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Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the story of “The Happy Little Engine.” It was a beautiful Sunday morning and the Baker family decided to take a nice drive in their little red car. The Baker family loved the little red car because it was so much fun to ride in and it had a great little engine. Find out what happens when the little red car gets a flat tire, overheats, and then runs out of gasoline. Will the Baker family know what to do?

On the first day of their spring break, best friends Tucker and Maya discover a "Special Collection" of Titanic artifacts at the local museum. But the artifacts have more power than they know. When they touch a magic ticket, Tucker and Maya find themselves transported 100 years in the past - to Titanic's maiden voyage. Now they must figure out how to save a new friend, and return to the present, before time runs out.

Imagine opening a chamber to discover an antique violin, a yellowed boarding pass, and a tattered coat. Together these artifacts can be used to tell of the splendor of the luxury ship Titanic and its tragic sinking in 1912. Featuring primary sources, this Time Capsule History book explores one of history's most fascinating events through the high-interest vehicle of a time capsule. Open it up to discover Titanic!

Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the sweet tale of “The Magic Train.” The little train looked like an ordinary toy train, but it was not. Every night Magic Train’s job was to gather up the forgotten toys that were left by girls and boys. He would load the toys up and bring them to children that needed them. One night, Magic Train decides to bring toys to Little Tommy because he is sick. Follow along on Magic Train’s journey and find out what toys he brings Little Tommy.

Patrick is too excited to sleep! It’s the first day of vacation, and he can’t wait to pretend to drive a train around his room. The only problem is he keeps waking his family up! Will Patrick be able to get the train back to the “station” safely? Or will his family make him go back to bed?

Caleb doesn’t like going to school in his mother’s car. He wishes he could ride the school bus like his sister. He hates that he is all alone in the car and his mother can’t read to him. One day, he asks if they can try riding the bus to school instead. What will Caleb learn about this new type of transportation?

What would you find in a time capsule of the Jamestown Colony? Perhaps a portrait of John Smith, glass beads, or skeletal remains? Listeners examine artifacts like these as they explore the history of the first permanent English settlement in North America in this Time Capsule History book.

Authentic sound effects and playful music help tell the fun story of Trains. When Robby takes his first train ride ever to visit his grandpa, he is amazed at all the wonderful sights and sounds. “All aboard!” the conductor yells as the passengers gather on the platform. Robby knows this will be an exciting adventure, and he is not disappointed.

Authentic sound effects and playful music help tell the fun story of “Sammy the Steamroller.” When Bob, the engineer, tells his crew that there is an important job to do, Sammy the Steamroller races to help his friends, Connie the Crane, Dan the Drill, Bill the Bulldozer, and Charlie the Cement Mixer. But Sammy learns that his job must be last. At first, Sammy is sad until he learns that even though his job may be the last one, it’s just as important as all of the others.

Kids will love this adorable story about Blazie, a brand-new fire engine that dreams of working in a big city. Find out what happens when Blazie is delivered to Spring Gardens, a small town where there are no tall buildings and no crowds of people. Authentic sound effects coupled with lively music will have young children waiting to discover how Blazie saves the day! This sweet story reinforces early literacy skills that young listeners will need for school success.

Authentic sound effects and fun music help tell the sweet story of “The Little School Bus That Talked.” Find out what happens when the yellow school bus discovers his voice and decides to talk with the children on the way to school. Will the Johnson twins, Bobby and Tommy, believe that the little school bus can talk?

Alice is a little tugboat that has a big problem—she can’t stop sneezing. She disturbs people that are fishing, gets in the way of larger ships, annoys the seagulls, and interrupts a huge whale. Where will Alice go? Find out what happens when Alice sails to a small island with dangerous rocks all around it. This adorable story, filled with captivating music and fun sound effects, will entertain young listeners as Alice’s problem ends up being a huge help for everyone!

Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the story of “Dumpy The Dump Truck.” Dumpy the Dump Truck loves to work for his driver Joe. Nothing makes him happier than to carry a big load of rocks and dump it into a great big pile. But one day when Joe has a huge job to do, Dumpy learns that he isn’t the biggest, fastest, strongest, or the newest Dump Truck in town. This makes Dumpy sad. Find out what happens when Dumpy decides to not compare himself to others, but to work hard to get his job done.

Dumpy El Camion Volquete ama trabajar para su conductor Joe. Nada lo hacia más feliz que llevar una gran carga de rocas y volcarla en una gran pila. Pero un día cuando Joe tenia un trabajo enorme que hacer, Dumpy se entera de que no es el más grande, más rápido, más fuerte, o el más nuevo camión volquete de la cuidad. Esto hace que Dumpy se ponga triste. Averigua qué sucede cuando Dumpy decide con compararse a los demás, sino trabajar duro para terminar su trabajo.

El pequeño tren parecía un tren de juguete ordinario, pero no lo era. Todas las noches, el trabajo de El Tren Mágico era reunir los juguetes olvidados que dejaban los niños y niñas. Cargaba los juguetes y se los llevaba a los niños que los necesitaban. Una noche, El Tren Mágico decide traer juguetes al pequeño Tommy porque está enfermo. Sigue a lo largo del viaje de El Tren Mágico y averigua qué juguetes le trae al pequeño Tommy.

Era un hermoso domingo por la mañana y la familia Lopez decidió dar un buen paseo en su pequeño coche rojo. La familia Lopez amaba el pequeño coche rojo porque era tan divertido subirse y tenía un gran pequeño motor. Averigua lo que sucede cuando al coche rojo se le poncha un neumático, se sobresaliente, y luego se queda sin gasolina.

When 14-year-old Jacob misses his connecting flight in Chicago, he tries to complete his journey to LA by Greyhound bus. But on board he meets American teenager Jennifer, who is carrying a mysterious package and being chased by an enigmatic pursuer known only as ‘the Cowboy’...And she needs a partner in crime. The unlikely pair soon find themselves on the road-trip of a lifetime – a funny, filmic adventure.

Oscar Ogilvie is living with his dad in a house at the end of Lucifer Street, in Cairo, Illinois, when world events change his life forever. The great stock market crash has rippled across the country, and the bank takes over their home - along with all their cherished model trains. Oscar’s dad is forced to head west in search of work, and Oscar must move in with his no-nonsense aunt Carmen. Only a mysterious drifter helps alleviate Oscar’s loneliness.

Pirate Pete had to pee as he sailed across the ocean ... the toilet is broken onboard Captain Bones's ship and Pirate Pete needs to pee! It's a race back to town across a vast amount of water. But with all the splashing, dripping and swirling, will Pete be able to hang on?

Two kids must un-twist history after Amelia Earhart changes course in the fourth Time Twisters chapter book by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin. WARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU'RE ABOUT TO READ. Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel...