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Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is...

Brought to you by Ladybird. A collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by original QI Elf, Molly Oldfield. How much bamboo can a giant panda eat? Do aliens exist? What we would do if we didn't have a prime minister? Why do...

Brought to you by Puffin. OH LISTEN! There's something in your audiobook... A gang of curious creatures have got into your audiobook and we need your help! This collection brings together six of Tom Fletcher's bestselling Who's in Your Book? Stories. Can you help set free Monster, Dragon, Alien...

Nicky and Noni are late for everything. They don't think it's all that important to be on time. Then one day, they miss out on a big event because they're late. Do they learn the value of time? Listen to find out...

From immersive virtual reality games to social media with 3-D holograms, listeners can find out what cool new technologies might change the way they are entertained.

Who is this book about? It's a mystery! A worker gives you clues about his work and the gadgets he uses to help people in his community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?

Did you know that the odds of making a hole in one in golf are 1 in 3,000? Or that the chances that Earth will be hit by a large asteroid are 1 in 100,000,000! Strange things happen around us every day. Look inside to find out the odds of these strange events happening to you!

The world of magic is filled with impossible feats, extraordinary fame, and closely guarded secrets. This Unusual History book traces the magical art from its roots. Learn about the ancient Egyptians who mystified pharaohs, the heart-stopping escapes of Harry Houdini, and modern-day marvels who defy the laws of science.

This book looks at what happens to old jars and pots when you throw them in the trash, and then looks at alternative things that the listener could make out of them instead of throwing the jars and pots away.

This book looks at the rich diversity of games around the world. It introduces children to similarities found in games played in different cultures, and honors differences.

This book looks at what happens to paper when you throw it in the trash, and then looks at alternative things that the listener could make with the paper instead of throwing it away.

This book explores the concept of food, and why living things - i.e., animals, humans, and plants - need it.

For young flight-school students who are ready to take the controls, Advanced-Level Paper Airplanes delivers challenging paper-folding projects with step-by-step instructions.

How did the bananas on your breakfast cereal get to your local grocery store? Easy-to-understand text explains how food gets from farms to stores and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Grab a slice! Around the world, people eat millions of pizzas a day. Listen more to get the scoop about this saucy dish. Check out the recipe at the end of the book too!

Feeling tech-savvy? Get ready to bust boredom with technology! Learn how to put together a digital photo album, create a blog, produce a stop-motion movie, and much more. Busting boredom with technology has never been more fun.

They’re furry and funny. They’re tracked and tricky. What are they? Animal mysteries, of course! Get ready to crack the cases and the real animal info wide open. You might need your camouflage for this one.

Sugars and fats are okay in small amounts. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids limit sugars and fats.

They’re explosive and invisible. They’re extinct and never-ending. What are they? Science mysteries, of course! Get ready to crack the cases and the real science info wide open. You might need your goggles for this one.

Winter is here! Grab your hat and mittens. Let's make a snowman.