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The wonder of flight. The science of evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces?

Brought to you by Puffin. *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.* Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything. Why did millions of people agree to obey a few...

Brought to you by Puffin. *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the...

New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi...

One treat a day! A 23-volume series of 365 treats: stories, facts, questions and answers, and science experiments for young listeners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson's number-one New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces.

Brought to you by Puffin. The brand-new, hilarious book from bestselling, record-breaking author, Adam Kay. The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off but there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then . . . doctors didn't have the slightest clue...

Brought to you by Puffin. *Inspired by the global bestseller The Anxious Generation!* How can we live a happy and exciting life without a smartphone? The Anxious Generation started a world-changing conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people. Now bestselling...

The most serious and rigorously sourced book ever published on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), Not For Disclosure reveals a hidden history that challenges everything we think we know. For over fifty years, Jonathan Caplan KC has gathered extraordinary testimony from scientists...

This book is about the good stuff. The wonderful inventions we now cannot live without - from high heels to tea bags, pencils to X-rays, each story is an amazing mix of luck and a whole lot of perseverance and hard work. Imagine what our hot summers would be without ice-lolly? The horrors of never tasting potato chips! What would we do without our quick-fix Superglue? We hardly give a thought to the many little things we use every day. Don’t you think it’s time we learnt about a few stories of origin? Where do they come from? Who invented them and how?

Embark on a bright adventure into the world of 'Light' with this engaging and educational audiobook! Learn how light travels, how rainbows are formed, and why shadows exist. Filled with simple explanations and vibrant illustrations, this audiobook will illuminate young minds with the wonders of light. Perfect for curious kids, this guide will shed light on everything from lamps to lenses, telescopes, x-rays, and much more—helping them see the world in a whole new way!

Dive into the fascinating world of Sound and Computer! Ever wondered how your computer talks, how a mouse moves the arrow, or how sonar sees underwater? In this exciting journey through sound and digital tech, curious kids will discover what makes gadgets work, respond, and connect, from silicon chips to sonar waves, from flash memory to burglar alarms.

The Consolation of Philosophy is one of the key works in the rich tradition of Western philosophy, partly because of the circumstances in which it was written. Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (c480-c524) was of aristocratic Roman birth and became consul and then master of offices at Ravenna, one of the highest posts under the Ostrogothic Roman ruler Theodoric. But Boethius was unjustly charged with treason in 524, and this led to house arrest, then torture and execution.

From A to Z, explore our amazing planet and how you can help care for it in this introduction to going green! With inspiring language, this alphabet book introduces listeners to the exciting world of environmental activism and the big and small steps that children can take to help protect the earth.

A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation?...

Discover the key theories and milestone developments in the field of geography – the study of Earth’s diverse landscapes and climates, and the ways in which we have interacted with them through history and across the world. Applying the series’ accessible approach to the subject, The...

The Solar System is a wonderful series, which will help children familiarise themselves with the different planets, their moons and other smaller bodies like asteroids, meteoroids and comets. How are planets different from stars? How many planets are there in the Solar System? This audiobook contains a wealth of information on the planets.

Berättelsen om Lise Meitners liv kan nästan kännas för överdriven och otrolig för att vara sann. Allt hon gjorde verkade omöjligt. Lise blev forskare under en tid när kvinnor inte fick läsa på gymnasiet och upptäckte hur man klyver en atom, något som andra forskare på hennes tid...

När Juni tittar ut genom fönstret en regnig dag och ser hur dropparna faller från himlen börjar hennes fantasi att spinna. Varför regnar det egentligen? Kanske är det inte bara regn, utan något mer magiskt och fantastiskt! Som en alien eller en vattensprutande rymddrake ... Följ med Juni...

A fascinating introduction to the human body, this audiobook helps children explore how their bodies work—from the brain and heart to bones, muscles, and more—through fun facts, clear illustrations, and easy explanations that spark curiosity and learning.