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Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a...

Everyone eats, but few people know what dietitians do. “When I Grow Up, I Can Be a Dietitian!” presents a menu of possibilities in the profession of dietetics. Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who help people and communities eat better, reduce disease risk, manage health conditions...

Equip kids with critical thinking skills to transform impulsive reactions into confident, independent problem-solving. Perfect for listening during the morning family commute or winding down before bed, this playful audio experience turns abstract concepts into engaging, interactive mini-stories...

Trasforma capricci e ansia in calma e resilienza con questa guida pratica all'intelligenza emotiva e allo stoicismo. Quando litigi tra fratelli, compiti difficili o delusioni con gli amici scatenano tempeste emotive, trovare un rifugio interiore sicuro diventa fondamentale. Attraverso un ascolto...

Embárcate en un viaje en el tiempo por el mítico río Nilo y transforma la historia antigua en una aventura fascinante. Ideal para escuchar en familia durante un trayecto en coche o en tardes de curiosidad compartida, esta experiencia de audio atrapa a los pequeños exploradores desde el...

Provides an introduction to banks and banking, including what the workers do, why customers come into banks, and explains what happens to old money.

This audiobook provides an example of children getting their allowance, and how they decide to spend, save, and donate their earnings.

Experience the lives and daring deeds of modern-day spies!

Have you ever used your imagination to solve a problem? When Albert Einstein was young, he was fascinated by the way magnetism made a compass work. As an adult, he used thought experiments to solve some of the universe's greatest mysteries. Einstein loved to think about math and science. He worked for a while at a patent office, but his mind wasn't focused on inventions. Instead, he thought about the universe. In 1905, Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity solved questions that scientists had grappled with for hundreds of years.

In the past, video games have gotten a bad rep for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.

De fleste knokler for at tjene penge, men hvis du vil være rig, skal du lære, hvordan du skaber passiv indkomst. Forfatteren tager udgangspunkt i fire cashflow-kvadranter og viser, hvordan du kan bevæge dig hen til den kvadrant, hvor du kan blive rig. Rig fars guide til økonomisk frihed er...

¿Quiénes son el «nosotros» de «nosotros, el pueblo»? Este libro imperdible celebra la inclusión y explora lo que el preámbulo a nuestra Constitución de los Estados Unidos deja sin decir. Nosotros, el pueblo de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de formar una Unión más perfecta...

A pig that does math tricks. A parrot that seems to know what she’s saying. A flying pig … um, pug. These animals know what it means to be in the spotlight. Meet Mudslinger the superstar pig, Einstein the parrot genius, and Otis the skydiving dog. Read the stories of these three amazing...

A young listener’s adaptation of whistleblower and bestselling author Edward Snowden's memoir, Permanent Record—featuring a brand-new afterword that includes resources to learn about the basics of digital security. In 2013, Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed that the United...

Describes what stock ownership means, and how the stock market works.

The Jeffersonian Republicans examines various events between 1800 and 1823 that helped to shape the United States. The Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and important Supreme Court decisions are among the discussed events.

Using a narrative format, Creating the Constitution details the events leading up to the writing of the US Constitution and what American leaders went through to create it. The authors describe the conflicts between the new states and the delegates each sent to the Constitutional Convention, as well as the work that was done to resolve the many issues at hand.

The Reconstruction and Rise of Jim Crow describes the fallout of the Civil War, whose aftermath left the United States South angry and poor. This book details the struggles to decide how to deal with the newly freed slaves, through the years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, sharecropping, and segregation. The storyline also sets the stage for the country’s next battle, which is between the Jim Crow laws and the 14th and 15th Amendments.

Funny, thought-provoking, and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally known poets. How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, esteemed...

Jos Andrss love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. Jos loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to...