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You need help on a math problem. You are upset with a friend. Are you afraid to ask for help? You’re not alone. Everyone worries about speaking up at times

Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.

Do you see that? It's a plane! Find out about the people who fly them. Listeners will learn what pilots do and how people get this exciting job.

How do people save the money they earn? They might put it in a bank or invest it in another way. Find out the different ways of saving money, and why people save money.

What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it would lead to historic changes for the young country. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will learn the history behind the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the future of America and its people.

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.

Welcome to India! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

Why do people donate money? People donate money to support a cause. Find out more about the different ways people can donate money.

In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why people are afraid of being alone and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of being alone.

In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid to admit their mistakes and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts provide knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of admitting mistakes.

Are you worried about learning to swim? Are you nervous to try a new food that you may not like? You’re not alone. In this Pebble Emerge, explore the reasons why it can be scary to try something new and discover simple tips for facing this fear.

Do scrapes make you squeamish? Do papercuts make you cringe? You’re not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of blood and discover simple tips for confronting this fear safely. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of blood.

In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers’ demands and improved conditions. But nothing changed for workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and those workers would pay a high price for the company's dangerous conditions.

Firefighter Greg has an important job to do–he helps people who are in danger of being hurt by fire. He has a lot of equipment to help him do his job. A computer inside the fire truck shows Firefighter Greg exactly which house to go to. Ladders, rigs, and tools help get the job done! Can you name other equipment that will be needed for Firefighter Greg to help others, and be safe? How can you be safe at your house to prevent fires?

What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today.

If you love to learn about dinosaurs, you might want to consider becoming a paleontologist. A paleontologist studies the remains of prehistoric life. They study why fossils form and why the animals and plants lived where they did.

Kids learn how Big Rigs, Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, and other Big Machines help us in everyday life! They will meet Sammy the Steamroller, and his friends Connie the Crane, Dan the Drill, Bill the Bulldozer, and Charlie the Cement Mixer, and learn the important job that each machine does on the jobsite. Then young learners will meet Dumpy the Dump Truck and discover the valuable lesson Dumpy learns when working for driver Joe. Fun songs like “Big Rigs,” and “A Bulldozer Operator I Will Be,” will inspire kids to learn more about the occupation of operating BIG Machines!

Kids will sing songs and listen to stories about dinosaurs. They will learn about fossils and go on a dinosaur dig to learn more about the exciting career of a paleontologist. Fun facts about amazing prehistoric animals like the Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and the flying reptile Pteranodon will engage future scientists and encourage them to learn more about these extraordinary creatures. Young learners will also listen to an adorable story “If I Had a Dinosaur” and discover all the fun things a young boy does with his pet dinosaur.

Provides an introduction to banks and banking, including what the workers do, why customers come into banks, and explains what happens to old money.

Describes some of the different kinds of vehicles that workers drive.