Activities & Hobbies

Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young listeners, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families....

This brilliant book will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads....

How does wheat turn into bread? Follow each step in the food production cycle - from planting wheat seeds to eating toast with jelly - in this fascinating book....

In this new audiobook, TV science expert Dr Emily Grossman answers incredible and important questions about our natural world....

The audio covers the topics of scoutcraft, tracking and observation, woodcraft, camp life, and first aid in addition to suggesting a range of scout activities and games....

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods....

Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this exploration of vegetables....

Get outside with this audiobook that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Hear about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves, or the Age of European Exploration navigators who used compasses and dead reckoning....

Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world’s greatest magician, and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes....

Do you ever wonder how video gaming was invented? What came before your PlayStation or Xbox? This is the story of Ralph Baer, a refugee from Nazi Germany, who used his skills—and a lot of ingenuity and persistence—to make life a little more fun....

Zee the zebra is always moping around. One day, all the animals in Foggy Forest decide to show Zeezee how being sad is a downer for everyone. What do they do, and how does Zeezee react? Listen to find out....

This is an exciting audio adventure, where children need to perform a range of fun actions and noises to help free Monster, Dragon, Alien, Elf, Witch and Superhero! With a host of interactive and exciting sound effects to spark little listeners' imaginations... 

For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills....

Flutter is a happy little butterfly who makes her friends laugh. One day, Flutter finds everyone in Foggy Forest sad and unhappy. She devises a plan to make them all smile again. What is her plan, and does it work? Listen to find out....

In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out lives of exhilaration. Once a young scaredy-cat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted....

Need some fast and easy duct tape projects for your makerspace? You're in luck! From spinners and beads to wallets and bookmarks, these engaging 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!

Looking for science-themed makerspace projects that won't take too long? Look no more! From bots and goo to lava and cells, these 10-minute STEM projects will have kids making in no time!

Yogurt, cheese, and kefir . . . What do these dairy foods have in common? They’re all healthy foods! In this Pebble Explore book, explore where dairy foods come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with fantastic facts, including dairy alternatives, young listeners and report writers will be hungry for more.

Time to eat! Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

What do tic-tac-toe, Pilolo, and hookey have in common? They're all games! Find out what people play around the world in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it. What game will you play next?

Sweatshirt too small? Jeans too ripped? Upcycle them! Sock cat toys or cozy dog beds, one-of-a-kind denim scrunchies, snuggly flannel throw pillows, and more!

Want your summer to be 100% Grade-A awesome? Then check out this essential bucket list guide, chock-full of ideas and activities to make summertime the time of your life. Check off each item for foolproof fun, including backyard movie nights, a DIY waterpark, and more! With fast-paced text and easy-to-follow lists, Bucket List Guides will have listeners, new and confident alike, experiencing life to the fullest.

Looking for quick, engaging art projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From kindness rocks and unicorn dust to foil and cube art, these amazing 10-minute art projects will have kids making in no time!

Our farmers' market is a busy place! Lots of community helpers work at the farmers' market. Listeners will learn about who works at a farmers' market, what the workers do, and what makes a farmers' market special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about farmers' markets in the community.

Winter is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Construct a papier-mâché lantern to mark Chinese New Year. Design colorful bunting to honor Black History Month. It’s always the season for crafting!

Need some quick and easy paper makerspace projects? They're all here! From flip books and dream catchers to lanterns and locker magnets, these 10-minute paper projects will have kids making in no time!

Searching for easy engineering projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From winches and gears to bridges and marble runs, these 10-minute STEM projects will have kids making in no time!

Got extra yarn in your makerspace? Put that yarn to use with some quick and easy makerspace projects. From dolls and animals to plant holders and dragon eggs, these 10-minute yarn projects will have kids making in no time!

Think food is the spice of life? Then check out this essential bucket list of all things food, jampacked with ideas and activities to take your foodie fantasies to the next level. Check off each item for a full course of fun, like hosting a spicy food challenge, starting a family cookbook, and more!

Bread, cereal, and quinoa . . . These healthy foods are all part of the grain group! In this Pebble Explore book, learn where grains come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet.