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Interesting Stories for Curious Kids
- A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth!
- By: Bill O'Neill
- Narrated by: Robin LaRose
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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This book is the coolest collection of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics....
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£1000 GIVEAWAY
- By AP2017 on 13-01-22
By: Bill O'Neill
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How We Got to Now
- Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
- By: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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This adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live....
By: Steven Johnson
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100 Amazing Facts for Kids
- A Collection of Interesting Facts about Science, Animals, and History for Fun Times (Ageless Explorers Series: Fun Facts for Kids, Teens, and Adults Book 2)
- By: Brice Brant, Special Art Learning
- Narrated by: Brad Grochowski
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's curiosity and love for learning? 100 Amazing Facts for Kids is the perfect adventure for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the world.
By: Brice Brant, and others
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Das große Mauswissen
- Frag doch mal... die Maus!
- By: Bernd Flessner, Eva Spanjardt - Illustrator*
- Narrated by: Armin Maiwald
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
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Wie funktioniert eigentlich das Internet und warum ist der Himmel blau? Weil Eltern nicht alles wissen können, hat die Maus jede Menge mausschlaue...
By: Bernd Flessner, and others
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Marvellous Vehicles
- Little Experts, Book 3
- By: James May, Emans - illustrator
- Narrated by: James May
- Length: 20 mins
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Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter....
By: James May, and others
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Albert Einstein
- A Kid's Book About Thinking and Using Your Imagination
- By: Mary Nhin
- Narrated by: Aaron D. Johnson
- Length: 6 mins
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Albert Einstein is known as a genius. But as a child, he was a late developer and couldn't find a teaching job after graduation....
By: Mary Nhin
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Interesting Stories for Curious Kids
- A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth!
- By: Bill O'Neill
- Narrated by: Robin LaRose
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is the coolest collection of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics....
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£1000 GIVEAWAY
- By AP2017 on 13-01-22
By: Bill O'Neill
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How We Got to Now
- Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
- By: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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This adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's adult book and popular PBS series explores the fascinating and interconnected stories of innovations - like clean drinking water and electricity - that changed the way people live....
By: Steven Johnson
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100 Amazing Facts for Kids
- A Collection of Interesting Facts about Science, Animals, and History for Fun Times (Ageless Explorers Series: Fun Facts for Kids, Teens, and Adults Book 2)
- By: Brice Brant, Special Art Learning
- Narrated by: Brad Grochowski
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's curiosity and love for learning? 100 Amazing Facts for Kids is the perfect adventure for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the world.
By: Brice Brant, and others
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Das große Mauswissen
- Frag doch mal... die Maus!
- By: Bernd Flessner, Eva Spanjardt - Illustrator*
- Narrated by: Armin Maiwald
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
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Wie funktioniert eigentlich das Internet und warum ist der Himmel blau? Weil Eltern nicht alles wissen können, hat die Maus jede Menge mausschlaue...
By: Bernd Flessner, and others
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Marvellous Vehicles
- Little Experts, Book 3
- By: James May, Emans - illustrator
- Narrated by: James May
- Length: 20 mins
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Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter....
By: James May, and others
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Albert Einstein
- A Kid's Book About Thinking and Using Your Imagination
- By: Mary Nhin
- Narrated by: Aaron D. Johnson
- Length: 6 mins
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Albert Einstein is known as a genius. But as a child, he was a late developer and couldn't find a teaching job after graduation....
By: Mary Nhin
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How Do Jets Work?
- By: Buffy Silverman
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 4 mins
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Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Listen to this audiobook to find out....
By: Buffy Silverman
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The Story of Salt
- It Starts with the Sea
- By: Lisa Owings
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: Less than 1 minute
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How does salt go from the sea to flavoring your food? Workers pump seawater into ponds. Salt crystals form as the water dries up. See what happens step by step in the process of making salt....
By: Lisa Owings
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Aria and the Self-Driving Car
- Tinker Tales
- By: Dr. Dhoot
- Narrated by: Ana Crain
- Length: 6 mins
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VROOM VROOM! BEEP BEEP! Follow Aria on this rhyming adventure as they take their first ride in a self-driving car and encounter circumstances that are…well…unplanned....
By: Dr. Dhoot
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This Python Isn't a Snake
- What Are Coding Languages and Syntax? (Coding Is CATegorical™)
- By: Brian P. Cleary
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 4 mins
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Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse introduce coding languages and syntax. Listeners will learn why we need special languages for coding and examples from a number of languages. And they'll quickly find out why correct syntax is key for avoiding up-mixes mix-ups....
By: Brian P. Cleary
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What Is Computer Coding?
- Lightning Bolt Books ™ - Our Digital World
- By: Mary K. Pratt
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 5 mins
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Computers cannot understand human languages such as English. Instead, they follow instructions written in special codes. Computer programmers use these codes to design video games and computer programs. How does computer coding work? Listen to this audiobook to find out....
