Technology Mystery

Kiki the Kitty has been on a traveling expedition far and wide, searching for the most extravagant and eye-opening facts in the whole world. With every new discovery, her hooman side-kick has written them down (cats don't have opposable thumbs, you see). With that was born: Interesting Facts for Kids! A one-of-a-kind learning experience that doesn't feel like school or homework and is just as enjoyable for the adults as it is for the kids.

This book is an overview of both the history of aliens and UFOs, as well as a review of hidden aerospace and propulsive technologies. Where did these technologies come from? And how have they developed in the intervening years? Also, I try to answer some questions of how likely some of these claims are - because some things having to do with UFOs and aliens are much more documented than others. There are also many alien-related and secret programs that most of you listeners may have never heard of. The most interesting ones are summarized here.

Schon kleine Kinder müssen mal ins Krankenhaus - ob als Patient*in oder Besucher*in. In diesem Hörspiel begleiten die Hörer*innen David, der sich den Ellenbogen gebrochen hat. In der Notaufnahme wird er untersucht und sein Arm geröntgt. Zum Glück ist Papa dabei und darf nach der Operation sogar bei ihm übernachten. In der Klinik kommen auch Babys zur Welt. Hebammen, das Ärzt*innenteam und Pflegekräfte sorgen dafür, dass es allen gut geht. Ein Arztkoffer-Ratespiel und viele Lieder laden die Kinder in diesem Hörspiel zum Mitmachen ein. Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? junior.

What Do We Know About Crop Circles? lets curious young listeners learn about the phenomenon of crop circles and how they came to be one of the most studied mysteries of the natural world. Learn about all of the rational and fanciful explanations for these flattened patterns in crops all over the world, from the United Kingdom to Australia. Artists and hoaxers alike have claimed credit for these massive projects, but some people think that the source could be paranormal. Are these circles an elaborate prank, or could they be something more?

Sie existierten bereits vor tausenden von Jahren, üben jedoch bis heute eine große Faszination aus: die sieben Weltwunder der Antike. Obwohl sie für die Ewigkeit erbaut wurden, sind heute nur noch die Pyramiden von Gizeh erhalten. Umso spannender ist es, den Geschichten auf diesem Hörbuch zu lauschen und die Bau werke vor dem inneren Auge wieder aufleben zu lassen: das Mausoleum von Halikarnassos, die hängenden Gärten von Babylon, der Koloss von Rhodos, der Leuchtturm von Pharos, die Pyramiden von Gizeh, die Zeusstatue von Olympia, der Artemistempel von Ephesos.

Ever want to know what that thing is growing on your face—and how it got there? How about what that insect is doing outside your window? Oh, Yuck! has stories about these things and more! Learn about vile bodily functions, including gas eruptions, skin breakouts, and escaping fluids. Witness creepy crawly bugs from your backyard to the deepest darkest jungles doing the grossest things imaginable.

Did you know that funnel-web spiders can bite through fingernails? That most piranhas are vegetarian? That killer bees are the result of an experiment gone wrong? That a man with athlete's foot once fed parts of his decaying foot to his pet Venus flytrap - and it ate it? Yep, I know a lot of cool stuff. Welcome to my world, where one weird thing leads to another.

Perché il gatto odia il topo? Perché si sogna? Perché quando passa un'auto le foglie che stanno per terra le corrono dietro? Perché la neve è bianca? Perché si nasce? Facili, difficili o impossibili, tante erano le domande che i giovani lettori ponevano a Gianni Rodari e alle quali rispondeva, con umorismo, fantasia e competenza scientifica, dalle pagine delle sue rubriche giornalistiche. Oggi come ieri, Rodari ci invita a camminare con lui sulla strada dell'empatia e dell'amicizia, abbandonando facili pregiudizi e piatto conformismo.

Wusstest Du, dass Ameisen sich selbst im Spiegel erkennen können und Delfine sich beim Namen rufen? Dass Ratten gerne gemeinsam lachen und männliche Orcas echte Muttersöhnchen sind, die noch mit 30 Jahren auf ihre Mutter angewiesen sind? Der Biologe Karsten Brensing weiß Verblüffendes über das Tierreich zu berichten. Auf spielerische Weise vermittelt er neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse genauso wie seine eigenen Erfahrungen aus der Arbeit mit Tieren.

