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Do you know the difference between a spiderweb and a cobweb? What are the two sections of a spider's body called? Which spider holds the record for the largest leg span? And which species wears the drained corpses of its victims on its back? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 facts about our eight-legged friends.

Hear all 21 curious critters talk to you in their own, distinctive voices. Incredible voice-over talent, from children to adults, including author and photographer David FitzSimmons, bring each character to life with fun, unique, and highly memorable voices. Delightful sound effects accompany the animals, providing fun sounds that add pizzazz to the narratives and contextualize the animals.

Marienkäfer Marie ist verzweifelt. Sie kann nicht mehr malen. Ihre Hand und ihr Flügel sind verstaucht. Die Libelle Lolita, die immer anderen Tieren hilft, verarztet auch Marie. Wird Marie jemals wieder richtig malen können? Als der Sommer sich dem Ende neigt, geht es Lolita gar nicht gut. Wer hilft jetzt Lolita? Bella la coccinella è disperata. Non puo piu dipingere. Si è fatta male alle mani e alle ali. La libellula Lolita, che aiuta sempre gli altri animali, cura Bella. Riuscira Bella a dipingere ancora?

Which do you think is greater: the combined weight of all the insects in the world or all the humans? How many flowers does it take to provide the pollen for a pound of honey? What is the most venomous insect in the world? And how many dust mites are there inside your mattress right now? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all of these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about insects and arthropods, looking in detail into their incredible world.

Nuova edizione in italiano del classico inglese! Bella la coccinella è disperata. Non può più dipingere. Si è fatta male alle mani e alle ali. La libellula Lolita, che aiuta sempre gli altri animali, cura Bella. Riuscirà Bella a dipingere ancora? Verso la fine dell'estate Lolita non sta per niente bene. Chi aiuterà ora Lolita? New release of the classic in Italian-English! Ladybird Marie is sick. She can no longer paint. Her hands and wings are in splints. Diana, the dragonfly always helps other animals and helps Marie.

Nuova edizione in italiano del classico inglese! Bella la coccinella disegna punti su tutti gli animali, ma loro non lo trovano per niente divertente. Bella è molto triste e vola via da casa! Riuscirà a trovare un posto dove poter dipingere i suoi punti? New release of the classic in Italian-English! Ladybird Marie paints all the animals with dots. The animals don't like them. Marie is very sad. She flies away from her home! Will Marie find a place where she can paint her dots? Nominated for the best European radio play at Prix Europa.

Marienkäfer Marie bemalt alle Tiere mit Punkten. Die Tiere finden das gar nicht lustig. Marie ist darüber sehr traurig. Sie fliegt von zu Hause weg! Wird Marie einen Ort finden, wo sie ihre Punkte malen darf? Bella la coccinella disegna punti su tutti gli animali, ma loro non lo trovano per niente divertente. Bella è molto triste e vola via da casa! Riuscirà a trovare un posto dove poter dipingere i suoi punti?

This is a charming children’s story about a fly who can’t fly, but who longs for adventure! Tripi is different and special, you see; he can talk, read, and write - he can even dance and sing! He tries and tries with all his might, but it remains that he cannot take flight! Tripi is unique in his ability to look at the bright side of things. He’s not going to let this get him down, so he goes to the library where he meets The Great Book!

Ameisen gibt es so viele wie Sand am Meer. Eine davon heißt Krixmarix. Sie wohnt in einem Ameisenhaufen im Wald mit vielen anderen Mitbewohnern. Eines Tages passiert etwas Ungeheuerliches: Krixmarix landet auf einem Blatt, das Blatt rutscht in einen Bach und schwups befindet sich die kleine Ameise auch schon auf einer aufregenden Weltreise, auf der sie viele Abenteuer erlebt. Wird sie jemals zu ihrem Ameisenhaufen zurückkehren?

Eigentlich will Darkus nur herausfinden, wieso sein Vater auf mysteriöse Weise verschwunden ist. Doch plötzlich steckt er mitten in einem wahnwitzigen Abenteuer: Er wird von seinen (überaus seltsamen) Nachbarn eingesperrt und von einer Horde Käfer befreit - angeführt von Baxter, dem riesigen Nashornkäfer. Seine neuen krabbelnden Freunde muss er nun unbedingt vor einer exzentrischen Modedesignerin beschützen. Doch wie hängt das alles zusammen?

Gloria Glühwürmchen ist zurück! Im zweiten Hörbuch warten zehn neue Abenteuer auf das hilfsbereite Glühwurmmädchen. So macht sich Gloria auf die Suche nach den verirrten Nachtigallenkindern, nimmt am jährlichen Glühwettbewerb teil und trainiert fleißig, um sich ihren großen Herzenswusch, endlich einmal das Meer zu sehen, zu erfüllen. Am Ende ist Gloria endlich soweit und darf mit ihrer besten Freundin Lilly Belle und ihrem Opa Guido auf die ereignisreiche Reise gehen.

What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They're all insects! But do you know what makes an insect an insect? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about reptiles, fish, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Das Glimmerfest steht vor der Tür. Alle Glühwürmchen von Glimmersheim sind schon ganz gespannt: Welches Team wird wohl dieses Jahr den Lichterwettbewerb gewinnen, die Glitzerritter oder die Funkensprüher? Glühwürmchen Johannes ist besonders aufgeregt. So sehr er auch übt und sich anstrengt, er glüht einfach nicht! Mit seinen kläglichen Versuchen, eine große Leuchte zu sein, erntet er nur Gelächter und Spott. Vor allem gegen den "Neuen" aus Brasilien kommt Johannes einfach nicht an.

The monarch is perhaps the best known of all North American butterflies. Young listeners will learn about the monarch's cycles, from eggs, to larva stage, to pupa stage, to becoming the adult butterfly.

Grasshoppers, waterstriders, and fireflies light up the pages of this rib-tickling book of poetry for two voices. Written as spirited duets, the poems ring with the love songs of book lice, the serenades of moths, and a choir of cicadas. Each one is a treat, filled with busy insect life. In addition to the voices of these frisky critters, there are also fascinating tidbits about their lives and habits.

How is honey made from a flower? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from pretty bloom to tasty treat - in this fascinating book!

Inspector Hopper is a detective with a feel - and feelers - for mysteries. With the help of his partner, McBugg, this tiny supersleuth can crack any case!

Sammy Spider watches longingly as the Shapiro family celebrates Passover. He wants to help Josh find the afikomen (hidden matzah), but his mother reminds him, "Spiders don't celebrate Passover. Spiders spin webs." And his first attempt at spinning a new web yields some surprising results.

What animal hides in a shell, has a soft body, and can leave a slimy trail behind it when it moves? Snails! But do you know where snails live? Or what they like to eat? Listen to this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

In this story, Lass has to stay after school but she doesn't want to. She'd rather go outside and play with her friends. She is surprised when she has fun and makes a new best friend. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them.