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Abenteurer unserer Zeit, die Kultserie aus dem bekannten Märchenland-Katalog. Diese Folge präsentiert euch die Central Pacific Railroad, die berühmte Eisenbahngesellschaft, die mit dem Bau der ersten Eisenbahnstrecke quer durch den amerikanischen Kontinent - vom Atlantik bis zum Pazifik - Geschichte schrieb.

¡Todos a bordo! Conozca los trenes y sus conductores con esta introducción en español a la lectura de no ficción para niños. [All aboard! Learn about trains and their conductors with this Spanish-language introduction to nonfiction reading for children.]

After returning to their home in Dullsville and finding it in absolute shambles, Jaundice and Kale Bland are rescued by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale. This time, they're jetting off (literally) to Egypt to uncover the mysteries of a magical scarab. By way of Casablanca, and after foiling multiple attacks along the way (thanks to Jaundice's nautical knot-tying skills and Kale's super-sleuth powers of observation), the Bland Sisters are reunited with their parents. But it turns out that Mom and Dad aren't as bland - or as Bland - as Jaundice and Kale remember.

Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Nonfiction and Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. Flight. Loneliness. Fear. Danger. Courage. Charles Lindbergh considered all these things and more when he set out for Paris on the morning of May 20, 1927, with only two compasses and the stars for his...

Wobegon is a grouchy parking ticket monster. He gives out lots of big blue tickets. He makes lots of people angry. Wobegon never gets invited to a picnic or over for dinner. But when Mildred appears on the scene, something new and wonderful happens. Wobegon and Mildred is a story about finding love and friendship when you least expect it.

Big and loud, airports can be scary for little travelers. Monica is here to help make traveling fun and easy! She is going on her first trip on an airplane, and has all sorts of tips on how to enjoy the trip wherever you go. Young listeners will learn: how flying on a plane can be fun; how to act at an airport and on a plane; and how they can be comfortable on plane rides. Planes can be annoying, but to a child, they can be terrifying. Follow Monica's story so that you too can enjoy the fun and thrill of flying!

Un niño que se llama Pedro ha salido de su casa de noche y se ha adentrado en el bosque para recuperar su camión de bomberos. Unos cuantos animales lo observan con curiosidad. Un búho, una ardilla, un erizo... ¿Qué es capaz de hacer en Pedro para recuperar su camión de bomberos? Adéntrate en el bosque con él! Conocerás un montón de animales muy curiosos con los que vivirás una fantástica aventura llena de sorpresas.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this stunning audiobook depicts Louis Bleriot's historic first cross-Channel flight...

When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?

From debut author Jeff Seymour and bestselling illustrator Brett Helquist (Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events) comes this breathtaking fantasy adventure, starring an extraordinary new heroine and set in an unforgettable world where ships can fly. It takes a very special crew to keep...

Soothe your little ones at bedtime with this collection of Amy Parker’s bestselling Night Night series! As the sky gets darker and the stars shine brighter, it’s time to say “night night!” with seven favorite bedtime stories. Little wild ones who have trouble winding down will love the...

All about stock cars! With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

In this inventive take on the traditional Cinderella tale, Fanny Agnes is a sturdy farm girl with a big dream. Someday, she believes, she will marry a prince. When the town mayor announces he is throwing a grand ball, Fanny is convinced her time has come. She puts on her best calico dress and...

This audiobook offers readers a close-up look at dragsters. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

All about sports cars! With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

This audiobook offers readers a close-up look at choppers. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

Craig, an autistic 10-year-old, finds a way to reach out to the outside world through his love for airplanes.

The Polaris is on a mission to explore new lands, and its crew is eager to bring their discoveries back home. But when members of the advance landing party mysteriously disappear, the remaining adults abandon ship, leaving behind the young cabin attendants and deckhands - none of them older than 12. With whispers of mutiny, a strange tropical illness, and perhaps even a wild beast shadowing them, the young sailors are desperate to steer the vessel to safety.

In this fantastic audiobook, John Harnish talks us through over 100 amazing facts about ships and boats, covering categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and much more. So if you want to know which ship is the world's fastest or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, this is the perfect book for you!

Did you know that the world's first submarine traveled the Thames River in England way back in 1615? Or that early cars had three wheels instead of four? Get ready to learn the fascinating stories behind inventions you use every day. From the motorcycle inventor who died while riding his creation, to the engineers who figured out a better way to launch humans into space, you'll find out how we got the transportation inventions that get us where we're going.