Best Sellers
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How We Got to Now
- Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
- Written by: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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This adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live....
Written by: Steven Johnson
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The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle
- And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions
- Written by: Don L. Wulffson
- Narrated by: Bryan Kennedy
- Length: 1 hr and 56 mins
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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....
Written by: Don L. Wulffson
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Video Games
- Amazing Inventions
- Written by: Sean Tulien
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 18 mins
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Video games evolved over decades from simple consoles to cutting-edge entertainment in homes and arcades. In the twenty-first century, they've also become some of the world's most popular apps. Find out more about the technological innovations that have made video game history....
Written by: Sean Tulien
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- Written by: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
Written by: Steve Sheinkin
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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
- Written by: Margaret Frith
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope....
Written by: Margaret Frith
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Down to Business
- 51 Industry Leaders Share Practical Advice on How to Become a Young Entrepreneur
- Written by: Fenley Scurlock, Jason Liaw
- Narrated by: Fenley Scurlock, Jason Liaw, full cast
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
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You have a start-up idea but ... where do you go from there? Two teen entrepreneurs bring together 51 influential business leaders for Q&As about starting a business, finding success, and, yes, making money....
Written by: Fenley Scurlock,
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How We Got to Now
- Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
- Written by: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live....
Written by: Steven Johnson
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The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle
- And Other Surprising Stories about Inventions
- Written by: Don L. Wulffson
- Narrated by: Bryan Kennedy
- Length: 1 hr and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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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....
Written by: Don L. Wulffson
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Video Games
- Amazing Inventions
- Written by: Sean Tulien
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Video games evolved over decades from simple consoles to cutting-edge entertainment in homes and arcades. In the twenty-first century, they've also become some of the world's most popular apps. Find out more about the technological innovations that have made video game history....
Written by: Sean Tulien
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- Written by: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
Written by: Steve Sheinkin
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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
- Written by: Margaret Frith
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
- Unabridged
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One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope....
Written by: Margaret Frith
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Down to Business
- 51 Industry Leaders Share Practical Advice on How to Become a Young Entrepreneur
- Written by: Fenley Scurlock, Jason Liaw
- Narrated by: Fenley Scurlock, Jason Liaw, full cast
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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You have a start-up idea but ... where do you go from there? Two teen entrepreneurs bring together 51 influential business leaders for Q&As about starting a business, finding success, and, yes, making money....
Written by: Fenley Scurlock,
New Releases
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Mark Weakland
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
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You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day—from school to a pizza place or coffee shop, and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.
Written by: Mark Weakland
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What Would It Take to Build a Deflector Shield?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Roberta Baxter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!
Written by: Roberta Baxter
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What Would It Take to Make an Energy Blade?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Roberta Baxter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!
Written by: Roberta Baxter
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What Would It Take to Make a Hoverboard?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!
Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
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Cool Rides in Water: Hydroplanes, Mini Subs, and More
- Cool Rides
- Written by: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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People have been traveling over water to get from here to there for thousands of years, but not in these vehicles! Long ago, people could only dream of what modern technology would bring. Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating watercraft around.
Written by: Tyler Omoth
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How Do Virtual Assistants Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 31 mins
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A virtual assistant by any name—Alexa, Siri, whoever—can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.
Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Mark Weakland
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day—from school to a pizza place or coffee shop, and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.
Written by: Mark Weakland
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What Would It Take to Build a Deflector Shield?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Roberta Baxter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!
Written by: Roberta Baxter
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What Would It Take to Make an Energy Blade?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Roberta Baxter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Story
In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!
Written by: Roberta Baxter
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What Would It Take to Make a Hoverboard?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Story
In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!
Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
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Cool Rides in Water: Hydroplanes, Mini Subs, and More
- Cool Rides
- Written by: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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People have been traveling over water to get from here to there for thousands of years, but not in these vehicles! Long ago, people could only dream of what modern technology would bring. Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating watercraft around.
Written by: Tyler Omoth
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How Do Virtual Assistants Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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A virtual assistant by any name—Alexa, Siri, whoever—can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.
Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
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Cool Rides on Rails: Maglevs, Pod Cars, and More
- Cool Rides
- Written by: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Trains and other vehicles that travel on rails and tracks have been around for hundreds of years. While most of these are for transportation, roller coasters and a few others are just for fun! Find out how maglev trains use magnets to reach speeds of more than 250 miles per hour. Discover what it's like to travel in a pod car, and learn how the world's wildest roller coasters live up to their scream-worthy rankings. See the most awesome rides on tracks and rails!
Written by: Tyler Omoth
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Cool Rides on Wheels: Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More
- Cool Rides
- Written by: Tammy Gagne
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around.
Written by: Tammy Gagne
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How Does Streaming Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
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Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you’re at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works, and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech life.
Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
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What Would It Take to Upload a Mind?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
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In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to upload a mind in real life!
Written by: Megan Ray Durkin
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What Would It Take to Make a Flying Car?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life flying car!
Written by: Megan Ray Durkin
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Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Light Bulb: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn’t true! Discover what’s real and what’s fiction.
Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
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Military Drones and Robots
- Amazing Military Machines
- Written by: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Militaries use robots and drones in the air, on the ground, and underwater all around the world. Drones spy on targets and robots disable bombs to get the job done!
Written by: Mari Schuh
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Philo T. Farnsworth
- Biographies
- Written by: Ellen Labrecque
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about Philo T. Farnsworth? Find out the facts you need to know about this inventor, scientist, and TV pioneer. You’ll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
Written by: Ellen Labrecque
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Medical Invention Breakthroughs
- Edge of Medicine
- Written by: Heather E. Schwartz
- Narrated by: Kathleen Li
- Length: 19 mins
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From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest inventions in medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.
Written by: Heather E. Schwartz
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ATVs
- Wild about Wheels
- Written by: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young listeners will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.
Written by: Nancy Dickmann
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Semitrucks
- Wild about Wheels
- Written by: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Vroom! A semitruck roars as it goes up a steep hill. The trailer is loaded with goods. A truck with a big engine pulls the trailer along. Together, the truck and trailer have 18 wheels! Young listeners will find out about the main parts of these huge vehicles, the kinds of cargo they carry, and why they are an important type of transportation.
Written by: Mari Schuh
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Electric Cars
- Wild about Wheels
- Written by: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young listeners will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young listeners excited about electric vehicles!
Written by: Nancy Dickmann