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Dirt bike racers don't let anything stand in their way as they blaze to the finish line. Tight turns, steep hills, or huge jumps - these riders brave them all. Take a look at dirt bikes, how they work, and the races they compete in.

Helicopters are small and have blades instead of wings. Their size can make them very useful for all sorts of jobs.

All aboard! Discover the differences between different kinds of trains, their uses, and where they can take us in this fun series.

Fasten your seat belts and get ready for the ride of a lifetime! In the Mantlepiece Kingdom, King Smidgen sets up an exciting toy car race to settle who's the fastest. There's Edison - the electric whizz, Rusty - the vintage champ, Cuthbert – clown-filled amusement vehicle, Dwayne The Monster - big and bold, and Boxy – well… he’s a bit square! Will speed rule on race day or will friendship save the day? Little Kingdoms Hidden within an old house in a misty valley is a multitude of little kingdoms, each brimming with tiny folk proud of their unique traditions.

BONUS FEATURE: Enhanced CD featuring photos, maps, and illustrations from the book. For more than one hundred years, a submarine lay buried beneath the ocean floor near Charleston, South Carolina. This Civil War stealth weapon–the H. L. Hunley–made history in 1864 as the first submarine ever...

Some cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats. But Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives everywhere. Along with his human, Yacoub, Tinka travels roads wide and narrow, near and distant. But no matter how much they travel, home feels very far away – for both of them. Yacoub drives his truck to make a living, learning the landscape of a new country along the way, and longing for connection. When Tinka and Yacoub are unexpectedly separated, they are determined to find their way back to each other – and, in doing so, might find more than they expected …

Pirate Pete had to pee as he sailed across the ocean ... the toilet is broken onboard Captain Bones's ship and Pirate Pete needs to pee! It's a race back to town across a vast amount of water. But with all the splashing, dripping and swirling, will Pete be able to hang on?

Jim und Lukas der Lokomotivführer müssen Lummerland wieder einmal verlassen. Sie wollen den Scheinriesen Tur Tur auf die kleine Insel holen, damit er als Leuchtturm dienen kann. Aber auf ihrer Reise mit den schwimmenden Lokomotiven Emma und Molly begegnen die Freunde einer kleinen Seejungfrau. Ihr sollen sie helfen, das erloschene Meeresleuchten wieder in Gang zu bekommen  - und das ist unter Wasser ganz schön schwierig. Vielleicht hilft ihnen dabei eine Erfindung, die das Reisen mit einer Lokomotive ziemlich leicht macht.

Safety is important, no matter the location, whether on land or on sea! Children can explore the many boats that are used on the ocean. Tugboats, police boats, ice breaker boats, and rescue boats, all have a different purpose for helping people be safe or to provide rescue on the sea.

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 all - unless they solve the mystery in time.

Henriette heißt die nette, alte kleine Bimmelbahn … Wer kennt sie nicht? So vergnügt wie am ersten Tag fährt Henriette durch die Lande, in unvergesslichen Reimen von James Krüss. Auch heute noch begeistert die Lieblingsgeschichte viele Kinder und ihre Eltern. Und nun bekommt Henriette wunderbare Gesellschaft von Henri und Jette, die zusammen eine Zwillingsbahn bilden.

Wilbur and Orville Wright, inventors of the airplane, are the heroes of this 40th biography in the New York Times bestselling picture book series, for ages 5 to 9. Orville and Wilbur Wright always loved figuring out how things work, and from the day they received a toy wind-up helicopter as kids...

Zwei Freunde erleben einen spannenden Schulweg, bis ein plötzliches Unwetter eine riesige Pfütze entstehen lässt und sie nicht mehr weiterkommen. Doch dann taucht ein freundlicher Bagger auf, hilft ihnen über das Wasser und nimmt sie gleich noch mit auf eine kleine Spritztour!

Did you know that a newly-designed boat helped win World War II? Learn about Andrew Higgins and his amphibious boat design that revolutionized the war effort. See how Higgins adapted his boat design to help carry soldiers and supplies onto Normandy Beach on D-Day. His craft was amphibious—it worked on land and water. See how one American's invention helped changed the tide of the war.

Ascolta le avventure sfreccianti di Saetta e Cricchetto! Riuscirà McQueen a diventare l'auto più veloce del mondo? L'auto da corsa Saetta McQueen e il suo migliore amico Cricchetto si mettono in viaggio per partecipare al primo World Grand Prix. Tuttavia, la strada per la gara e per il titolo di indiscussa "auto più veloce del mondo" non sarà senza ostacoli per i due amici. Cricchetto si troverà infatti coinvolto nelle trame segrete di un'operazione di spionaggio internazionale, con tanto di motori che esplodono e il misterioso Professor Z determinato a sabotare la vittoria di Saetta.

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.

Bentley is over the moon—literally! He’s got a ticket to blast off into space. But when his friends are told they can’t come along just because they’re “different,” Bentley’s mission takes an unexpected turn.

Дорожные истории Дарьи Мультановской – это увлекательная сказка, в которой научное и полезное сочетается с волшебным и вымышленным. Здесь автомобили и светофоры умеют разговаривать и даже устраивают бал-маскарад с конкурсом на звание "Сама таинственность". А самое главное, они знакомят читателя с правилами дорожного движения, дорожными знаками и правилами поведения в метро, а также рассказывают о том, кто и когда изобрёл первый в мире светофор. Для младшего школьного возраста.

Little Titch, Gideon, and Minnie Millie discover that the mainland will, very soon, run out of coal. So, the three friends go on an exciting adventure through the tick and the tock of the Clockwork Village and search for the Lost Railway to try to find the lost coal before they run out of steam. Can Little Titch and friends be so bold and find that coal?

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