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On the Origin of Species revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Now young listeners can discover Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution for themselves in this stunning picture-book adaptation that uses stylish illustrations and simple text to introduce how species form, develop, and change over time.

In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted.

When Mount St. Helens began releasing steam, nearby residents were told to get off the mountain. One man decided not to, and he paid dearly for his decision. The Mount St. Helens Volcano is part of the non-fiction series "Disasters" that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world.

Rivers wind through the earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past.

From a young age, Stephen Hawking had a strong sense of wonder and was full of questions about the world around him and the stars above. He would spend his whole life trying to figure out how the universe worked, including discovering truths about black holes and energy. And when he was diagnosed with a rare disease called ALS that destroys the nerve cells in the body, he would find his own mental energy to carry on with his studies even after his limbs and vocal chords stopped working. He became one of history's most influential scientists.

In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring. On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree’s home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: The tree had survived.

In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires—sweetness, beauty, energy, and control—with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind’s most basic yearnings. And just as we’ve benefited from these plants, we have also helped them to thrive.

The Coming of the Universe is a gateway to a world of wonder and possibility, where the mysteries of existence unfold before your eyes. Whether you're a seasoned cosmologist or a curious novice, this audiobook offers a thrilling adventure through the depths of space and time, inviting you to ponder the ultimate questions of existence and meaning.

This is a book of oral presentations given by us animals, for us animals, and about us animals. The cleaner fish will talk about his friend the shark and his sharp teeth. The zebra will get to tell you about all the black-and-white animals in the world. The mole knows everything there is to know about the daddy longlegs. The southern cassowa—yes, fox? What is it? Yes, you'll get to talk about geese. Huh? Yes, you'll get to talk about how delicious they are.

The future is here. Explore the world of robots and artificial intelligence in this kids’ STEM book by robotics professor Dr. Henny Admoni. Hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples that spoke to worshippers, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes that can climb trees! Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction. From driverless cars to robots helping in hospitals, the field of robotics is one of the most exciting in modern science.

In this audiobook, Chelsea Clinton introduces young listeners to a selection of endangered animals, sharing what makes them special and also what threatens them. Taking listeners through the course of a day, Don't Let Them Disappear talks about rhinos, tigers, whales, pandas, and more and provides helpful tips on what we all can do to help prevent these animals from disappearing from our world entirely.

You don't need to be pro boxer, wrestler, or MMA fighter in real life to make big money in the ring. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and creative moves, players of Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and other fighting games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

World-famous zoologist Dian Fossey is remembered for her inspiring work studying the mountain gorillas of central Africa’s isolated Virunga Mountains. Her tireless devotion to understanding - and actively protecting - these shy and gentle primates introduced them to an admiring public and promoted values of conservation in the African nations they inhabit. In 1966, Dian Fossey left home for Africa to conduct field research on mountain gorillas. It was her second trip to Africa, but it wouldn’t be her last.

How can two countries sharing the same second names be so different from each other? Dig a bit further into the two Korea’s history to understand why these geographic brothers are separated by differences. Make learning fun and interesting by using audiobooks that feature age-appropriate lessons. Go ahead and get a copy today!

If a strange character offers you a gift in an online game, do you know what to do? Don’t worry if you don’t. This book is here to help! Learn tech-savvy ways to keep your game sites safe without taking away all the fun!

Are you looking for an exotic and unique pet that doesn’t require too much attention? Have you ever wanted a snack that both you and a pet amphibian or reptile can enjoy? Do you have a five liter plastic container? 50 Things to Know About Pet Isopods by author Dante Silva offers an approach on how to care for some of Mother Nature’s tiniest, but highly important little critters. Most people see a roly-poly or pill bug and tell you it's a dirty pest that contributes nothing to the environment. Those people are wrong. With this audiobook you'll discover the beauty of isopods.

The scientific method includes techniques for gaining new knowledge and investigating phenomena. This audiobook follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the scientific method.

A mother and child plant a rainbow of colors in their flower garden. The cyclical excitment of planning, planting, and picking flowers in a garden is brought to life.

Follow Finn as he gets into a spot of bother with some plastic he finds on his adventures. And hear about the excellent plan his friends come up with to help him! A story of fun, friendship and how we can all help to keep our ocean friends happy and healthy. All profits from the book and audiobook will be split between Greenpeace and the Social Plastic Foundation.

The cod is a large, ugly fish that spends its life with its big mouth wide open for food. For centuries, so many cod lived in the Atlantic Ocean they couldn’t swim without bumping into each other. They were so plentiful that they became the most important fish in many cultures. Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky brings history to life with this entertaining story of how a single fish changed the world.