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Commander William R. Anderson of the United States Navy thought the Nautilus, the Navy’s first nuclear-powered submarine, would be the first to reach the North Pole! Will Commander R. Anderson and the Nautilus accomplish this chilly feat, or will this be the ultimate lesson for him and his crew to learn?

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis, and more.

Can you hear the diggers? The audiobook will take you on a trip to the construction site complete with sound effects you would hear. Listen as the diggers, dump trucks, and cranes as well as other equipment used in construction rumble, buzz, and crash their way around the construction site!

Trains and railways have been moving humans and goods for more than 200 years. This series will delve into the histories of some of the most well-known passenger trains that still operate today.

Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm! All the animals are curious and cautious about the newcomer—what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly? Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home!

This thrilling companion to Iain Lawrence's award-winning The Wreckers and The Smugglers plunges listeners into high-sea action and intrigue. After 17-year-old John Spencer sets out on his first voyage to foreign lands, he and his crew are wary when they come across a stranger named Horn rowing a lifeboat in the middle of nowhere. What is the man hiding?

Spectate the spirited world of NASCAR through the eyes of the sport’s top drivers like Bubba Wallace, Danica Patrick, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., while highlighting their careers, histories, and legacies.

Have you ever wondered what lifts a big, heavy airplane up in the sky without falling down? This article explains how their wings and air keeps planes—and birds, too—flying high! Learn how wings work just by blowing on a piece of paper in a fun experiment.

Did you know that in the late nineteenth century, the United States military used bikes to travel from one place to another? They were a new invention and a quicker way to travel than walking. Lieutenant James Moss and twenty soldiers tested the durability of bikes by traveling through six states from the West to the Midwest to prove its usability in the military.

Long before the Wright brothers invented the airplane, people have tried everything they could think of to fly. Learn about the long history of flight, starting in ancient China and including everything from hot air balloons to rockets!

Safety is important, no matter the location, whether on land or on sea! Children can explore the many boats that are used on the ocean. Tugboats, police boats, ice breaker boats, and rescue boats, all have a different purpose for helping people be safe or to provide rescue on the sea.

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!

Listeners will get to look at some of their favorite motorcycles from some of the biggest names in the industry! Each title will discuss the history of the company, their best motorcycle models, and how fast they can go.

Find out what happens when Duck drives the big red tractor through town and past the popular diner where all the locals are having lunch.

Everyone loves airplanes - especially kids! In this lively, fast-paced audiobook, you’ll find 51 fabulous facts about planes from all over the world. Jet planes! Military fighters! Biplanes! Seaplanes!

During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this audiobook details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

Everyone loves trains - especially kids! In this lively, fast-paced audiobook, you'll find 51 Fabulous Facts about trains and railroads from all over the world. Steam Engines! Cabooses! Locomotives! Bullet Trains! Trains that move through magnetic levitation…trains that moved by burning coal. How fast trains go. Who rides them. Luxury trains like the Orient Express. Subways like the London Underground. All sorts of amazing facts about trains and railroads!

Trapped high on a mountain by deep snow, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food, but they all refuse to go up the mountain. Seeing the desperate situation, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the mountain in spite of the ridicule from the big trains. The Little Red Train and it helpers overcome severe obstacles and save the people from starvation.

The little green train is all alone in the engine shed until an unexpected royal visit, and then, the adventure starts! The audiobook is part of the straight to sleep series of books, all of which have a happy ending. The book makes an excellent bedtime listening book for children up to seven years old.

In Turbo Racers: Trailblazer, twelve-year-old Mace Blazer gets the chance to pilot a state-of-the-art vehicle that transforms at the touch of a button from race car to jet plane to single-person sub, in the biggest race in the world.