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After months of anticipation, Mr. Lemoncello is taking his games out of the library and going live across the nation on the world-famous Kidzapalooza Television Network! Everyone's invited to audition, but only a lucky few will be chosen to compete in front of millions of viewers in a brand-new, completely immersive live-action breakout game - with real kids as the playing pieces! Kyle Keeley is determined to be one of them.

Back at the Winterhouse hotel for another holiday season, Elizabeth and Freddy dig deeper into the mystery surrounding Riley S. Granger, a hotel guest who left behind odd artifacts - one being a magical book that the evil Gracella Winters once attempted to use to gain destructive power over the entire Falls lineage. The two friends follow a trail of clues, inadvertently attracting the attention of a suspicious new hotel guest: Elana Vesper. The clock is ticking as they struggle to figure out whether Elana is merely a pawn or a player in the plot to revive the spirit of Gracella.

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.

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?

If you've ever wanted to blast off into space, you're about to find out everything you need to become an astronaut - and the answers to all the big questions like, how do you wee in space? What can you see from the International Space Station? And how could we build a colony on Mars? Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your spacesuit and join your guide, real astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters) in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of one truly incredible space adventure.

When twelve-year-old June Harper's parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole new level. And everything June loves about Dogwood Middle School unravels: librarian Ms. Bradshaw is suspended, an author appearance is canceled, the library is gutted, and all books on the premises must have administrative approval.

It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, have been long-forgotten and, in other cases, have only just been discovered. This is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you chortling (laughing) away in no time. This joyous collection of 100 positive words will show listeners young and old just how wonderful language can be.

An introductory guide to important words and phrases in Twi, presented in daily learning sessions targeted at children. Topics include many common and useful areas of vocabulary development, from greetings to colors and common questions. In addition, the audiobook contains complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking tasks. Please note that grammar is only taught by example in this audiobook, which focuses on speaking and oral comprehension.

The second instalment in the thrilling middle-grade Emily Lime Mystery series by best-selling author Dave Shelton! It's a new term at St Rita's School for Spirited Girls and there are new mysteries for Emily, Daphne and George to solve! Who has stolen a painting from Pilkington Art Gallery? (And why? It’s not even a very good one!) How can they get rid of a new headmistress who threatens the very future of the library? And why are there cows all over the sports field? Expect the unexpected as Emily Lime investigates!

Stocks, shares, taxes, saving, investing, these things all sound confusing (and maybe even a little boring), but understanding more about money can help you to embrace your inner entrepreneur, make the world a better place, and even make some extra money for yourself while doing so. You've been presented with £1 and now is your chance to grow that money and make yourself a millionaire. You'll meet people along the way who all have different approaches to money - you'll meet risk-takers, money-savers, people who are nifty with numbers and business pros. Some of the advice will be good.

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.

This small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring meditation exercise for adults and children to practise together. Young listeners can discover breathwork and how to bring calm to a busy mind. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child’s imagination. Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Peaceful Mind is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little one in your life to the benefits of breathwork and the art of mindfulness.

Mes Premiers Mots de Francais is the first part of My First French Lessons, an exciting audio programme for children aged four to ten.

Teaching kids about money isn't easy. So let Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, do it for you! Scott takes them on an epic, thrilling money ADVENTURE - with fun projects, inspiring stories from 45 kids, rewards and real-life stickers. It's easily the most unique finance book ever written. Kids will roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and learn the value of a buck the old-fashioned way.

Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel's childhood was spent tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, providing him with solace from the kids that bullied him at school. It was this bond with animals that inspired him to become a vet - but not any only vet, a supervet! Noel has treated thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help. In this inspiring audiobook, young listeners will discover the amazing stories of the animals he has saved.

Elementary Geography was originally written by educator Charlotte Mason in the 1880s, yet this beloved book for elementary-aged students still garners attention today. Blue Sky Daisies brings you the same classic book, completely re-typeset in a pleasing and fresh format. Miss Mason’s conversational tone teaches children about their world, from its place in the solar system to their place in its lands. Elementary Geography also includes over a dozen poetry selections throughout the book, chosen by Miss Mason to complement the chapter topics.

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt's culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt's people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.

In a timeless desert, a solitary traveller hears a mysterious voice from the clouds commanding a life-changing mission: "Water the garden of a man named so-and-so." Intrigued, he follows the cloud as it absorbs water from the rocky landscape and nourishes a nearby garden. There, he meets the gardener, who shares the secret of his bounty: a heartfelt commitment to divide his harvest into three parts—one for his family, one for the garden's care, and one for those in need.

A guide to the Arabic Najdi dialect of Saudi Arabia for young learners. Content is organized into 28 daily sessions covering common topics, such as greetings, questions, numbers, colors, and many others. The focus is on first learning the vocabulary at a basic level and then refining comprehension and pronunciation through practice. This is an ideal way for children to pick up key words and phrases in Saudi Arabic (Najdi dialect).

Did you know that music is all about math? Every good composer knows their scales, along with the repetition, frequencies, and vibration that go into making harmonies and melodies that are pleasing to hear.