- Environment (469)
Bestsellers
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Lost on a Mountain in Maine
- By: Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob McNatt, James Fouhey
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
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Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages....
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Loved it!
- By chaser on 02-03-22
By: Donn Fendler, and others
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Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition)
- How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy, Sarah L. Thomson - adapter
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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This middle grade adaptation of Doug Tallamy's Nature's Best Hope is an essential introduction to conservation, ecology, biodiversity, and the impact of native plants....
By: Douglas W. Tallamy, and others
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Plants Can't Sit Still
- By: Rebecca E. Hirsch
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 4 mins
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Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it's a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this book shows just how active plants really are....
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Can You Hear the Trees Talking?
- Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest
- By: Peter Wohlleben
- Narrated by: Blair Stainton
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
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Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young listeners, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families....
By: Peter Wohlleben
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Indigenous Ingenuity
- A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge
- By: Deidre Havrelock, Edward Kay
- Narrated by: Erin Tripp
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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This beautifully designed, interactive nonfiction work celebrates North American Indigenous thinkers and inventions—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer....
By: Deidre Havrelock, and others
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Zane and the Hurricane
- A Story of Katrina
- By: Rodman Philbrick
- Narrated by: Jerry Dixon
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
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Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina....
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Fourth Grade Student Learns Empathy Using "History"
- By Debora from Oakland on 11-13-17
By: Rodman Philbrick
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Lost on a Mountain in Maine
- By: Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob McNatt, James Fouhey
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
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Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages....
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Loved it!
- By chaser on 02-03-22
By: Donn Fendler, and others
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Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition)
- How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard
- By: Douglas W. Tallamy, Sarah L. Thomson - adapter
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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This middle grade adaptation of Doug Tallamy's Nature's Best Hope is an essential introduction to conservation, ecology, biodiversity, and the impact of native plants....
By: Douglas W. Tallamy, and others
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Plants Can't Sit Still
- By: Rebecca E. Hirsch
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it's a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this book shows just how active plants really are....
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Can You Hear the Trees Talking?
- Discovering the Hidden Life of the Forest
- By: Peter Wohlleben
- Narrated by: Blair Stainton
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the secret life of trees with this nature and science book for kids: Can You Hear the Trees Talking? shares the mysteries and magic of the forest with young listeners, revealing what trees feel, how they communicate, and the ways trees take care of their families....
By: Peter Wohlleben
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Indigenous Ingenuity
- A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge
- By: Deidre Havrelock, Edward Kay
- Narrated by: Erin Tripp
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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This beautifully designed, interactive nonfiction work celebrates North American Indigenous thinkers and inventions—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer....
By: Deidre Havrelock, and others
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Zane and the Hurricane
- A Story of Katrina
- By: Rodman Philbrick
- Narrated by: Jerry Dixon
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
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Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina....
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Fourth Grade Student Learns Empathy Using "History"
- By Debora from Oakland on 11-13-17
By: Rodman Philbrick
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What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919?
- What Was?
- By: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Allison Strong
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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An unusually warm winter day resulted in 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooding the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The disaster killed twenty-one people and injured 150 others....
By: Kirsten Anderson, and others
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Investing for Kids + Gardening for Kids
- 2 in 1 Kid's Training Value Pack: The No. 1 Kid's Pack to Learn How to Earn, Save, Invest, Grow Money, and Learn All About Gardening
- By: Daphne M. Cooper
- Narrated by: Lauren Garvin
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
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Do you have an adventurous and ambitious kid, and you are wondering how to keep him engaged? The step-by-step guide in this book is so easy to follow that you will have success with it even if you know nothing about gardening or if you have never tried to earn and invest before....
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Grateful to children in learning!
- By Grace on 02-01-23
By: Daphne M. Cooper
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3,000 Animal Fun Facts for Kids and Their Adults
- Animal Trivia, Book 2
- By: Shmuel Cohen
- Narrated by: Logan Phillipi
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
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Explore the untamed realm of fauna unlike anything you've ever seen with "3,000 Animal Fun Facts for Kids and Their Adults: The Next Volume of Awesome Trivia."
