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This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, is based on the real-life events of the Spanish fleet commanded by Ferdinand Magellan in the early 1500s. It follows the adventures of Juan de Zubileta, a young boy who serves as a page aboard one of the ships. In addition to the story, this audio study provides a full lesson on the importance of setting in a story, the three most utilized points of view, and features key vocabulary words. 

Follow the story of this caterpillar, who lost his family and suffered from amnesia, forgetting his own name and those of his siblings and parents. He is always hungry, but, what's more important, is that he searches for truth. He searches for a solution to his problem. On the way to the dangerous underworld, the Lava Cave, he is accompanied by another caterpillar. Together, they venture for the diamond of wisdom in the hope that it will tell the little caterpillar of its origin. Don't miss this fun adventure and find out how this brave creature discovered his true identity.

Diary 1: Ruben grows up on a farm, with pigs, horses, and chickens. He works at a construction company, but the appearance of certain animals makes him question his background. Is Ruben really destined to be more than what he is? A pig, a firefly, and an eagle reveal his true identity, his true home, and his true bloodline. His destiny awaits him. Find out in this child-friendly, adventurous story....plus five more diaries.

Casey is a horse at a farm, but she is bored...terribly bored. She wants to explore more, so she gathers her friends and takes off on a journey. The journey involves being chased by people, stealing keys, train rides, dodging malicious monsters, and helping other animals by guiding them home. Follow the fun story of a horse who finds what she is looking for through the various situations she gets herself and her friends in.

Who is the werewolf in this thrilling wolf girl story? When the villagers notice someone has been robbed, Viola is about to find out more about the case when she is confronted with a chase, a giant wolf when the full moon shows its shiny face, and an unexpected ending to the question of who has committed the crime. She loves wolves, but she cannot tolerate such acts. What will she do when she finds out who did it?

Eight stories, eight times the fun! Story 1: Ruben grows up on a farm with pigs, horses, and chickens. He works at a construction company, but the appearance of certain animals makes him question his background. Is Ruben really destined to be more than what he is? A pig, a firefly, and an eagle reveal his true identity, his true home, and his true bloodline. His destiny awaits him.

Ruben grows up on a farm, with pigs, horses, and chickens. He works at a construction company, but the appearance of certain animals makes him question his background. Is Ruben really destined to be more than what he is? A pig, a firefly, and an eagle reveal his true identity, his true home, and his true bloodline. His destiny awaits him. Find out in this child-friendly, adventurous story.

Casper and Izabelle are two cats, but their relationship is about to fail. When Casper finds out that his cat girlfriend becomes a little more demanding than she was at first, he starts having doubts, but when she sends him on a dangerous mission, he really doesn't know anymore. This story involves explosive monsters and strange objects, and a bunch of cats trying to argue over what's best to do. The alleycats in this story are friends, but one of them is constantly lying. Find out who and listen to more!

The blacks and whites have been living amongst each other for an entire century, but as the racist movements and officials have become more intense, the mindset of the populace has shifted. Auridius is a family man, a patriot, and a fighter for peace. He has been watching all the political developments in horror, dreading the day that everything will go wrong. When an evil dictator takes over and enforces absurd laws, it is up to this courageous man to keep his family from harm and lead the way to a new way of thinking among the general population.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, tells the story of a teenage boy who is inspired by a story his grandparents tell him. As a result, he feels inspired to perform something original at his own school talent show. In addition to the story, this audio study provides a full lesson on the importance of characters, how the sequence of events presented in a story can change our perception, and features key vocabulary words. 

These two stories will give you the shivers and make you laugh at the same time. The first is about Terry, a village guard who gets haunted by a ghost. Together, they fight skeletons and defend the town's borders. The second story is about a mother and her two daughters. They inherited a haunted house but they are still discovering why there is a ghost in their gigantic, creepy-looking house. Is the ghost trying to tell them something, or does she just want to scare them? Start listening now and find out....

Martha doesn't consider herself the crème of the crop to the eligible young men in her neighborhood, but when somebody tells her she is a princess, her lifestyle and charisma change immediately. With that being said, it doesn't come easy for her to adjust to the habits and perfect her princess skills. Do you like princesses? Then this little audiobook is a fun listen to enjoy.

When Crystal gets rejected by several different boys because of her red hair and her awkward social skills, she is upset and runs away. Another boy, however, sees something good in her and pursues her into the woods. But when a monster army is standing ready to attack the village, the people may not be able to get help anywhere else. Will Crystal be willing to come back and help against the vicious green monsters? Start listening and find out!

Three adventures in one audiobook. Story three: Layla is a little different. She has purple hair, black clothes, and a gothic way of presenting herself. But underneath her seemingly rebellious attitude is a soft heart and a tender, caring young woman who works as a nurse, says no to drugs, and listens to old ladies in the hospital. But the events with the most impact on her life have yet to come, involving a decent young man who falls in love with her, a stubborn family, and a terrifying motorcycle accident.

Two girls, two horses... but one of them is a zombie horse! Diana and Daphne are best friends, but when they begin to argue, there is no stopping these two vengeful girls. They hate each other, and they are not afraid to show it. Eventually, Diana becomes so angry that she turns Daphne’s beloved animals into a zombie horse, a destructive, aggressive creature that terrorizes the town and escapes into the mountains. Will they find the horse and restore what has been lost?

A couple is arguing, but when the zombies attack, they decide to work together. Jace and Synthia are a normal couple with regular problems. Cynthia gets suspicious when Jace goes to another woman, but their argument will have to wait, because they are being attacked by zombies! The invasion hits the village hard, and the only way out they see is to hide in a secret tunnel underneath the homes. Other adventures await as they bump into someone else who has discovered the tunnel.

Officer Trevor is put on a secret assignment to find out who or what has been breaking into the bureau's storage room. He starts a search that leads him to an evil villain, a shooting, and a massive ghost attack on the city. Will Trevor and the commissioner be able to save the city from a terrible fate? Quickly start listening to this action-packed book!

The gem specialist Braden stubbornly lets his jungle guide go and finds himself in a dangerous place of storms, predators, and diseases. His life is about to end, or so he assumes. But then he meets the locals, men who have survived in this wild climate for decades. Something else is about to take place, something big, something related to a secret jungle object with power. Will the tribe help Braden or will they turn against him? Don't wait any longer to discover the events in this powerful survival story.

An all-new fantasy adventure for kids to enjoy! Think of elves, orcs, wizards, and dwarfs all in one book. This short fantasy story is about a vicious group of orcs that invades the homes and towns of the humans. But when the elves find out, they are about to gather every race in the vast lands to win the war and rid themselves of these monstrous orcs. Ciethrael and Alicia are two elven warriors, one with a sword, and another with a bow and arrow. They seek out the wise wizard and convince the dwarfs to provide them weapons for war.

Jenny is surrounded by guys at work. They brag and rub it in her face that she cannot do the same things they can. But even though this brave young lady can’t stand it and accepts their challenge to beat them in whatever they suggest, she quickly finds out that she can’t do everything.