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The History of Information
- By: Chris Haughton
- Narrated by: Siobhán McAuley
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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From the world renowned Chris Haughton, the creator of such books as OH NO, GEORGE!, A BIT LOST, and SHHH, WE HAVE A PLAN! The History of Information is a one-of-a-kind audiobook that explores the history of information throughout human history.
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The link between information and culture
- By Sussi on 07-11-24
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The History of Information
- Narrated by: Siobhán McAuley
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 05-09-24
- Language: English
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Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World
- 50 True Stories of Mistakes that Actually Worked and Their Origins
- By: Cooper The Pooper
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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When we think of accidents or mistakes, we automatically think of failure–that you need to throw everything out and start over from scratch, or maybe just give up. Well, these inventors and creators proved that notion wrong!
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Discovering the World's Greatest Accidental Invent
- By Manya Belliappa on 12-05-24
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Accidental Inventions that Changed Our World
- 50 True Stories of Mistakes that Actually Worked and Their Origins
- Narrated by: KC Wayman
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 29-12-22
- Language: English
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LEGO: Our Amazing Universe
- Fantastic Building Ideas and Facts About Our Universe
- By: DK
- Narrated by: Jordan Whitby
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore the wonders of the world and the furthest frontiers of space – and learn to build the universe’s most incredible sights with LEGO® bricks! Look inside volcanoes, travel to the deepest depths of the ocean, find out what happens inside a black hole, send a message to aliens, and much, much more! Includes more than 70 out-of-this-world LEGO models to inspire you!
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LEGO: Our Amazing Universe
- Fantastic Building Ideas and Facts About Our Universe
- Narrated by: Jordan Whitby
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Release date: 06-02-25
- Language: English
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Cool Constructions
- By: Ladybird
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Hello explorers! Get ready to dig deep into the world of engineering marvels and architectural wonders on this new adventure. Make sure you bring your hard hat and high-vis jacket, because we’re going to be getting our hands dirty! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) Sophie Alred (Dr Who) and Kristin Atherton as Missy.
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Cool Constructions
- Length: 1 hr
- Release date: 24-07-25
- Language: English
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How We Got to Now
- Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
- By: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Innovation starts with a problem whose solution sets in motion all kinds of unexpected discoveries. That's why you can draw a line from pendulums to punching the clock at a factory, from ice blocks to summer movie blockbusters, from clean water to computer chips. In the lively storytelling style that has made him a popular, best-selling author Steven Johnson looks at how accidental genius, brilliant mistakes, and unintended consequences shape the way we live in the modern world.
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How We Got to Now
- Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 16-10-18
- Language: English
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The Future of Energy: From Solar Cells to Flying Wind Farms
- What the Future Holds
- By: Christine Elizabeth Eboch
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Listeners can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable.
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The Future of Energy: From Solar Cells to Flying Wind Farms
- What the Future Holds
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Series: What the Future Holds, Book 2
- Length: 30 mins
- Release date: 14-08-24
- Language: English
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Kitchen Helpers
- By: Amy Tao
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 1 min
- Unabridged
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See how the science of physics is utilized not only in the kitchen, but also around the house on a daily basis. Simple machines are everywhere! From brooms and rolling pins to lightbulbs and window blinds, basic everyday kitchen items transform into scientific concepts such as screws, levers, ramps, and wedges!
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Kitchen Helpers
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 1 min
- Release date: 11-10-24
- Language: English
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The Internet (How it Works)
- By: Angie Smibert
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Cottle
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook introduces listeners to the science that makes the Internet possible. Accessible text and engaging discussion topics make this short audiobook an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
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The Internet (How it Works)
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Cottle
- Length: 12 mins
- Release date: 31-05-18
- Language: English
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Interesting Stories for Curious Kids
- A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth!
- By: Bill O'Neill
- Narrated by: Robin LaRose
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Want to impress your buddies at school? Need to think of something fun to do at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, and the paranormal? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions, then pick up Interesting Stories for Curious Kids: A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth! This book is the coolest collection of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics.
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Interesting Stories for Curious Kids
- A Fascinating Collection of the Most Interesting, Unbelievable, and Craziest Stories on Earth!
- Narrated by: Robin LaRose
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 29-11-21
- Language: English
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Flying Balloons: The Story of the Montgolfier Brothers
- By: Joseph Taylor
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Did you know hot air balloons were dreamed up by a French boy in the 1700s? Joseph Montgolfier devoted his life to experiments that he hoped would allow him to fly. With the help of his little brother, his invention allowed humans to fly for the first time in history!
