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Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers...

Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

What if the most annoying creatures in your life… were actually the most fascinating? In Do You Want Flies With That?, bestselling independent author Steven Doornbos delivers a laugh-out-loud journey into the hidden world of insects, biology, ecosystems, and nature’s strangest survival strategies. Blending humor with real science, this entertaining and educational read reveals how flies, ants, mosquitoes, and even maggots play critical roles in the balance of life on Earth. Through engaging storytelling and unexpected insights, readers will discover how the insect kingdom operates with ...

Esta es una historia que transcurre entre dos mundos. El mundo real, donde nada extraordinario parece suceder. Y el Archipiélago, un territorio plagado de islas donde la magia pervive y los humanos que lo habitan conviven con criaturas mitológicas como dragones, centauros, quimeras, esfinges o unicornios. Esta es la historia de lo que pasó cuando Christopher atravesó la senda entre los dos mundos. Y de cómo conoció a Mal y emprendieron un épico viaje para salvar la magia del Archipiélago y a todas sus criaturas imposibles.

An eccentric schoolteacher and a widow-lady babysitter are the heroines in these new digital studio recordings of Donald Davis' two all-time most-requested stories. "It was the 42nd year she had taught fourth grade", yet there was nothing routine about Miss Daisy or her methods. Rather than settle for textbook work (Miss Daisy left textbooks in the big closet) she took her class on a year-long imaginary world tour.

The Titanic sinking is one of the most memorable tragedies in history. Find out what really happened when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

Amazing Tiny Creatures 2 – Calming Bedtime Stories for Curious Little Minds Children don’t just need stories to entertain them at bedtime—they need stories that calm, comfort, and gently guide them toward sleep. That is the heart behind Amazing Tiny Creatures 2. Each story in this collection opens with a gentle, familiar rhythm. This soothing repetition is intentional—it helps children relax, settle in, and feel safe as they drift off to sleep. Unlike most picture books, this collection is illustration-free by design. Instead of being shown the scenes, children imagine them for ...

Fish that look like cartoons. Lizards that squirt blood from their eyes. These are not your ordinary creatures. Get ready to learn about some of the world’s strangest animals.

With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles’s heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With cool trivia and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book! Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting new extension the #1 New...

Después de los sucesos de la noche de la Luna Roja y la trágica batalla en el Castillo de la Luna, lo que el rey Emil Solerian desea es la paz entre Ilardya y Alariel. Aunque los rencores y prejuicios de un milenio no son fáciles de sanar, Emil está decidido a hacer su mejor esfuerzo con un nuevo Tratado que logre una convivencia armónica.

Sin embargo, antes debe lidiar con algo más urgente: los rebeldes de Lestra, quienes están dispuestos a cometer atrocidades inimaginables con tal de derrocar al que consideran un falso rey...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the hairy cryptid of the forest fact, myth, or legend? Find out what we really know about Bigfoot in this exciting new series! Presenting What Do We Know About: an exciting new addition to the #1 New...

Tired of Advent Calendars filled with candy or cheap plastic? Imagine a Christmas countdown that leaves your kids smarter, more curious, and buzzing with excitement. This book is a new holiday tradition that makes learning the best part of the day.

No matter what you answer, kids will just ask why again. Is your child full of questions? Do you find these questions to test your own knowledge? Well, look no further: Now you have the answers, and they are not boring ones! Encourage your child’s imagination through these fairy tales for children. They will answer some of the common questions that we parents are often asked. The Book of Why for Curious Kids will help you give fun and creative answers to your child’s strangest questions, encouraging them to develop their imagination.

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...

Do your fantasy-loving kids find history class too serious or boring? Do they wonder if maybe some really awesome stories from the past never made it into their library books? What about tales of daring acts, strange behavior, or unbelievable happenings that many people don’t know about? Could these stories be out there, just waiting to be discovered? Absolutely! And you’re about to discover them right now. Get ready to unlock hours of engaging listening for your young one with this new collection of amazing stories.

Cuando Christopher Forrester se despierta inesperadamente con un dragón diminuto mordiéndole la cara, su corazón da un salto de alegría. Durante meses ha soñado con regresar al Archipiélago, el conjunto de islas secretas donde aún habitan todas las criaturas de la mitología. Lo que no esperaba era verse envuelto en una misión de rescate a lomos de una esfinge, ni tener que infiltrarse en la guarida de un dragón.

It’s time for your child to get to know their feelings with this beautiful audiobook. Watch feelings come to life with “Big Feelings, Little Feelings”, an engaging audiobook crafted for children aged 5-9. This enchanting audiobook introduces kids to a colourful cast of characters, from...

They're walking dead people who are dazed and confused! Stories of zombies are in many parts of the world. Is it possible the legends are true?

With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.