By: Shmuel Cohen
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Who Is Jane Goodall?
- Who Was...?
- By: Roberta Edwards
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them....
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It was so good it made me smile
- By Amazon Customer on 11-14-23
By: Roberta Edwards
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Rising Water
- The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue
- By: Marc Aronson
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
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This is the incredible true story of the 12 boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescue. Award-winning author Marc Aronson brings us the backstory behind how this astounding rescue took place....
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Surviving the Impossible
- By Peakbagger on 02-01-20
By: Marc Aronson
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Cool Earth Facts for Kids
- By: Audio Education Academy
- Narrated by: Lyle Blaker
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Well, Cool Earth Facts for Kids has all of those facts and more! Made for kids eight and up, and younger ambitious learners, this audiobook breaks down all of the planet's coolest and most interesting processes....
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Great tavel companion
- By Larry Skorupski on 10-08-21
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What Is Climate Change?
- What Was?
- By: Gail Herman, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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The Earth is definitely getting warmer. While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in climate change, there is a counterargument. Author Gail Herman presents both sides of the debate....
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propaganda not a serious attempt to explain
- By mats on 07-05-18
By: Gail Herman, and others
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Investigating the Water Cycle
- By: Candice Ransom
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 12 mins
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Water is essential to life on our planet. Water is constantly moving between Earth's surface, the air, and the ground. But did you know that water cannot be created or destroyed? Or that water is not only a liquid but also a solid and a gas? Learn about the water cycle....
By: Candice Ransom
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Stardust: The Chemistry of the Universe and You
- A Beginner’s Guide to Atoms, Elements, Chemical Reactions and More
- By: Jennifer Marchant
- Narrated by: Matty Hurst
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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You are made of stardust. It is incredible, but true! Everything you can see, touch, and smell is made of stardust, too - mind-bogglingly tiny things called "atoms" that stick together in millions of different ways like a big Lego set....
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Science that’s fun to listen to
- By Valerie on 05-17-21
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The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)
- The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (The True Rescue Series, Book 1)
- By: Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
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On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm....
By: Michael J. Tougias, and others
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Understanding Weather Patterns
- Discover Meteorology
- By: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
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Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.
By: Nancy Dickmann
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La Semillita [The Seed]
- By: Eric Carle
- Narrated by: Elka Rodriguez
- Length: 8 mins
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The fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Young listeners will cheer at the happy outcome of this exciting tale....
By: Eric Carle
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How Do We Measure Weather?
- Discover Meteorology
- By: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.
By: Nancy Dickmann
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This Very Tree
- A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
- By: Sean Rubin
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ceci
- Length: 16 mins
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A deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point of view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin....
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Beautiful telling
- By radiogirl85 on 09-02-23
By: Sean Rubin
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The Great Fire
- By: Jim Murphy
- Narrated by: Taylor Mali
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history - with damage so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again....
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Wow. I didn't know that!
- By DonnaMarie113 on 02-17-22
By: Jim Murphy
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Living Fossils
- Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
- By: Rebecca E. Hirsch
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
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Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting....
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Cuentos para niños y niñas que quieren salvar el mundo [Stories for Boys and Girls Who Want to Save the World]
- By: Carola Benedetto, Luciana Ciliento
- Narrated by: Elena Silva, Tamara Norniella, Rodri Martín, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
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Nunca se es demasiado jóven para salvar el mundo. Este es el mensaje que transmiten los 16 cuentos de este libro. 16 vidas extraordinarias de personas que luchan cada día por salvar el medio ambiente. 16 historias para los pequeños heroes que salvarán nuestro planeta....
By: Carola Benedetto, and others
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Into the Blizzard
- Heroism at Sea During the Great Blizzard of 1978
- By: Michael J. Tougias
- Narrated by: Shawn Compton
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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In the midst of the Blizzard of 1978, the tanker Global Hope floundered on the shoals in Salem Sound off the Massachusetts coast. When the Coast Guard heard the Mayday calls, they immediately dispatched a patrol rescue boat....
