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How Things Work/Are Made Audiobooks

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    444+ Electricity and Electronics Fun Facts for Kids

    by Dr. Rabea Hadi ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Morgan G ...
    Series Audiobook 17 - 444 Fun Facts for Kids

    Unabridged

    1 hour 12 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Bonus: With this Audiobook, you'll get access to a free 400-page interactive humorous fantasy adventure (a $60 value)!Get ready to spark your child's curiosity with 444+ Electricity and Electronics Fun Facts for Kids! This engaging and educational book is packed with mind-blowing facts, exciting illustrations, and interactive quizzes that will ... Read more

    Free

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    100 Amazing Facts about Firefighters

    Surprising Discoveries of a Heroic Profession

    by Marc Dresgui ...
    Narrated by Marc Dresgui ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 20 min

    Discover the fascinating world of firefighters through 100 surprising and captivating facts that will amaze both children and adults alike! Have you ever wondered:Why are fire trucks red?How do firefighters extinguish a forest fire moving at 20 km/h?What are the suits that can withstand temperatures of 1,000 degrees?How do firefighters evacuate passengers from a plane in an emergency?What do ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Science of Motorcycle Racing, The

    by Marcia Lusted ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    Series series The Science of Speed

    Unabridged

    33 min

    Watching a motorcycle race is exciting, but have you ever wondered about the science behind the speed? From before riders reach the track until they blaze across the finish line, science plays a key role. Find out about the concepts behind motorcycle design, track surfaces, drafting, protective clothing, and much more! ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    How Water Gets from Treatment Plants to Toilet Bowls

    by Megan Cooley Peterson ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    Series series Here to There

    Unabridged

    2 min

    Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    First American Ball Game, The

    by Jack Myers, Ph.D. ...
    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    Series series Read With Highlight

    Unabridged

    5 min

    How did the Maya and Aztecs make balls out of rubber? ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    How Does an Airplane Fly?

    And Other Questions About How Stuff Works

    by Highlights for Children ...
    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    Series series Read with Highlights

    Unabridged

    2 min

    Highlights' science editors answer kids' questions about how stuff works, such as How Does an Airplane Fly? ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    George Washington's Engineer

    How Rufus Putnam Won the Siege of Boston without Firing a Shot

    by Darcy Pattison, Terry Kole ...
    Narrated by Josiah Bildner ...

    Unabridged

    13 min

    In January 1776, George Washington had a problem: the British army controlled the city of Boston. The colonial army needed to force the British to leave. But how?Washington had a solution: ask his engineer Rufus Putnam to solve the problem. They needed to take control of the high ground, Dorchester Heights, just south of Boston. They could place cannons there to bombard the British army.Cannons on ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Ships

    by Amy McDonald ...
    Narrated by Dana Fleming ...
    Series series Machines with Power!

    Unabridged

    2 min

    From crossing the sea to circling the world, ships are machines that go places! In this title, vibrant photos and light text help young readers learn about these amazing vessels, including their parts to their jobs. Features such as a picture glossary, photo labels, and a labeled diagram offer additional support for students just getting their sea legs in the wide ocean of reading. ... Read more

    $5.48 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Stupendous Sound

    by Nadia Higgins ...
    Narrated by Robert Rance ...
    Series series Science Rocks! Set 2

    Unabridged

    8 min

    Learn about the stupendous sounds that surround us in these easy-to-read books. The vibrations, signals, and effects of sound are explained in simple text and matching art. A science activity, fun facts section, glossary, and index aid students in learning about the stupendous sounds around them. Special thanks to content consultant Paul Ohmann, Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Musical Plumbing

    by Laura Biggs ...
    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    Series series Read With Highlights

    Unabridged

    2 min

    Musician John Kovac uses PVC pipes to make his own instruments. ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    From Kernel to Corn

    by Robin Nelson ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...
    Series series Start to Finish, Second Series

    Unabridged

    2 min

    How does a corn seed become corn on the cob? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from planting to picking and eating—in this fascinating book! ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    This Python Isn't a Snake

    What Are Coding Languages and Syntax?

    by Brian P. Cleary ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    Series series Coding Is CATegorical ™

    Unabridged

    4 min

    Cats can code? These cats sure can! Playful rhyming verse and goofy illustrations introduce coding languages and syntax. Readers will learn why we need special languages for coding and see examples from a number of languages. And they'll quickly find out why correct syntax is key for avoiding up-mixes mix-ups! Author Brian P. Cleary, illustrator Martin Goneau, and the enthusiastic CATegorical cats ... Read more

    $9.61 CAD

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    The Story of Peanut Butter

    It Starts with Peanuts

    by Robin Nelson ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    Series series Step by Step

