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In these true tales of wildlife survival, listeners discover how some of America's most beautiful and fascinating animals came face-to-face with the threat of extinction. Yet through the heroic efforts of people who stepped in, these endangered animals not only came back from the brink, but also began to thrive once again. This volume includes Saving the Silvertip and Struggle for Survival.

In this fact-filled series, young listeners can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! This volume includes See Corn Grow, See a Pineapple Grow, See a Rose Grow, See an Avocado Grow, and See Bell Peppers Grow.

The sky can tell a person a lot about the day. Will it be wet? Will it be hot? Or, will there be a storm? This series will help beginning listeners understand weather by starting at the basics.

In this fact-filled series, young listeners can explore the growth of common fruits, vegetables, fungi, and more! Through simple text, listeners will study the subject from seed or spore to fully grown product. Special features highlight the subject’s life cycle, uses, and what is needed to grow. Hear about common plants and fungi growth! This volume includes See a Banana Grow, See a Mushroom Grow, See a Pine Tree Grow, See a Pumpkin Grow, and See a Sunflower Grow.

The desert is one of the most extreme biomes on Earth! Temperatures skyrocket as the sun rises and quickly plummet as it sets. These extremes have not stopped animals from making it their home. From roadrunners excreting salt to conserve water to bighorn sheep going days without a drop, this series explores the special ways animals of the desert have adapted to survive in this harsh biome.

In this narrative nonfiction series, listeners meet heroes who risk their lives to save animals—from cats and dogs to pelicans and pigs! This volume includes Panda-Monium and Vanished in a Hurricane.

What pushed some of our favorite animals to the brink of near extinction? How did laws and conservation efforts help them make a comeback? And what is still being done to help aid the survival of our world’s animals?

Weather is all around us. What is the weather like where you live? Weather Report introduces early listeners to weather conditions while helping them develop literacy skills.

How does your garden grow? Very well, with this helpful series! This series will encourage young listeners to plant, grow, and harvest their own flowers, fruits, and vegetables and give them the information they need to do so.

With its friendly and interactive approach, each book in Geology Genius highlights a specific type of rock or geological substance and discusses its properties and where on Earth it can be found. This volume includes The Rock Cycle and Sedimentary Rocks.

This series will encourage young listeners to plant, grow, and harvest their own flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and give them the information they need to do so. This volume includes Composting, Flowers, and Fruits.

From mountains to rain forests, this series explores the basic physical features that make up our planet. Young listeners will discover each feature of Earth, how it formed, and what plants and animals call it home.

As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world to film animals in their natural habitats. Over the span of seven decades, David's innovative documentaries have been treasured by millions of people. But as time went on, he noticed the wild places he loved were shrinking. What could David do to help? What could we all do? This is the story of David Attenborough.

TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge.

Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air and bakes the desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the canyon hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon and all the secret life hidden in its arms.

In Sea Wolves: Keepers of the Rainforest, lyrical text creates a captivating portrait of the remarkable sea wolf.

Over the swamp, the barred owl hoots, and the great egret swoops down on snowy wings. The slow mazes of waterways are quiet with the shush of reeds and grasses. But under the swamp’s soft shadows, there’s a whole hidden world of panthers and orchids, red-bellied turtles and raccoons, lurking alligators and singing frogs. Discover the magical reaches of the Everglades and all the fascinating creatures living just out of sight in its branches and depths—over and under the wetland.

Con una prosa perfecta para la lectura en voz alta, Una fruta es una maleta para las semillas indaga en el mundo de las semillas, su propósito y cómo crecen, y es perfecto para los niños pequeños. Incluye preguntas y respuestas al final como lectura complementaria y para fomentar el interés.

Sonja und die Kinder Mila und Julian setzen sich für den Tierschutz ein: Sie helfen bei der Vogel- und Insektenzählung mit und sammeln Müll am Strand. Dabei stellen sie fest, welchen Gefahren Tiere im Wald, auf dem Feld und im Meer ausgesetzt sind und was wir alles für sie tun können. In Sonjas Garten bauen die drei gemeinsam ein Haus für Ohrwürmer, im Park entdecken sie Tiere, die neu bei uns leben und erfahren, welche Arten bedroht sind. Mit vielen alltagsnahen Tipps begeistert das Hörspiel Kinder nachhaltig für den Schutz der Tierwelt.

Komm mit ins Geräuscheland! Wie zwitschern Rotkehlchen, wie klingen Wind und Gewitter und welche Maschinen gibt es eigentlich auf dem Bau? Drei Geschichten erzählen vom Leben am Meer, von der Baustelle und den Tieren in der Natur. »Hör Mal Klangreisen« lädt dazu ein, die Ohren zu spitzen und aufmerksam zuzuhören. Dabei werden spielerisch die kindliche Wahrnehmung sowie Zuhör- und Sprachkompetenzen gefördert.