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Are you bursting to know the answers to REALLY BIG questions? Like, how are stars made? What will we find in a black hole? Which fruit can create antimatter? What even IS antimatter? Put on your seatbelts and blast into space with your guide, astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters) in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of our truly incredible universe. The first children's non-fiction audiobook by Tim Peake—perfect for kids hungry to know more about space, the universe and our place in it.

Kyle Keeley is the class clown, popular with most kids, (if not the teachers), and an ardent fan of all games: board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative game maker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the building of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors remain locked.

Five years after the events of Inkdeath, Meggie, Mo, and the people of Ombra lead peaceful lives, their fires warmed by the flames of Dustfinger―the Fire-Dancer. But when Dustfinger spots Orpheus’s glass man within the gates of Ombra, a familiar restlessness begins to haunt him once more. And for good reason… The past five years have been a different story for Orpheus, who has spent his days living a meager and deprived existence, fueled only by his thirst for revenge against Dustfinger and all those who betrayed him.

From New York to California, explore the United States through a fun and informative lens! If you want your child to fall in love with learning about the United States, then this is the audiobook for you! Let’s go on a learning adventure!

Uncover the ridiculously funny life of teachers (and some things that have nothing to do with teachers but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. Ever wondered what teachers do when they’re not in the classroom? Are they undercover detectives, champion roller-blade dancers or do they spend their evenings playing with their 576 cats? Whether you love or loathe your teachers, want to become one when you grow up or don't give two figs about your teacher but simply love a hilarious listen, this audiobook is for you.

Welcome, boys and girls, listeners of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever Library Olympics. But something suspicious is going on...books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading? Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries?

Written in collaboration with critically acclaimed National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick, Malala tells her story - from her childhood in the Swat Valley to the shooting, her recovery and new life in England. She's a girl who loves cricket, gossips with her best friends, and, on the day of the shooting, nearly overslept and missed an exam. A girl who saw women suddenly banned from public, schools blown up, the Taliban seize control, and her homeland descend into a state of fear and repression.

This audiobook breaks down the complex language into its simplest parts. It focuses on patterns with frequent repetition in a way that is easy to follow and remember. The goal is to have children talk like native speakers instantly! It includes various learning modes such as repetition, Q&A, lots of music and encouragement. Your child will have a blast. They won’t even know they’re learning!

TV superstar Ant Middleton challenges you to supercharge your self-esteem, maximise your potential and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth! Ant’s warm, straight-talking guide is packed with motivating tasks and challenges, mood-boosting physical activities, alongside inspiring personal stories. Learn to celebrate your strengths, set meaningful goals, turn tough times to your advantage...all while having fun!

Excite your little language leaner with this easy and engaging audio course for kids. This step-by-step Spanish course follows the relaxed approach of best-selling language coach, Paul Noble, who guides children gently through the basics, with no mention of grammar or text books. Simply listen carefully, repeat and most of all, have fun!

Everyone's favorite game maker, Mr. Lemoncello, is testing out his new Fabulous Fact-Finding Frenzy game! If Kyle can make it through the first round, he and the other lucky finalists will go on a great race - by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello's corporate banana jet - to find fascinating facts about famous Americans. The first to bring their facts back to the library will win spectacular prizes! But when a few surprising "facts" surface about Mr. Lemoncello, it might be go to jail and lose a turn all at once!

A Shona course for kids focused on words and vocabulary they can use, from introducing themselves to talking about food and weather. This audio course offers 28 bite-sized sessions to learn and recall important vocabulary. Topics covered include numbers, colors, food, animals, places, greetings, questions, answers, short sentences, weather, time, months, days of the week, quantities, positions, and many others. Vocabulary is first presented, then tested in listening and through speaking.

The Armstrongs are both predator and prey, hunting for clues to help them fight the Darkening King while constantly watching their backs. This time it’s not just the world of the Hidden searching for them: the Josser world is intent on capturing the family, too. Leading the search is the curious Mr Fox and his agents in grey, and they’ve found an ally who knows Ned’s every move.

This positive and empowering guide by best-selling mindset author Matthew Syed will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults. I'm no good at sport.... I can't do maths.... I really struggle with exams.... Sound familiar? If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to?

This 28-part guide to Maltese focuses on commonly used vocabulary such as numbers, greetings, questions, and many other topics. Content is split into daily sessions to help material be learned and then remembered effectively. Sound effects, games, and other techniques are used to engage younger learners in building their command of the Maltese language.

Teach your kids the money management secrets schools don't cover and help secure their financial future! Imagine your child confidently making informed financial decisions, setting ambitious yet achievable goals, and building a foundation of wealth that could last a lifetime.

After suffering a tragic loss, 11-year-old Ollie only finds solace in books. So when she happens upon a crazed woman at the river threatening to throw a book into the water, Ollie doesn't think—she just acts, stealing the book and running away. As she begins to read the slender volume, Ollie discovers a chilling story about a girl named Beth, the two brothers who both loved her, and a peculiar deal made with "the smiling man", a sinister specter who grants your most tightly held wish, but only for the ultimate price.

Imagine the best time for your child to learn math is at night! Crazy, right? But it's true. The Meditation Guide to Multiplication Mastery for Kids mixes calming tunes, meditation, and multiplication tables to help kids relax and remember math facts. It's a soothing math lesson they hear while resting.

This is a language course for children in the Lithuanian language split over 28 sessions. By the end of the course, children will have a strong command of basic to intermediate Lithuanian with a focus on words and phrases that can be used daily. Topics covered include key phrases such as greetings, numbers, colors, foods, answers to questions, and other frequently used words and phrases in communication. Spaced repetition is used across the course to help commit the phrases to long-term memory. This is an ideal way for your child to learn the Lithuanian language.

Secondary school can seem scary. Corridors are wide, older students look terrifying and there's homework, messy friendships and stressful exams to deal with. But, whether you're about to land at secondary school or you're still settling in, Mr Burton is here to guide you through your journey - worry-free. From your first day to your final exams, this handbook will have you achieving, succeeding and being the best you can be!