Science & Technology

One treat a day! A 23-volume series of 365 treats: stories, facts, questions and answers, and science experiments for young listeners....

New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi...

What is sound? How does gravity work? Why do the tides change? It's all physics, of course! This audiobook is packed with clear explanations of the world...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Thirteen extraordinary essays shed new light on the mystery of the universe—and on one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time. “[Hawking] sprinkles his explanations with a wry sense of humor and a keen awareness that the sciences today delve not only into...

A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation?...

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Extra Life, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks...

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

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. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and...

Riveting and timely, a look at the research that is transforming our understanding of the cosmos in the quest to discover whether we are alone.

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

From the author of Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years comes a new audiobook about space—this time starring our Sun! Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star—he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty...

In this adventure Otto and Missy have found themselves a bit lost inside the human body! Otto is going to learn about some incredible things about the human body such as, what makes us sneeze? What are kneecaps? And, do we really have a funny bone? Find out....

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to...

This exciting second book in the Lost series tells the incredible true story of the doomed Apollo 13 moon mission that nearly ended in disaster....

Will robots take over the world?When will we meet aliens?How are memories stored inside the brain? Join Dr A.P.J. Kalam on a fascinating quest to explore the realm of science and technology, its extraordinary achievements and its impact on our lives in the days to come.Co-written with Srijan Pal...

Let's take a trip to India! What makes this Asian country unique? Find out as you immerse yourself in the country's food, culture, animals, and sports....

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun...

Listeners will emerge from this account with a new appreciation for both the scientific and social advances made by Curie, whose towering achievements justly earn her a place among the "Giants"....

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse introduce coding languages and syntax. Listeners will learn why we need special languages for coding and examples from a number of languages. And they'll quickly find out why correct syntax is key for avoiding up-mixes mix-ups....

From Schrodinger's cat to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, this book untangles the weirdness of the quantum world....

In this compendium of five-minute really true stories, you will travel to ancient Egypt to explore the five beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to discover how astronauts get ready for bed, and plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms....

The New York Times bestseller now available for young listeners! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong. Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic fields? That some fish use electricity to talk to each other?...

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together...

If a black hole is not a hole, then what is it? Find out what black holes are, what causes them, and how scientists first discovered them. Learn how astronomers find black holes, get to know our nearest black-hole neighbor, and take a journey that will literally s-t-r-e-t-c-h the mind. Includes...

Brüste wachsen, Achselhaare sprießen, auf einmal fühlt man sich zum Banknachbarn hingezogen und die Eltern nerven nur noch: Wenn aus Kindern Teenies und schließlich junge Erwachsene werden, steht die Welt Kopf – und die Heranwachsenden haben tausend Fragen. Auch Unsicherheiten, mangelndes Selbstbewusstsein oder Hadern mit dem Körper gehören oft zum Alltag, und Mama und Papa sind nicht für jedes Thema der Ansprechpartner Nr. 1.

Poznaj Mię i Niko–dwójkę przyjaciół, którzy dzięki ciekawości i rozmowom odkrywają tajemnice wszechświata. Dziecko słuchając historii naturalnie poznaje podstawy działania kosmosu, rozwija wyobraźnię i uczy się zadawać pytania.

Un hombre, un plan, un canal, ¡Panamá! Antes de 1914, viajar desde la costa este hasta la costa oeste significaba cruzar por tierra todo Estados Unidos. Hacerlo por mar implicaba un largo viaje hacia el sur, rodeando Sudamérica y luego subiendo por la costa del Pacífico. Pero entonces, en...

Eine grundschullehrerin in Costa Rica möchte ihren schülerinnen das thema umwelt und die auswirkungen des ananasanbaus näherbringen. Damit löst sie reaktionen bei kindern, eltern und nachbarschaft aus, mit denen sie nicht gerechnet hätte. Effektives Sprachenlernen mit Spaß, Spannung und Motivation.

The groundbreaking people, ideas, and inventions of the Industrial Revolution, spanning from 1760 to 1840, are brought to life in this fascinating addition to the New York Times bestselling What Was? series. Following the Agricultural Revolution, the Industrial Revolution was a global period of...

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 misteriosa que se ha perdido en mitad de la playa y que habla un extraño idioma… ¿De dónde habrá salido?

Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human – on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how parasites can help us.

This audiobook leads listeners on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wonders of the Amazon, guiding listeners through these tree-filled ecosystems with evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language.

JÁ PENSOU NA HISTÓRIA DA Chapeuzinho Vermelho COM OS PERSONAGENS DO GATO GALÁCTICO? ESSA É A Chapeuzinho Azul. ACOMPANHE RONI, LUNA E ASTRO EM UM MUNDO DE SURPRESAS. NESSA RELEITURA DIVERTIDA DE UM CLÁSSICO DOS CONTOS DE FADAS, TRADIÇÃO E IMAGINAÇÃO SE ENCONTRAM PARA CRIAR UMA AVENTURA INESQUECÍVEL.

Cuando Christopher Forrester se despierta inesperadamente con un dragón diminuto mordiéndole la cara, su corazón da un salto de alegría. Durante meses ha soñado con regresar al Archipiélago, el conjunto de islas secretas donde aún habitan todas las criaturas de la mitología. Lo que no esperaba era verse envuelto en una misión de rescate a lomos de una esfinge, ni tener que infiltrarse en la guarida de un dragón.

Conviértete en un cazafantasmas experto con toda la información y consejos que estos seis mejores amigos han recopilado en sus investigaciones alrededor del mundo. En esta guía no solo encontrarás una detallada explicación de todas las herramientas que necesitas para investigar fenómenos del más allá, también descubrirás detalles exclusivos de sus casos más famosos, como su estadía en la casa de El conjuro, su visita al tenebroso bosque de Arashiyama, en Japón, su investigación sobre las brujas de Salem y sus aventuras en el hotel embrujado más famoso de México.

Prepárate para adentrarte en los secretos más oscuros de este mundo. La Sociedad de las Pesadillas ha recopilado evidencia de los fenómenos paranormales más famosos a través sus videos e investigaciones, pero ahora están listos para contar las aterradoras experiencias verídicas que les han compartido a lo largo del tiempo, así como también sus propias vivencias paranormales que los dejaron marcados para siempre. Historias que van desde luces extrañas en el cielo, hasta presencias que susurran detrás de las paredes.

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 con criaturas mitológicas como dragones, centauros, quimeras, esfinges o unicornios. Esta es la historia de lo que pasó cuando Christopher atravesó la senda entre los dos mundos. Y de cómo conoció a Mal y emprendieron un épico viaje para salvar la magia del Archipiélago y a todas sus criaturas imposibles.

This audiobook leads listeners on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wonders of the Amazon, guiding listeners through these tree-filled ecosystems with evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language. An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.

The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft...