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Mummies were forever in the land of Egypt. This audiobook reveals the mystery and magic of mummy making. The Egyptian religion created mummies to insure a rich life after death. But other people in other places have created mummies too-and some still do! Mummies is part of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries non-fiction series and engages listeners of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built...

This is the ideal way for your child to learn core Estonian words and phrases that they can then put to use in daily conversation. Whether you are planning to visit or live in Estonia, or want to connect your child with their heritage and enable them to talk in Estonian with family members, this is an ideal way to pick up some important Estonian words and phrases in a course that is geared toward kids, including games, music, and sound effects to improve the learning experience.

This course provides an introduction to key Mongolian words and phrases that can be put to daily use, targeted at children aged five years old and up. Topic covered include commonly used words and phrases such as greetings, basic phrases, colors, places, vehicles, time, weather, and many others. Content is split across 28 daily sessions, including introducing important vocabulary and then reviewing in different ways at appropriate intervals over the remainder of the course to build confidence and fluency. This is an accessible and simple introduction to the language of Mongolia.

From presidents to state capitals, from math equations to the periodic table, kids have so much to remember for school—luckily, listeners have Dellis’s incredibly helpful guide! The book is structured as an entertaining and fantastical narrative in which the author guides the listener as they attempt to defeat the Memory Thief, a villain plotting to steal everyone’s memories. To accomplish that mission, readers must climb Mt. Foreverest. On the journey up the mountain, readers will encounter pirates, elves, and mummies, all while flexing their memory muscles.

The “modern” education system. It hasn't changed much since it started back in 1837. The same rules apply. Whether your child pays attention to the teacher or not, it's up to them. The problem is, even if the child tries to pay attention, many find it difficult to learn this way. In fact, compared to active learning, traditional lecturing increases the failure rates by as much as 55 percent. On top of that, it can result in thousands of dollars in private tutoring and extra resources.

¿Quieres que tu hijo aprenda a hablar y leer inglés con un método fácil y práctico? Si tu hijo tiene entre 3 y 8 años y quieres que aprenda a hablar y escribir inglés, aquí tienes un método divertido y fácil. El libro 1 de esta serie incluye.

Lebanese Arabic is a language spoken by millions of people, and is a great choice for children who are interested in learning a new language. Kids Phonics teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Lebanese Arabic, with 28 short, daily lessons that are designed to keep kids engaged. Our timed repetition method helps to build retention, and we focus on the most commonly used words and phrases, often using a "frequency dictionary" approach.

Xhosa is similar to Zulu, a Bantu language, and a branch of the Nguni languages. It is also the language of the fictional country Wakanda in the Marvel movie, Black Panther. It is a language that contains a large number of click consonants. The course is split over 28 short daily sessions with optional review material to improve understanding. Each daily session is about 20 minutes in length, enabling kids to get to grips with Xhosa vocabulary over the course of a month. Music, games, and other activities are included to make the course engaging for young listeners.

Na de vroegtijdige dood van zijn moeder wordt de elfjarige boekenwurm Bastiaan Balthazar Boeckx thuis door zijn vader verwaarloosd en op school gepest vanwege zijn overgewicht. Wanneer hij op een dag aan een groep pestkoppen probeert te ontsnappen stormt hij het antiquariaat van de excentrieke Karel Konraad Koriander binnen.

This is a great way to learn a language without any screen time. Kids Phonics teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Swedish. Short, daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, often terms a "frequency dictionary" approach, so that you are learning words that your kids will use, and they can see quick results.

Tom Edison (no, not that Tom Edison) is a hopeful janitor who dreams of becoming a scientist - and Dr Morice is a shy scientist who dreams of making friends. When an accident at the lab sends them back in time to the stone age, Tom and Dr Morice must work together to face down cavemen, saber-tooth tigers and other BC hazards, with only one problem: Tom isn't very good at science and Dr Morice isn't very good with people.

Fizzlebert Stump's second adventure. The bearded Barboozul family are the new stars of Fizz's circus. Their act is full of magic, mystery, fear and fun. And it's nice to have another boy around, even if he is a bit...hairy round the chin. But then things start going wrong. The lion loses his dentures. The clowns lose their noses. The Ringmaster loses his temper. And the circus is about to lose its licence.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-24 minute daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, and frequent repetition, which is scientifically proven to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply.

Spelling is a critical skill to master for all children. That’s why we created this series of fun spelling audiobooks! With over 210 English vocabulary words for your child to practice, this is an easy and great way to make learning fun for everyone, at home, in the car, or when out and about together.

Nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs explained in simple words for kids to understand. What they are and how to use them correctly. How to use them in simple sentence construction.

A true crime thriller - the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body! The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is arrested, members of his counterfeiting ring gather to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd - and $200,000 in cash.

It's the issues and theories that are most intriguing and relevant to curious teen minds - questions like: what is knowledge, identity, human nature, right and wrong, faith, freedom, and justice? These are all addressed, offering big ideas, simply explained. Written and designed specifically for the teen market, Heads Up: Philosophy explains challenging but clear text to clarify and explain theories and arguments.

This 10-day audio course provides a simple introduction to key words and phrases in the Italian language for young learners. Topics covered include greetings, numbers, colors, places, weather, and other topics of frequently used Italian words and phrases. Music, songs, sound effects, and games are used to make each day's lesson fun and memorable. This is an ideal way for younger children to start to pick up the Italian language in terms of recognizing key vocabulary and improving their pronunciation naturally.

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to...

The Bird and the Elephant is a poetic philosophical journey that starts with a chance encounter between and a bird and (that's right, you guessed it!) an elephant. Join their journey as they step through the jungle talking their way through 10 philosophical subjects.