Títulos em Ciência e Tecnologia

There's so much more to elephants than their enormous size! Have you heard about their excellent memory or their adorable sense of humour? Did you know that they actually walk on their tippy toes? And wait till you see who their cousins are – you're in for a surprise! Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth's most intelligent giants, with incredible communication and relationship-building abilities.

There's more to snakes than them being venomous and cold-blooded. Did you know a snake can still grow even when it hasn't eaten for months? Or that snakes have flexible jaws that allow them to eat prey that's much larger than them? Or that snakes are masters of disguise? With more than 3700 sub-species around the world, there's a snake to delight and frighten every kind of listener, from Australia's deadly Eastern brown snake to the green anaconda, the heaviest snake in the world. Not to mention the teeny-tiny Barbados thread snake, which is half as long as a pencil!

Have you ever heard about the cookie-cutter shark, which bites out cookie-shaped morsels of flesh from much larger animals than itself? Or the goblin shark, which was thought to have become extinct 100 million years ago until a living specimen was discovered in 1898? And did you know that the whale shark has jaws the size of a 12-year-old child? The earth is home to over one billion sharks across 500 different species, and there's so much to learn about these ancient rulers of the ocean!

You might think that there's not much to jellyfish, but this audiobook will make you think again. Did you know that jellyfish can thrive in waters that would suffocate other sea creatures? Or that some jellyfish can flash different colours from purple to green? Or that they have the world's most powerful venom? There is even a jellyfish that is immortal! There are more than 2000 kinds of jellyfish, and they're one of the few creatures that will thrive in warmer waters due to climate change – yikes!

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving listeners aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

On the battlefields of World War I, soldiers are dying from infected wounds. A young doctor witnessing the devastation vows to find a cure. In his messy laboratory a decade later, he makes an accidental discovery – a miracle mould that kills bacteria. But try as he might, he cannot turn his amazing find into a useful medicine. This is the story of that chance discovery and the brilliant scientists who took Alexander Fleming's miracle mould and worked tirelessly to turn it into a treatment that doctors could use.

On 16th July 1969, three men sit at the top of a towering rocket. Strapped into their Command Module, the astronauts brace themselves as the engines roar into life, flames lick out from beneath the rocket, and the ground starts to tremble. They are going where no one has ever been before. This is the story of the legendary Apollo 11 mission – and the men and women on the ground who made it happen. When astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the moon in July 1969, they achieved humanity's oldest dream. But how did they get there?

Dive into a world of wonder and learning with "Educational Bedtime Stories - Extended Edition" by Aldous Williams. This enchanting collection of 40 beautifully crafted stories is designed to soothe young minds while sparking their curiosity about the world around them.

Have you ever wondered how life began or how the universe will end? Things Scientists Don't Know Yet explores science's biggest unsolved mysteries, taking listeners on an exciting voyage through space, the animal kingdom, and even the human body. From whether aliens exist to why we get hiccups, this book sheds light on fascinating questions that are still unanswered. With stunning facts and fun science, this book is packed with the latest scientific developments and captivating topics including the dinosaurs and time travel.

Watch feelings come to life with Big Feelings, Little Feelings, an engaging book crafted for children aged 5-9. This enchanting book introduces kids to a colourful cast of characters, from happiness and surprise to fear and anger. Join these fun characters as they show kids how to identify, understand, and manage their feelings. This book helps kids recognise and talk about their emotions, teaching them that it's okay to feel happy, sad, angry, or anything in between. It helps children build emotional awareness and fosters empathy and resilience.

¿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?”.

Who do you want to learn about today? This engaging book provides answers to some of the most interesting and entertaining questions that kids love to ask, like, "Who invented the cast?" and "Who flew the first airplane?"

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.

Did you know you can survive being swallowed by a whale? Or that octopus wrestling used to not just be a pastime but also an actual sport? Or, that once a town in Oregon didn't know what to do with a whale carcass that washed up on their beaches, so they...BLEW IT UP? As strange as it sounds, those stories are 100% true. And the sea holds more secrets. Grab your snorkel and dive into 20 incredible-but-true tales of survival at sea, sunken treasures hiding under the ocean's surface, jellyfish that live forever, and so much more.

Interested in animals and want to learn more or test your expertise? Then Trivia On The Go! Animal Kingdom Edition is perfect for you! For kids or adults, this book will test your knowledge with 50 multiple-choice questions and deliver an accompanying fact for each question.

Why do farts smell? Which foods make the best bottom burps? What happens if you let one rip in space? All these stinking questions and more will be answered in ... THE FARTIONARY! Andy Jones explodes the farty facts! Find out: - the do's and don'ts of the babbling bottom - why the family that farts together stays together - what to do when Pop goes POP! Plus, discover your farting personality type, learn how to talk your way out of a stinky situation and impress your friends with the funniest fart jokes. The coolest collection of all things farty!

Der Igel schmatzt, der Frosch macht quak und das Rotkehlchen tschirpt fröhlich. Doch wie klingen die Libelle und das Entenküken? Im Hörspiel, nach dem gleichnamigen Buch von arsEdition, kannst du die Natur entdecken!

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.

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!

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.