Children Environment

What would you do if you turned on the faucet one day and nothing happened? What if you learned the water in your home was harmful to drink? Water is essential for life on this planet, but not every community has the safe, clean water it needs. In When the World Runs Dry, award-winning science writer Nancy Castaldo takes listeners from Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, to Iran and Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the various ways in which water around the world is in danger, why we must act now, and why you’re never too young to make a difference.

Aion just got his wings, but they’re not a reason to celebrate. Instead, he decides it's time to leave his home to find his place in the world. Everything goes according to plan until the spiders arrive and kidnap his best friend, forcing him to cross the forbidden paths of the Wild Lands, on a daring adventure into the Lost Valley. Aion will not journey alone. He will find loyal companions in Tulerul, the pigeon with a few secrets, Valia, a young spider who dreams of becoming a legendary beetle warrior, and many among the Lost Valley Tribes fighting the enslavement of the spiders and ...

Discover the amazing ways animals adapt to the most extreme regions on Earth. Fiery temps and little rain make the desert a difficult place to survive. But several animals from fennec foxes to kangaroo rats have adapted to these harsh conditions. Find out how their unique behaviors and body parts allow them to call this biome home.

Did you know that whale sharks are sometimes called domino fish because of the spots on their backs? How about that the smallest recorded whale shark was only 15 inches long? Or that whale sharks have teeth on their eyes? Perfect for all animal lovers—and whale shark fans in particular—this book is filled with information that young listeners will love to learn. From where whale shark habitats are found to what it's like to be a whale shark to why whale sharks are endangered, this book gives listeners all the facts they know to become whale shark experts.

A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to civil rights to the climate change movement. We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world.

Discover a groundbreaking guide that transforms your approach to parenting and fosters a thriving home environment with Transformative Parenting. This comprehensive eBook delivers a wealth of practical advice, strategies, and insights designed to help you navigate the complexities of raising children in today's world. Dive into Chapter 1 to gain a deep understanding of dysfunctional environments. Learn to identify signs and patterns and comprehend their impact on children. With this knowledge, you can begin to build healthier foundations in Chapter 2, exploring various parenting styles, ...

How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions.

The ocean ecosystem is huge, covering most of our planet. Countless animals and plants live there. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important sea otters are.

How do we know it's winter? The air is cold, and snow falls. Animals look for food. Many plants turn brown, but evergreens stay green. This book shows young listeners how to recognize the changes that happen in winter.

The Steller's sea cow, a cousin to the manatee, was hunted to extinction just 27 years after it was discovered. Another century passed before humans realized the need to preserve endangered species. Today scientists are working to ensure its cousin, the Florida manatee, doesn’t meet the same fate.

Did you ever think about where your jeans come from? How about the people who made your T-shirt, or what happens to the clothes you grow out of when you're done wearing them? The fabrics clothes are made of, the way they are designed and sewn and shipped around the world, and the way we consume them and get rid of them - every step in this process has a big impact on our environment, on the people who work in clothing factories, and on our cultures.

You are made of stardust. It is incredible, but true! Everything you can see, touch, and smell is made of stardust, too - mind-bogglingly tiny things called "atoms" that stick together in millions of different ways like a big Lego set. Science is all about understanding what these atoms do when they stick together. How can they move? What can they make? How did bits of stardust end up making a person?

I bet you've seen a furry gray animal scurrying across the highway late at night—you know, the one with the pink snout and long tail? That's an opossum, and it is a marsupial. Did you know that it is related to all sorts of different animals, including the kangaroo and the Tasmanian devil? Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of marsupials, a group of mammals found around the globe, though mostly in Australia and Southern Asia.

Meet rufa red knot B95. Scientists call him the Moonbird because, in the course of his astoundingly long lifetime, this robin-sized shorebird has flown the distance to the moon - and halfway back! Each February he joins a flock that lifts off from Tierra del Fuego, headed for breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic, 9,000 miles away. Late in the summer, he begins the return journey. B95 can fly for days, but eventually he must descend to refuel and rest. However, recent changes at stopover sites along his migratory circuit - changes caused mostly by human activity - have reduced the food available and made it harder for the birds to reach.

Bees, moths, birds, and bats are all pollinators. But what are they actually doing? Why do flowers make pollen and why do they need it? Listeners will discover that without pollinators, we wouldn't have fruit or vegetables to eat, so it's up to us to protect these vital animals.

Discover the secrets to a well-rested household with "Building Healthy Sleep Habits for the Whole Family." Are sleepless nights and groggy mornings taking a toll on your family? This essential guide unveils practical strategies to help all family members—from infants to seniors—achieve optimal sleep. Begin your journey with a deep dive into the fundamentals of sleep. Learn what happens when we sleep, understand the various sleep cycles, and grasp the critical importance of sleep for overall health. Then, explore the unique sleep needs of each age group and how family dynamics can ...

Collection of audiobooks about the environment. Understand the importance of caring for the environment and the actions we can take to protect it.

Spend a day and night in the rain forest! Learn about this lush habitat through the diverse animals that call it home. Start the morning suspended high in the canopy with a colorful toucan. Curl around a branch and bask in the afternoon sun with an emerald boa. At sunset, pace the forest floor for prey alongside a sleek jaguar.

Get Informed! Get Inspired! Get Going! In an audiobook that tackles the biggest challenges facing us today, Chelsea Clinton combines facts, charts, photographs, and stories to give listeners a deep understanding of the world around them - and how anyone can make a difference. With stories about children and teens who have made real changes big and small - in their families, their communities, in our country and across the world - this audiobook will inspire listeners of all ages to do their part to make our world a better place.

Deciduous forest ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important gray wolves are.