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Learn about George Eastman and the invention of the Kodak camera.

This audiobook tells the story of how Alexander Graham Bell came up with the telephone, and how his invention changed the way people communicate.

Would you believe that two NASA scientists used a baby toy to inspire their design for the next generation of space explorers? Listen to learn about how Adrian Agogino and Vytas SunSpiral designed the SUPERball Bot and what their plans are for the future.

Are self-driving cars the way of the future? How do they work? Are they safe? Will we see them in our lifetime?

Wild about robotics? If so, a robotics club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join a robotics club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities.

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.

Scrub all you want, but you'll never get your body entirely clean. From rash causing itch mites to bacteria swimming in your stomach, meet the tiny creatures hitching a ride on your body.

Feeling inventive? Get ready to bust boredom with wacky experiments! Learn how to create lightning bolts, build a catapult, and much more. Busting boredom with experiments has never been more fun.

What do you call a power failure? A current event! Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about the power that powers your world. The answers might shock you!

A bat walked into a magnetic field and stuck. Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about what makes magnets work. The answers will attract your curiosity.

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to...

A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin. "A resonant, beautifully rendered testament to life and renewal." —Kirkus, starred review...

Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers from astronauts combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health.

Lightning streaks across the sky. A lamp lights up a room. Electricity is all around you. But where does electricity come from? And how do we bring it into our homes? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

A baseball player slides on the ground to tag a base. A toy car's wheels rub against the floor and slow the toy car down. Friction is at work all around you. But what exactly is friction? And how does it affect different objects? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

A colorful magnet holds a drawing to a fridge. Paperclips stick to a magnet. Magnetic forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a magnet? And how do magnets work?

A green frog. An orange Popsicle. A flashing "walk" sign. Your eyes let you see everything around you. But how do your eyes work? And how does your sense of sight help you? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about your five senses in the Your Amazing Senses series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

You push a swing. Your brother pulls a wagon. Forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a force? And how do forces act on different objects? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Fireworks crackle and boom in the sky. Your friend laughs at a joke. Sounds are all around you. But what exactly is sound? And how does sound reach your ears? Listen to this audiobook to find out!