Space For Children

Join Monty, Ivory, and their trusty A.I. robot, Echo, in this epic space series! Launch into space on an exciting new mission to each planet in the Solar System. From the frigid deserts of Mars to the red storm of Jupiter, every planet presents a new adventure.

Thrilling adventures and hilarious capers from three brilliant children’s authors in one audiobook collection. That Time I Got Kidnapped. When 14-year-old Jacob misses his connecting flight in Chicago, he tries to complete his journey to LA by Greyhound bus. But on board he meets American teenager Jennifer, who is carrying a mysterious package and being chased by an enigmatic pursuer known only as ‘the Cowboy’...and she needs a partner in crime. The unlikely pair soon finds themselves on the road-trip of a lifetime - a funny, filmic, gripping adventure.

Just as Monty is preparing to spend some time with one of his best friends, an urgent message come in from Ryker Jackson! If they want to help Jackson create his super fuel anytime soon, they'll have to leave for Venus now, which means missing his planned sleepover. A hostile planet, robots going haywire, and The Haze of Venus make this journey on of Monty's and Ivory's most difficult missions yet!

Mum and Dad have left—gone to Mars, and they’re never coming back. Freedom at last! But this isn’t one of Dad’s weird jokes; it’s REAL. It’s up to 10-year-old Eliza and her genius little brother, Johnnie, to find out what’s going on, and launch a rescue. Can they handle vampire squids, a suspicious villain, a secret island full of traps and a trip into space? And—more importantly—will they ever get their parents back?

Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything nearby on impact.

Joe Devlin has just finished his second year at the Space Academy with his dad returning home from a highly classified mission. A secret so powerful that it will change Bandor forever! Can Joe handle the knowledge of what his dad entrusts him with? Or will it be his downfall, tempted by the power of a legend older than the unity of Bandor. Come with Joe as he goes on a journey requiring courage and sheer guts in the face of utter danger.

Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they doing today? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

The first book of the Burp, Hip, and Twist series, written more than 30 years ago with an old typewriter that belonged to the author's father. This book series is about three characters and their mildly amusing antics; the various episodes employ a newer aspect of children's lives. Burp, Hip, and Twist reflects the author's own amusement at being a grown-up child!

Fifteen-year-old Dax, low-status and rebellious, never expected to be thrust onto the battlefield to fight aliens for Global Command, but she was hand-picked by Commander Viteri and torn from her family forever. Reluctant to take lives and skeptical of the true motives behind the conflict, Dax embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets hidden within the wars.

This audiobook introduces younger listeners to the magic of the night sky. A broad range of topics are covered including telescopes, comets, meteors, and planets. Learn about the life cycle of stars and what you can see at night with the naked eye or using telescopes. Understand the life cycle of planets and the different types of planets in the universe. Explore how stars are sorted according to their brightness and learn about some of the more important constellations that you can see at night.

Welcome to Fina. A planet of bandits, soldiers, and revelers. For a time Atticus knew nobody was aware he was hiding on Fina until Captain Reno Bahm showed up at a bar. When news spreads of a devastating enemy arising in the galaxy again, everyone turns to the people of Fina. An unlikely group of sojourners embark on a journey that will change their lives and the galaxy.

For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan. When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World's Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it better.

Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up.

Quando la Terra implose, vennero inviate delle navicelle spaziali per stabilire nuovi avamposti. Così l’astronave Enkidu e il suo capitano, Heorest Holt, portarono il loro prezioso carico umano in un potenziale nuovo paradiso. Generazioni più tardi, questa fragile colonia è riuscita a sopravvivere sul mondo di Imir, conducendo un’ardua e misera esistenza. Fino a quando una popolazione aliena con conoscenze e tecnologie impareggiabili approda sul pianeta per aiutare le colonie umane. Ma non tutto è come sembra.

Years ago, when astronauts needed to leave the spacecraft, they used the manned maneuvering unit (MMU). Even though this piece of equipment is no longer used, it is still very interesting.

Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous view of Earth, the surreal weightlessness, the extraordinary danger, the surprising humdrum, the unexpected humour, the newfound perspective, the years of training, the psychological pressures, the gruelling physical toll, the thrill of launch and the trepidation of re-entry. The book also examines the surprising, shocking and often poignant stories of astronauts back on Earth, whose lives are forever changed as they readjust to terra firma.

Did you know the moon is a satellite? In fact, the moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. Children will learn about lunar phases, eclipses, lunar exploration and the moon's effect on the Earth.

In a charming bedtime adventure, Space Baby journeys through the cosmic wonders of the universe, guided by his planet friends, before drifting off to sleep....

Frank loves soccer, codes, riding his bike, and playing with his friends. His brother Max is five. Max only eats foods that are beige or white, hates baths, and if he has to wear a t-shirt that isn't gray with yellow stripes he melts down down down. Max is autistic and Frank longs for the brother he was promised by his parents before Max was born - someone who was supposed to be his biggest fan so he could be the best brother in the world. Instead, Frank has trouble navigating Max's behavior and their relationship.

A captivating and engaging book for children about how greed and war effects all, even Space Elves. Once you pick this book up you will not want to put it down due to how the story draws you in.