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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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Fascinating, if a little short
- By ian on 23-06-17
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Pale Blue Dot
- A Vision of the Human Future in Space
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
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In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people....
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First Time Read and Disappointed
- By Sarah on 20-02-18
By: Carl Sagan
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Outer Space
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 55 mins
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Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them....
By: Ladybird
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Super Cool Space Facts
- A Fun, Fact-Filled Space Book for Kids
- By: Bruce Betts PhD
- Narrated by: Bruce Betts
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should - to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more....
By: Bruce Betts PhD
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Indescribable
- 100 Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)
- By: Louie Giglio
- Narrated by: Louie Giglio, James Vore, Tory Vore
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science will engage curious minds and help them discover that God’s design truly is awe-inspiring....
By: Louie Giglio
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Black Hole Chasers
- The Amazing True Story of an Astronomical Breakthrough
- By: Anna Crowley Redding
- Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
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Award-winning investigative journalist Anna Crowley Redding presents the riveting true story of one of the most inspiring scientific breakthroughs of our lifetime - the Event Horizon Telescope team’s reveal of the first image of a super massive black hole....
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
- By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
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How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....
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Fascinating, if a little short
- By ian on 23-06-17
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Pale Blue Dot
- A Vision of the Human Future in Space
- By: Carl Sagan
- Narrated by: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
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In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people....
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First Time Read and Disappointed
- By Sarah on 20-02-18
By: Carl Sagan
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Outer Space
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 55 mins
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Ladybird Audio Adventures is an original series for 4-to 7-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them....
By: Ladybird
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Super Cool Space Facts
- A Fun, Fact-Filled Space Book for Kids
- By: Bruce Betts PhD
- Narrated by: Bruce Betts
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
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Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should - to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more....
By: Bruce Betts PhD
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Indescribable
- 100 Devotions About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)
- By: Louie Giglio
- Narrated by: Louie Giglio, James Vore, Tory Vore
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science will engage curious minds and help them discover that God’s design truly is awe-inspiring....
By: Louie Giglio
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Black Hole Chasers
- The Amazing True Story of an Astronomical Breakthrough
- By: Anna Crowley Redding
- Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
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Award-winning investigative journalist Anna Crowley Redding presents the riveting true story of one of the most inspiring scientific breakthroughs of our lifetime - the Event Horizon Telescope team’s reveal of the first image of a super massive black hole....
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Higher, Steeper, Faster
- The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies
- By: Lawrence Goldstone
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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Discover the daring aviation pioneers who made the dream of powered flight a reality, forever changing the course of history....
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Stealing Air
- By: Trent Reedy
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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When his dad announced they were moving to Iowa, Brian looked forward to making some new friends. But on his first day there, he makes an enemy instead - Frankie Heller, the meanest kid in town....
By: Trent Reedy
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Black Holes
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Katherine Blundell
- Narrated by: Leila Birch
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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This Very Short Introduction audiobook addresses a variety of questions about black holes, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterized and discovered, and what would happen if you came too close to one....
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The Alien Perspective
- A New View of Humanity and the Cosmos
- By: David Whitehouse
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
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The acclaimed author of Apollo 11: The Inside Story charts our future journey through the evolving cosmos, considering how human survival will depend on otherworldly perspectives....
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Good Read
- By Steven Bennett on 23-10-23
By: David Whitehouse
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Reaching for the Moon
- The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
- By: Katherine Johnson
- Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11....
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Disappointing narrative and poorly narrated.
- By Senior T lady on 24-08-23
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Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
- By: Marne Ventura
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 14 mins
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Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium....
By: Marne Ventura
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A-Z Alphabet, Astronomy & “I Am” Affirmations for Kids
- Journey Through the Stars - Discover Creativity and Confidence Through Cosmic Exploration and Positivity for Children
- By: Belle Motley
- Narrated by: Alethea Spencer
- Length: 21 mins
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Welcome to "A-Z Alphabet, Astronomy & 'I Am' Affirmations for Kids." This journey combines cosmic exploration with self-empowerment, guiding children through an adventure of learning and affirmation.
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Exploring Astronomy for kids!
- By Dr. Philomena Ogoh on 03-04-24
By: Belle Motley
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The Little Book of Exoplanets
- By: Joshua N. Winn
- Narrated by: Joshua N. Winn
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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In this audiobook, astrophysicist Joshua Winn provides an accessible introduction to exoplanets and explains the cutting-edge science behind recent discoveries....