    Unabridged

    1 min

    How does a peanut become creamy peanut butter? A farmer grows peanuts. The sun dries the plants. The peanuts are picked and sorted. Machines remove shells. Follow the process step by step as peanut butter is made. ... Read more

    $9.61 CAD

  • Audiobook

    The Story of Ice Cream

    It Starts with Milk

    by Stacy Taus-Bolstad ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    Series series Step by Step

    Unabridged

    How does milk become delicious ice cream? A farmer milks cows. The milk is mixed and heated. Next a worker adds flavors. The mix gets cold. Watch what happens step by step as ice cream is made. ... Read more

    $9.61 CAD

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    The Story of an Apple

    It Starts with a Seed

    by Stacy Taus-Bolstad ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    Series series Step by Step

    Unabridged

    How does a seed turn into a tasty apple? The seed spouts. The tree grows. Then the tree flowers. Next small apples grow. The apples ripen. Watch how apples grow step by step. ... Read more

    $9.61 CAD

  • Audiobook

    From Tadpole to Frog

    by Shannon Zemlicka ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...
    Series series Start to Finish, Second Series

    Unabridged

    2 min

    How does a tadpole become a frog? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from egg to adulthood—in this fascinating book! ... Read more

    $9.61 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Finding Out about Geothermal Energy

    by Matt Doeden ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...
    Series series Searchlight Books ™ — What Are Energy Sources?

    Unabridged

    12 min

    Did you know people can dig underground and use Earth's heat to make energy? This geothermal energy can power the computer and heat or cool your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about geothermal energy. ... Read more

    $9.61 CAD

  • Audiobook

    How We Got to Now

    Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

    by Steven Johnson ...
    Narrated by Steven Johnson ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 57 min

    From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Extra Life, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas.In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their ... Read more

    $21.00 CAD

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    Monster Trucks

    by Amy McDonald ...
    Narrated by Dana Fleming ...
    Series series Machines with Power!

    Unabridged

    2 min

    Crunch! Monster trucks can crush cars with ease! This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about these mighty machines through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. Features point out monster truck parts and tricks to support the text. This low-level title is sure to boost young students as they begin to read independently! ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

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    How Is Plastic Made from Petroleum?

    and Other Questions About How Stuff Works

    by Highlights for Children ...
    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    Series series Read With Highlights

    Unabridged

    4 min

    Highlights's science editors answer kids' questions about how stuff works, such as How Is Plastic Made from Petroleum? ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Thomas und seine Freunde – Das Geheimnis um den Blauen Berg

    by Mattel, Mattel ...
    Narrated by Monty Arnold ...
    Series series Thomas and Friends

    Unabridged

    16 min

    Im Steinbruch auf dem Blauen Berg gehen seltsame Dinge vor sich. Thomas begegnet immer wieder einer kleinen grünen Lokomotive, doch jedes Mal, wenn er versucht, mit ihr ins Gespräch zu kommen, nimmt sie Reißaus. Aber auch alle anderen Loks hüllen sich in Schweigen. Thomas ahnt, dass hier etwas nicht mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Was ist hier geschehen? Kann Thomas das Geheimnis um den Blauen Berg ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Sensors for Kids: A Fun Guide to How Machines Sense the World Around Them

    by Megan Wilcox ...
    Narrated by Megan Wilcox ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 54 min

    Turn daily car rides into a playful STEM adventure by decoding the hidden technology powering our everyday world. Perfect for curious kids ages seven to eleven, this upbeat audio journey solves the mystery of how machines actually "feel" and "see." Young listeners will transform ordinary moments into thrilling science puzzles while answering one big question: how do robots know what to do?Rather ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Augmented Reality for Kids: A Fun Guide to How Screens Add Magic to the Real World

    by Sophie Lindgren ...
    Narrated by Sophie Lindgren ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 53 min

    Transform everyday surroundings into a digital playground with this STEM adventure about the wonders of augmented reality. Perfect for the morning school commute or family listening on a road trip, this lighthearted journey explains how modern technology safely mixes virtual objects with reality. Keep curious minds engaged while discovering the magic hidden inside cameras and smart devices.Move ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Gears and Pulleys for Kids: A Fun Guide to How Gears and Pulleys Work Together

    by Grace Holloway ...
    Narrated by Grace Holloway ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 51 min

    Transform a boring family commute into a playful STEM adventure by mastering the secret mechanics of simple machines. Perfect for curious kids and homeschooling parents, this high-energy educational journey turns everyday motions like pushing and lifting into an exciting engineering quest.Step inside the imaginative Invention Station to design a Fantastic Pet Helper Machine, solving fun mechanical ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus