Technology Fiction For Children

At the edge of desperation, King Gregorio entrusts his life and the fate of the planet in the hands of a cryptic rogue named Steel Reign to rally the rest of the Inner and Outer Planets to his cause of freedom. But when the evil Space Pirate Forge captures William and forces him to compete in the deadly Gauntlet of Sport, Sydney faces her challenges back on Earth as she is captured by a secret society who has been tracking alien life for years.

How does a cake bake? What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? And why is it so important to measure the different ingredients in a recipe? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada.

When Jenna and Damon first began dating, neither worried too much about the other's skin color. After all, Somerset is a pretty liberal college environment. But when a black couple is attacked by a white man on campus, race relations become cause for frenzied peace rallies, protests, and debate for the entire student body.

Dejaté sumergir en una historia emocionante desde el principio en la que el destino del protagonista depende del bulbo de un tulipán. La excelente mezcla de novela de aventuras, histórica y romántica dan como resultado un fabuloso relato de Alejandro DumasLos hermanos De Witt, protegidos del gran rey Luis de Francia, encuentra la muerte a manos de la enloquecida población de La Haya, que les cree culpables de conspiración.

The hit on the head that sends Hank Morgan back through 13 centuries does not affect his natural resourcefulness. Using his knowledge of an upcoming eclipse, Hank escapes a death sentence, and secures an important position at court. Gradually, he introduces 19th century technology and soon has an easy life. He becomes "The Boss" of the Kingdom, second only to the King.

One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, Treasure Island spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of sinister characters charged with diabolical intentions. Seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the Hispaniola, the action-packed adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships, better known simply as Gulliver's Travels (1726, amended 1735), is a novel by Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift, that is both a satire on human nature and a parody of the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre. It is Swift's best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

What does it take to be a STEM genius? Check out these exciting, highly listenable profiles of a dozen contemporary women who are on the cutting edge of scientific research.

What if Scrooge was a kid? This is an immersive musical tale of Scrooge finding out what Christmas is all about. He buys a game system that takes him on an electric adventure through time with the help of his strange friends. A new modern twist on the classic holiday story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for kids obsessed with technology. Go on the holiday adventure with the audiobook version filled with new songs and twists of fantasy that will be entertaining for hours.

Kira and her speaking Labrador Money, familiar to the listener from the previous book by Bodo Schafer, are waiting for new adventures! Kira receives a long-awaited scholarship and goes on vacation to America, where she finds herself in incredible situations. You will learn how Kira copes with all the difficulties with the help of her friends and a magic magnifying glass and what role donuts play in this story.

Jupiter stared at the mirror, which reflected a 12-year-old girl inside of a computer monitor; oh, heavens, the girl was her! Lightning crashes through the window and lights up the camera mounted on the computer. Gnomes escape through the camera hole and attack Jupiter with paper clips, ballpoint pens, and other office supplies. The computer gnomes want revenge because middle schooler, famous hacker, genius Jupiter blamed gnomes for eating her missing homework. Using magic, the gnomes shrink Jupiter into a tiny, digital girl.

Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids - featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy.

In Beastly Brains, Nancy Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies through interviews and historical anecdotes. Researchers from Charles Darwin to Jane Goodall have spent years analyzing the minds of animals, and today's science is revolutionizing old theories and uncovering surprising similarities to our own minds. Humans are not alone in our ability to think.

Before she was a famous mathematician and the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace (1815 - 1852) was the daughter of well-known poet Lord Byron. When he died, Ada was still very young, and her mother encouraged her interest in mathematics in an attempt to prevent her from turning into a melancholy poet like her father. As an adult, she married a count and, as countess, was given access to some of England’s greatest scientists and authors, including Charles Babbage, who was working to develop an analytical engine. Seeing the potential in computers, Ada partnered with Charles.

Two curious children embark on an unexpected adventure with their eccentric Aunt - to protect the biggest secret in the scientific world - DNA. A fun and thoroughly enjoyable scientific adventure.

Warum ist der Himmel so blau? Und wie weit ist es bis zur Sonne? Jim Knopf will den Himmel ganz genau erforschen, gemeinsam mit Lukas und der Lokomotive Emma. Doch eine alte gemütliche Lokomotive zum Fliegen zu bringen ist gar nicht so einfach.

Ein Hörbuch voller Wissen und Ideen für Menschen von 6-60 mit den Original-Figuren von Michael Ende.

Today's parents are navigating a new frontier in child-rearing: raising "digital natives" in a world where "screen time" is ever-present. It's a journey strewn with questions, doubts, and persistent pings. But fear not. Parenting Unplugged turns these challenges into opportunities for humor, wisdom, and a screen savvy family life.

Herr Lehmann ist ein Gartenzwerg. Doch er ist kein gewöhnlicher Zwerg, denn er kann sprechen und sein sehnlichster Wunsch ist es, seine griesgrämige Besitzerin, Frau Sauertopf, glücklich zu machen. Das gelingt jedoch nur, wenn ihr interessante und abenteuerliche Geschichten aus aller Welt erzählt werden. Doch leider kommt niemand zu Frau Sauertopf, um ihr solche Geschichten zu erzählen. Also fasst Herr Lehmann den Plan, sich heimlich im Koffer von Herrn Reisegern zu verstecken, um in der weiten Welt Geschichten zu sammeln.

Imagine a plastic bottle is thrown into a river. The story begins as the current carries it out to sea. Where will it end up? Follow the journey of this bottle and you will experience an exciting adventure. Think about all the plastic that is being dumped in our rivers and oceans. Every year, more and more plastic ends up in the sea, and this could be very bad for future generations. Join us in taking action to reduce plastic waste and protect our oceans for the future.

An Emmy Award-winning producer and the host of more than a dozen TV series, Jeff Corwin has spent his life working for the conservation of endangered species. Corwin’s Junior Explorer series shows kids that there are natural worlds of wonder all over the planet. In this adventure, Lucy, Benjamin, and Gabe go camping in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico—and there they find breathtaking sights that they’ll never forget.