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Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then 10. Then a hundred. The bags accumulated in ugly heaps alongside roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. Some bags were burned, leaving behind a terrible smell. Some were buried, but they strangled gardens. They killed livestock that tried to eat them. Something had to change.

Punch, the adorable baby monkey whose heartfelt story and favorite stuffed toy have made him famous around the world, stars in this illustrated Little Golden Book! Hang in there, Punch! When a baby Japanese macaque wasn't being cared for by his mother, the zookeepers at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo...

Collection of audiobooks about invertebrates. Meet the invertebrates, fascinating and diverse creatures that play crucial roles in ecosystems.

One hundred years ago, a mysterious and alarming illness spread across America's South, striking tens of thousands of victims. No one knew what caused it or how to treat it. People were left weak, disfigured, insane, and in some cases, dead.

The Steller's sea cow, a cousin to the manatee, was hunted to extinction just 27 years after it was discovered. Another century passed before humans realized the need to preserve endangered species. Today scientists are working to ensure its cousin, the Florida manatee, doesn’t meet the same fate.

Inside every seed waits a tiny plant, ready to grow. Watch the process of a pumpkin plant from tiny seed to full-size fruit! You'll also see other plant seeds, which come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Some can be as big as your head, but poppy seeds are so little you can hold hundreds in one hand!

Why and how do tears form? In response to a reader question, a psychologist explains that feeling overwhelmed is a major cause of emotional tears, which appear to be unique to humans.

Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for: ★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone ★ Ways to...

The name dandelion comes from the French for "tooth of the lion." But are these flowers actually dangerous?

Do you know how many animals live in the Amazonian rainforest? Learn about the different predators and prey that coexist and depend on one another to survive. See how all life within a rainforest serves different roles and leads to a successful ecosystem.

Did you know that the Rocky Mountains are more than three thousand miles long and span both the United States and Canada? Learn more about these majestic mountains in this book for young readers! The Rocky Mountains are split into four groups: the Canadian and Northern Rockies, the Middle...

It’s time for your child to get to know their feelings with this beautiful audiobook. Watch feelings come to life with “Big Feelings, Little Feelings”, an engaging audiobook crafted for children aged 5-9. This enchanting audiobook introduces kids to a colourful cast of characters, from...

Collection of audiobooks about the environment. Understand the importance of caring for the environment and the actions we can take to protect it.

Unleash the magic of friendship and learning in "AI... Meets... AI," an enchanting children's book that sparks curiosity, empathy, and responsibility. The story follows a young, imaginative girl, Addy, and Jaz, a learning AI, as they navigate a bustling city. They explore museums, enjoy birthday parties, help others, and even dance in the rain, turning everyday adventures into unforgettable lessons.

Who knows what is at the end of a black hole? Astrophysicists!

Dive into the ocean where killer whales and penguins swim. Killer whales, called orcas, and king penguins both live in freezing Antarctica. Giant orcas hunt in groups and kill prey with their many teeth. King penguins are much smaller than orcas, but their speed and agility help them get away. Explore their traits and skills to find out which animal would win in a fight!

North American porcupines have sharp quills that can hurt their predators. Many animals wouldn’t try to get around these quills, but the clever Canada lynx, master of camouflage and hunting, knows a way! Which animal will win in a fight? Learn more about their features and find out who rules the North American forests.

Green anacondas and capybaras go head-to-head in South American swamps, marshes, and streams. Green anacondas, one of the world's largest snakes, sneak up on prey and then strike! But capybaras, which are the world's biggest rodents, are strong and skilled swimmers. Discover which animal comes out on top in this battle between predator and prey.

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!

¡La colección de no ficción preferida por las familias! Únete a nuestros intrépidos exploradores Otto y Cassandra y Missy, el ave más astuta del universo, y embárcate en una nueva aventura. En esta ocasión, Otto, un niño galáctico, y Missy, la criatura más inteligente del universo, se introducirán en el cuerpo humano para descubrir todos sus secretos. ¿Por qué estornudamos? ¿Qué tienen de especiallas rótulas? ¿Y los diferentes tipos de intestinos? ¿Es cierto que existe un «hueso de la risa»? ¿Es un hueso de verdad?