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Sitting in a tree, a hunter quietly scopes out the woods. Suddenly a white tail appears. The hunter has one chance to take the shot!

Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young listeners will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

Who is Phil Bucklew? Why is World War II so important to SEAL history? This unique timeline of the US Navy SEAL missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Dive in and follow along to learn more!

Are you sick of the same menu week after week? Does your snack pack need a makeover? Add some flair to your food! These food hacks will help you dial up the flavor factor and tantalize your tastebuds.

Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young listeners will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.

What happened in Tripoli in 1805? Who are the Marine Raiders? This unique timeline of the US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Dive in and follow along to learn more!

Explore the life and career of Newbery-award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson.

Explore the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney, author of Soapstone Signs.

Who were the Alamo Scouts? What is unconventional warfare? This unique timeline of the US Army Special Forces Green Beret missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

Explore the life and career of award-winning author Nikki Grimes.

Benjamin Banneker wasn't just a scientist. He was also an author, astronomer, and mathematician. Young listeners will discover how this self-taught man came to be one of the first important African American intellectuals.

Explore the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.

When was the first special forces unit established? What daring feats have taken place throughout history? This unique timeline of the US Army Ranger missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, learn how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

You push your friend while they swing. You pull open a door. What happens when you push or pull an object? Let’s investigate pushing and pulling forces!

The mountain habitat provides shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle’s talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

A duck hunter crouches in a camouflage tent called a blind. Suddenly, a flock of ducks takes flight from the water. The hunter has one chance to take the shot! Listeners will learn about the gear, weapons and skills they need to enjoy this exciting outdoor sport.

The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rain forest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it an edge? Or does the crocodile's strength make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.