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On January 28, 1886 the space shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after lift-off. This unexpected disaster took the lives of seven people.

Thunder is the noise made by lightning. Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but have you ever noticed that you will see lightning before you hear thunder?

The water cycle is like a circle.

If you are fascinated with thunderstorms, cloud formations, tornados, and windy weather, you might be interested in becoming a meteorologist.

Kids will learn about the important tools a meteorologist uses to predict the weather in this fun, rhyming audiobook.

Have you ever lay down on the grass to look up into the sky at the clouds? Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water?

We have four different seasons because the Earth is tipped as it rotates around the sun.

Kids will learn the difference between a tornado and a hurricane in the fact-filled rhyming audiobook.

Did you know that a meteorologist is a special scientist that predicts the weather? A meteorologist measures how fast the wind is blowing, measures the humidity in the air, and provides information about warm fronts and cold fronts.

Meteorologists use an anemometer to measure wind speed. Back in the early 1800s, Sir Francis Beaufort, a British admiral, designed a scale to measure wind speed.

Kids will explore why the weather is constantly changing in this fun, rhyming audiobook about the weather.

Spring is a very unpredictable time of the year. Sometimes it’s warm, and then snow might appear. Daffodils and crocuses are clues that spring is near.

When Kristen Balouch was ten years old, her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad—and their pet, Wonder Dog—flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been cut down. In this story, Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent living in a tent, covered in mud and bug bites, working hard every day to plant a new forest.

What is a volcano? Kids will learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes, and composite volcanoes, where volcanoes are found, and how scientists use warning signs to predict when a volcano will erupt. Amazing sound effects and fun facts will encourage kids to learn more about the Earth, volcanoes, and the exciting job of a volcanologist.

Als Georg und Belle beschließen, einen eigenen Vulkan zu bauen, ist Mo alles andere als begeistert. Gemeinsam mit Ralph machen sich die drei Insektenfreunde auf, um mehr über Vulkane zu erfahren. Sie reisen zum Ätna, treffen Wissenschaftler und entdecken eine Stadt, die zu Zeiten der Römer während eines Vulkanausbruchs unter einer meterhohen Ascheschicht begraben wurde.

Hör Dich schlau! Diese Hörspielreihe basiert auf den Themen der erfolgreichen "WAS IST WAS" Bände. Das bereits aus TV bekannte Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin lädt auf abenteuerliche Wissensreisen ein und stößt dabei auf viele interessante Fakten. Mit Humor und Sachverständnis wird so jedes Thema zum puren Hörvergnügen. Schon beim Schnorcheln, nur mit Maske, Schnorchel und Flossen, lässt sich die fantastische Welt der bunten Korallenriffe erleben. Um ein tiefer liegendes Riff länger zu erkunden, benötigt man eine Tauchausrüstung mit Pressluftflasche und Atemregler.

Lions have roared and pounced their ways into kids' hearts. With this audiobook, listeners can become lion experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that a lion can eat hundreds of pounds of meat at a time, as much as is...

Gorillas have knuckle-walked their ways into kids' hearts. With this audiobook, listeners can become gorilla experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that gorillas’ massive arms are strong enough to tear down trees and...

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Nerdy Babies: Ocean. Nerdy Babies is a new series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest listeners and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Ocean...

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is Nerdy Babies: Weather. Nerdy Babies is a series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest listeners and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Weather...