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It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world?

Doctors help us when we are sick or hurt. Leveled text helps young listeners learn more about these very important community helpers.

Wangari lives in the lush, green land of rural Kenya, where the soil is perfect for planting, the trees tower into the sky and the streams are full of mysterious creatures. All day, she plays beneath her favourite fig tree, and at night, she gathers around the fire with her family to listen to her mother's stories. Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The soil becomes overworked and dry, and nothing will grow. People go hungry.

Alice Tonks is eager to make friends at boarding school, but she's always found it hard to fit in. Then she discovers she is a switcher and can talk to animals. As she starts to explore her newfound abilities, to her horror she learns that creatures are going missing. Only Alice holds the key to solving the mystery, but she'll need to harness her full powers first. And to do that she'll need a bit of help from her new friends—animal and human alike.

A trip to the doctor’s office can be scary. Luckily, Marshall and the rest of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol are here to explain what happens during a checkup and why there’s nothing to worry about.

Nilly is the new kid in school, but he doesn’t let that or his tiny size slow him down. After all, he has his smart mouth, quick wits, and fearless nature to see him through. Nilly quickly makes two special friends: Lisa, a girl whose own best friend has just moved, and Doctor Proctor, who has (1) a tragic past (including lost love and betrayal) and (2) a talent for inventing things like industrial strength fart powder.

Doctors treat people when they are sick and help people stay healthy. Give listeners the inside scoop on what it's like to have the job of a doctor. Listeners will learn about different types of doctors, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job.

Forget Thanksgiving. The biggest turkey of all is running around Ella Mentry School - Dr. Carbles, the president of the school board. He is grumpier than ever and wants to fire Mr. Klutz. Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principals job?

What if your favorite characters came to life? Billy’s spending the summer in a lakeside cabin that belongs to the mysterious Dr. Libris. But something strange is going on. Besides the security cameras everywhere, there’s Dr. Libris’s private bookcase. Whenever Billy opens the books inside, he can hear sounds coming from the island in the middle of the lake. The clash of swords. The twang of arrows. Sometimes he can even feel the ground shaking. It’s almost as if the stories he’s reading are coming to life! But that’s impossible...isn’t it?

Nilly is new to the neighbourhood, but is quick to make friends: Doctor Proctor, an eccentric professor; and Lisa, who is teased by the twin terrors Truls and Trym. Nilly and Lisa help Doctor Proctor develop his latest invention, a powder that makes you fart. The powder makes Nilly and Lisa very popular at school when they sell it for fifty cents a bag. And they get revenge on Truls and Trym by giving them an extra-strength dose of fart powder that shoots them up into a tree! It’s all good farty fun. That is, until someone steals it!

In this funny story, Mr. Spuffington cuts his finger, bumps his head, and falls asleep in the sun with his cat, Pablo. With each injury, he fears the worst and is quick to call Dr. John. Kids will enjoy learning about how the human body responds to injuries and begins to heal itself.

From scrapes and bruises to mosquito bites and hiccups, Colin learns when a visit to the doctor is needed.

Growing up is exciting, but it can also be a strange and confusing time. This audiobook will help you ride your rollercoaster more smoothly! We'll cover the usual things such as periods and body changes, but also equip you with the knowledge you need to flourish and thrive in today's world, from self-care and recognising healthy relationships to talking about your mental health with confidence.

Most people have heard about Rosa Parks’s brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans—a veteran—refused to give up her seat on a bus traveling through the South.

In this hilarious epic tale, our young hero learns three valuable lessons: avoiding pain only heightens it, a mother's wrath can hurt worse than a shot, and growing up sometimes involves choosing the lesser of two evils.

Hear-it! Listeners: The Life of Max; Max has a busy life, lots of places to go and people to see. A diverse group of children will make friends with Max and join his adventures in this delightful series.

Brains don't look like much, do they? A touch of slime here, some squishy grey stuff there. But in fact, your brain is more powerful than any supercomputer, and it is completely fascinating. Have you ever wondered why you're left-handed? Or why you have dreams? Or what causes pins and needles? I'll tell you what else: your brain is completely unique. That's right: no one else has a brain quite like yours. So if you want to learn how to make the most of your brain, this is the book for you.

Get to know the ickiest illnesses that have infected humans and affected civilizations through the ages. Each chapter explores the story of a disease, including the scary symptoms, kooky cures, and brilliant breakthroughs that it spawned. Medical historian and bestselling author Lindsey Fitzharris lays out the facts with her trademark wit. Diseases covered in this audiobook include bubonic plague, smallpox, rabies, tuberculosis, cholera, and scurvy.

Kenn ich, lieb ich, hör ich: Ein neues Abenteuer mit Dr. Brumm! Warum schafft Dachs einen Klimmzug und Dr. Brumm nicht? Weil Dachs so viel Gemüse isst! Bauer Hackenpiep liefert ihm wöchentlich eine Kiste voller Grünzeug. Das will Dr. Brumm auch ausprobieren. Aber wie groß soll die Kiste sein? Viel hilft doch sicher viel? Dr. Brumm kreuzt XXXXXXL an - und braucht danach Unterstützung von all seinen Freunden.

Can Jimmy and his squad be worthy of the sacrifice made by the Dretskys at the end of SV18? Will the bedrock barrier finally crack and release the Colorful Steves and Lamashtu from their lengthy incarceration? And, what of the Noble Dark One...?