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See America without leaving your chair with this exciting series for beginning book explorers.

The Viking named Erik the Red once left Norway for Greenland. He invited other Vikings to help establish a settlement in this new world.

What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Argentinian people.

Travel to Canada. Find out the facts about this country in North America.

See America without leaving your chair with this exciting series for beginning book explorers. Engaging, easy-to-understand narrative text introduces young listeners to some of the most important sites in the U.S.A.

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

Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Listeners learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections.

Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements - before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. John F. Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more in these hilarious biographies. History has never been this much fun!

Encourage good citizenship and teach young listeners about primary sources as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. Listeners will get an inside look at the document on which our nation was founded, along with the branches of government, courts of law, amendments, and rights.

The mythic origin stories of the Grand Canyon and the Native American tribes who live in and near it.

America’s northern neighbor, Canada, is similar to the United States in many ways but also very different. Kids will learn about Canada’s diverse wildlife as well as some of its biggest cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. They will hear about what school is like for kids in Canada, how people often speak both English and French, and how Canadians enjoy playing hockey.

Haiti is a country that has experienced many hardships—most recently, a devastating earthquake in January of 2010. It is also a country with a rich history and a culture that is famous for its unique, colorful painting and sculpture styles. Listeners will learn about Haiti’s landscape, its vibrant culture, and the work being done to rebuild Haiti today.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest and most populated country in the world. The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil has the greatest biological diversity of any ecosystem on the planet. Students will learn all about Brazilian culture and get a glimpse into what kids do for fun in Brazil, especially discovering the country’s love for soccer.

The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the southwestern United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old legend says that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave.

Elva Zona Heaster died in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in January 1897. Her death was originally thought to be from natural causes. But when Zona's ghost began visiting her mother, the death began to look a lot more suspicious.

The national soccer teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country’s fans involved in keeping this rivalry going?

What would it be like to live in Ecuador? How is Ecuador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ecuadorians!

So many lives were lost in the Battle of the Alamo. Are the spirits of these brave fighters now haunting modern-day San Antonio, Texas? What other ghosts could be joining them? Discover the ghosts and haunted places of this historic Texas town. Listeners will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.

Liberty. Freedom. Equality. Honesty. Respect. All of these values are important when electing our officials. Listeners will learn about democratic values and how they play a part in our elections.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of the United States.