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Diana's family is nothing like other families. In this funny science-fiction story, this young girl, who is brought up by a robot family, discovers that she's able to return to her human family.

People use different ways to stay warm in the snow, and animals have unique ways to stay warm, too! Learn how these animals keep their bodies warm in the winter weather. The muskox sheds its furry undercoat each spring and grows a new one every winter. A seal has an extra layer under its fur coat called blubber–this thick layer of fat lies under the seal’s skin and is a great way to hold heat!

You'll love this collection of stories featuring quirky, yet lovable family members. In "Translating Aunt Edna", three boys decide to play a trick on their aunt, who insists on teaching them new vocabulary words. The English language can be complicated - there are so many words that describe the same thing! You’ll discover many of them in this silly story about a group of siblings who decide they are sick of learning new words!

Enjoy this collection of stories for children about life on the farm. In "Hector Helps Out", Calliope the hen enlists the help of Hector the rooster in an effort to retain her egg. They work to pull a fast one on Farmer Bean. Also included are nine other stories about animals and living on the farm: "Hatch!", "Fresh from the Farm", "Grandpa Drives a Milk Truck", "Mem and Grandpa at the Farm Stand", "Diggory Dog", "Fleece Fiber, Yarn Sweater", "Harvest Time with Papa", "Herbert, Hurry Up", and "A Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy".

You don’t have to leave the house to have a fun adventure! With household items around you, you can make new things to take you on a journey. Whether it's a rocket, a ship, or something else, adventures can be made with creativity and imagination!

The wind moves air. The heat from the sun warms the earth’s surface, warming the air above it. Warm air is lighter than cold air, so the warm air floats up to the sky! Why are some places windier than others? Learn what happens on a sandy beach when the air over the beach rises. Does the air become hot? Can you see hot air? Try the hot air experiment to find out how to see hot air rise!

Join Kate, and her friends, Max and Charlie, on an adventure to visit Grandma! Kate’s grandmother has a special surprise waiting for everyone. It wags its tail and barks loudly! Follow along as Frank, Grandma’s new dog, meets everyone and passes a special place on his walk home.

Dogs are amazing creatures with amazing bodies! Discover how fur protects their delicate skin, and which body parts gives them balance. Did you know dogs can wiggle their ears in many directions? Learn more facts about dogs and how their unique anatomy is different from other animals.

Have you ever had an idea for a new product or service? That is the first step towards becoming an inventor! Learn the process of inventing something new to solve an everyday problem. Brainstorm! Draw! Make a model! Test! Does it solve the problem? Become an inventor today!

Selena the cat has always been a great hunter. She brings her owner, Maggie, all sorts of gifts! When Selena brings Maggie a lost teddy bear after moving into a new neighborhood, they must work together to find its owner.

Enjoy this collection of origin folktales, also known as pourquoi stories, that explain why things are the way they are. In "Why Alligator Hates Dog", everyone respects M'su Cocodrie, the king of the swamp, except the dogs, who taunt him and make lots of noise.

Making friends and fitting in don't always go together, especially in middle school. Enjoy this collection of stories about friendship. In "They Made Me Do It and...I'm Sorry", listen to story about how someone gets the silent treatment at CiCi's school every few weeks. But when everyone starts to ignore her friend Eric, what will she do?

Enjoy this collection of funny animal stories. In "Small Mouse, Big Trouble", a trickster mouse causes trouble for a young girl. Can she outsmart the mouse, or will he have her room all to himself? When it seems like the mouse might just get his way, the clever girl uses a game that her father taught her to outwit the mouse. You’ll also find four other stories featuring some entertaining animals: "The Conduit Mouse", "Eudora Entwhistle and the Geese of Macadoodle-by-the-Sea", "The Pirates and the Peacock", and "Dragon Treat".

Enjoy this collection of stories about middle-school children performing. In "World Music", Niccolo’s parents are professional musicians who play with a symphony orchestra. They want Niccolo to spend the summer playing violin with the youth symphony orchestra. Niccolo enjoys classical music and playing his violin, but after meeting his new neighbors, Jeremy and Melly, he wants to try something different.

Beginning readers will love this collection of stories about kids discovering who they are. In "Someday", Ada dreams of becoming an inventor when she grows up. As she soon discovers, she is already looking for solutions to everyday problems. Also included are eight other stories of self-discovery: "Tall Enough", "Kojo's Shadow", "Sing Softer, Maggie", "If Henry Could Dance", "Wullus", "Shelby the Shy", Not Now, Natalie", and "Paint the Morning".

Two reptile detectives, Sergeant Salamander and Officer Iguana, are on the case! Enjoy this trilogy of humorous mystery stories: "The Case of the Missing Birthday Lasagna", "The Case of the Disappearing Diamond", and "The Case of the Stolen Moped".

You'll love this collection of stories featuring fantastical creature in caves. In "Glow", discover what happens when a young dwarf and his father explore a new cave to mine and come across a strange cave painting made of a rare mineral. The picture shows a large hydra, an ancient nine-headed monster - and as they mine the mineral, a real hydra breaks through the wall! Will anyone be able to save them? Also included are two other fantasy stories: "The Moss from the Chimera's Cave" and "The Griffin's Green Door".

You’ll love this collection of heroic adventure stories. In "A Willingness to Act", Dyne Shaizar learns what makes a hero: not physical ability or a lack of fear, but a willingness to act, to do the right thing no matter the cost. He then helps the warrior Haddon defeat a beast. Also included are two other hero stories: "Stray Magic" and "Save a Kingdom."

Pippa’s mischievous little brother gets them both into hot water when his imagination gets away with him and they end up aboard a flying machine high above London. When the invention falters, she must use her problem-solving skills and think quickly to get them both safely home! What would you do if you were in her shoes?

Enjoy this collection of outdoor adventure stories. In "Emerging from Darkness", listen to a thrilling story of siblings Michelle and William, who go out on a caving adventure. What happens when they end up losing their way? Also included are two other stories of families surviving the great outdoors: "Natural Instincts" and "Cottonmouths and Pigs".