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Iran is an ancient country that used to be called Persia. The Persians were one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, and Persian culture has a strong presence in Iranian culture today. In this book, explore Iran’s rain forests, national cuisine, and the traditions of a people that trace their roots back thousands of years.

From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III. There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our king, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations.

What if “impossible” just means we haven’t found another way yet? Toto’s Lisbon adventure begins on a bus that does something extraordinary: it drives into the Tagus River and becomes a boat! There he meets Nina the Sardina, a little fish with a big dream: she wants to explore Lisbon...

穿越回几千年前的尼罗河畔，在这场专为小听众量身定制的趣味历史大冒险中，与古代同龄人一起生活，沉浸式探索法老与木乃伊的真实世界。无论是清晨的车厢通勤，还是夜晚温馨的助眠时光，温柔的讲述与生动的画面感，...

当夜晚的焦躁让年幼的女孩难以入眠，这段摒弃了所有喧闹与惊吓的舒缓奇幻童话，将化作最温柔的睡前陪伴。跟随城堡花园里的微风与海底的静谧水波，在绝对安全而静谧的时光里，小小的烦恼被悄然抚平。...

There's something in the water. It smells really bad. It's a strange color. And it's making people sick. Katy and her best friend Joel can tell something is going wrong in their town. They decide to document it, trying to solve the mystery of what's going on. Someone is dumping toxic waste in places it shouldn't go... and even when he's told to stop, he goes ahead and keeps dumping it anyway. Both in school and outside of it, Kate and Joel are learning that bullies do what they do because they think they can get away with it, because they think they're bigger than the rules.

Based on the acclaimed New York Times project, this engaging and dynamic audiobook shares the true stories of remarkable people too often overlooked by history—an inspiring, eye-opening collection that empowers kids to see themselves as changemakers. This is a celebration of extraordinary...

A gorgeous picture book about a community coming together to build something beautiful, from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin. When a small stone Buddha falls off a cyclist's wagon, he lands in a neglected part of a busy city street. People often throw...

Head to the home of country music in Nashville and hit the Opry House stage in this fascinating history of the longest-running radio show in America. Since 1925, radio listeners have enjoyed the music, comedy, and camaraderie of the Grand Ole Opry. Learn about how the Opry live show got its...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Minnesota in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Minnesota? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of South Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is South Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Alabama in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Alabama? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Adapted from the New York Times' acclaimed "Overlooked" column, this collection of ten true stories about dreamers and doers, from scientists to stuntwomen, celebrates larger-than-life heroes who have gone unappreciated--until now! What do a high-flying stuntwoman, a radio astronomer, a music...

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries! This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals...

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a...

The Parent Trap meets The Holiday in this heartwarming and funny story of two girls, one American and one British, who become friends and confidantes when their families swap houses, from the acclaimed author of Glitter Gets Everywhere. Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only...

A stunning and moving novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world… This is the story of Aman, as told in his own words – a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of the Afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the...

Begeleid je kind soepel naar dromenland met kalmerende fantasieverhalen vol vriendelijke zeemeerminnen en kastelen. Wanneer de dag ten einde loopt en vermoeidheid toeslaat, biedt deze sfeervolle luisterervaring een veilige haven van rust. Kabbelende golven en fluisterende bomen nemen jonge...

رحلة مسائية هادئة تضمن نوما عميقا للفتيات الصغيرات عبر حكايات خيالية تجمع سحر الطبيعة بالصداقة. تنساب الأحداث برقة تامة بين قصر وادع فوق التلال وخليج مائي صافٍ،...

Queste rilassanti fiabe per la nanna guidano le bambine verso un sonno sereno, esplorando l'amicizia tra regni magici. La routine serale si trasforma in un rifugio sicuro e incantato, dove l'agitazione della giornata svanisce tra giardini fioriti e tranquille profondità oceaniche. Ogni racconto...