Technologys Child

Welcome to Greece! Gaze at the crumbling walls of ancient ruins. Cross the Aegean Sea to a volcanic island. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of the country where the Olympic Games began.

Why do aquatic frogs spend the winter buried in mud? Why do garter snakes coil together in dens? Animals hibernate in some unique ways. Discover the amazing ways hibernating animals spend the winter.

When it comes to survival, appearances are everything! A harmless animal can frighten predators away by appearing dangerous. A dangerous animal can lure prey by appearing harmless. Discover the disguises of some of your favorite animals.

In audiobook format, uses vampires to explain the science of cells.

An introduction to the lungs and how they function. The concepts of blood and oxygen are discussed, as well as asthma.

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.

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.

Dead leaves, food scraps, and grass clippings for lunch? Small animals, fungi, and bacteria called decomposers turn trash into a tasty compost treat. Learn more about compost and how you can use it in your garden or yard.

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.

Hippos are one of the largest land mammals in the world! These big vegetarians prefer to spend their time in the water. Listeners will enjoy learning all they can about hippos.

In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to upload a mind in real life!

The masters of sky and sea confront each other in this monstrous battle. Few beasts can match the power of a fire-breathing dragon. But huge sea monsters are also fearsome forces of nature. Discover the weapons and abilities of these mighty beasts, and then get ready for a fiery, head-to-head fight.

In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of 16-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers perished in a sudden storm. Within Reach is Mark's extraordinary account of this experience and of his triumphs over several other challenging peaks. At once triumphant and tragic, this story will be an inspiration to climbers, athletes, and armchair enthusiasts alike.

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at tropical climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with tropical climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in tropical regions. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered.

Thomas Edison first developed direct current for New York City, but was challenged by Nikola Tesla, who believed his alternating current was a better solution.

Have you ever gotten bored when the weather is too bad to go outside for recess? Bored students and bad weather inspired James Naismith to invent the game of basketball in the late 19th century. Using a soccer ball and peach baskets, Professor Naismith worked out the rules of the new sport at the local YMCA.

Militaries use robots and drones in the air, on the ground, and underwater all around the world. Drones spy on targets and robots disable bombs to get the job done!

A small reptile scurries across a rock under the hot sun. It's a lizard! Learn more about these desert animals.

What does it mean to stay safe online? What exactly is Internet safety? Emerging listeners need to know these important concepts.