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What Would It Take to Build a Time Machine?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Yvette LaPierre
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!
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What Would It Take to Build a Time Machine?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Release date: 25-04-24
- Language: English
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Mark Weakland
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
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You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day—from school to a pizza place or coffee shop, and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Series: High Tech Science at Home, Book 2
- Length: 29 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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What Would It Take to Make a Flying Car?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life flying car!
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What Would It Take to Make a Flying Car?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Space Telescopes: Instagram of the Stars
- Future Space
- By: Andrew Langley
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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Over the last 400 years, telescope technology has come a long way. From dying stars to burping black holes, take a look at the most exciting discoveries in deep space.
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Space Telescopes: Instagram of the Stars
- Future Space
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
- Release date: 22-04-24
- Language: English
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Touchdowns and Tailgates: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Football
- Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
- By: Martin Driscoll
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Think pro football begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football—from pregame tailgating and prepping the pigskins to halftime shows and postgame interviews.
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Touchdowns and Tailgates: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Football
- Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Release date: 16-04-24
- Language: English
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Fast Breaks and Fanatics: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Basketball
- Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
- By: Martin Driscoll
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball—from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews.
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Fast Breaks and Fanatics: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Basketball
- Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 16-04-24
- Language: English
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Mini Machines That Zoom and Spin
- Mini Makers
- By: Lauren Kukla
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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Looking to build some cool moving machines? Think small! Craft a tiny Ferris wheel or a super-small wobbling UFO. You might even make an itty-bitty disco ball. Tiny machines are tons of fun!
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Mini Machines That Zoom and Spin
- Mini Makers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Release date: 16-04-24
- Language: English
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Homers and Hot Dogs: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Baseball
- Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
- By: Martin Driscoll
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball—from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth.
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Homers and Hot Dogs: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Baseball
- Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 16-04-24
- Language: English
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Let's Find Pulleys
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.
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Let's Find Pulleys
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Series: Let's Find Simple Machines, Book 3
- Length: 3 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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How Do Virtual Assistants Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 31 mins
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A virtual assistant by any name—Alexa, Siri, whoever—can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.
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How Do Virtual Assistants Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 31 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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How Do Smart Homes Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Agnieszka Biskup
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 32 mins
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Imagine you arrive at school and realize you forgot to feed the dog. No problem. Pull out your phone and command the dog dish to dispense a serving of food. That's all there is to it—if you live a smart home. What once sounded like science fiction is now a reality for some families.
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How Do Smart Homes Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 32 mins
- Release date: 25-04-24
- Language: English
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Let's Find Screws
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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Did you put the cap on the toothpaste tube today? Then you’ve used a screw! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use screws.
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Let's Find Screws
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Series: Let's Find Simple Machines, Book 1
- Length: 4 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Let's Find Levers
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Did you use a fork today? Then you’ve used a lever! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use levers.
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Let's Find Levers
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Series: Let's Find Simple Machines, Book 5
- Length: 3 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Air Force One: Protecting the President's Plane
- High Security
- By: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.
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Air Force One: Protecting the President's Plane
- High Security
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Fort Knox: Protecting the U.S. Gold Reserves
- High Security
- By: Lisa Harkrader
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!
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Fort Knox: Protecting the U.S. Gold Reserves
- High Security
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- By: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Cool Rides on Wheels: Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More
- Cool Rides
- By: Tammy Gagne
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around.
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Cool Rides on Wheels: Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More
- Cool Rides
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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How Does Streaming Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- By: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
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Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you’re at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works, and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech life.
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How Does Streaming Work?
- High Tech Science at Home
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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Let's Find Wheels and Axles
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- By: Wiley Blevins
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- Length: 4 mins
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Did you ride a bike today? Then you’ve used wheels and axles! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use wheels and axles.
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Let's Find Wheels and Axles
- Let's Find Simple Machines
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Series: Let's Find Simple Machines, Book 4
- Length: 4 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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