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Brilliant!
- By Anonymous User on 16-11-23
By: Joshua N. Winn
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91 Jaw Dropping Facts About Planets for Kids
- Out of This World Planet Facts for Curious Kids
- By: Fern Ortega
- Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen
- Length: 27 mins
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Planets in our solar system have so many cool facts about them that scientists have made very complicated to understand. This book has taken some of the most amazing facts and repackaged them in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand....
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Daddy and Daughter time
- By craig chaplin on 27-12-21
By: Fern Ortega
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Mars! Earthlings Welcome
- Our Universe, Book 5
- By: Stacy McAnulty, Stevie Lewis - illustrator
- Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
- Length: 14 mins
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From writer Stacy McAnulty comes Mars! Earthlings Welcome, a light-hearted nonfiction audiobook about the red planet - told from the perspective of Mars himself....
By: Stacy McAnulty, and others
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Moon! Earth's Best Friend
- By: Stacy McAnulty
- Narrated by: Taylor Meskimen
- Length: 19 mins
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Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock - she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (Literally: She's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever....
By: Stacy McAnulty
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Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays
- By: Stephen Hawking
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
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Thirteen extraordinary essays shed new light on the mystery of the universe—and on one of the most brilliant thinkers of our time....
By: Stephen Hawking
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Sun! One in a Billion
- Our Universe, Book 2
- By: Stacy McAnulty
- Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins
- Length: 15 mins
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Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star - he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible....
By: Stacy McAnulty
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Pluto!
- Not a Planet? Not a Problem!
- By: Stacy McAnulty, Stevie Lewis - illustrator
- Narrated by: Fred Berman
- Length: 15 mins
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Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell....
By: Stacy McAnulty, and others
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A Computer Called Katherine
- How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon
- By: Suzanne Slade, Veronica Miller Jamison - illustrator
- Narrated by: Jeanette Illidg
- Length: 13 mins
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The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson - made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures - who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon....
By: Suzanne Slade, and others
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I Am Neil Armstrong
- Ordinary People Change the World Series
- By: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson, Various
- Length: 22 mins
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This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon....
By: Brad Meltzer
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To the Moon!
- The True Story of the American Heroes on the Apollo 8 Spaceship
- By: Jeffrey Kluger, Ruby Shamir
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kluger
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
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The exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of the Earth's orbit and reach the moon, by the best-selling author of Apollo 13....
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Exceptional story.
- By J. S. Anderson on 14-08-20
By: Jeffrey Kluger, and others
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What You Need to Know About AI
- A beginner’s guide to what the future holds
- By: Brian David Johnson
- Narrated by: Ciaran Saward
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
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The definitive beginners guide to AI by expert and futurist Brian David Johnson. Young listeners 7+ will learn everything they need to know about AI, from how it helps us to discover epic stuff about space, dinosaurs and the human body, to what the future holds....
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A Bedtime Meditation for Kids
- By: Ashley Joseph
- Narrated by: Noah DeBiase
- Length: 29 mins
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If your child loves nature stories or fun adventures, they'll love this bedtime meditation - and you'll love it, as the the story can help them relax and get ready for sleep....
By: Ashley Joseph
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Would You Rather?
- Space Gamebook for Kids Funny Jokes, Facts, Quizzes, and Would You Rathers: Clean Family Fun, Perfect on Road Trips, and Plane ... and Holiday Gift Idea for Children Ages 6-12!
- By: Pretty Pug Publishing
- Narrated by: Russ Jankovitz
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Would You Rather? Space Gamebook for Kids is an interactive gamebook jam-packed with more than 126+ challenging choices, funny jokes, silly scenarios, fascinating facts, and contains hours of hilarious family fun! Watch kids use their creative brainpower....
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worth it
- By Rocky on 04-10-21
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She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla
- She Persisted
- By: Raakhee Mirchandani, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
- Narrated by: Poorna Jagannathan, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 34 mins
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Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was told that she shouldn’t try to become an aeronautical engineer because it was hard for women everywhere to succeed in that field. But she persisted, getting her university degree and then immigrating to the US to keep studying....
By: Raakhee Mirchandani, and others
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87 Jaw Dropping Space Facts for Kids
- Take Off with This Epic Space Book for Kids
- By: Fern Ortega
- Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen
- Length: 31 mins
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Space is such an amazing part of our worlds existence, but it can seem complicated to explain to adults, let alone kids! This book will trigger the natural curiosity within young children with amazing facts about the mysteries of space....
