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It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

A ship was more to a pirate than just a place to make a living. Ships often provided more freedom than pirates could get in most places. Come aboard to see how pirates lived, worked, and fought on their ships.

Pirates were thieves and murderers. But even these criminals had to follow certain rules. And if they broke the rules, they faced severe punishments. Listen to learn about the pirate code and how it guided everyday life on a pirate ship.

Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 men set off from England aboard the ship Endurance, intending to cross Antarctica from one side to the other. Instead, Endurance becomes icebound and sinks 100 miles from land, leaving Shackleton and his men to fight brutal perils on ice, land, and sea...or die trying.

Auf dem Ponyhof Apfelblüte werden Träume wahr. Jedes Mädchen findet sein Lieblingspony, kann mit ihm schmusen, es striegeln und natürlich auf ihm reiten! Der Kaltblüter Nero hat Angst vor Ballons und kann kein Polizeipferd werden. Doch als Schulpferd für den Hof ist er perfekt! Das sieht Lenas Vater aber anders. Was, wenn Lena von einem so großen Pferd stürzt? Er möchte, dass sie die Ferien lieber in der Stadt verbringt. Wird sie ihn umstimmen können? Das neueste Pferdeabenteuer mit Lena und ihren Freundinnen, ponystark gesprochen von Jule Hupfeld.

光の届かない暗闇に隠された地球の歴史を解き明かす自然科学の冒険へ出発し、親子で未知の地下世界を安全に探求しよう。就寝前のリラックスしたひとときや家族でのドライブ中、子供たちの果てしない好奇心を刺激す...

Despega en una aventura espacial deslumbrante para que los niños comprendan los misterios del cosmos y sus galaxias. Ideal para escuchar en viajes familiares o durante tardes de aprendizaje tranquilo, esta narración inmersiva transforma conceptos de astronomía en juegos de imaginación...

Offrez à vos enfants dix aventures aériennes éducatives où le courage et le travail d'équipe triomphent face au vent. Parfait pour captiver toute la famille lors d'un trajet en voiture ou pour un moment d'écoute apaisant, ce recueil transforme la mécanique du vol en une épopée...

In this study of amazing breadth, the author draws a vividly detailed picture of the year 1861 both in the US and abroad. The national scene is depicted in light of the larger context of the world community rather than as an isolated set of events. Spanning four countries, the US, England, China...

Tales of Ancient Egypt features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the running water of the Nile River and Egyptian music! Discover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by TikTok Egyptologist Hugo D. Cook...

Some animals have a mind of their own. This is certainly the case for Mariska the NBA star Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography! Join Diaw as he escapes from stampeding wildebeests, comes face-to-face with...

Fans of Shark Week, Sharknado, and all things shark-related will want to sink their teeth into this exciting shark-infested chapter book. Join real-life cave divers, extreme photographers, and researchers as they brave thrilling undersea adventures! Kids who are familiar with the popular...

What happens when conservationists meet rhinos in trouble? They arrange to airlift them to safety! Follow National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert as they move rhinos out of harm’s way, meet a courageous little Hawaiian monk seal, and a pair of Siberian tiger cubs...

Find out about the life of rock climbers in this cool new Chapter book, part of an Extreme Adventure strand featuring high-adrenaline stories about real explorers. With gripping—and TRUE—stories of incredible adventures, Rock Stars! takes readers on three amazing journeys of ultimate...

This entertaining and humorous chapter book features animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy “grown up” style of the book, while still keeping...

Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards!, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming...

Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them In Best Friends Forever!, you’ll meet four unlikely pairs that prove love knows no bounds. There’s Suryia and Roscoe, the orangutan and dog swim buddies; Owen the baby hippo and his hero, the tortoise Mzee; Koko, the gorilla that...

Follow an underwater wildlife photographer on four real-life adventures as he photographs leatherback sea turtles, harp seals, a whale named Wilma, and some gray reef...

The first in a line of adventures within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series, Crocodile Encounters! will surely prove to be one of the most exciting. Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and...

A fluffy chicken and a pup on wheels? A goat and a donkey who are inseparable? Puppy and cheetah best friends? This new chapter book features all kinds of heartwarming, awwwww-inspiring—and completely true—stories about animal friendships. It’s so funny, sweet, and filled with fast facts...