Science Fiction Technology

Using technology to bully others is a serious problem many kids face. Learn about cyberbullying, including the effects it has, as well as how to identify and prevent it. Digital Safety Smarts: Preventing Cyberbullying, from the trusted Searchlight Books brand, teaches listeners about the dangers of online interaction and what to do when inappropriate contact happens. It also teaches young people how to use the internet responsibly. The book helps students become good digital citizens in our increasingly digital world.

Energy Fun Land. It is a new, simple and fun way to learn about energy. It is an introductory series to energy concepts. This audiobook has been written and designed to stimulate the aforementioned age groups to start questioning (what’s energy) by providing introductory environment of types of energy. However; this audiobook will not indulge in depth into these terms.

Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others - as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses - as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at 15, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon!

Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used their knowledge, pencils, adding machines, and writing paper to calculate the orbital mechanics needed to launch spacecraft. Katherine Johnson was one of these mathematicians who used trajectories and complex equations to chart the space program. Even as Virginia’s Jim Crow laws were in place in the early 1950s, Katherine worked analyzing data at the NACA (later NASA) Langley laboratory.

The Princess with Rose Colored Hair is a children's book full of hope and wonder. The princess longs to marry the sweet, lowly English man from the village. Her father does not approve. She must find a way out of the castle. If only she could go in a disguise and marry her sweet, true love.

Have you been wanting to know more about the significant impact black women had on the world? The Woman Who Invented Weaving is a fascinating audiobook that contains a catalog of several notable inventors and inventions by black women, which include the invention of the bathroom tissue holder, pastry fork, and ironing board, among others.

During an ordinary visit to the library, a young girl pulls out a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away, and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there.

On a cold January day in 2017, nearly two months before due date, Nile hippopotamus Bibi gave her keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden a big surprise: a tiny newborn hippo, no bigger than a football. The first premature hippo born and raised in captivity, baby Fiona was an underdog from the start: She couldn't nurse, she couldn't stay hydrated, and she wasn't thriving. But the staff at the zoo knew they could save her.

Someone is sending out a creeper army into the Overworld. Alex and her ocelot, Cookie, must journey to the End to find out who or what is responsible.

Explore the fascinating world of social networking. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explores the fascinating world of 3D printing. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

This is an audiobook about the myths, fables, legends and scientific studies concerning the Loch Ness Monster, known as "Nessie", for children. It is for ages 7-12, and is a short chapter book, highlighting some of the earliest sightings, as well as more recent sightings. The myths, fables, and legends encourage imagination and invite children to add their own theories. This provides an opportunity to use critical thinking skills on a fascinating topic. Nessie sightings are presented as myths, and not proven fact.

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!

The author of the Mutts comic strip and several best-selling children’s books, Patrick McDonnell has been hailed as the next Charles Schulz. In his characteristic heartwarming style, McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee, Jubilee. With anecdotes from Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this true story accessible for the very young - and young at heart.

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.

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.

Peter is about to turn seven years old. For his upcoming Birthday he is gifted a 3D printer by his father - one that is capable of printing anything! Enter Pablo the Printer. Pablo the Printer is powered by invention, fun and courage. While most 3D printers can only print in plastic, Pablo can literally print things to life! Pablo not only prints Peter the toys he wants, including a new best friend (a blue dog named Rocky will always be a man's best friend), but he also shares timeless wisdom with him.

This fascinating story influenced by Native American folktales explains why the moon changes shape and helps children deal with bullies. After the sun insults and bullies her, the moon feels so badly hurt that she shrinks and leaves the sky. The moon turns to a comet and her many friends on Earth to comfort her. Her friends include rabbits and Native Americans. Then she regains her full shape, happiness, and self-esteem. The moon also returns to her orbit.

Hurricanes... Just the word brings to mind the power of these natural disasters. Humans watch the news and know of impending arrival. We board up windows and gather supplies. We might huddle in our homes or go inland. Then we wait for the storm to arrive. But what do wild animals do? Do they know when a storm is coming? If so, how do they prepare? This audiobook explains how nine animals sense, react to, and prepare for a hurricane.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.