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  Racing to Victory - A...

  Zane Ryder

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  Track and field is one of the oldest and most celebrated sports in human history, dating back to ancient civilizations. Rooted in the basic human movements of running, jumping, and throwing, it has evolved into a dynamic and diverse athletic discipline that tests physical prowess, mental resilience, and strategic thinking. This chapter provides an overview of the sport, its rich history, and the variety of events that make up its exciting landscape. 
  The origins of track and field can be traced to the ancient Olympic Games in Greece, where events such as the stadion race—a short sprint—and the pentathlon captivated audiences. Over centuries, the sport expanded and adapted, becoming a cornerstone of modern athletics. Today, it encompasses a wide range of events, divided into three main categories: track events, field events, and combined events. 
  Track events include sprints, middle-distance and long-distance races, hurdles, and relays. These races test speed, endurance, and teamwork, often decided by fractions of a second. Field events, on the other hand, showcase an athlete's power and precision. Competitors excel in throwing disciplines such as shot put, discus, and javelin, as well as jumping events like the long jump, high jump, triple jump, and pole vault. Combined events, such as the decathlon and heptathlon, require athletes to master a mix of track and field disciplines, demanding unparalleled versatility.

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  Later Than You Think - The...

  Fritz Leiber

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  Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber - It's much later. The question is ... how late? 
  Obviously the Archeologist's study belonged to an era vastly distant from today. Familiar similarities here and there only sharpened the feeling of alienage. The sunlight that filtered through the windows in the ceiling had a wan and greenish cast and was augmented by radiation from some luminous material impregnating the walls and floor. Even the wide desk and the commodious hassocks glowed with a restful light. Across the former were scattered metal-backed wax tablets, styluses, and a pair of large and oddly formed spectacles. The crammed bookcases were not particularly unusual, but the books were bound in metal and the script on their spines would have been utterly unfamiliar to the most erudite of modern linguists. One of the books, lying open on a hassock, showed leaves of a thin, flexible, rustless metal covered with luminous characters. Between the bookcases were phosphorescent oil paintings, mainly of sea bottoms, in somber greens and browns. Their style, neither wholly realistic nor abstract, would have baffled the historian of art. 
  A blackboard with large colored crayons hinted equally at the schoolroom and the studio. 
  In the center of the room, midway to the ceiling, hung a fish with irridescent scales of breathtaking beauty. So invisible was its means of support that—also taking into account the strange paintings and the greenish light—one would have sworn that the object was to create an underwater scene. 
  The Explorer made his entrance in a theatrical swirl of movement. He embraced the Archeologist with a warmth calculated to startle that crusty old fellow. Then he settled himself on a hassock, looked up and asked a question in a speech and idiom so different from any we know that it must be called another means of communication rather than another language. The import was, "Well, what about it?"

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  Global Warning

  Steven B. Frank

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  A group of 12-year-old friends concerned about climate change proposes a new way to save the earth: amending the U.S. Constitution. Their project propels these activists on an amazing journey across America—and all the way to Norway—with plenty of outside-the-box hijinks and civil disobedience, as they work to save the planet and their futures on it.  
  For sixth grader Sam Warren and his friends Catalina, Alistair, Jaesang, and Zoe, the effects of climate change are too pressing to ignore. Adults don’t seem to be up to the challenge of taking action to make real change, but kids know it’s their futures on the line. If their parents, teachers, and government officials won’t step up well, then, they will!  
  And these young people will stop at nothing to save the planet and their futures on it. With a little help from a retired kids' rights lawyer and a grandma who knows how to march, they are ready to think big: Constitutional amendment big. But can a bunch of 12-year-olds really draft an amendment that protects the planet, get it to pass in Congress, and change enough hearts and minds across the country to get it ratified before the clock runs out?  
  Steven B. Frank crafts another funny and fast-paced story of heightened-reality wish-fulfillment, loaded with the witty patter of smart kids, in this book that reads like Aaron Sorkin for middle grade and plumbs the complexities of the Constitution and the critical turning point of global climate change.  
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  Mark Twain

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  Step aboard the raft and drift down the mighty Mississippi with one of literature’s most enduring voices. 
   Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is more than a boy’s tale of mischief and freedom — it is a timeless American classic that questions morality, challenges society’s norms, and celebrates the power of friendship. 
  Told through Huck’s honest, mischievous, and deeply human perspective, this novel takes listeners on a journey through antebellum America, where every bend in the river brings new adventures and hard truths. Alongside Jim, a runaway slave seeking freedom, Huck wrestles with questions of conscience, justice, and what it means to be truly free. 
  Narrated by Michael Lyons, this performance captures both the humor and gravity of Twain’s masterpiece, immersing you in the humor, heart, and sharp critique that has made this novel essential for over a century. 
  Rediscover the story Ernest Hemingway famously called “the source of all modern American literature.”

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  My Family Is Special

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story about what makes a family special and unique. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  Children’s Stories for Bedtime -...

  Sam Johnson

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  Make bedtime a peaceful and magical part of the day with Children’s Stories for Bedtime — a heartwarming collection of eight original tales designed to relax young minds and soothe them to sleep.
   
  Each story is filled with gentle adventures, kind characters, and comforting themes that promote calm, imagination, and emotional security. Whether it’s a sleepy bear searching for the perfect place to nap, a breeze whispering through a dream forest, or a moonbeam guiding a little owl home — these stories offer just the right mix of warmth and wonder.
   
  Perfect for ages 2 to 8, this audiobook is ideal for evening routines, quiet time, or whenever your child needs a moment of rest. With a soft narration style and a focus on rhythm and reassurance, these tales help little listeners settle in and feel safe, relaxed, and ready to dream.

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