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This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, is based on the real-life events of the Spanish fleet commanded by Ferdinand Magellan in the early 1500s. It follows the adventures of Juan de Zubileta, a young boy who serves as a page aboard one of the ships. In addition to the story, this audio study provides a full lesson on the importance of setting in a story, the three most utilized points of view, and features key vocabulary words. 

All about Indy cars! With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle. 

What if timid Baby Lincoln broke free of her bossy sister and set off on an unexpected journey? Kate DiCamillo presents a touching new adventure set in Mercy Watson’s world. Baby Lincoln’s older sister, Eugenia, is very fond of telling Baby what to do, and Baby usually responds by saying...

Engineer Arielle drives a train in Jerusalem, just like her great-great-grandfather, Engineer Ari. Except she drives a light rail train, and today is a special day. It's Israel's Independence Day! Arielle works all day taking people to their holiday destinations - but how will Arielle celebrate? Her brother Ezra, a pilot in the Israeli Air Force, has something special in mind.

Celebrate graduation and achievements big or small with The Little Engine That Could! The determined Little Blue Engine is back, bringing inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom to graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next. I Knew You Could! provides...

In diesem spannenden Hörspiel, das an Originalschauplätzen aufgenommen ist, geht es um Deiche und darum, was passiert, wenn eine Sturmflut die Küste heimsucht.

Spannend und lehrreich zugleich ist dieses Hörspiel, denn nichts kann spannender als die Wirklichkeit sein. Die Männer der Hamburger Feuerwehr packten mit an, als dieses Hörspiel gemacht wurde. Dabei begann die Geschichte der beiden Jungen Jörg und Franz eher gemütlich. Wenn nur das Streichholz Jim nicht dieses Theater in der Streichholzschachtel gehabt hätte.

Highlighting a child’s pride for a parent’s job, author Carol Gordon Ekster reminds listeners of the essential role truck drivers play in their everyday lives.

Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.

Im südlichen Polarmeer sichten Rick, Ava und Emilio plötzlich einen Eisberg! Ein geheimer Gang tief unter der Wasseroberfläche führt sie mitten hinein ins Innere des Berges. Dort machen sie eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: Hier leben Dinosaurier! Doch noch mehr Überraschungen erwarten die drei Abenteurer. Und bald beginnt ein gefährlicher Wettlauf mit der Zeit.

The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day.

Listeners will get a close look at some of their favorite model cars from some of the biggest names in the automobile industry. Each title discusses the history of the car, what it looks like, and how fast it can go!

Rick, Ava und Emilio jagen durchs Wasser – so schnell war die Nautilus noch nie! Plötzlich tauchen zwei völlig verängstigte Delfine auf und führen die Freunde zu einer geheimnisvollen Insel. Wovor habe die Tiere solche Angst? Die drei Abenteurer begeben sich im Landesinneren auf Erkundungstour. Und stoßen auf eine Gefahr, mit der sie niemals gerechnet hätten...

An Bord der Nautilus steuern Rick, Ava und Emilio eine unerforschte Insel an. Plötzlich entdecken sie eine Flaschenpost! Darin steckt jedoch keine Schatzkarte, sondern ein Hilferuf. Und eine Schnur an der Flasche führt die Abenteurer immer tiefer hinab in den Ozean. Welches Geheimnis erwartet sie da unten? Welche Gefahren lauern auf sie? Das müssen die drei Freunde unbedingt herausfinden!

Vom Leuchtturm ihrer Lieblingsinsel aus machen Rick, Ava und Emilio eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: Ein riesiger Frachter, der eben noch auf dem Ozean trieb, verschwindet urplötzlich! Hat ihn der Nebel verschluckt? Daran glauben die drei Freunde nicht. Es muss mehr dahinter stecken. Aber was? Mit ihrer Nautilus steuern sie hinaus aufs offene Meer, um dem Rätsel auf den Grund zu gehen!

"Pepe, La Macchina da Corsa Rossa": Pepe era l'auto da corsa più veloce nei primi anni '50 e sulla strada migliore per vincere il campionato del mondo. Ma poi il suo avversario John ha iniziato a usare misure scorrette e il meritato successo sembrava essere fuori portata. Pepe ha deciso di non arrendersi e di lottare per il suo sogno e contro la corruzione!

Mit Thomas und seinen Freunden ist immer etwas Lustiges und Aufregendes los. In dieser Bilderbuchsammlung kannst du drei Abenteuer miterleben, die auf der brandneuen Fernsehserie "Alle Lokomotiven fahren!" basieren. In der ersten Geschichte befinden sich unsere Lieblingslokomotiven in einem Wettlauf gegen die Zeit, um eine Rakete abzuliefern, bevor sie gestartet werden soll. In der zweiten Geschichte versucht Thomas, den ganzen Tag ruhig zu bleiben, damit Annie und Clarabel nicht verschreckt aufwachen.

Ascolta le avventure sfreccianti di Saetta e Cricchetto! Riuscirà McQueen a diventare l'auto più veloce del mondo? L'auto da corsa Saetta McQueen e il suo migliore amico Cricchetto si mettono in viaggio per partecipare al primo World Grand Prix. Tuttavia, la strada per la gara e per il titolo di indiscussa "auto più veloce del mondo" non sarà senza ostacoli per i due amici. Cricchetto si troverà infatti coinvolto nelle trame segrete di un'operazione di spionaggio internazionale, con tanto di motori che esplodono e il misterioso Professor Z determinato a sabotare la vittoria di Saetta.

Whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative in 1897. In that particular year, winter came early, bringing with it storms and ice packs that caught eight American whale ships and about three hundred sailors off guard. The ships were imprisoned in ice with no hope of escape. With limited provisions on board the ships that hadn’t been crushed by the ice, there was little hope that these men could survive until warmer temperatures arrived at least 10 months later. Martin Sandler tells the incredible true adventure story of three men who were ordered by President McKinley to carry out an overland rescue in the dead of winter.

Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early curfews. But Peter knows it won't always be this way. Peter and his family have a secret. Late at night in their attic, they are piecing together a hot-air balloon—and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly their way to freedom?