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Looking at the major philosophical theories, The Children's Book of Philosophy brings big ideas within the reach of young minds. It examines the problems that have puzzled people for hundreds, or even thousands, of years, working through them in clear and logical stages. This also covers current social and environmental issues as well as concerns surrounding the latest advances in technology. The audiobook's lively approach is designed to encourage children to think for themselves and to show them that anyone can be a philosopher.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Listen to the hilarious-but-true adventures of the world’s most amazing spies, document their actions, and most importantly: Do not let the enemy see you laugh. Spies! has it all: secret turnips, infiltrating pigeons, encrypted clothing, milk messages, prison breaks, snooping kitties, grave robbing, hanging monkeys, bumbling Brits, and even original songs.

Two Frenchmen set out to change the world with a revolutionary idea of collecting all the world's knowledge.

Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Australia!

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

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

Since ancient times, people have been recording information. Books—as we know them today—took many centuries to evolve.

Prince Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out to find it. But the gods have made his task difficult. Will Neferkaptah find the great book of the gods, or will he continue his search forever?

Can tanks fly? Can seaweed fuel a helicopter? Could a spy vehicle be as small as a sparrow? Were rotting animal carcasses once used as deadly weapons? Get the answer to these questions and many more!

Best-selling author and screenwriter Alistair MacLean follows Lawrence as he breaks with tradition to live with Arabs and, using modern-day guerrilla tactics, helps them defeat the Turks and gain an independent state. In addition to the enthralling details of the campaign, MacLean provides valuable insight into the origins of the Middle East we know today.

This audiobook provides an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, history, and culture of India.

Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today.

When did the first humans arrive in India and how did they get here? What are Roman artefacts from hundreds of years ago doing in a town near Puducherry? How did merchants from Arabia end up near Kochi? From the east coast of Africa to Australia, one big blue body of water has connected diverse...

Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Russia! The Country ABCs series makes learning about countries and cultures as simple as A to Z.

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

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

Every 26th January, people gather on New Delhi’s Rajpath amidst a colourful jamboree of fluttering flags, marching soldiers and dancing children. What is celebrated on this day is at the heart of our democracy-the magnificent Constitution of India. The document didn’t only lay down the law...

Do you know why we celebrate Presidents’ Day? Find out in this fact-filled audiobook about Presidents’ Day. Patriotic music and fun sound effects will engage kids and encourage them to learn more about this important American holiday.

Welcome to the Bluegrass State! Learn about Kentucky's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 15th state.

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.