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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.

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!

Click and his friends wish to live in their favorite tree like the friendly squirrels. They decide to build a treehouse—but first they must collect the necessary materials and learn what tools they'll need for the job! They find a hammer, saw, level and measuring tape. What safety tools with they need to build their treehouse?

Jump into the fascinating world of Technology! This audiobook takes curious kids on a fun journey through everyday inventions and awesome technologies – from the deep-sea aqualung to the soaring autopilot, and from powerful car brakes to buzzing power drills.

Brought to you by Puffin. Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?! In this third hilarious book...

Programs and apps make computers useful. They let you do homework on laptops. They let you play games on smartphones and tablets. What programs and apps are the most important? Who makes them? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

The debut non-fiction audiobook from bestselling author and illustrator Chris Haughton that takes readers on an illuminating journey through the evolution of knowledge and communication. We are used to technology improving all the time. Next year we will have better phones, cars, and technology...

Die beliebten Bücher aus dem Tessloff Verlag: Jetzt auch als Hörspiel! Die Hörspiele von WAS IST WAS Meine Welt sind für die kleinsten Hörspielfans gemacht. In verschiedenen Geschichten begleiten sie wissbegierige Kinder und vermitteln mit Geräuschen und Klangwelten erstes Wissen zu Themen, die in ihrem Alltag eine Rolle spielen. Spannende Ratefragen und Wiederholungen erlernten Wissens beziehen die Kinder mit ein. Beruhigende Achtsamkeitsreisen oder Meditationen sorgen dafür, dass die Hörerinnen und Hörer der WAS IST WAS Meine Welt-Hörspiele nicht überfordert werden. Tatütata, die Feuerwehr!

Have you ever wondered how buildings are created? Architects have to use lots of different shapes in order to build a structure. Many geometric shapes are needed to create building designs. Can you find the different shapes in historical landmarks from all over the world?

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!

In medicine, machines can be used to take detailed pictures of bones and even to save people’s lives. Listen to learn about the marvelous machines of modern medicine, like the defibrillator, the x-ray machine, and more!

Kaboom! Find out how explosions are used to demolish large buildings. Demolition experts say it's the safest way. Learn why!

From hospital and police codes to Cockney slang, spoken codes can be both helpful and entertaining. Learn the history behind some of today’s most useful and popular codes, and then have fun creating a language all your own.

This audiobook uses engaging nonfiction text and hands-on projects to help young listeners explore real-life flying vehicle engineering projects, including the science behind how these vehicles are planned and built.

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.

Vroom! Engines roar and wheels turn in this fun series. Exciting facts about different machines engage beginning listeners while simple, predictable text that aid them on the first step of their literacy journey.

In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!

In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to upload a mind in real life!

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.

Create slippery slimes and frothy foams. Have a blast making colorful chalk explosions. Then, learn the science behind each marvelous mess! It's easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.