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In 1934, Irene Curie, working with her husband and fellow scientist, Frederic Joliot, made a discovery that would change the world: artificial radioactivity. This breakthrough allowed scientists to modify elements and create new ones by altering the structure of atoms. Curie shared a Nobel Prize with her husband for their work. But when she was nominated to the French Academy of Sciences, the academy denied her admission and voted to disqualify all women from membership.

Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock - she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (Literally: She's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series.

Did a princess really feel a tiny pea through a mountain of mattresses? And could a pumpkin actually turn into a carriage to carry Cinderella to the ball? Of course not! It’s all a load of fairytale NONSENSE! Or is it . . . ? The Big Bad Wolf is on a mission to find the truth behind these tales, and clear his name in the process. Combining STEM topics with classic stories children know and love, this hilarious non-fiction audiobook is perfect for inquisitive children always asking big questions!

Dieses Hörbuch ermuntert Kinder, nie aufzuhören, große Fragen zu stellen »Papa, wie groß ist eigentlich der Himmel?«, ist eine von Janas großen Abendfragen. Angesichts des Sternenhimmels fühlt sie sich klein wie ein Kekskrümel. Zum Glück ist ihr Papa Astrophysiker und begegnet Janas Neugierde mit leicht verständlichen und zugleich faszinierenden Antworten. Gemeinsam machen sie eine Reise durch das Universum. Und Jana fragt immer weiter: Wie entsteht ein Stern? Was ist ein schwarzes Loch? Und was ist hinter unserer Milchstraße? Mit Janas Taschenlampe schicken die beiden Lichtbotschaften in den Himmel.

Weather is all around us. What is the weather like where you live? Weather Report introduces early book explorers to weather conditions while helping them develop literacy skills.

The desert is one of the most extreme biomes on Earth! Temperatures skyrocket as the sun rises and quickly plummet as it sets. These extremes have not stopped animals from making it their home. From roadrunners excreting salt to conserve water to bighorn sheep going days without a drop, this series explores the special ways animals of the desert have adapted to survive in this harsh biome.

Die Neugier unserer Jüngsten kennt keine Grenzen. Alles wollen sie genau wissen und den ganzen Tag sind sie damit beschäftigt, uns Erwachsenen unzählige Fragen zu stellen. Wieso kaut die Kuh auch im Liegen? Wie belagert der Ritter eine Burg? Warum sind Feuerwehrautos rot? Wozu hat der Triceratops drei Hörner? Diese Hörspielreihe ist für alle Kinder gemacht, die noch nicht lesen können oder es gerade erst lernen. Sie entführt wissbegierige kleine Weltentdecker zu Geschichten und Schauplätzen, die ihnen am Herzen liegen und die sie begeistern.

When we think of accidents or mistakes, we automatically think of failure–that you need to throw everything out and start over from scratch, or maybe just give up. Well, these inventors and creators proved that notion wrong!

The Kids Who Changed the World: 10 Amazing Science Stories is a fascinating book packed with 10 rhyming adventure stories about remarkable personalities from the world of science: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Nicola Tesla, Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, and others. Children can explore the book to learn about ordinary kids who made history and who grew up to shape the world!

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these firefighting heroes face.

How much of the earth’s surface do you think is volcanic in its origin? Have you any idea of the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And do you know which 10 eruptions were the largest in human history? Join Charles King as he talks us through all of these things and more and discover 101 amazing facts about volcanos. Whether you’re studying the subject at school or are simply interested to find out more about one of nature’s most impressive and dangerous sights, then this is the perfect book for you.

Newbery Honor author 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. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding.

Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is "Yes". Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful ways. From influenza to smallpox, from tuberculosis to yellow fever, Bryn Barnard describes the symptoms and paths of the world’s worst diseases - and how the epidemics they spawned have changed history forever.

Наука в вопросах и ответах - это универсальная энциклопедия для детей, развивающая кругозор и рассказывающая о науке, технике, природе, путешествиях и изобретениях. Из этой книги читатель узнает, почему Москву зовут "третьим Римом", какая из птиц улетает на зимовку дальше всех, отчего в швейцарском сыре дырки, когда стали варить кофе, как хамелеон меняет цвета и многое-многое другое. Издание подготовлено совместно с журналами "Юный техник" и "А почему?". Для среднего школьного возраста.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.

TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge.

You'll be firing on all cylinders with this science spectacular! The exciting exploration of biology, chemistry, and physics is vital reading for curious minds. Science becomes simple and straightforward, so you never get your wires crossed again. What makes a firework go bang? How do plants make food from sunlight? What makes a robot clever? Find the answers to all these questions and much, much more.

From crossing vast oceans to exploring outer space, we continue to push the limits of our scientific and engineering capabilities. But what happens when our pursuits don't go as planned? What are the consequences, and how can we learn from these engineering mistakes? This series explores the science behind some of history’s most catastrophic man-made disasters, from the crash of the Hindenburg to the explosion at Chernobyl.

Is that just a shadow? Or could it be something—or someone—else? This chilling series introduces reluctant listeners to ghost stories from around the world. This startling series is sure to delight ghost lovers! This volume includes Ghosts in Africa, Ghosts in Asia, and Ghosts in Australia.

Is that just a shadow? Or could it be something—or someone—else? This chilling series introduces reluctant listeners to ghost stories from around the world. This startling series is sure to delight ghost lovers! This volume includes Ghosts in Europe, Ghosts in North America, and Ghosts in South America.