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Kids really loved it
- By Anonymous User on 29-12-21
By: Fern Ortega
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Lost in Outer Space
- The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13
- By: Tod Olson
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
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This exciting second book in the Lost series tells the incredible true story of the doomed Apollo 13 moon mission that nearly ended in disaster....
By: Tod Olson
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Alles klar! Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss erforscht den Weltraum
- Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss - Sachhörbuch 9
- By: Ingo Siegner
- Narrated by: Philipp Schepmann
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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Sonne, Mond und Sterne - mit Kokosnuss das Weltall entdecken! Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss, Matilda und Oskar planen einen weiteren Besuch...
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Outstanding
- By mark c on 24-10-22
By: Ingo Siegner
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Defending the Earth
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Carol Kim, Daniel Pedrosa, Erik Doescher
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
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Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.
By: Carol Kim, and others
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Doctor Mae Jemison Orbiting the Earth
- By: Lauren Kratz Prushko
- Narrated by: Lauren Kratz Prushko
- Length: 8 mins
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Stay curious with Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space and participate in NASA’s space program.
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The Sun and Its Patterns
- Patterns in the Sky
- By: Thomas K. Adamson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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What is the sun? Why do we have seasons? What are eclipses? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Alien Encounters Exposed!
- The Unexplained: Fact or Fiction?
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Listeners will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true, and which fakes will be exposed?
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The Moon and Its Patterns
- Patterns in the Sky
- By: Thomas K. Adamson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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What is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more and discover the science behind the moon and its patterns.
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Stars, Planets, and Their Patterns
- Patterns in the Sky
- By: Thomas K. Adamson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.
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Defending the Earth
- Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists
- By: Carol Kim, Daniel Pedrosa, Erik Doescher
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
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Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.
By: Carol Kim, and others
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Doctor Mae Jemison Orbiting the Earth
- By: Lauren Kratz Prushko
- Narrated by: Lauren Kratz Prushko
- Length: 8 mins
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Stay curious with Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space and participate in NASA’s space program.
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The Sun and Its Patterns
- Patterns in the Sky
- By: Thomas K. Adamson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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What is the sun? Why do we have seasons? What are eclipses? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
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Alien Encounters Exposed!
- The Unexplained: Fact or Fiction?
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Could aliens from outer space really exist? And have they visited Earth? Listeners will be captivated by exciting tales of alien encounters while also learning the facts about each claim. Which stories could be true, and which fakes will be exposed?
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The Moon and Its Patterns
- Patterns in the Sky
- By: Thomas K. Adamson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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What is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more and discover the science behind the moon and its patterns.
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Stars, Planets, and Their Patterns
- Patterns in the Sky
- By: Thomas K. Adamson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.
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UFO Sightings Exposed!
- The Unexplained: Fact or Fiction?
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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What’s that strange object in the sky? Could it be an alien spaceship? Listeners will be riveted by curious tales of UFO sightings while also learning the facts about each claim. Which mysteries still baffle experts, and which ones have been solved?
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Read All About the Universe
- By: Lucy Beevor
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
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Just how big is the universe? Find out all about the universe and its planets, stars, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the power of nonfiction.
By: Lucy Beevor
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Comet Chaser
- The True Cinderella Story of Caroline Herschel, the First Professional Woman Astronomer
- By: Pamela S. Turner
- Narrated by: Sandy Rustin
- Length: 21 mins
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The real-life Cinderella story of the very first professional woman astronomer—Caroline Herschel! Comet Chaser is the thrilling biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible contributions to science. She was the first woman to discover a comet, the first officially recognized in a scientific role, and the first to be given a Gold Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society.
By: Pamela S. Turner
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Beastly Robots and Drones
- Military Technology Inspired by Animals
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the advanced machines of tomorrow, learn how military robots and drones often imitate the abilities of animals throughout nature. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
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Pilots
- By: Mary Meinking
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Do you see that? It's a plane! Find out about the people who fly them. Listeners will learn what pilots do and how people get this exciting job.
By: Mary Meinking
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Day and Night
- Cycles of Nature
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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The sun shines bright during the day, but why can't you see it at night? Follow the patterns of the sun and Earth to learn what causes day and night.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox