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The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around.

Curious listeners want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand explanations explain how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

ATVs tackle the toughest land around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and listeners will love finding out how!

In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now, the choices are yours.

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.

In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

Brüste wachsen, Achselhaare sprießen, auf einmal fühlt man sich zum Banknachbarn hingezogen und die Eltern nerven nur noch: Wenn aus Kindern Teenies und schließlich junge Erwachsene werden, steht die Welt Kopf – und die Heranwachsenden haben tausend Fragen. Auch Unsicherheiten, mangelndes Selbstbewusstsein oder Hadern mit dem Körper gehören oft zum Alltag, und Mama und Papa sind nicht für jedes Thema der Ansprechpartner Nr. 1.

Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse introduce coding languages and syntax. Listeners will learn why we need special languages for coding and examples from a number of languages. And they'll quickly find out why correct syntax is key for avoiding up-mixes mix-ups!

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Extra Life, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks...

Many inventors throughout history have built cars. Some tried powering their machines with steam, others tried modeling their designs on horse-drawn carriages, and one even found a way to make the car work on land and sea!

Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!

Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball—from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth.

Books are made with paper. But what if we tried to make a book with metal? Copper, tin, gold, silver—would any of those materials work to make a book? Find out more about metal, its properties, and how it is produced. Then decide if you really could make a book out of metal.

Have you ever wondered how molecules form groups or how forces in chemistry interact? Basic principles of chemistry, including atoms, the elements, compounds, reactions, and more, are explored through informative and engaging text in this new addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each written in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.

This audiobook introduces the topic of simple machines through the familiar tune "Kookaburra". Summary provided by publisher.

Totally Amazing Facts About Outrageous Inventions is the perfect treat for kids with an appetite for "Did you know…?" More than 100 facts about everything from toothbrushes, airplanes, and flush toilets to animation, ice cream, and crayons!

The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft...

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?

Spielerisch, humorvoll, lehrreich – genau richtig für Vorschulkinder! Betreten verboten! In diesem Hörspiel erkunden Ralph und seine drei Freunde Georg, Mo und Belle einen Ort, der nicht jedem zugänglich ist: die Baustelle. Sie treffen Menschen, die dort arbeiten, und lernen eine Menge über die Maschinen, die zum Einsatz kommen. Außerdem erfahren sie, wie man vor langer Zeit ohne all die Hilfsmittel zurechtkam und welche besonderen Baumeister in der Tierwelt beeindrucken.

In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how? Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to take control of the high ground, Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston. They could place cannons there to bombard the British army.