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Flying Balloons: The Story of the Montgolfier Brothers
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 11 mins
- Release date: 11-10-24
- Language: English
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Click and the Kids: Use Tools
- By: Betsy Page Brown
- Narrated by: Jonny Walker
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Click and his friends wish to live in their favorite tree like the friendly squirrels. They decide to build a treehouse—but first they must collect the necessary materials and learn what tools they'll need for the job! They find a hammer, saw, level and measuring tape. What safety tools with they need to build their treehouse?
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Click and the Kids: Use Tools
- Narrated by: Jonny Walker
- Length: 2 mins
- Release date: 10-12-24
- Language: English
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The Big Questions
- Where Did Civilization Come From?
- By: Ethan Solace
- Narrated by: Alexander Sloan
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered, “Where did civilization come from?” It’s one of the greatest mysteries of all time, sparking curiosity in both children and adults. The Big Questions: Where Did Civilization Come From? invites young listeners aged 5 and upwards to explore this profound question in a way that is engaging, thoughtful, and inspiring. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book dives into the origins of civilization with a blend of historical discovery, cultural exploration, and scientific wonder.
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The Big Questions
- Where Did Civilization Come From?
- Narrated by: Alexander Sloan
- Length: 19 mins
- Release date: 16-04-25
- Language: English
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100 Amazing Facts for Kids
- A Collection of Interesting Facts about Science, Animals, and History for Fun Times (Ageless Explorers Series: Fun Facts for Kids, Teens, and Adults Book 2)
- By: Brice Brant, Special Art Learning
- Narrated by: Brad Grochowski
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's curiosity and love for learning? 100 Amazing Facts for Kids is the perfect adventure for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the world. This enthralling collection captivates children and their parents alike, making learning both fun and fascinating.
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100 Amazing Facts for Kids
- A Collection of Interesting Facts about Science, Animals, and History for Fun Times (Ageless Explorers Series: Fun Facts for Kids, Teens, and Adults Book 2)
- Narrated by: Brad Grochowski
- Series: Ageless Explorers Series: Fun Facts for Kids, Teens, and Adults, Book 2
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Release date: 22-02-24
- Language: English
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Marvellous Vehicles
- Little Experts Series
- By: James May, Emans - illustrator
- Narrated by: James May
- Length: 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter.
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Marvellous Vehicles
- Little Experts Series
- Narrated by: James May
- Series: Little Experts
- Length: 20 mins
- Release date: 06-07-23
- Language: English
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What Would It Take to Upload a Mind?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- By: Megan Ray Durkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the brain cell by cell. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to upload a mind in real life!
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Interesting
- By Melanie Kemp on 09-09-24
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What Would It Take to Upload a Mind?
- Sci-Fi Tech
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Release date: 24-04-24
- Language: English
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How Do Computers Follow Instructions?
- A Book About Programming
- By: J.T. Liso
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly? Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more, are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series.
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How Do Computers Follow Instructions?
- A Book About Programming
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 19 mins
- Release date: 18-01-21
- 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
- Unabridged
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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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The Infinite Intelligence
- A Quasi Autobiography
- By: Ancient Mariner
- Narrated by: Ancient Mariner
- Length: 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This children's book explores the creation of the universe and various forms of existence from the perspective of "Infinite Intelligence." It covers themes of evolution of consciousness of life forms and different types of thinking. It shows by example how philosophy's age-old mind-body problem is solved.
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The Infinite Intelligence
- A Quasi Autobiography
- Narrated by: Ancient Mariner
- Length: 39 mins
- Release date: 09-04-25
- Language: English
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The Wheels of Invention: Cars Weren't Invented Overnight
- By: Richard Young
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 5 mins
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Many inventors throughout history have built cars. Some tried powering their machines with steam, others tried modeling their designs on horse-drawn carriages, and one even found a way to make the car work on land and sea!
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The Wheels of Invention: Cars Weren't Invented Overnight
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 5 mins
- Release date: 28-10-24
- Language: English
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Terra in vista
- La scienza e la tecnologia spiegate a mio figlio
- By: Telmo Pievani, Federico Taddia
- Narrated by: Telmo Pievani, Federico Taddia
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"Terra in vista - La scienza e la tecnologia spiegate a mio figlio" è un programma di Radio24 di divulgazione scientifica per ragazzi: condotto da Federico Taddia e dal filosofo della scienza Telmo Pievani.
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Terra in vista
- La scienza e la tecnologia spiegate a mio figlio
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