Child Services

Given Tammy Duckworth’s personal heroism as an Army veteran, her stunning recovery from injuries sustained in the line of duty, and her subsequent career as an influential US senator, it’s easy to see why Joe Biden earmarked her as a possible running mate during his Democratic presidential campaign. Senator Duckworth has logged a long list of firsts during her tenure as the first Thai American member of Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate.

At the age of 16, Flo Wadlow left her family to begin what would become a distinguished life "in service." Starting as a kitchen maid in London, she soon rose through the ranks and worked at many of England's great houses, including Woodhall in Hilgay, where she met scullery maid Mollie Moran, author of Aprons and Silver Spoons; and Hatfield House and Blicking Hall. By her early 20s, Flo was in charge of the kitchen and cooked for prime ministers and royalty. Over a Hot Stove is a must-listen for fans of Downton Abbey.

Dingo was a lonely little dog on the streets until trainer Shawn took him in and trained him to be a service dog. Now Dingo is happy to be of service to his owner, Tilly.

Alien Agent Zack Gaither has spent his whole life on planet Earth. His assignment: to protect humans from the knowledge of life on other planets. Finally, the time is right, and Zack has the chance to help Earth join the Galactic Union. The only problem? A small army of alien thugs is set on keeping Earth out of the picture. And they're planning to take Zack out in the process. Fortunately, Zack's got a few old friends on his side. Together, they're headed on an adventure that will take Zack off of Earth and across the galaxy.

Dorothy Lucas yearned to discover all that she was capable of. After the devastating news of Pearl Harbor, her brothers joined the World War II war effort, but Dorothy wanted to do her part, too. So, she enlisted to serve as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP). After hours of flight school and roaring engines, Dorothy and her fellow WASPs risked their lives towing targets in the air for the male fighter pilots in training. Through many mechanical scares and smoke-filled cockpits, Dorothy remained brave and committed to her job - defying gravity and defying the odds.

Special Agent Felix Whiter always gets his man...or tortoise. Or does he? Sometimes the tortoise gives him the slip, and sometimes the real villain is.... Oh, but that would be telling. A very silly spy thriller for kids, with plenty of giggles for adults too. For Cats' Eyes Only is packed with excitement, danger, terrible puns, and fart humor. Educational allergy advice. This is intended to be a purely fun story.

Quel calme dans le bureau des détectives ! Super-Ouaf observe La Puce, étonné.

Josh Higgins loves to make up stories about other planets. At least he thought he was making them up. After Josh publishes his first book, sinister blue aliens visit Earth! Josh quickly learns that the worlds he wrote about in his stories are way too real. The outer space thugs take Josh and his kid sister, Maggie, all the way to the desert planet Yastol. And when Josh and Maggie refuse to aid the blue guys, a chase begins across Yastol's harsh landscape. Will the help of the planet's brave Prince Izor be enough to save Yastol from the bad blue aliens?

In Jaxon and Kevin’s Black History Trip Downtown, the second book in this educational book series, Jaxon shares his magical adventure with his cousin Kevin. They venture into town to meet Black inventors and scientists who are responsible for many of the things we encounter every day.

Gary Paulsen introduces listeners to Charley Goddard in his latest novel, Soldier's Heart. Charley goes to war a boy, and returns a changed man, crippled by what he has seen. In this captivating tale Paulsen vividly shows listeners the turmoil of war through one boy's eyes and one boy's heart, and gives a voice to all the anonymous young men who fought in the Civil War.

Most humans know that scientists are combing outer space for evidence of intelligent life in the universe. And most aliens know that the Galactic Union has been diligently jamming those efforts until Earth is ready to join. A small group of aliens has other ideas, though. They plan on sending humans fake messages as part of a plan for world domination. Only one "human" can stop them - Zack Gaither, Alien Agent. Zack will have to use all he's learned in his previous adventures to save Earth from the Gnairt. Fortunately, he's got some help this time. And she's kinda cute....

Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores, homes, schools, restaurants, farms, and factories. So, what is a good? And what’s a service? Listen to this audiobook to find out.

Josh Higgins has an alien gizmo that lets him think his way to other planets - and he does not want to use it. But his sister Maggie won't stop bugging him, so he agrees to an off-world vacation. Josh dreams up a planet full of blue oceans, white beaches, and sunny weather. And he prepares for everything...well, almost. A parade of cranky creatures soon spoil Josh and Maggie's perfect getaway - including a one-horned beast, a sharp-toothed sea princess, and a two-tailed monkey.

Josh Higgins and his sister, Maggie, have vowed not to use the alien gizmo that lets them visit other worlds. But when Josh's favorite writer comes to town, the temptation is too much. Along with famous author P. L. Cuthbertson, Josh and Maggie prepare to visit the land of Cuthbertson's books: Wyrd World. As soon as the crew arrives, some of Wyrd World's thuggish locals mistake P. L. for a wizard - and that's not a good thing. Josh and Maggie begin a rescue mission, sneaking through fortresses and dungeons.

A World of Beauty: Tales from Pavlysh contains 19 charming little tales about the beauty of the natural world, and how nature supports all living creatures. A chicken hatches some duck eggs. A rowan tree welcomes some beautiful crested birds to feed on its berries. A blade of grass slumbers through the winter and awakens to joyfully greet the spring. In some of the stories, people engage with this beauty. A child admires the magic beauty of a snowflake, “a six-pointed star, so beautiful and shiny, that a fairy-tale master might have cut it from a plate of silver”.

Two- and three-letter words, spelling and pronunciation, and 500 sample sentences. This audiobook will help help kids master simple words and their pronunciation and spelling. They will learn how to construct simple sentences.

When Gianni moves to a new home he is sad and lonely, that is, until he discovers a secret behind the walls of his colorful bedroom. Paolo moves into a new home not far from Gianni. He, too, has a colorful bedroom, and together he and Gianni discover the hidden secrets behind each stripe on the wall.

Joe, Lucy and Jackie find two witches asleep in a shed... Aargh! But, they are friendly and they're fed up with being bad witches - they want to be ordinary. So, together they set up Broomstick Services - flying services to the estate. The only problem is, there's another bad witch about.

Jackie’s Dream Box unveils the tools that will give every kid the ability to be successful. Here is a story that celebrates what it takes to not only go far on the field of play, but life.

Goodness gracious! An abundance of fun, color, and surprise. This captivating audiobook will keep your little listener’s attention with an enthralling slide scavenger hunt. Ellie and Adaline explore the park in search of slides in their favorite color until they’re faced with a dilemma! Listen to these girls problem-solve, show empathy, and encourage outdoor play and exploration.