Technology Nonfiction

Explore the magic of Alaska and learn a little something about the northeast country of the United States, the people, the natives, what "Alaska" means, and much, much more along the way.

In this audiobook, you will learn: Just how small the world's tiniest frog is. What a group of frogs is called. Where frogs live - places that will surprise you! How frogs are revered in different culture. And much, much more!

Learn how birds use feathers for flight, warmth, camouflage, and much more.

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this audiobook!

This is the story of the first six months in the life of a baby bottle-nosed dolphin. You will see what dolphins eat, and how they protect themselves from sharks, killer whales, and other enemies. Learn about these intelligent mammals who live under the waves.

Discover what a grizzly bear has in common with a jaguar. Find out what sets a grizzly bear apart from an armadillo. Listeners will compare and contrast key traits of grizzlies - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

When a bass lunges at Puffer, he suddenly blows up like a beach ball! Now twice his size, Puffer is able to face the dangers of the deep! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Puffer's Surprise is a fun and informative story.

Corals are marine organisms that exist as small sea anemone-like polyps, usually in colonies of many identical individuals. Listeners will learn about the different types of corals, their "weapons", and their prey.

Learn what a Siberian tiger has in common with an elk. Discover what sets a Siberian tiger apart from a Tasmanian devil. Listeners will compare and contrast key traits of Siberian tigers - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

Learn what a mountain gorilla has in common with a hippopotamus. Find out what sets a mountain gorilla apart from a raccoon or a mountain lion. Listeners will compare key traits of mountain gorillas - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

Do you know what it takes to run a farm? Gail Gibbons uses her signature combination of clear and informative wording to explore life on a farm throughout the year. Kids will hear the work required to take care of various kinds of animals, as well as indoor chores necessary to maintain the farm. Telling how activities change from one season to the next, Gibbons explains how farmers deal with weather and use machines to grow crops which become our food.

Love is everywhere, even in the farthest reaches of the solar system. On NASA's first-ever mission to Pluto, the New Horizons satellite discovers that even when you're far from home, you are loved.

Even robots have birthdays! Celebrate Curiosity and wish happy birthday to one of NASA's most famous Mars rovers with this audiobook! Mars is our closest neighbor, and a little robot named Curiosity is investigating the planet for us. Join for a tour of the place this rover calls home. Its birthday is a perfect time to celebrate curiosity. For nerdy parents, fans of space, or those who are just curious, relive the moment when the Curiosity rover sang itself happy birthday in 2013 after one year on Mars.

Octopuses are amazing underwater animals! They can change color, walk on their arms, and shoot ink! This title for beginning audiences introduces basic facts about octopuses through simple, predictable text.

Guinea pigs are cuddly pets! These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Young students can learn about the care and lives of these favorite pets through simple, predictable text in this fun title.

Cats are popular pets around the world! In this title, young audiences can learn about pet cats, from the care they need to the toys they like, through simple, predictable text.

Whether they're scrambling up trees or scampering across lawns, squirrels are fun animals to watch! Beginning audiences can learn about these furry backyard visitors through low-level text in this engaging title.

Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city! These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text.

What is that hopping through the backyard? It's a rabbit! Beginning audiences can learn basic facts about these big-eared visitors through simple, predictable text in this low-level title.

Who holds the world record triple jump record - for bullfrogs? Rosie, the Ribeter. She set the record in May 1986 at 21 feet, five and three-quarter inches. Her record has stood for over 30 years. This is her story.