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Remembering the Blizzard of 78
- By Elizabeth B. on 12-07-22
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Rose to the Occasion: An Easy-Growing Guide to Rose Gardening
- Easy-Growing Gardening Series, Book 2
- By: Melinda R. Cordell
- Narrated by: Terah Tucker
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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The rose is the Queen of Flowers. Roses are beautiful, fragrant, and elegant - and they require all the pampering of a real queen, don't they? Actually, they don't! Rose gardening can be easy....
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Wonderful
- By Booklover127 on 11-27-22
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101 Amazing Facts About Trees
- By: Jack Goldstein
- Narrated by: Charles King
- Length: 35 mins
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Charles King talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the trees in our environment....
By: Jack Goldstein
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When Forests Burn
- The Story of Wildfire in America
- By: Albert Marrin
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fire—it's as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight. But some fires burn out of control, destroying everything and everyone in their path....
By: Albert Marrin
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Finn the Fortunate Tiger Shark and His Fantastic Friends
- By: Georgina Stevens
- Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
- Length: 11 mins
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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....
By: Georgina Stevens
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How to Change Everything
- The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet and Each Other
- By: Naomi Klein, Rebecca Stefoff - contributor
- Narrated by: Katie Ryerson
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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An empowering, engaging guide for young learners to understanding and battling climate change from the expert and best-selling author of This Changes Everything and On Fire, Naomi Klein....
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quite good!
- By Kojo C. on 09-29-21
By: Naomi Klein, and others
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Ocean! Waves for All
- Our Universe, Book 4
- By: Stacy McAnulty, David Litchfield
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 15 mins
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With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Ocean in this next "autobiography" in the Our Universe series....
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Great
- By DPHF on 07-17-20
By: Stacy McAnulty, and others
New releases
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Fighting to Survive Underground
- Terrifying True Stories (Fighting to Survive)
- By: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Whether it's being lost in a cave or caught in a collapsed mine, being trapped underground can be terrifying. You may be cold, wet, hungry, and stuck in absolute darkness. Even worse is not knowing if anyone will ever find you. Find out how people survived their ordeal in these true stories of those who were trapped underground in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.
By: Nancy Dickmann
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Insects
- A Compare and Contrast Book
- By: Aszya Summers
- Narrated by: Tyler Meloy
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Did you know that there are more insects than any other group of animals? The diversity of insects is staggering. What do ants have in common with bees? What’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth? How are ladybugs and weevils related? Some insects have a set of wings, some have two, but others might not have any. Some insects have a hard outer shell (exoskeleton). Learn how insects are alike and how they are different in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series.
By: Aszya Summers
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What's Inside?
- Animal Anatomy & Adaptations
- By: Mary Holland
- Narrated by: Tyler Meloy
- Length: 7 mins
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Have you ever wondered what’s inside that “thing” on the plant? What about what lives in the hole in the tree or what lives inside that “pile of leaves or sticks?” Explore and learn what some of these natural history objects are in this latest book by Nature Photographer and Naturalist Mary Holland.
By: Mary Holland
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Ocean Plastics Problem
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Plastic is everywhere...even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young listeners can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters.
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Animals Hidden in the Forest
- Animals Undercover
- By: Jessica Rusick
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Some forest creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some forest animals blend in with leaves, moss, and more. Others hide beneath rocks or in logs. Learn more about creatures that hide in the forest!
By: Jessica Rusick
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Understanding Weather
- Discover Meteorology
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Weather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to place and time to time.
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Fighting to Survive Underground
- Terrifying True Stories (Fighting to Survive)
- By: Nancy Dickmann
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether it's being lost in a cave or caught in a collapsed mine, being trapped underground can be terrifying. You may be cold, wet, hungry, and stuck in absolute darkness. Even worse is not knowing if anyone will ever find you. Find out how people survived their ordeal in these true stories of those who were trapped underground in this book from the Fighting to Survive series.
