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Visit a fire station, including descriptions of the people and things found there.

Visit the farm, including descriptions of the things, people, and animals found there.

Welcome to Cuba! Hear the strong dance beat of salsa music. Walk city streets lined with colorful buildings. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this hot island country.

Learn about the history of the US Constitution with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. The United States Constitution is the highest law in the United States of America. All other laws made in the country come from the Constitution. The Constitution outlines and shows how the government of the United States should work. It is the oldest and yet shortest Constitution still in use in any major independent country.

"Every day, Danny does something to frighten Craig.... Craig is smaller and far too scared to tell even his parents, let alone his teachers. He is miserable. And every day, Danny tries harder to make it worse." On the internet, on playgrorounds, and in schoohoohools across the country, thousands...

Imagine living in a world where different skin colours are celebrated, where gender is not a controversy, and where disabilities are always respected. Such a world would be one that recognised 'civil rights'. Civil rights are people's rights to be equal, regardless of race, religion, gender, and disabilities. In democratic countries, civil rights are also known as "natural rights".

What Is God? is an introduction to the comparative study of major world’s religions. Author Boritzer explores the different teachers and books available for trying to answer one of “the biggest question of all” in a way that teaches respect and acceptance for the diversity and the similarities of views on this difficult topic.

This fact-pact and enlightening book covers everything kids need to know about becoming a vet. It also gives a realistic view of what daily life is like as a vet—the challenges and triumphs.

Dans cette BD audio, une lecture chorale musiquée et bruitée, les philosophes ont encore beaucoup à apprendre aux petits... comme aux grands ! Une plongée vivante et pleine d'humour dans la vie quotidienne des grands philosophes pour comprendre leur vie, leurs questions, leurs réponses et comprendre comment ils peuvent encore nous parler aujourd'hui. Un livre audio pour découvrir en quoi la philosophie peut nous éclairer sur la façon de conduire notre vie, nous permettre d'acquérir un esprit critique et de fournir des outils pour se construire une sagesse personnelle !

Have you ever wondered, “What is the meaning of life?” It’s one of the biggest questions ever asked, and both kids and adults have been curious about it for thousands of years. In The Big Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life?, children aged 5 and upwards are invited to explore this profound mystery in a fun, engaging, and easy-to-understand way. Written by Ethan Solace, an Interdisciplinary Psychologist, this book takes young listeners on a journey to discover what brings meaning to life.

Come along on a visit to the police station, including descriptions of the things and people found there.

Have you ever heard of Machu Picchu? It’s an ancient citadel high in the mountains of Peru. Science played a big role in the building of Machu Picchu and the daily life of the Inca people who lived there. Find out the science behind Machu Picchu.

In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers’ demands and improved conditions. But nothing changed for workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and those workers would pay a high price for the company's dangerous conditions.

Despite differences in size, location, and/or interests, all communities, from urban to rural, share certain characteristics. Through a question-answer format young listeners learn about community cooperation, responsibility, respect, and the importance of inclusion of all citizens.

How does someone become a YouTube star? What do YouTube stars do? Learn about how YouTube stars make videos, talk to fans, and more!

On the morning of January 10, 1917, thirteen determined women stood at the gates of the White House and held banners reading “HOW LONG MUST WOMEN WAIT FOR LIBERTY?” They were there to force President Woodrow Wilson to take notice of their demand for the right to vote.

Learn about the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War II.

What do you know about astronauts? Give curious kids a first look into space.

Loyal subjects, watch out! Some of history's royal leaders were just as vicious as they were powerful. These kings and queens stole, tortured, and murdered. Listen to this audiobook to discover the gruesome ways these rulers terrorized their enemies, their own people, and even their own blood.

The perfect book for young readers looking for answers to some of life's biggest questions. Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "Where do we come from?", "What is right and what is wrong?", "Am I real?", and "What is the point of existence?" These...