Technologys Child

Have you ever ridden a Ferris Wheel? Do you know who created it? George Ferris’s wheels can be found around the world today, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with George’s beginnings in civil engineering, the trouble he had convincing people the Ferris Wheel could be safe, and his eventual world-renowned success.

Do you like to be on the move? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Build speedy motorboats and buzzing bots. Take off with zooming, high-flying rockets. Then, learn the science behind each amazingly mobile creation! Simple step-by-step instructions make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.

Even if you aren't a spy, you probably already use cryptography, or the science of secret communication, every day.

Is that just a shadow? Or could it be something—or someone—else? This chilling series introduces reluctant listeners to ghost stories from around the world. This startling series is sure to delight ghost lovers! This volume includes Ghosts in Europe, Ghosts in North America, and Ghosts in South America.

From campfire tales told in Shakespeare’s plays, ghosts have long been favorite story subjects. But are some places more likely to attract unwanted spirits of the dead? This high-interest series for young listeners explores common haunts for restless souls through stories of ghostly encounters.

What is a mineral? How are fossils made? Get the dirt on these questions and more in this series. Young learners are introduced to earth science as they hear about the basic materials that make up our planet.

Toucans fill the rain forests with chatter. Learn all about these colorful birds and their habitats in Toucans.

Lena, la futura suma sacerdotisa y la última bruja con la mirada de la estrella, vive atormentada a causa de sus poderes para contactar a los muertos y por la culpa de no haber podido salvar a su hermana, quien quedó atrapada en el infierno. Las cosas empeoran cuando todo parece indicar que el portal al reino del caos se cerrará en las siguientes tres lunas y la oportunidad de traerla de vuelta se perderá para siempre.

En un intento por enmendar las cosas, Lena busca la ayuda de Caleb, un demonio con sus propios planes y secretos...

What do insects eat? Do insects have bones? Buzz through the chapters of this book to learn all about insects.

In the 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public.

Imagine taking a flight to the stars! Yo pretends to take a rocket into the sky to visit the stars–only he wonders if he will see the stars. Yo doesn’t want to crash into them if he can’t see them!

Everything a young listener needs to know about obesity: what it is, how it happens, and how to help solve the problem. The audiobook also presents real-life stories of kids who struggle with obesity.

Giant anteaters spend their day sniffing the ground. Learn all about these bug catchers and their habitats in Giant Anteaters.

This book explores the concept of water, and why living things - i.e., animals, humans, and plants - need it.

This book explores the concept of homes, and why living things - i.e., animals, humans, and plants - need them.

Take a trip through the Show-Me State! Learn about Missouri's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 24th state.

Explore colorful animals across the globe!

Bright colors can mean danger! Poison dart frogs may be small, but their bright colors keep others away. Listen to Poison Dart Frogs to find out why most animals leave these rain forest frogs alone.

We can learn many things from models. Scientists use models to test their ideas. Listeners will learn about the importance of making predictions, testing ideas, collecting data, and more.

Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, you can have the life that you have always dreamed of; have a close family; and really focus on having fun with your children. You'll discover great tips for how to slow life down a bit to enjoy the moments with your children.