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Have you ever wondered why the sun is so bright? We know today that the sun is a giant star that is millions of years old, but this is a relatively recent discovery! Learn about the different theories that scholars throughout history developed about the sun and why it burns so brightly.

Schlafen Bäume nachts? Reden sie auch miteinander? Wo gehen Wildschweine aufs Klo? Und wie funktioniert das Internet des Waldes? Wenn du bereit bist, Dinge über Bäume und andere Waldbewohner zu erfahren, die du nie für möglich gehalten hättest... dann komm mit! Wir gehen zusammen auf eine spannende Expedition in den Wald. Der Förster Peter Wohlleben erzählt dir auf diesem Rundgang viel über die Geheimnisse der Waldbewohner.

The muscular system is made up of three different kinds of muscles: skeletal muscles, smooth muscle, and heart muscle. But what does each kind of muscle do? And where in the body are they located? Explore the muscular system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

The skeletal system is made up of about 206 bones. But what exactly is a bone? And how do bones help your body function? Explore the skeletal system in this engaging and informative audiobook.

Bloomsbury presents Fourteen Wolves by Catherine Barr, read by Philippa Forrester. A magical true story. It is a book to treasure forever' David Walliams, comedian and children's author ____________________ In fairy tales, the wolf's cry makes people shudder. They've been hunted, captured. But...

Poo comes in all shapes and sizes. Every animal has its own special sort, and some have fascinating uses for it. Wombats use their cube-shaped droppings to mark their territory; potato beetles build a shield of dung for defence; male hippos spray out a faecal shower to attract mates; and rabbits and dung beetles eat their pellets for extra nutrition. We might call it "waste" but in fact, poo is among the most useful stuff on Earth.

Descubre el fenómeno internacional que ha revolucionado la fantasía. Esta es una historia que transcurre entre dos mundos. El mundo real, donde nada extraordinario parece suceder. Y el Archipiélago, un territorio plagado de islas donde la magia pervive y los humanos que lo habitan conviven...

Join Noa as she explores the amazing human body — from how food fuels us to how our bones, muscles, and heart work together. With fun experiments, movement challenges, and even DIY health experiments (like tracking your pulse), kids will learn how their bodies work and how to keep them healthy.

This series will encourage young listeners to plant, grow, and harvest their own flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and give them the information they need to do so. This volume includes Composting, Flowers, and Fruits.

Con Marcus Pocus, ¡la magia está servida! Cuando Marcus aceptó convertirse en repartidor de magia, jamás imaginó que tendría que entregar un paquete en Villa Medianoche, la ciudad donde viven los monstruos. Y menos aún que él y su pandilla acabarían metidos en medio de una batalla...

Con Anna Kadabra y sus amigos, ¡la magia está servida! Anna y sus amigos se dirigen al Faro de las Tormentas para disfrutar de un merecido descanso frente al mar. Claro que descansar no resulta fácil junto a Nino, el hermano pequeño de Ángela. Sobre todo cuando este aparece con una niña...

Climate change affects many regions with hotter and drier weather, and forest fires are a growing problem. Learn how hungry animals might help reduce wildfires. Fires need fuel, oxygen and heat to start a flame. The forest floors are covered with dry grass, dead wood, and bark called duff–fire fuel! Learn how conservationists are using sheep, goats, beavers and other animals to reduce fires!

The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures--who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon! Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others--as wrong as...

Tired of Advent Calendars filled with candy or cheap plastic? Imagine a Christmas countdown that leaves your kids smarter, more curious, and buzzing with excitement. This book is a new holiday tradition that makes learning the best part of the day.

What happens to trash after the garbage truck picks it up? Where does it go? The problem of too much trash is hurting the planet. Recycling, reusing, composting and creating new ways to make less trash is a start! Learn to recycle old furniture, and how safer materials are being developed that can easily decompose. People are working hard every day on new ways to have a trash-free future! Are you?

Kids have always had amazing ideas, like how to keep your ears warm on a cold winter day or an icy treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. Learn about four young inventors and their inventions that helped to change people's lives.

An inspiring and accessible biography of the beloved naturalist, broadcaster, and documentarian David Attenborough As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea...

Years ago, when astronauts needed to leave the spacecraft, they used the manned maneuvering unit (MMU). Even though this piece of equipment is no longer used, it is still very interesting.

Do you want your child to become the little genius of the house? Would you like their minds to expand with amazing knowledge while they develop an insatiable curiosity for the world around them? Then this audiobook is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Did you know that multiple studies show that learning fun facts strengthens long-term memory and fosters more creative thinking? According to a study from the University of California, children who learn through interesting facts retain information better and develop a deeper curiosity about the world.

Hast du schon einmal in den Nachthimmel geschaut und dir vorgestellt, was da draußen sein könnte? Du bist nicht allein! Das fragen sich die Menschen seit Tausenden von Jahren. Dieses Buch erzählt dir alles über die wunderbaren Dinge, die über deinem Kopf herumschweben, und bringt dir bei, wie du einige der Planeten und besonderen Sterne von deinem Schlafzimmerfenster aus finden kannst.