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Hungarian American biochemist Katalin Kati Karikó became fascinated by science as a child and grew up determined to find a way to use messenger RNA—a copy of a part of DNA that provides cells with instructions to make proteins—to help fight illness. An mRNA vaccine had never been made before, and she faced frequent criticism and was told by other scientists she would never succeed. Karikó refused to give up her research, and when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she played a critical role in developing the successful Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine faster than any other vaccine in history.

Moving can be hard for children, just ask Jacoby. He feels stuck in his loneliness, missing his hometown and his old friends. But his new home holds a secret surprise. Jacoby discovers a mysterious, magical box in the attic that can transport him to wherever his heart desires.

Learn about coronavirus and how it is affecting everyone through the adventures of Mae and Clinton, students and special recruits of the Galactic Academy of Sciences. They will travel through space and time, along with their own personal "Dudette" (mentor) from the future, Selectra Volt, to discover the science and math behind the pandemic.

Join Charlie and Mouse as they: lose something old, find someone new, say a sad goodbye, and discover that home for them, for Blanket, and for a brand-new puppy is really … each other.

For more than two years since the day I was born, I had peed and pooped in a diaper. It was not much fun, especially when my diaper got very full, but it was the only way I knew.

Inspired by the cherished adventures of her own son's beloved teddy bear, this audiobook tenderly explores the magic of routines.

¡Fiesta en el Mercado!: Alex, Tasi y Rocky descubren que las cosas pequeñas y los lugares más sencillos pueden esconder grandes alegrías.

El Concurso de las Ideas Geniales: Alex, Tasi y Rocky descubren el increíble PODER CREATIVO que todos tenemos, gracias a los consejos del sabio Florestán.

¡Aventura en Roma!: Nuestros amigos descubrirán, gracias a una competición digna de auténticos gladiadores que NO SE PUEDE GANAR SIEMPRE.

En el País de los Unicornios: Nuestros amigos descubren que tienen poderes mágicos para HACER LIGERA LA TRISTEZA Y AYUDAR A LOS DEMÁS.

Milly's Gran is sick. Milly hears the word Can't-sir and struggles to understand why she is feeling angry and sad. This little book helps children and parents explore some of the emotions and behaviors connected to grief.

Blue Kangaroo has gone everywhere with Lily for as long as they can both remember. So when Lily and her friends are planning their very first sleepover, Lily is so excited for a new adventure with her beloved Blue Kangaroo!

Lance is a diabetic, and he is about to learn a lesson in school on how important being different really is!

This engrossing and timely biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from. In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon—a profession then more feared than...

Auch Kinder haben Stress – und nicht zu wenig. Eine Möglichkeit der Entspannung bietet die Progressive Muskelentspannung nach Jacobson (PME), bei der gezielt Muskelgruppen angespannt und wieder losgelassen werden. Eine einfache Methode – aber höchst wirksam! Dieses Hörbuch kombiniert eine detaillierte Anleitung zur PME mit zwei Fantasiereisen, die ihrerseits Übungen zur Muskelentspannung beinhalten – natürlich mit wunderbar entspannender Musik unterlegt! Zum Abschluss gibt es eine Wiederholung aller vorher gehörten Übungen.

Imagination Checkers—checkers like it has never been played before. Every afternoon, Cricket and Poppy dress up as a character and act the part before making a move on the checkerboard. Snake-charmers, rock stars, and astronauts are some of their favorites.

In ordinary times, Tola lives in an apartment in Lagos, Nigeria, with her clever sister, Moji; her sporty brother, Dapo; and bossy Grandmommy. Tola is so happy! But news of a new virus—and a lockdown too—sends Moji away in one direction and Dapo in another. Then, when Grandmommy can no longer go out to work, Tola goes instead. She works for the wealthy Diamond family and makes new friends among the household staff. But even the wealthy have problems—and only Too Small Tola is big enough to solve them.

Pioneering technological breakthroughs have truly changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realms of the purely imaginable, and reached a place of possibility. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and some people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the near future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?

Cortland and Gala are on a routine bike ride in the park when an apple falls and hits Gala on the head. Gala eats the delicious apple without sharing the apple with her friend Cortland. Intrigued by Gala's interest in apple-eating, Cortland goes on an adventure through the Big Apple to learn more about the different types of apples with her mom. Cortland meets some interesting characters along the way and understands the importance of apples.

Run! is about a young boy named Bradley who is curious about the importance of running as an exercise. His father and a few characters along the way help him understand the critical components of running and its benefits.