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As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum. After the United States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the Soviets refuse to be left behind. With communism sweeping the globe, the two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their battle for dominance, spy planes fly above, armed submarines swim deep below, and undercover agents meet in the dead of night.

Dès leur plus jeune âge, dès que le langage se met en place de façon plus complexe, les enfants posent spontanément des questions philosophiques. Les "Pourquoi ?" d'abord, et puis vers trois-quatre ans, des questions plus ciblées sur le sens de la vie et de la mort, sur leur relation aux autres et au monde en général.

On the Origin of Species revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Now young listeners can discover Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution for themselves in this stunning picture-book adaptation that uses stylish illustrations and simple text to introduce how species form, develop, and change over time.

As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed everything for India and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful.

On the internet, on playgrounds, and in schools across the country, thousands of elementary and middle school kids are picked on, teased, and harassed by bullies. It's something that can jeopardize a child's development -- unless they have the tools to help stop bullying in its tracks.

"No Taxation without Representation!" The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution - outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British Monarchy, and listen to this audiobook about this act of rebellion from our history! The Boston Tea party is brought to life!

Mystified by money? Discover how it shapes the world we live in with Dragon’s Den investor and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden.

Alles, was Groß und Klein über das Glück wissen wollen. Felix und Feline begeben sich auf eine Entdeckungsreise: Wie ist es, in einer Tätigkeit voll und ganz aufzugehen? Selbstwirksamkeit, Gestaltungsfreude und Verbundenheit – so kann echtes Glück aussehen! Die beiden machen sich aber auch auf Spurensuche, warum so viele Erwachsene die Fähigkeit verlieren, glücklich zu sein und unbeschwert im Moment zu leben. Liegt es an unserer schnelllebigen Welt? Daran, dass uns Raum und Zeit fehlen? Wo in unserem Alltag ist Platz zum Spielen und Erkunden, zum Lernen und Denken, für Zugehörigkeit und Geborgenheit?

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.

Murphy’s Law says: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. If you’ve stepped on bubble gum you learned about Murphy’s Law. There are many examples of Murphy’s Law. What can you do about them?

Everything you needed to know about the war between Russia and Ukraine as told by children's nonfiction author Ben Thompson (Guts & Glory series). Conversational and straightforward, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to have a better understanding of the current global events.

Want to give your child essential money skills early on? Struggling to make financial literacy fun? You're not alone. Many parents want their kids to be financially confident but don’t know where to start. That’s where Financial Literacy for Kids Unlocked comes in! Designed for ages 7-12, this audiobook makes learning about money fun, simple, and practical.

In clear and simple language, Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, explains what justice is and what it takes to achieve it for even the youngest readers. Drawing on examples of historic justice seekers whose deeds best demonstrate those attributes by asking hard questions, keeping an open mind, defending the truth, and using their voices and their bodies to fight injustice—such as Ida B. Wells, John Lewis, Malala Yousafzai, and many others, this timely book is perfect for exploring the concept of justice.

Les enfants posent souvent des questions philosophiques à leurs parents, grands-parents, ou leurs enseignants. Et les adultes sont parfois démunis pour donner les réponses. Philo pas bête propose de répondre ouvertement aux questionnements des enfants, à partir de leur quotidien en leur montrant qu'il existe plusieurs réponses possibles. Cet album audio se propose d'être une première initiation pour apprendre à penser soi-même, à se forger sa propre opinion, être ouvert à la discussion, sur des sujets extrêmement variés tels que la peur, l'amitié, la beauté, la colère, le racisme, l'apprentissage.

In 1847 an eighteen-year-old immigrant arrived in New York. He had little in his pockets and no knowledge of English. However, by 1874, people throughout the United States knew him as the man who made blue jeans with copper rivets. Even now Levi Strauss's name lives on as a mark of quality and style. In Mr. Blue Jeans, Maryann N. Weidt presents the history of this hardworking man, as he struggles through long, grueling days as a peddler and challenging times as a young businessman.

This children's book explores the creation of the universe and various forms of existence from the perspective of "Infinite Intelligence." It covers themes of evolution of consciousness of life forms and different types of thinking. It shows by example how philosophy's age-old mind-body problem is solved.

¿Te preocupa que tu hijo crezca sin entender cómo manejar el dinero en un mundo donde las decisiones financieras son más importantes que nunca? La Guía Definitiva de Educación Financiera para Niños enseña habilidades clave sobre el dinero de forma divertida, sencilla y accesible, para que ni los niños ni los padres se queden atrás. Desde cómo hacer un presupuesto y ahorrar, hasta invertir, usar el crédito con responsabilidad y entender el dinero digital, este audiolibro guía a los jóvenes en los conceptos esenciales para tomar decisiones inteligentes.

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.

לַחֲבוּרַת חַיּוֹת הַיַּעַר כְּבָר נִמְאַס לְגַמְרֵי מֵהַהוֹרָאוֹת הַמְּטוּרְלָלוֹת שֶׁל הָאַרְיֵה. בִּמְיוּחָד אַחֲרֵי שֶׁגִּלּוּ שֶׁהוּא הֶחְלִיט לְהָסִיט אֶת מֵי הַנָּהָר אֶל הַמְּאוּרָה שֶׁלּוֹ כְּדֵי לִבְנוֹת לְיָדָהּ בְּרֵכָה פְּרָטִית – אֵיפֹה נִשְׁמָע דָּבָר כָּזֶה?!

הַחַיּוֹת מַחְלִיטוֹת לַעֲרוֹךְ בְּחִירוֹת וְלִבְחוֹר שַׁלִּיט חָדָשׁ לַיַּעַר. אֲבָל מָה בְּדִיּוּק קוֹרֶה בְּמַעֲרֶכֶת בְּחִירוֹת? לְפִי אֵילוּ כְּלָלִים הִיא מִתְנַהֶלֶת? כֵּיצַד נִבְחָר הַמְּנַצֵּחַ?

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