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An excellent, well-explained, beautifully illustrated compilation in a set of ten audiobooks that provide answers to interesting questions posed by curious children regarding the 'hows' of a wide range of diverse subjects related to the world around them. The simplicity of language adds to the appeal of each audiobook of the set.

Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, learn how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

When Paddington returns from his trip to Peru, he doesn’t waste any time getting back to business. The Stock Exchange, the ballet, the barber’s shop, Mr. Curry’s kitchen...nothing is safe when Paddington gets to work. First published in 1966, Paddington at Work is the seventh novel by...

Yo and Jennifer are learning about an ant community by watching an ant farm! Yo uses a magnifying glass to see the tiny tunnels the ants have made. Yo and Jennifer are excited to see what the ants will do in their rooms next!

This audiobook examines a variety of products produced from animals including honey from a bee, lanolin from a sheep, feathers from a Canada goose, pearls from an oyster, venom from a snake, milk from a goat, and eggs from a chicken.

Take an up-close look at the fascinating lives of clownfish and sea anemones. Learn how this animal team works together to survive.

Have you ever seen a bird nest? Birds make all kinds of different nests! Nests are made from lots of different kinds of materials and are shaped differently. Learn about the different kinds of nests that are made by different species of birds!

Click and his friends wish to live in their favorite tree like the friendly squirrels. They decide to build a treehouse—but first they must collect the necessary materials and learn what tools they'll need for the job! They find a hammer, saw, level and measuring tape. What safety tools with they need to build their treehouse?

Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew! The text has been gently adapted from James Horvath’s picture book of the same title. Top dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road...

There has been a huge festival and no end of rubbish has been left behind - everything from sunglasses to shoes, drinks cans and bottles. Who would have thought humans could leave so much behind, not bothering to recycle? The Wombles have their work cut out for them.

Tilly has an exciting opportunity to groom for a top eventer at an international event. It's inspiring to be around so many famous horses and riders, although she misses her horse Magic Spirit and the Silver Shoe stables. Then disaster strikes, and she realises how much she needs teamwork to turn the day around.

Beatrix Potter, a beloved children's author and illustrator, led a life filled with creativity, curiosity, and a deep love for nature. Born in 1866 in London, Potter developed a passion for the natural world from an early age, spending much of her childhood exploring the English countryside. Her interactions with animals and her keen observation of their behaviors inspired her timeless tales, most notably "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny."

It’s Take Your Kids to Work Day at school, but Harold and Martha Spyder are spies. They can’t take their three kids to work with them—it's too dangerous! That would be bad parenting! But maybe this year they could make an exception and take Gracey, Curt, and Thaddeus on a spy mission for the day. After all, what could possibly go wrong?

Warum müssen Haie nicht zum Zahnarzt? Warum können Flugzeuge fliegen? Wo ist der Wind, wenn er nicht bläst? Um Fragen sind Kinder fraglos nie verlegen. Eltern um Antworten dagegen oft schon. Die sprichwörtlichen Löcher, die Kinder Mamas und Papas in den Bauch fragen – hier werden sie mit klugen und lustigen Geschichten gestopft. Was beispielsweise die Haie betrifft: Deren Zähne wachsen nach. Wieder was gelernt, oder?

This program is read by Bradley Whitford, brother of the author and best known for his roles in The West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale, and Get Out. From creators Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker of the If Animals Kissed Good Night series comes another adorable audiobook that reimagines animals as...

Buster is going to visit Bee Hive, the factory where his dad and mom work. He is practicing to be a Super Helper, so he can help out. He learns the importance of hard work and also learns a lesson about eating the right foods.

One day while digging for food in the woods, our seven little squirrels, who all have very different personalities, find an amazing golden key. Set alight with curiosity, they want to find what the key opens and plan to go on an adventure the next day to Merlin Castle. All except one, of course! Along their way, they first have to overcome several obstacles—together. By finding the goodness in each other, the whole team manage to work together and ultimately find what the key opens with a final big surprise.

Wie funktioniert eigentlich das Internet und warum ist der Himmel blau? Weil Eltern nicht alles wissen können, hat die Maus jede Menge mausschlaue Antworten gesammelt und löst so häufig gestellte Fragen. Kindgerecht und unterhaltsam aufbereitet, wird auf die großen Rätsel des Alltags, der Natur und der Technik eingegangen. Ein ebenso spannendes wie lehrreiches Hörbuch, gelesen von Armin Maiwald, einem der Experten für Maus-Sachgeschichten.

Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Listeners can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable.

How does a foal grow into a horse? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from birth to stallion or mare - in this fascinating book!