By: Mary K. Pratt
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Wheel
- By: David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
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Examines wheels, explains their functions, and suggest simple experiment to demonstrate how they work....
By: David Armentrout, and others
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From Foal to Horse
- By: Robin Nelson
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 2 mins
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How does a foal grow into a horse? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from birth to stallion or mare - in this fascinating book....
By: Robin Nelson
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The Story of a Crayon
- It Starts with Wax
- By: Robin Nelson
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: Less than 1 minute
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How does hot wax become a colorful crayon? First wax is melted. Then a worker adds color. Next the wax is shaped. Soon the wax hardens. Discover all the steps in the process of making a crayon....
By: Robin Nelson
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From Cocoa Bean to Chocolate
- By: Robin Nelson
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 2 mins
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How does a cocoa bean turn into tasty chocolate? Follow each step in the food production cycle - from planting cocoa trees to eating a sweet treat - in this fascinating book....
By: Robin Nelson
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Beastly Brains
- Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel
- By: Nancy F. Castaldo
- Narrated by: Charon Normand-Widmer
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
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In Beastly Brains, Nancy Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies....
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How a House is Built
- By: Gail Gibbons
- Narrated by: Jon Bennett
- Length: 8 mins
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Gail Gibbons uses clear, simple wording to present all the steps involved in building a house. From the architect who draws the plans, through the various types of workers....
By: Gail Gibbons
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Petterson und Findus - Meine ersten Experimente und Erfindungen
- Findus erklärt die Welt
- By: Angela Strunck
- Narrated by: Thomas Karallus, Sten Brettschneider, Wolf Frass
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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Der kleine Kater Findus, der mit dem alten Pettersson und einer Schar vorlauter Hühner auf einem gemütlichen Bauernhof in Schweden lebt...
By: Angela Strunck
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What Would It Take to Make a Jet Pack?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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What Would It Take to Make an Invisibility Cloak?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Clara MacCarald
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
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In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!
By: Clara MacCarald
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What Would It Take to Build a Time Machine?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Yvette LaPierre
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!
By: Yvette LaPierre
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How Do Smart Homes Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Agnieszka Biskup
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Imagine you arrive at school and realize you forgot to feed the dog. No problem. Pull out your phone and command the dog dish to dispense a serving of food. That's all there is to it—if you live a smart home. What once sounded like science fiction is now a reality for some families.
By: Agnieszka Biskup
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Mark Weakland
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day—from school to a pizza place or coffee shop, and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.
By: Mark Weakland
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Let's Find Pulleys
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.
By: Wiley Blevins
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What Would It Take to Make a Jet Pack?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
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In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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What Would It Take to Make an Invisibility Cloak?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Clara MacCarald
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, invisibility cloaks let their users vanish from sight and sneak around unnoticed. How could one of these stealthy pieces of clothing work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve bending light. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life invisibility cloak!
By: Clara MacCarald
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What Would It Take to Build a Time Machine?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Yvette LaPierre
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!
By: Yvette LaPierre
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How Do Smart Homes Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Agnieszka Biskup
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Imagine you arrive at school and realize you forgot to feed the dog. No problem. Pull out your phone and command the dog dish to dispense a serving of food. That's all there is to it—if you live a smart home. What once sounded like science fiction is now a reality for some families.
By: Agnieszka Biskup
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Mark Weakland
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day—from school to a pizza place or coffee shop, and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.
By: Mark Weakland
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Let's Find Pulleys
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.
By: Wiley Blevins
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What Would It Take to Make an Energy Blade?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Roberta Baxter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
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In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!
By: Roberta Baxter
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What Would It Take to Make a Hoverboard?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, hoverboard users glide above sidewalks on machines that look like skateboards with no wheels. How could one of these floating boards be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using powerful magnets. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life hoverboard!
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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What Would It Take to Build a Deflector Shield?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Roberta Baxter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!
By: Roberta Baxter
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What Would It Take to Upload a Mind?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
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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!
By: Megan Ray Durkin
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What Would It Take to Make a Flying Car?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life flying car!
By: Megan Ray Durkin
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How Do Virtual Assistants Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 31 mins
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A virtual assistant by any name—Alexa, Siri, whoever—can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.
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Let's Find Screws
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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Did you put the cap on the toothpaste tube today? Then you’ve used a screw! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use screws.
By: Wiley Blevins
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Let's Find Levers
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Did you use a fork today? Then you’ve used a lever! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use levers.
By: Wiley Blevins
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Air Force One: Protecting the President's Plane
- High Security
- By: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.
By: Kaitlyn Duling
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Fort Knox: Protecting the U.S. Gold Reserves
- High Security
- By: Lisa Harkrader
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!
By: Lisa Harkrader
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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
By: Emily Hudd
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- By: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.
By: Kaitlyn Duling