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What do all the things you can see and touch in the universe have in common? Atoms! Made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons, atoms are so tiny you can’t see them without special microscopes.

Amazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest, or fastest? Listeners will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.

The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young listeners will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.

Did you know that humans are actually pretty slimy? Slide into the wonderful world of slippery, sticky slime! Learn about the important functions of slime, and how it is necessary for most living organisms. Slime helps with many important functions including eating, breathing, moving, and self-defense. Learn how many animals depend on slime—the number may surprise you!

Did you know that there are animals all around you that you can’t see without a microscope? Sometimes it’s good you can’t see them. As you shed dead skin cells, thousands of dust mites gobble them up. Gross!

A tree and your pet look nothing alike, but they have one thing in common—they are both made up of cells. Cells are really small. You can see them only with a microscope.

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. In 1870s America, two brilliant scientists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Marsh, are locked in a ruthless competition. They're not fighting over gold, but something much more incredible: dinosaur bones. This...

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. On the battlefields of World War I, soldiers are dying from infected wounds. A young doctor witnessing the devastation vows to find a cure. In his messy laboratory a decade later, he makes an accidental...

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. In 1870s America, two brilliant scientists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Marsh, are locked in a ruthless competition. They're not fighting over gold, but something much more incredible: dinosaur bones. This...

Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life.

Turn curious kids into space detectives with this STEM audiobook exploring the exciting mysteries of astrobiology. Perfect for family road trips or quiet bedtime listening, this playful journey stretches imaginations far beyond our solar system. Young listeners launch from their own backyards to...

Unlock the mystery of nature's squishiest messes with an educational science adventure that sparks boundless curiosity. Perfect for family commutes or screen-free learning, this playful journey transforms dirty leaves and crumbly logs into a thrilling biology detective story. Keep your little...

Shrink down for a fun, screen-free STEM adventure where the human body becomes a bustling city of microscopic heroes. Perfect for family road trips or curious quiet time, this energetic children's science audio experience transforms complex biology into a wondrous playground. Your young listener...

Shrink down and dive into the microscopic secret worlds hiding inside us all with this action-packed STEM adventure. Perfect for a curious family road trip or screen-free afternoon, this playful science journey transforms complex biology into a captivating audio experience. Let your young...