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Have you ever wondered how big cities are created? Learn how small towns start with just a few houses and farms, and then grow into large cities with many roads, buses, and skyscrapers! See how cities grow and change throughout history by the growing population of people living, working and shopping among each other.

Bridges are engineering marvels! It takes a civil engineer, chief engineer, structural engineer and environmental engineer to build a bridge. There are different kinds that each require a special construction process to build. Learn how different bridges such as beam, suspension and arch bridge types are designed and built, as well as the construction workers needed at specific stages.

Have you ever wondered how a penny or dime is made? Coins are made from metal in factories called mints. First, an artist draws a picture of the coin, next clay is used to make a mold made from plastic. Then a machine engraves and designs a piece of metal–these metal pieces will be used to make stamps called dies. In the United States, there are only four factories–can you guess where?

Popcorn is a yummy snack–how is popcorn cooked? From an un-popped kernel, heat boils the water that the kernel naturally has inside it. The water turns into steam after it builds up inside. Scientists used cameras to discover how corn popped! What’s inside the kernel to make an explosive change happen–turning a kernel of corn into a tasty buttery treat–popcorn?

Ada wants to win a prize one day for her inventions. She has many ideas. When it’s time to clean up her blocks, Ada has a great idea to make clean-up time easier. Ada thinks to use her father’s old socks to invent a way to stay on her two feet on an icy day! Ada’s ideas to recycle old things makes her a great inventor!

What does a light bulb require to burn bright? What happens when a light bulb burns out? Discover how filament, made of one of the heaviest metals, a mixture of two gases, a 60-watt light bulb, and electric currents make this bright idea more than just a bright light! The amazing science behind the light bulb awaits you!

Physik ist zu kompliziert, Chemie ist langweilig und Biologie doof: Wer als Kind kaum Kontakt mit den Naturwissenschaften hatte, findet in der Schule oft nur schwer den Zugang. In 100 Experimenten zu unterschiedlichsten Themengebieten wie chemische Reaktionen, physikalisch-mechanische Effekte, Natur & Umwelt, Wetter & Klima, Pflanzen, Insekten oder Optik & Licht kann Ihr Nachwuchs nicht nur auf unterhaltsame Weise seinen Forscherdrang ausleben, sondern begreift spielerisch und altersgerecht grundlegende Zusammenhänge.

¿Cómo aprenden divirtiéndose los niños y las niñas? Este fascinante libro da respuesta a algunas de las preguntas más interesantes y divertidas que les encanta hacer, por ejemplo: “¿Cómo pueden vivir los camellos en el desierto?” o “¿Cómo respiran los peces bajo el agua?”.

Is your child getting ready for eye surgery? Are they feeling a little nervous? Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Eye Surgery tackles this head-on with a straightforward, interactive guide designed to ease your little one into the idea of eye surgery.

Brumm! Brumm! Der scheppernde Lastwagen transportiert Bauutensilien zur nächstgelegenen Baustelle. Aber nicht nur der Lastwagen ist in diesem Hörspiel im Einsatz, sondern auch ein kleines, rotes Auto, das zur Inspektion in die Werkstatt muss. Entdecke im Hörspiel, nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von arsEdition, die Klangwelt verschiedener Fahrzeuge!

Der Zug rattert aus dem Bahnhof - die große Reise kann beginnen! Welches Geräusch macht eigentlich das Flugzeug? Und an welchem Ton erkennt man das Schiff, das in den Hafen einläuft? In diesem Hörspiel, nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von arsEdition, begleitest du verschiedene Fahrzeuge auf ihrer großen Reise.

Sabrina is a curious girl who loves her family, nature, and learning… about almost everything. Maybe one day she’ll be a scientist. However, when she overhears her dad—who’s about the smartest person she knows—say that she’s "too bookish for a girl," her confidence is shaken.

Eat up! Discover how different foods get from farms and gardens to our tables in this fun series. This volume includes From Seed to Jam, From Tree to Paper, From Vine to Pizza, and From Wheat to Bread.

What happens to garbage after it is picked up? Where does water go? Discover what happens to garbage, recycling, water, and mail after it leaves the home.

Let the mission begin with this far-out series. This volume includes Earth Satellites, The Hubble Space Telescope, The International Space Station, and Lunar Probes.

Eat up! Discover how different foods get from farms and gardens to our tables in this fun series. This volume includes From Cow to Cheese, From Flower to Honey, From Garden to Pickle, and From Sand to Glass.

Coleção de audiolivros sobre a matéria e os materiais. Descubra as propriedades da matéria e dos diferentes materiais que constituem o nosso mundo.

A réplica da tocha olímpica sumiu! E agora?! No episódio de hoje de Clube dos Perguntadores, o detetive-explorador Nico Vera vai ter que investigar esse roubo! Junto com seus novos amigos, Hermes e Thaleia, Nico leva o público a mergulhar na história dos jogos olímpicos e a tentar desvendar esse mistério. Prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças!

Já pensou como seria entrar em um jogo de videogame? Nesse episódio, o detetive-explorador Nico é teletransportado para dentro de um jogo em desenvolvimento, onde conhece Jujuba, a personagem principal do jogo. Juntos, eles desvendam os segredos e desafios da criação de um videogame, enfrentando obstáculos surpreendentes! Prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças!

Afinal, o que será essa Inteligência Artificial de que todo mundo está falando? O detetive-explorador Nico Vera enfrenta um desafio único: ele é teletransportado para dentro do próprio computador para descobrir a resposta para essa pergunta. Quer descobrir o que é a IA e como ela funciona? Então prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças!