Geography & Cultures

India's favorite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for listeners to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others....

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in The Magic of the Lost Temple are still afresh in Nooni's mind....

When did the first humans arrive in India and how did they get here? What are Roman artifacts doing in a town near Puducherry? From the east coast of Africa to Australia, one big blue body of water has connected diverse peoples and cultures for thousands of years: the Indian Ocean....

Experience the race of rails to link the country - and meet the men behind this incredible feat - in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad....

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun… unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns....

A companion book for young listeners based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking best seller by Charles C. Mann....

An essential handbook for every student and denizen of India, here is a compendium of knowledge that serves as an insightful introduction to the most important document of independent India....

A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch―can these things have anything in common? Yes, they can! Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand.

Discover the endless fascination of Indian culture with five tales, selected for you for their power of evocation, wisdom and humor...

Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads....

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Graci Kim's thrilling debut about an adopted Korean-American girl who discovers her heritage and her magic on a perilous journey to save her witch-clan family....

In the late morning of 29th May 1953, the sun was shining brightly on the roof of the world, a gentle breeze was blowing and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever...their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and the roof of the world was Everest....

On this adventure, we're going to travel all around the globe and learn more about the seven natural wonders of the world....

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon, the pot is empty....

It's a bright, beautiful day in New York. But just as Lucas arrives at his uncle's firehouse, everything changes - and nothing will ever be the same again....

Join our intrepid adventurers Otto and Cassandra (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they embark on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure....

On this adventure, we're entering the world of performance, where we'll learn about different literary legends throughout history! We'll meet William Shakespeare at work at the Globe Theatre, and go behind the scenes of the amazing musical, Hamilton. Let's take to the stage....

When a tiger cub escapes from a nature reserve near Neel's island village, the rangers and villagers hurry to find her before the cub's anxious mother follows suit and endangers them all....

In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. In 2018, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica....

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school....

In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions....

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there - including Mary - are deaf....

A collection of funny and exciting Princess Mirror-Belle adventures by Julia Donaldson. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror....

Le Petit Prince est une oeuvre, la plus connue d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, poétique et philosophique sous l'apparence d'un conte pour enfants....

Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world’s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you....

The clock ticks down. The point guard sets up the play at the top of the key while his center jockeys for position at the hoop. A quick toss into the lane, and the center sinks the shot. The home fans roar. The National Basketball Association's ultimate prize is on the line. The NBA Finals are full of amazing shots, legendary games, and star players. Listeners will discover it all in this book.

A quarterback dodges three defenders to throw to his wide receiver, who makes a miraculous catch, pinning the ball against his helmet as he falls to the turf. Four plays later, that same QB makes a game-winning throw to the end zone to win the Super Bowl. This is the NFL's ultimate prize. Young fans will savor the surprising facts, amazing stories, and legendary players found in this book.

The library is a very important place in our community! Lots of community helpers work at libraries. Listeners will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about libraries in the community.

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.

The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Listeners will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post office special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about the post office.

Students will learn about the issues surrounding immigration and border security while discovering how they can get involved in helping to find a solution.

Explore the breathtaking sport of downhill skateboarding! Learn about skateboarding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other styles of skateboarding, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

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!

A fuzzy, green creature is spotted dancing with fans on top of the Philadelphia Phillies’ dugout. Crew members chase after a wacky chicken on the San Diego Padres’ field. A mischievous seal is caught trying to steal the San Francisco Giants’ home plate—literally!

Fall is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create yarn apples for the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Mix soothing slime to mark World Mental Health Day.

It’s always the season for crafting!

Liam is starting at a new school, and he is worried about making new friends. When a classmate asks about Liam’s cleft lip, Liam is afraid the boy is making fun of him. But in class that afternoon, Liam discovers that what makes him different also makes him special, and that is a reason to be proud. K-3 listeners will find a friend in this series featuring quiet but strong Indigenous third-grader Liam Kingbird.

All families have traditions. These are passed down from long ago. Some traditions are yummy, others are fun. Learn all about traditions and the families that keep them.

When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying airplane disasters, and what they did to survive.

Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options.

Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows listeners how little things can bring about big change.