own eggs....
By: Lynne Cox
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years
- Our Universe, Book 1
- By: Stacy McAnulty
- Narrated by: Samantha Turret
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point of view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, listeners will discover key moments in Earth’s life, from her childhood more than four billion years ago all the way up to present day....
By: Stacy McAnulty
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History Stinks!
- Poo Through the Ages
- By: Suzie Edge, Luke Newell - illustrator
- Narrated by: Suzie Edge
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover loads about the loo, piles about poo and the funniest and foulest facts from the smelliest corners of history, from TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge - perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Adam Kay....
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Potty Humor with Purpose
- By Jennifer Syas on 04-15-24
By: Suzie Edge, and others
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Gone to the Woods
- Surviving a Lost Childhood
- By: Gary Paulsen
- Narrated by: Dan Bittner
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A middle grade memoir from a living literary legend, giving listeners a new perspective on the origins of Gary Paulsen's famed survival stories....
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loving it...
- By LAF on 04-26-21
By: Gary Paulsen
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A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)
- A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas (The True Rescue Series, Book 2)
- By: Michael J. Tougias
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a disastrous storm, it leaves behind three weary passengers struggling to stay alive....
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Excellent heroic true story, no fluff.
- By Matthew J. Cline on 04-12-23
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Who Was Neil Armstrong?
- Who Was...?
- By: Roberta Edwards
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind....
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5⭐️
- By William C Gordon on 11-27-23
By: Roberta Edwards
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Lost on a Mountain in Maine
- By: Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob McNatt, James Fouhey
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages....
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Loved it!
- By chaser on 02-03-22
By: Donn Fendler, and others
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Eclipse
- By: Darcy Pattison
- Narrated by: Josiah Bildner
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. The theory talks about how forces push and pull objects in space. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light....
By: Darcy Pattison
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Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition)
- How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy, Sarah L. Thomson - adapter
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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This middle grade adaptation of Doug Tallamy's Nature's Best Hope is an essential introduction to conservation, ecology, biodiversity, and the impact of native plants....
By: Douglas W. Tallamy, and others
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Fortnite Battle Royale for Kids: 1000 Tricks!
- A Guide for Your Child to Have the Most Fun with Fortnite
- By: JR Publishing
- Narrated by: Matthew Raftis
- Length: 4 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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If your child has started playing Fortnite and is frustrated by his or her current skill level, then this is the audiobook for which they have been waiting. Inside, they will find everything they need to go from noob to expert, regardless of their current skill level....
By: JR Publishing
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Finding Out About Hydropower
- By: Matt Doeden
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home....
By: Matt Doeden
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Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World
- Fascinating Origins of Inventions to Inspire Young Readers (Epic Stories for Kids and Families)
- By: Riddleland
- Narrated by: Anthony J Santora
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Accidents happen. Sometimes that’s a good thing. Did you realize cheese puffs, Coca-Cola, Bubble Wrap, and the Post-it note were all invented by accident? This audiobook covers fascinating origin stories of 60 everyday items that were invented by accident....
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Such a fun audio!
- By M. Townsend on 04-25-24
By: Riddleland
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Coding for Kids Ages 9-15
- Simple HTML, CSS and JavaScript Lessons to Get You Started with Programming from Scratch
- By: Bob Mather
- Narrated by: Dave Wright
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you looking to teach children how to code? Or, are you looking to start coding? This book on beginner HTML and JavaScript is the answer....
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Well described with activities kids like
- By Ryann Garza on 05-10-22
By: Bob Mather
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Kay's Anatomy
- A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body
- By: Adam Kay
- Narrated by: Adam Kay, Justin Meyers, Andy Nyman, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore each organ of the body in this immersive audiobook adaptation of Kay's Anatomy, read by world-wide multi-million bestselling author and former doctor Adam Kay with a full cast of voices, including Mark Gatiss, Sandi Toksvig, Andy Nyman and Lolly Adefope....
By: Adam Kay
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Outer Space
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 55 mins
- Original Recording
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Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them....
By: Ladybird
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The Disappearing Spoon: Young Listeners Edition
- By: Sam Kean
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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A young listeners edition of the New York Times best seller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table....
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Great stories for science lovers!
- By Emmilie on 09-22-20
By: Sam Kean
New releases
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Area 51 Alien and UFO Mysteries
- History's Mysteries
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
By: Carol Kim
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Is It a Turtle or a Tortoise?
- Look-Alike Animals
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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How Is Sound Made?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Emily Raij
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Sounds can be loud. Sounds can be soft. We use our ears to hear all kinds of sounds. But how is sound made? Let’s investigate to find out about sound!
By: Emily Raij
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Is It a Dolphin or a Porpoise?
- Look-Alike Animals
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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You see a fin poke out of the water. It’s a big gray animal with a friendly face. It looks like a dolphin, but is it a porpoise? Dolphins and porpoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their fins, mouths, teeth, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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How Do Pushes and Pulls Affect Motion?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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You push your friend while they swing. You pull open a door. What happens when you push or pull an object? Let’s investigate pushing and pulling forces!
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
By: Carol Kim
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Area 51 Alien and UFO Mysteries
- History's Mysteries
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
By: Carol Kim
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Is It a Turtle or a Tortoise?
- Look-Alike Animals
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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How Is Sound Made?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Emily Raij
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Sounds can be loud. Sounds can be soft. We use our ears to hear all kinds of sounds. But how is sound made? Let’s investigate to find out about sound!
By: Emily Raij
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Is It a Dolphin or a Porpoise?
- Look-Alike Animals
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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You see a fin poke out of the water. It’s a big gray animal with a friendly face. It looks like a dolphin, but is it a porpoise? Dolphins and porpoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their fins, mouths, teeth, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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How Do Pushes and Pulls Affect Motion?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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You push your friend while they swing. You pull open a door. What happens when you push or pull an object? Let’s investigate pushing and pulling forces!
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
By: Carol Kim
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Hippos
- Animals
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Hippos are one of the largest land mammals in the world! These big vegetarians prefer to spend their time in the water. Listeners will enjoy learning all they can about hippos.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox
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How Do We Classify Materials?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Yvonne Pearson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Scientists put things into groups so they are easier to study. Materials have different properties. What are they, and how they are grouped? Let’s investigate materials!
By: Yvonne Pearson
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Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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Animal Extinction Emergency
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Emily Sohn
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But why are species going extinct, and what happens when we lose them? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this urgent issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young listeners can learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and endangerment and discover steps we can all take to save Earth’s wildlife.
By: Emily Sohn
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Cuddly but Deadly Animals
- Killer Nature
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases. Prepare to meet some of the world’s cuddliest killers.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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Polar Bear vs. Orca
- Predator vs. Predator
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge?
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Tiny but Deadly Critters
- Killer Nature
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don’t be fooled by their small size, many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world’s tiniest killers.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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How Do We Predict Weather?
- Discover Meteorology
- By: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it, and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.
By: Nancy Dickmann
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What Are Traits?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Emily Sohn
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Some dogs are black. Other dogs are brown. Some plants have purple flowers and others have white flowers. Living things have different traits that they pass onto their offspring. Let’s investigate traits to learn more!
By: Emily Sohn
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Is It Living or Nonliving?
- Science Inquiry
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Animals are living things. Rocks are nonliving. Why? Let’s investigate the differences between living and nonliving things!
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Your Passport to Guatemala
- World Passport
- By: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people.
By: Nancy Dickmann
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Earth Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Melissa Ferguson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
By: Melissa Ferguson