By: Nancy Dickmann
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Insects
- A Compare and Contrast Book
- By: Aszya Summers
- Narrated by: Tyler Meloy
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Did you know that there are more insects than any other group of animals? The diversity of insects is staggering. What do ants have in common with bees? What’s the difference between a butterfly and a moth? How are ladybugs and weevils related? Some insects have a set of wings, some have two, but others might not have any. Some insects have a hard outer shell (exoskeleton). Learn how insects are alike and how they are different in this latest addition to the Compare and Contrast Series.
By: Aszya Summers
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What's Inside?
- Animal Anatomy & Adaptations
- By: Mary Holland
- Narrated by: Tyler Meloy
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered what’s inside that “thing” on the plant? What about what lives in the hole in the tree or what lives inside that “pile of leaves or sticks?” Explore and learn what some of these natural history objects are in this latest book by Nature Photographer and Naturalist Mary Holland.
By: Mary Holland
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Ocean Plastics Problem
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Plastic is everywhere...even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young listeners can learn about the causes and effects of plastic pollution and discover steps we can all take to clean up Earth's waters.
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Animals Hidden in the Forest
- Animals Undercover
- By: Jessica Rusick
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Some forest creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some forest animals blend in with leaves, moss, and more. Others hide beneath rocks or in logs. Learn more about creatures that hide in the forest!
By: Jessica Rusick
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Understanding Weather
- Discover Meteorology
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Weather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to place and time to time.
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3,000 Animal Fun Facts for Kids and Their Adults
- Animal Trivia, Book 2
- By: Shmuel Cohen
- Narrated by: Logan Phillipi
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
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Your journey to learning the most astounding and little-known animal world truths begins with this engrossing book. Each chapter is jam-packed with facts that will astound listeners of all ages, from the majestic giants that rule the planet and the seas to the enigmatic nocturnal creatures that prowl the night. Discover the creative ways that animals interact, adapt, and flourish in a variety of environments, where every discovery is an exciting journey.
By: Shmuel Cohen
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Amazing Animal Trivia for Curious Kids
- By: Foster Brown
- Narrated by: Kyle Nelson
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
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Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of animals! "Amazing Animal Trivia for Curious Kids" is a fruitful and engaging trivia book designed especially for curious kids who love learning about the fascinating creatures that inhabit our planet. From the towering giants of the savanna to the tiniest insects in our gardens, this book is packed with fun facts, and exciting quizzes that will spark your child's imagination and deepen their appreciation for the animal kingdom.
By: Foster Brown
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
By: Carol Kim
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Tornadoes
- Wild Earth Science
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Funnel cloud. Sirens sound. Take shelter! Tornadoes are a force of nature that can quickly spin across the land. Their powerful winds can cause lots of damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about tornadoes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox
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Cuddly but Deadly Animals
- Killer Nature
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases. Prepare to meet some of the world’s cuddliest killers.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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Global Water Crisis: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Myra Faye Turner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 percent of it is freshwater that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don’t have easy access to clean drinking water. Why is there a shortage of clean and healthy water? Max Axion and the Society of Super Scientists travel around the world to learn the reasons behind the global water crisis. Young listeners can tag along to discover what causes water scarcity and find out ways they can help preserve this precious resource.
By: Myra Faye Turner
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Adorable but Deadly Creatures
- Killer Nature
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don’t be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly. Get ready to discover some of the world’s cutest killers.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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Lion vs. Hyena
- Predator vs. Predator
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
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Wolf vs. Golden Eagle
- Predator vs. Predator
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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The mountain habitat provides shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle’s talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
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Jaguar vs. Crocodile
- Predator vs. Predator
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rain forest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it an edge? Or does the crocodile's strength make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.
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Animal Extinction Emergency
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Emily Sohn
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But why are species going extinct, and what happens when we lose them? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this urgent issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young listeners can learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and endangerment and discover steps we can all take to save Earth’s wildlife.
By: Emily Sohn
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Silent but Deadly Plants
- Killer Nature
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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Go for a hike in the woods and you’re sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colorful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don’t be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat bugs, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to sicken or even kill a person!
By: Charles C. Hofer