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Transform everyday surroundings into a digital playground with this STEM adventure about the wonders of augmented reality. Perfect for the morning school commute or family listening on a road trip, this lighthearted journey explains how modern technology safely mixes virtual objects with reality...

Spark young curiosity with a playful STEM adventure revealing how one simple round invention changed human history. Travel back in time to imagine a world without moving gears, carts, or bicycles, and experience the heavy lifting of ancient life. This high-energy journey connects early...

Transform curious kids into confident makers with this playful STEM adventure exploring the magic of 3D printing. Perfect for an engaging family car ride or afternoon homeschooling sessions, this encouraging guide takes complex technology and makes it wonderfully simple. Young listeners will...

Turn everyday curiosity into a thrilling STEM adventure that transforms how kids view the world of engineering. Perfect for the daily school commute or a playful afternoon of screen-free learning, this warm and engaging imaginary field trip introduces basic physics without intimidating jargon...

Embark on a playful STEM time travel adventure that transforms confusing tech history into an engaging story for kids. Perfect for family road trips or screen-free afternoon listening, this upbeat journey explores how humans went from counting on fingers to carrying powerful digital machines in...

Turn everyday curiosity into a playful STEM adventure for kids where basic chemistry feels like a story of friendship. Perfect for your next family road trip or screen-free afternoon, this engaging journey zooms in on the invisible microscopic world that builds everything we touch, taste, and...

Launch a high-energy STEM adventure that turns basic physics into a superpowered science journey for curious kids. Perfect for entertaining young listeners during a family road trip or a daily school commute, this playful audio experience answers the ultimate mystery of how amazing technology...

Experience the noisy dawn of steam engines and textile mills in an immersive children's history of everyday innovation. Perfect for family road trips or homeschooling commutes, this vivid adventure transforms dry dates into living, breathing stories. Hear the roar of early locomotives and feel...

Transform family commutes into a thrilling time-travel journey through ancient Asian cultures and brilliant inventions. Instead of boring date memorization, this immersive children's history experience sweeps curious listeners across vast deserts, bustling trade routes, and ancient cities. It is...

Stop hate. Promote Kindness. Be an Upstander. ReThink the Internet. Do you have to ask someone’s permission before posting their photo? How can you tell if something on the internet is true? What should you do if you see someone bullying a friend online (or #IRL)? In a series of fun stories...

En dag får den lilla flickan Millie en lysande idé. Med hjälp av sin hundassistent ska hon skapa något storslaget! Hon vet precis hur den storslagna saken ska se ut. Hon vet precis hur den ska fungera. Lätt som en plätt! Men att göra en storslagen manick visar sig svårare än hon trott...

Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series. Meet Orville and Wilbur Wright: two ordinary brothers with an extraordinary dream. In a world of horse-drawn carriages, the Wrights want to take to the skies. This is the true story of how their creativity...

Mary Myers always dreamed of flying, but she lived when women were often told to stay put and stay quiet. Determined and fearless, Mary wouldn’t stay tied down. With the help of her husband, she transformed into Carlotta, the famous aeronaut, and took to the skies. Carlotta performed much more than aerial feats in her gas balloons. A skybound scientist, she collected information on currents, weather, and atmospheric pressure.

You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day—from school to a pizza place or coffee shop, and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.

In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!

In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!

In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!

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, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!

In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life flying car!