Over the past five million years, our species has spread from the plains of East Africa to every inhabitable landmass on our planet. Combinations of our technological know-how, scientific knowledge, and complex societies have allowed humanity to shape and affect our environment more than any of our fellow species, even to the point of our peril. How did we get to this situation? What are some of our ancestors' choices as individuals, societies, and species that shaped our history to the present day?

Does your child realise just how amazing the ocean is? Help them understand with these 67 mind-blowing facts about the water that takes up over 70 percent of our planet! Will your child believe how many people have been into space compared to deep sea? In 67 Amazing Facts About the Brain for Kids, they’ll discover some unbelievable facts about the ocean and just how special it is.

Vad är det egentligen som är äckligt och vem bestämmer att det är så? Hur kommer det sig att hår på huvudet är vackert medan ett hårstrå i maten kan göra en illamående? Och varför tycker man att vissa djur är gulliga medan andra känns vidriga? Dessa frågor, och många fler får sitt svar i denna otäcka bok. Dan Höjer funderar och skriver finurligt och roligt om hur vi människor tänker kring fint och fult och varför vi gör det. En bok full av härligt äcklig fakta! Dan Höjer är en svensk författare och journalist som skrivit mycket för barn.

Explora aventuras increíbles y hechos asombrosos: Satisface la curiosidad de tu hijo con este libro de cuentos único en su género.

The universe is rapidly expanding. Of that much scientists are certain. But how fast? And with what implications regarding the fate of the universe? Ellen Jackson and Nic Bishop follow Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team to Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii, where they will study space phenomena and look for supernovae, dying stars that explode with the power of billions of hydrogen bombs. Dr. Fillippenko looks for black holes--areas in space with such a strong gravitational pull that no matter or energy can escape from them--with his robotic telescope.

The oldest "Wonder of the world" stands silently and demands explanation. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is so big, so old, and so beautiful that many can't believe it was built by an ancient people…but it was! And that is the greatest mystery of all - the mystery of the Great Pyramid. The Great Pyramid is part of the non-fiction Ancient Egyptian Mysteries series that engages listeners of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built

Dive into the heart of YouTube's enigmatic algorithm with "The YouTube Algorithm: Decoding the Mystery." In this groundbreaking research, the veil is lifted on the intricate code governing the world's most popular video-hosting platform. From unraveling the tactics behind artificially inflated views to understanding the nuances of organic popularity, this book exposes the inner workings of YouTube's algorithm. With insights into the prevalence of advertising, fake videos, and malware, listeners are empowered to navigate the digital landscape with clarity and caution.

What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young listeners dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist?

Books are often used to put children to bed. But what happens after we close our eyes? The world keeps spinning, people go to work, machines plug on, and many of the Earth's living creatures are just waking up! While You Were Sleeping is going to fill its readers in on everything they're missing after they drift off to sleep. The book is divided into six chapters (animals, the human body, space, pop culture, and sports), with each chapter focusing on different activities that happen every night.

Bugs That Love!: The Amazing Western Conifer Seed Bug (& Shield Bugs Too!) is a wonderful and special book for middle-grade listeners, eight to 12 years old, and everyone who is young at heart, still exploring and learning! It educates both children and adults in a fun way with facts and stories about these delightful little creatures and reveals the great secret discovery that these bugs in fact do love! This book gives us a closer look at an overlooked species, the Western conifer seed bug, that has not been talked about, studied, or explored enough.

We see a bright blue cloud-filled sky. Then we are zooming down, revealing what appears to be a swirling dust funnel in a clearing, surrounded by forest. Zooming farther down we see a young boy playing near it. Finally, we see him get swallowed up into a cosmic portal. We now zoom out, farther and farther until we see a large man dressed in regal garb, he is a wizard, searching desperately through a forest for his son. As he penetrates the trees he sees an ominous portal in the open field. A shoe lies on the ground near the swirling mass. He charges forward.