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Join Meg and her friends as they compete in a 10-day scavenger hunt across the state of Virginia. Their journey includes hiking to Devil’s Bathtub, sliding down a natural water slide in Shenandoah National Park, discovering shark teeth at Fossil Beach, and kayaking through the Great Dismal Swamp. The competition heats up when they encounter two bullies who try to throw them off their game. Along the way, Meg and her friends explore several regional treasures and visit the gravesites of all seven US presidents buried in Virginia. 

Bob, the oddly large-headed boy, has trouble in everyday life just like you and me. The Adventures of Big Head Bob is a fun rhyming experience. By way of meditation and clear thinking, he learns to use his weaknesses as strengths. Bob transforms into a stronger, happier friend. Bob loves you and we love Bob! This story is about the process of stopping, taking a breath, and through perspective, learning how to positively evolve. It is important that Big Head Bob is translucent and not any particular race or color. His religion is people.

What are some of the obstacles that a typical life can have? What if you are fulfilling your dream, but what you sincerely cherish is to enjoy a conventional life as well? Join this story of Girl in the Mirror to discover a fun adventure and an excellent lesson that if you desire something, you don't have to listen to everyone else's opinion—you merely have to go for it and give the best you can. You will definitely find some bumps along the road, but everything will be worth it at the end of it all.

Meredith is a music-loving child with a tuneful but super loud singing voice. After years of disrupting her neighbors and her classmates with her boisterous musical bellows, a teacher discovers that Meredith has an unusual musical gift. He encourages her to embrace her gift, and she goes on to a successful career as a conductor.  

Are you ready to explore one of Western Europe’s most beautiful countries? Sofia and Rodrigo can't wait to take you back a step in time to tell you all about the ancient history of Portugal. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore huge rivers, beautiful beaches, and the oldest city in Europe. Sofia and Rodrigo will show you everything Portugal has to offer, from the sandy beaches in the south to icy mountain tops in the north. 

Go on an adventure with Isabel Soto as she learns about pirate life during the Golden Age of Piracy.

A ship was more to a pirate than just a place to make a living. Ships often provided more freedom than pirates could get in most places. Come aboard to see how pirates lived, worked, and fought on their ships.

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life.

Would you choose…to fall into quicksand or through thin ice? You must pick one or the other! Test your decision-making skills with these nail-biting survival questions. Then try them on your friends!

Nineteenth-century Tibet was an unknown entity, a complete geographical mystery to the West. Where did its capital city Lhasa lie? Which rivers, lakes and mountains stretched across this land? Where were its fabled monasteries and legendary goldfields? And did the magical flying lamas actually...

This children's audiobook has you experience an HBCU Homecoming from the lens of two little boys. It allows the listener to appreciate HBCU culture. It has historical references and shows campus landmarks, the band, sororities and fraternities, the parade, and much more! Great audiobook to share with children and expand their horizon of the college experience.

You just tried out for the school play. And who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine racing horseback across the plains. Making your own rules. Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs around the campfire. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a pioneer on the Oregon Trail.…

You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine sailing the high seas without a care in the world. Storming castles for gold and jewels. Wearing a horned helmet. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for an explorer on a Viking ship.…

Becoming a Superhero is more than just a children's storybook. It is a resource that empowers kids to make healthy choices and become their own superheroes. In a magical race, two girls plot to be first to find the secret recipe to learn how to become a superhero. They learn how eating a rainbow of superfoods will help kids get superpowers.

Siblings Nimol and Akara take us on a whirlwind adventure across their ancient home country of Cambodia. Are you ready to explore hidden temples that were built thousands of years ago? Would you like to taste a crispy deep-fried cricket sold on the side of the street? You could even dive into the crystal clear ocean and enjoy some tropical snorkeling. Nimol and Akara can't wait to show you where they live, how they speak, and what they eat.

The Bermuda Triangle. A deadly swamp. Scorching deserts. Danger lurks all over the world. Learn about some of the deadliest places on the planet.

Get spooked as you compare and learn about some of the scariest monsters on the planet. Fun facts will keep kids listening, interested - and scared!

Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton tried and failed to cross the coldest and windiest continent on Earth.

When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the attack on Pearl Harbor, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid going down with the battleships, of course!

When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Endurance Expedition to Antarctica, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid becoming stranded at the bottom of the world, of course!