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From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a poignant audiobook edition of The Garbage King. Inspired by the true story of an Ethiopian childhood lived on the edge of destitution, it takes you on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is...

This hilarious tie-in edition of the smash-hit television series "Little Lunch" has five story collections that is sure to delight children and parents alike. Triple Snack Pack: the old climbing tree was going to get cut down and Battie wasn't happy about it, Max and Elsa disappeared and...

King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. He's hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya. But a surprise attack on his own land - on the castle itself - reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jaron's entire kingdom. And that's not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jaron's relationship with Imogen is uncertain.

Wildlife expert and Emmy Award-winning Coyote Peterson brings his 12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a full-color exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, featuring shots from the episodes and culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting"--the...

Best-selling author and screenwriter Alistair MacLean follows Lawrence as he breaks with tradition to live with Arabs and, using modern-day guerrilla tactics, helps them defeat the Turks and gain an independent state. In addition to the enthralling details of the campaign, MacLean provides valuable insight into the origins of the Middle East we know today.

She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. Discover Malala's story through this powerful narrative telling, and come to see how one brave girl named Malala changed the world.

Perfect for fans of WICKED, KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE and THE WORST WITCH - from bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki! Mari is an eleven-year-old witch who loves her life. Indeed, what's not to love about spending time with her amazing mothers, hanging out with her clever friends, eating...

Ace, ein frecher kleiner Rennwagen, taucht unversehens in Sodor auf und überredet Lok Thomas zu einer ehrgeizigen Reise: Thomas könnte die erste Dampflok werden, die die ganze Welt bereist! Begeistert macht sich Thomas kurzerhand auf den Weg. Seine Reise führt ihn durch Wüsten, Dschungel und über gefährliche Berge, er fährt durch fünf Kontinente und vorbei an ihm bislang unbekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten. Auf seiner Fahrt zu neuen Orten und Kulturen freundet sich Thomas mit Nia an, einer wagemutigen und lustigen afrikanischen Lok aus Kenia.

Thomas nimmt Euch mit auf eine Reise voller Wunder und Abenteuer. Seid dabei, wenn er auf der ganzen Welt neue Länder und Kulturen entdeckt! Dieses Mal führt ihn seine Reise nach China. Dort lernt er viele neue Freunde kennen: die heroische Lok Yong Bao, die Dampfl ok Hong-Mei, die beiden Reisezugwagen An-An und Yin-Long und den Waggon Lei. Mit ihnen erlebt Thomas so manches Abenteuer und lernt viele spannende Dinge über die Kultur und die Bräuche Chinas.

In the era of Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyke, Spain had its own great painter—Diego Vel├ísquez. His assistant is Juan, an African slave who helps his master in his studio by preparing paints and stretching canvasses. Soon, by spending time in the studio and watching his master's technique...

Think you know all about the Loch Ness Monster? Think again! This underwater cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Does Nessie have family swimming nearby? Is the creature in the lake a long-lost dinosaur, giant eel, or something else?

Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible audiobook celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity. Pioneering technological...

The third and final edge-of-your-seat adventure in Maz Evans's laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! Vi has tried to save the Earth before … and failed. Now, her world faces a terrible threat: her Gran is seriously ill. Time is not on their side. And with the world's number one enemy laughing at...

Would you choose…to fall into quicksand or through thin ice? You must pick one or the other! Test your decision-making skills with these nail-biting survival questions. Then try them on your friends!

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Germany.

Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? This first-person narrative provides listeners with the answer—directly from the emperor himself—while subtly teaching about point of view and supporting curriculum standards.

How many times are kids supposed to study Gandhi? Come September and out comes the bald head wig, round glasses, white dhoti, tall stick ... that's about the extent of how today's kids engage with the Mahatma. Chandrashekhar is one such teen. Bored by the annual Gandhi projects, he wonders if...

The BBC radio adaptations of Judith Kerr's internationally acclaimed trilogy - plus bonus documentary. Based on her own childhood experiences, Judith Kerr's When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit is a timeless classic loved by children and adults alike. This story of a Jewish family that escapes Germany just as the Nazis come to power is seen through the eyes of their young daughter, Anna, and traces their perilous journey. Also includes adaptations of Bombs on Aunt Dainty and A Small Person Far Away.

A 2022 YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults Winner of the 2021 Kirkus Prize for Young People's Literature A 2021 Newbery Honor Book A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book A 2021 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist A 2021 Orbis Pictus Honor Book A unique account of...

Un cuento filosófico y poético que ha consagrado al autor en la literatura universal.