Wonder Science

For thousands of years, the notion of dragons has struck fear in the hearts of men and women all over the world. The ancient Egyptians believed there was a dragon of darkness that attacked the sun god each day, and in Norway people thought that a dragon gnawed at the roots of the tree that sustained all life on Earth. Around the globe, dragons have been depicted as everything from massive, winged, fire-breathing creatures to beasts sporting a camel’s head, deer’s horns, rabbit’s eyes, and eagle’s claws! Dragons might hoard treasure in caves, or they might be responsible for floods and the death of livestock.

Can you find your way out of any maze, even blindfolded? You can, if you know this one simple secret.

So much of our world seems to make perfect sense, and scientific breakthroughs have helped us understand ourselves, our planet, and our place in the universe in fascinating detail. But our adventures in space, our deepening understanding of the quantum world, and our leaps in technology have also revealed a universe far stranger than we ever imagined. With brilliant clarity and wit, best-selling author Marcus Chown examines the profound science behind 50 remarkable scientific facts that help explain the vast complexities of our existence.

Do your fantasy-loving kids find history class too serious or boring? Do they wonder if maybe some really awesome stories from the past never made it into their library books? What about tales of daring acts, strange behavior, or unbelievable happenings that many people don’t know about? Could these stories be out there, just waiting to be discovered? Absolutely! And you’re about to discover them right now. Get ready to unlock hours of engaging listening for your young one with this new collection of amazing stories.

Did you know that a hippogriff is supposedly the offspring of a horse and a griffin? Or that a Greek sphinx generally has a male face, whereas an Egyptian one has a female visage? Where does the skunk ape roam, and how can you spot a kitsune in human form? Is Slenderman the most frightening mythical creature, or is that honor bestowed on the fearsome gashadokuro? This fantastic book introduces the listener to more than 100 mythical beasts and legendary creatures.

From campfire tales told in Shakespeare’s plays, ghosts have long been favorite story subjects. But are some places more likely to attract unwanted spirits of the dead? This high-interest series for young listeners explores common haunts for restless souls through stories of ghostly encounters.

Get ready for bone-chilling stories for beginning listeners! Explore frightening cemeteries, haunted houses, spooky libraries, and other scary places in this expertly crafted series for young listeners. Each of the ghostly tales will grab hold of listeners with an icy grip and send chills racing down their spines!

From campfire tales told in Shakespeare’s plays, ghosts have long been favorite story subjects. But are some places more likely to attract unwanted spirits of the dead? This high-interest series for young listeners explores common haunts for restless souls through stories of ghostly encounters.

Do you embrace mystery? Or do you need to see it to believe it? This series will challenge your position as you explore the unexplained.

From campfire tales told in Shakespeare’s plays, ghosts have long been favorite story subjects. But are some places more likely to attract unwanted spirits of the dead? This high-interest series for young listeners explores common haunts for restless souls through stories of ghostly encounters.

Born a Naga, destined to bond with a Great Gold dragon, Kanvar is hunted, hated, and driven into hiding as an indentured servant. But time is running out for Kanvar. Soon the dragon sickness will come upon him, and he will die if he cannot find a dragon to bond with. Dharanidhar, leader of the Great Blue dragons, has vowed the destruction of all humans after they murdered his mate and hatchlings. His relentless war throws him into a confrontation with Kanvar who strikes him blind.

What Do We Know About Bigfoot? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about the creature's mysterious history. Dive into the facts behind the most well-known footage of the cryptid, the Patterson-Gimlin film, and learn about actual scientific studies conducted to learn whether or not Bigfoot actually exists. Filled with accounts of over a century of potential sightings, this book will have every reader looking for footprints on their next hike. Bigfoot has been the star subject of movies, TV shows, books, and more... but is he really out there?

Some people believe aliens visited Earth during the age of the dinosaurs. Did aliens have anything to do with their extinction? Have aliens left other signs on Earth throughout history? Learn more to find out!

People often see foreign objects fly across the sky. Are those objects satellites? Are they meteorites? Or is there something else in outer space? Listen to find out more about UFO sightings.

Frankenstein's Monster was dreamt up over 200 years ago, and the story still haunts people today. Learn more about how this creepy monster was made in a science lab.

With sharp fangs and a thirst for human blood, vampires are one of the most feared monsters of all. Learn more about where vampires came from.

Some people claim they have met aliens and even been abducted into their spacecraft. Are their stories true? What do you believe? Learn more about the possibility of alien abductions!

For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether there is life in outer space. In more recent years, people have searched for evidence. Are there signs of alien life? Listen to find out!

Is there life in outer space? Have aliens visited Earth? Learn about the various conspiracy theories surrounding aliens.

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, has been hunted by people throughout North America for centuries. Many people claim to have seen its large footprints. But is it real, or just folklore? Listen to find out!