Childrens Earth Sciences

Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? Here is an explanation of how the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons and the wonders that come with each one of them. Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring comes again. Year after year, the seasons repeat themselves.

This is a story about two girls. One was a human, and the other was an angel. Although angels do many good deeds for their human friends, most people cannot see them and do not know that they are actually real. Violet was just an ordinary girl who saw a beautiful angel with her own eyes. This was the day she met a special angel named Grace.

Hew had always dreamt of being a knight. Take that, villain! Yes, princess, of course I'll rescue you. Thank you, your Majesty, yes I am great with a sword. Unfortunately, being a farmer's son made that dream impossible. Real life was more about cleaning animal mess and checking for weeds. Until he met the dragon. It opened up a hidden world of magic around him. Faeries. Hobgoblins. Monsters, shape changers, brownies; you name them, he met them. But there was a problem. A blight to the North was making magic fade from the Earth.

Twins Matt and Emily Calder have imaginations so powerful that they can make art come to life. Their powers are sought by villains intent on accessing the terrors of Hollow Earth - a place where all the devils, demons, and monsters ever imagined lie trapped for all eternity. If Hollow Earth is breached, the world will be plunged into chaos. If Hollow Earth is breached... the twins are as good as dead.

The insect and spider worlds are incredibly diverse, and include many unusual species. This audiobook describes the world of arthropods, including characteristics, life cycles, and defenses.

It all started at the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). Someone found a “top secret” document. We couldn’t make sense of what it said. Maybe, you could help us figure it out. Some think it’s just a joke. To whom it may concern: This is a top-secret document only for certain eyes. Soon, the planet Earth will be wiped out. Meet tonight at the swamp two miles past the red barn. Pass the word around only to certain ears. Signed, Zombious.

Aden and Naila guide us around their tropical home country of the Maldives. Are you ready to snorkel over colorful coral reefs and be surrounded by thousands of species of fish? Get a taste of the delicious seafood eaten in the islands, and watch the traditional dances of the Maldives on the white sand beaches. Learn about the culture and religion and how the country is working to protect its natural environment.

Sing along to this lighthearted romp while learning about different food chains within a single ecosystem. Which animals come out on top, and which animals end up as snacks? Hey Diddle Diddle teaches children about the food web, the circle of life, and the part that each living creature plays within an ecosystem. This audiobook is so much fun, kids will have a hard time believing they're actually learning. You'll be singing "Hey Diddle Diddle" long after you the audiobook ends.

In this simple question-and-answer audio program with immersive sound design, follow our intrepid babies on an adventure into the depths of the rain forest. Take a peek into the dense foliage and uncover the millions of plants and animals that live inside. Plus, learn how to tell the difference between the kinds of rain forests—temperate and tropical—in this simple text written in question-and-answer format.

A chi appartengono le risorse della Terra? Gli interessi, il denaro e il potere si scontrano con l'amore per gli uomini e per la natura. Amore contro pallottole. Ragazzini contro il bracconiere più spietato del mondo. Due ragazzi, un cane, una biologa e un vecchio monaco buddista combattono senza armi una guerra per salvare dal saccheggio una smisurata ricchezza e proteggere un misterioso popolo di ombre.

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about spring, a season of colorful changes and adaptations. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

You and your whole family are invited on a journey around the world. We’re heading on an adventure to explore different cultures, beliefs, and religions, as well as the holidays and festivals that bring people joy. From Iran to Israel to Mexico to Japan, we’re planning on stopping off to experience a taste of the festivities celebrated across the globe. In this one-of-a-kind kids’ documentary series, local children will give you a sneak peek at their religious beliefs, celebrations, customs, and traditions.

As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world to film animals in their natural habitats. Over the span of seven decades, David's innovative documentaries have been treasured by millions of people. But as time went on, he noticed the wild places he loved were shrinking. What could David do to help? What could we all do? This is the story of David Attenborough.

Colección de audiolibros sobre la Tierra. Un viaje por el planeta Tierra, descubriendo su geografía, su clima y los fenómenos naturales que lo configuran.

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Listen to this audiobook to find out all about hydropower.

Did you know that a polar bear's fur looks white only because it reflects the light around it, and that its skin is jet-black underneath? How about that a polar bear can swim constantly for days at a time? Or that male polar bears can weigh as much as ten men? Perfect for all animal lovers—and polar bear fans in particular—this audiobook is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a polar bear expert!

Uh-oh! Uni and the little girl find a trail of candy wrappers on the forest floor. These don't belong here! Ride along as they clean up the mess and teach a valuable lesson about litter at the same time. These new Uni the Unicorn storybooks have a strong magical theme and a hopeful message. In Uni's beautiful world, we see Uni experiencing real-world feelings that kids can identify with and families want to hear about.

Naturwissenschaft leicht erzählt. Die Schwerkraft kann man mit einer Pfannkuchentorte erklären und die Relativitätstheorie mit dem Bauch einer dicken Katze. Klingt irre? Ist es auch! Vor allem, weil es funktioniert. Mit Begeisterung erzählt Johan Olsen vom Urknall über die Entstehung des Lebens bis zum Menschen. Er erklärt Atome, Relativitätstheorie, Moleküle und Proteine, also was man alles braucht um eine Welt zu erschaffen mittels humorvoller Veranschaulichungen - und warum der Mensch vielleicht doch nicht die Krone der Schöpfung ist.

When a lunar eclipse awakens ancient prophecies, a brave group of kids journeys to the moon to unravel the Moonstone Prophecy. Racing against time, they must solve its mysteries to stop disaster on Earth. This gripping audiobook blends sci-fi thrills and teamwork for an epic adventure!

Perched high on the snowy slopes of the Mabombo Ranges lies The Grandest Hotel on Earth. It's wilder than the African savanna, more fantastical than Disneyland and more magical than Shangri-la. So when ordinary 11-year-old Vincent meets the hotel's young Florence, he sets off on a path leading into his most wondrous dreams. But, of course, dreams have a funny way of taking strange and surprising turns, and, before long, Vincent is torn between right and wrong, friendship and family and the most enticing of desires—to see into the future.