Best Sellers
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Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers
- A History of Codes and Ciphers
- Written by: Gary Blackwood
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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History's amazing secrets and codes - and how to crack them yourself....
Written by: Gary Blackwood
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Human 2.0
- A Celebration of Human Bionics
- Written by: Patrick Kane, Sam Rodriguez - illustrator
- Narrated by: Patrick Kane
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity....
Written by: Patrick Kane,
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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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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....
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Great Insights
- By Mohsin Memon on 08-05-24
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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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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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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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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Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers
- A History of Codes and Ciphers
- Written by: Gary Blackwood
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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History's amazing secrets and codes - and how to crack them yourself....
Written by: Gary Blackwood
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Human 2.0
- A Celebration of Human Bionics
- Written by: Patrick Kane, Sam Rodriguez - illustrator
- Narrated by: Patrick Kane
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible book celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity....
Written by: Patrick Kane,
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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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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....
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Great Insights
- By Mohsin Memon on 08-05-24
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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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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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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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
New Releases
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How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower
- Written by: Emma Bland Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down!
Written by: Emma Bland Smith
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Weird Inventions
- Anything But Ordinary
- Written by: Jennifer Kaul
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Humans are ingenious when it comes to meeting challenges. We invent all sorts of useful contraptions from the wheel to the can opener. But some of the things people have come up with are truly odd. Who came up with grass sandals, and why? Have you ever heard of a portable radio hat? Not many people have, but someone invented it. Get the inside scoop on these odd contraptions and many more weird inventions.
Written by: Jennifer Kaul
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What Would It Take to Build a Time Machine?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Yvette LaPierre
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!
Written by: Yvette LaPierre
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What Would It Take to Make a Jet Pack?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!
Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
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What Would It Take to Make an Invisibility Cloak?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Clara MacCarald
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!
Written by: Clara MacCarald
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Nikola Tesla: Engineer with Electric Ideas
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Nikola Tesla was a scientist and inventor in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among his many inventions and experiments, he helped create the modern electricity system. Learn more about Tesla's life as a famous inventor!
Written by: Emily Hudd
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How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower
- Written by: Emma Bland Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Story
The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down!
Written by: Emma Bland Smith
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Weird Inventions
- Anything But Ordinary
- Written by: Jennifer Kaul
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Story
Humans are ingenious when it comes to meeting challenges. We invent all sorts of useful contraptions from the wheel to the can opener. But some of the things people have come up with are truly odd. Who came up with grass sandals, and why? Have you ever heard of a portable radio hat? Not many people have, but someone invented it. Get the inside scoop on these odd contraptions and many more weird inventions.
Written by: Jennifer Kaul
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What Would It Take to Build a Time Machine?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Yvette LaPierre
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!
Written by: Yvette LaPierre
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What Would It Take to Make a Jet Pack?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!
Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
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What Would It Take to Make an Invisibility Cloak?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Clara MacCarald
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!
Written by: Clara MacCarald
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Nikola Tesla: Engineer with Electric Ideas
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Nikola Tesla was a scientist and inventor in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among his many inventions and experiments, he helped create the modern electricity system. Learn more about Tesla's life as a famous inventor!
Written by: Emily Hudd
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How Do Smart Homes Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Agnieszka Biskup
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Imagine you arrive at school and realize you forgot to feed the dog. No problem. Pull out your phone and command the dog dish to dispense a serving of food. That's all there is to it—if you live a smart home. What once sounded like science fiction is now a reality for some families.
Written by: Agnieszka Biskup
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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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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 Flying Car?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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
- Unabridged
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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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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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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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What Would It Take to Upload a Mind?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Written by: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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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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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 Does Streaming Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Written by: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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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