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This book is about the lives of Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis when their father goes away suddenly, and they are forced to move from a wealthy life in London to a simple place in the country. They fall in love with the Railway and all the folk that they meet there.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Preserved from the original recordings, the audio reflects the production methods of the time and includes some natural variation in sound quality. In The Circus, Charlie Banger's circus rolls into town and brings excitement, friendship and a dash of spectacle to Ivor's railway. It is a bright, festive adventure as the circus comes to town.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Preserved from the original recordings, the audio reflects the production methods of the time and includes some natural variation in sound quality. In Idris, Ivor and Jones meet Idris, a tiny Welsh dragon whose arrival brings wonder and magic to the railway.

These stories are taken from the original black-and-white Ivor the Engine television series, first broadcast between 1959 and 1962. Preserved from the original recordings, the audio reflects the production methods of the time and includes some natural variation in sound quality. In Smoke Hill, Ivor sees smoke rising and cannot resist finding out what is happening. It is a mysterious railway adventure that leads straight into dragon country.

In The Choral Society, Ivor is chosen to take the Grumbly District Choral Society to the Eisteddfod in Llanmad, turning an ordinary railway duty into one of his proudest musical outings. It is a joyful story of music, pride and community spirit.

Life in the fast lane is a typical day's work for race car drivers. Discover the history of racing, the dangers drivers face, and the ways they stay safe on the track.

It's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II. During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military...

Born to Fly is the gripping story of the fearless women pilots who aimed for the skies--and beyond. Just nine years after American women finally got the right to vote, a group of trailblazers soared to new heights in the 1929 Air Derby, the first women's air race across the U.S. Follow the...

WINNER OF THE E.B. WHITE READ-ALOUD AWARD The first book in the If I Built series kicks off with a young boy’s ideal wheels, from acclaimed author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen. “Energetic verse and jubilant, action-packed artwork make this tale of a young inventor’s fantastic...

Bloomsbury presents Scamp Saltbrace and the Tidal Clock by Becca Rogers, read by Clare Corbett A second underwater adventure from the author of Branford Boase longlisted The Girl with Gills.Join Scamp Saltbrace on a high-stakes fantasy adventure, with vicious mermaids, evil smugglers and a tidal...

Bloomsbury presents Sandy Fin: Operation Splash Landing by Martin Stewart, read by Hamish Lloyd Barnes. '[A] thrilling story... a must-read for 8+ year olds' School Reading List Meet ocean explorer Sandy Fin, silver-scaled diver of the deep, puzzler of puzzles and hero of a new madcap middle...

The Aldens are so excited when they get to meet other ballonists, learn how hot air balloons work, and even help the crew launch a balloon. Then, things start to go wrong. Someone is trying to ruin the rally, and the Boxcar Children might not get the chance to ride in a hot air balloon after...

The Aldens are spending the summer traveling on a houseboat! Throughout their journey, the children have the feeling that they’re being watched. Someone is watching them — and the thing that he wants is somewhere on their boat! He’ll stop at nothing to get it and it’s up to the Boxcar...

This thrilling companion to Iain Lawrence's award-winning The Wreckers and The Smugglers plunges listeners into high-sea action and intrigue. After 17-year-old John Spencer sets out on his first voyage to foreign lands, he and his crew are wary when they come across a stranger named Horn rowing a lifeboat in the middle of nowhere. What is the man hiding?

A junior novelization based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3—cruising into theaters June 16, 2017! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race...

This book is the first of my adventures living on the boat and the mischief as I meet and make new friends. Now come along for the exciting journey. I learn the importance of making friends and being nice to everyone.

Airports are busy places! Learn about the different jobs that support all the airport operate like ticket agents, baggage handlers, pilots and flight attendants. Learn about the parts of an airplane on the outside like the fuselage, wings and engines. See the instruments inside the cockpit that help the pilot fly the plane. What job would you want to help planes to fly all over the world?

Willie is the coolest motorcyclist in second grade! Wait, a second grader is a motorcyclist? Well, he dreams of becoming one—the coolest in second grade, as a matter of fact. This 7-year-old from a small, Midwestern town finds himself enamored by a scruffy, bearded motorcyclist who rides throughout his neighborhood, named Bill.

Mit Thomas und seinen Freunden ist immer etwas Lustiges und Aufregendes los. In dieser Bilderbuchsammlung kannst du drei Abenteuer miterleben, die auf der brandneuen Fernsehserie "Alle Lokomotiven fahren!" basieren. In der ersten Geschichte tauchen zwei verschiedene Abenteuerclubs auf der Suche nach einem sagenumwobenen Schatz tief in die Minen ein. In der zweiten Geschichte kämpfen Thomas und Percy darum, zehn widerspenstige Kühe zu McColls Farm zu bringen, und in der letzten Geschichte veranstalten die Lokomotiven ihr eigenes Konzert mit improvisierten Instrumenten aus dem Rangierbahnhof.

Calling all young train fans! Each book in this series welcomes kids aboard a specific type of train. Listeners will move underground in subways, aboveground on monorails, and around downtown via city trains. High-speed trains will rush listeners to final destinations fast enough to earn their “bullet trains” nickname.