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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.

This Thomas and Friends audio collection contains a fun selection of Engine Adventures stories including the little green engine, Percy! With tales from Thomas and his Sodor friends, sound effects and music, this audio collection is sure to provide endless fun, with beloved stories that your child will want to listen to time and time again!

A nostalgic offering to share between generations that makes a delightful present for Thomas fans. Children aged 3 and up will love becoming aquainted with beloved characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on Sir Topham Hatt’s railway.

It's 1883 - only a few months after Molly Pepper; her mother, Cassandra; and her friend, Emmett, saved New York from an attack by the megalomaniacal Ambrose Rector while managing to preserve the reputations of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, whose technology was manipulated in Rector’s scheme. Their selfless heroism will finally earn them a place in the Inventors’ Guild, alongside the greatest minds of their generation. Unless, of course, no one knows that they did any of that.

“Ready to work” describes the heavy-duty machines featured in this series. They are made to dig, haul, transport, and rescue, usually with incredible horsepower or speed. Each book in this set is geared up to show young listeners the amazing things each mighty machine can do! This volume includes Airplanes, Dump Trucks, Garbage Trucks, and Monster Trucks.

This volume includes Wheel Loaders, Ships, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Monster Trucks, Race Cars, Tractors, Trains, Airplanes, Graders, Motorcycles, Police Cars, and Trucks.

Start your engine and get ready for a day of work! In this fun nonfiction series, narrative text tells about a day in the life of different machines. Emerging learners can race through city streets with a fire truck, plant crops with a tractor, and travel the world with an airplane. This volume includes A Garbage Truck's Day, A Monster Truck's Day, A Ship's Day, and A Train's Day.

Vroom! Engines roar and wheels turn in this fun series. Exciting facts about different machines engage beginning listeners while simple, predictable text aid them on the first step of their literacy journey. This volume includes Cranes, Dump Trucks, Ships, Garbage Trucks, Helicopters, Police Cars, and Race Cars.

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.

On May 19, 1942, during World War II, a German submarine, a U-boat, in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey 50 miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued - and each family member had to find their own path to survival.

Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS City of Benares set out in a convoy of 19 ships sailing for Canada. On board were 90 CORB children, chaperones, and crew, along with paying passengers. When the war ships escorting the Benares to safe waters peeled off, a German submarine attacked and torpedoed the Benares.

There’s a killer on the loose on the Titanic  -  and the only people who know are four kids. Within both the luxury of the cabins and the dark underbelly of the engine rooms, Paddy, Sophie, Juliana, and Alfie have found themselves tangled in a maze of mysteries, each one deadlier than the next.

Our aspiring special correspondent is on the adventure of a lifetime cruising upriver in the jungle aboard a paddle steamer. She becomes intrigued by the story of the secretive silver wibbler bird, and it's not long before Kate and young scout Bertie are hot on the heels of an exciting mystery in which hilarious mayhem engulfs the boat.

When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a disastrous storm, it leaves behind three weary passengers struggling to stay alive. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the four intrepid Coast Guardsmen who braved this ruthless storm in the hopes of saving them. A spellbinding tale of courage and survival from the author of The Finest Hours.

In the second book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.—KC and Marshall are going to the Cherry Blossom Festival. They have an invitation from the President of the United States! But while they are off getting ice cream, KC's mom and President Thornton are kidnapped—right under the bodyguards' noses. Who cares if the FBI is on the case? KC isn't giving up until she finds her mom!

Listeners will get a close look at some of their favorite model cars from some of the biggest names in the automobile industry. Each title discusses the history of the car, what it looks like, and how fast it can go!

Vom Leuchtturm ihrer Lieblingsinsel aus machen Rick, Ava und Emilio eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: Ein riesiger Frachter, der eben noch auf dem Ozean trieb, verschwindet urplötzlich! Hat ihn der Nebel verschluckt? Daran glauben die drei Freunde nicht. Es muss mehr dahinter stecken. Aber was? Mit ihrer Nautilus steuern sie hinaus aufs offene Meer, um dem Rätsel auf den Grund zu gehen!

With this audio add-on, little car fans will have the right background noise for their adventures in the world of "MyRoads." The audio file delivers exciting and realistic traffic sounds: from the construction site to the harbor and much more. "MyRoads" Soundscape City brings bustling street life and the teeming town straight into the children's room.

Featherpaws is amazed when he discovers that his next mission is sailing around the world in his own ship. He cruises the oceans to collect information and then feeds it into his new friend’s database. CO2 is a unique computerized trainer who reminds everyone to be careful of their carbon footprint. Together, the Knights of Owl Crest find themselves facing many challenging situations.

Ashley et Denise sont deux jumelles vivant une vie tranquille de jeunes écolières. Jusqu’au jour où leur curiosité les pousse à explorer le train abandonné près de chez elles. Elles se retrouveront alors au cœur d’un étrange mystère. Quel secret cache le train des rêves ?