Kids Life Science

When Frankie and his best friend, Drew, head back to the Middle Ages for one last trip with the Sonic Suitcase, they’re in for some strange surprises. What kind of knight rides a pig into battle? Who’s the mysterious stranger who turns up right when Frankie’s in serious trouble? And what could possibly make Drew want to stay in the Middle Ages forever?​ Only one thing is certain Frankie’s last time-travel adventure will be one to remember....

Mum and Dad have left—gone to Mars, and they’re never coming back. Freedom at last! But this isn’t one of Dad’s weird jokes; it’s REAL. It’s up to 10-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, to find out what’s going on, and launch a rescue. Can they handle vampire squids, a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And—more importantly—will they ever get their parents back?

Has there ever been life on Mars? Will we be living there soon? HOW?! Discover the past, present, and future of the mysterious red planet in this non-fiction book for kids. The launch of Mars rovers by NASA, Europe, and China in 2020 will reveal more about Mars than ever before. Get ahead with...

Reginald is perfectly happy in the quiet, predictable world of the royal library, where the only adventures are found between the pages of a book. His greatest skill is organizing the king's sock collection, a task he performs with quiet diligence. But his peaceful life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly promoted to Knight of the Realm. Armed with a squeaky suit of armor, a sigil of a silver sock, and a profoundly stubborn mule named Daisy, Sir Reginald is the most unlikely knight in the history of the kingdom.

In a magical forest full of busy birds and buzzy bugs, there stands a giant oak tree. This is where the fairy families live! Ash and Willow live in the Family Tree with their dad. They love baking and can't wait to enter the Busy Beetle Bake-Off, but everything changes when their dad introduces them to a new fairy, Hazel. With their bakes going badly, and a new member of the family to get used to, will Ash and Willow manage to find a way to win the contest?

Elsa glæder sig til at være i sommerhus med sin familie og til at øve sig i sin iskolde magi. Men efter flere magiske uheld begynder Elsa at blive i tvivl om, hvorvidt hun har evnerne til en dag at blive en god dronning for Arendal, eller om hendes magiske kræfter vil vise sig at være et problem i sidste ende ... Tag med på vidunderlige eventyr med prinsesse Anna, Dronning Elsa, snemanden Olaf, bjergvandreren Kristoffer, rensdyret Sven og resten af Arendal.

Der er kærlighed i luften! Der bliver sendt mærkelige gaver og kort til slottet, og det ser det ud til, at dronning Elsa har en hemmelig beundrer et sted i Arendal! Anna og Elsa vil finde ud af, hvem der har sendt gaverne. Lad jagten på den hemmelige beundrer begynde!

When Frankie and Drew get in an argument about how ancient Egyptians really walked, there's only one way to set the record straight - a quick time-travel adventure! But what happens when Frankie and Drew's precious Sonic Suitcase ends up buried inside a booby-trap-ridden pyramid? There's only one way to get it back - by going inside and hoping they can make it out again.

In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end.

Today, Alexander Graham Bell is remembered almost solely for one of the few things he didn't have in his laboratory: the telephone. Long hailed as the inventor of the telephone, that accomplishment has nevertheless overshadowed a long and legendary scientific career that saw Bell contribute to a vast number of fields, ranging from geology to aeronautics. Bell also had the misfortune of being outshined by his contemporary Thomas Edison, who invented the incandescent light bulb and has gone down in history as America's greatest inventor.

Albert Einstein (1879-1955) needs no formal introduction. He is known around the world as one of history’s most brilliant geniuses, and one of its most influential scientists. History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Albert Einstein profiles the life and legacy of the famous scientist, while examining his career and contributions to science and technology.

How many senses do you have? I bet you said five. But you’d be wrong. You have THIRTY-TWO! This SENSE-ational human body book explores the thirty-two amazingly awesome, broccoli-hating, wee-sniffing senses that help you figure out the world around you. They tell you ... How some people can SMELL sickness, When you need to do a POO, And why words CAN actually hurt you!

In a whimsical world of science adventures on Marsimble, Louey, a large orange cat, and his ward, the bouncy cloud Chloe, are explorers and inventors. Guided by Bassy, a petite young scientist working in the Stellar Garden Lab on Earth, they’re always ready to tackle Marsimble’s mysteries! This time, they are on a quest to find what happened to the Echoes of Singing Trees.

When three Aussie cousins are accidentally transported onto the clouds, James really wants to go home; Billy wants to stay and Ruby’s stuck in the middle. Landing on Carnival Cloud, they team up with cloud kids, Floss and CJ, who warn them that Bully Boats and Pirate Clouds might stop them from getting home. Join the awesome fun, and thrilling adventures as they uncover this new frontier, Cloud Kingdoms.

Ten-year-old Elara’s world is one of familiar comforts: the taste of wild strawberries, the scent of rain on dry earth, and the secret, rustling room inside the ancient willow tree in her garden. But when a mysterious, musical whisper leads her to a hidden knot on the trunk, she discovers a shimmering doorway to a world she never knew existed. Beyond the portal lies Lumina, a land bathed in the light of two suns, with silver-barked trees, glowing moss, and streams that fizz on the tongue.

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is African Elephant (Young Zoologist). Head on safari to the grasslands of Africa to study African elephants in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids. You might know that African elephants are the...

One day when little fairy Macriona is in town to buy a tinwhiste for school, she has a panic attack among all the people. Lucky for her, Janosch comes along. A man of special abilities, he can see her and help. He tells her he has panic attacks too, she is not alone. He starts her out on her journey of learning to manage her anxiety. Macriona learns techniques and tricks how to manage better and this includes sharing how she feels with Mary, her elder fairy.

In the quiet village of Oakhaven, nestled beneath the shadow of the formidable Dragon’s Tooth mountain, twelve-year-old Sam believes the tales of mythical beasts are nothing more than stories. But when he discovers a single, impossible feather of shimmering bronze and gold, he is pulled into a world of ancient magic he thought only existed in legend. Drawn by a mysterious, sorrowful hum that seems to emanate from the mountain's stone heart, Sam embarks on a secret quest. His journey leads him to a hidden cavern where a single, magnificent egg awaits.

Wild Wallaby and Kind Koala decided it might be a good thing to have this crocodile along for the journey after all, even if she was a little cranky. They approached her and asked if she'd like to stick together for a while. She gave a full-toothed smirk. "It might not be a bad idea to always have a couple of plump snacks nearby." Wild Wallaby laughed and hopped off. "You'd have to catch me first." The Cranky Crocodile snapped her jaws at him. "Don't tempt me." Kind Koala couldn't tell whether or not she was joking.

"Nightlife in Lucktown" invites listeners into the enchanting world of Lucktown, a town where magic thrives under the cover of darkness and adventures await at every turn. This captivating collection of short stories follows the adventures of a group of adventurous children - Lily, Jack, Emily, and Thomas - as they explore the wonders of their vibrant town under the moonlit sky.

In "The Girl Who Talked to Animals," listeners are transported into a world where the natural and the fantastical collide in breathtaking harmony. Follow the journey of Emily, a young girl with a remarkable gift—the ability to communicate with animals. From the quaint village of Willowbrook to the enchanted depths of the forest, embark on an adventure filled with friendship, mystery, and the timeless wonders of the natural world.