Exploration & Discovery

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

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....

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....

Did you know that the ice cream sundae was invented because of a law forbidding the sale of ice cream on Sundays? Arranged in alphabetical order, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind these and over 100 more inventions. Listen for more....

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....

Follow our fearless adventurers Cassandra and Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure....

Here are the stories of nine great adventures and the lives of the men who took part in them. They pushed back the frontiers of man's knowledge of the world....

On this adventure, we're learning about incredible inventors. We'll travel through time to see how humans first discovered fire-making, all the way through to the modern scientific research of today....

On this adventure, we're going to encounter a phenomenon of nature—the volcano! We'll travel through the different layers of the earth to reach its core and learn about how scientist document changes over years and years....

Did you know that there are over a million different insects in the world? Cassandra is going to need to fire up her Shrink-O-Meter to discover the fascinating life of some of the world's smallest animals....

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....

Wildlife expert and Emmy Award-winning Coyote Peterson brings his 12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a full exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting" - the Executioner Wasp....

Wildlife expert and YouTube phenomenon, Coyote Peterson, is back with the sequel to the best-selling Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World. Once again, Coyote and his crew voyage to new environments and encounter an even more eclectic ensemble of the planets' animals....

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....

Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland, and although he didn't yet know it, Leif was destined to embark on an adventure of his own....

The crowd roars. Soccer's ultimate prize is on the line. Listeners will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games, and long history of the World Cup.

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.

A speedy defender steps in front of a pass and takes off down the court. As the home fans roar, her opponents race to catch up. The Women's National Basketball Association's championship is on the line. Hoops fans will find plenty of thrills as they discover the amazing stories of the WNBA Finals and the legendary stars who have made their names in the championship series.

Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

Check out the fast sport of freeriding! Learn about freeriding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other motocross sports, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

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.

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.

In 1803, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Louisiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it—but not all of them are true.

Describes the adventures and experiences of Daniel Boone, a talented hunter and woodsman who helped explore the American West.

In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not in the cards for Franklin’s expedition.

Going to the doctor today looks a lot different than it did in the past. In fact, the entire history of medicine is riddled with unusual, amazing, and sometimes strange facts. Learn about how people used inventions, treatments, and more to survive and thrive in everyday life.

Wild animals are beautiful creatures, but they can turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their wit, strength, and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.

How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual, and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life.