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  Incredible True Stories for...

  Diana Reinhart

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  Think nothing can tear kids away from their screens? Challenge accepted! 
  Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids isn't just another fact book. It's a collection of surprising, real-life stories told through fun characters and dialogue that make kids forget they're actually learning. 
  From a teenager who found a planet during his summer internship to mushrooms that put on their own light show, each tale proves reality is more incredible than fiction. 
  Inside Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids, you'll discover true stories that make perfect "Wait, that actually happened?!" moments: 
  - The octopus that pulled off the greatest aquarium escape in history 
  - How a frustrated chef's revenge on a picky customer accidentally created potato chips 
  - Why your head is literally older than your feet (thanks, Einstein!) 
  - The bird that perfectly mimics chainsaws, car alarms, and camera shutters 
  - How a moldy sandwich forgotten in a lab saved millions of lives 
  - The lake where you literally cannot sink, no matter how hard you try 
  - The day it rained frozen lizards in Florida 
  - How broken guitar equipment created Queen's stadium anthem 
  What makes this audiobook actually cool: 
  - 7 themed chapters: Wild World, Accidental Inventions, Sports & Gaming, Future Tech, Pop Culture, Mind-Blowing Science, and Unstoppable People 
  - Bite-sized stories 
  - Something for everyone: Stories span diverse interests from sports to science, technology to history, animals to art and pop culture 
  - Screen-time alternative that actually works: Stories just as engaging as digital content but gives kids impressive knowledge to share at school, with friends, or at the dinner table 
  Each story is told in kid-friendly language with just the right amount of humor and dialogue to keep even the most tech-distracted young reader engaged.

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  The Broken Axiom - A Battle...

  Alfred Bester

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  The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester - The Laws of Physics State That Two Bodies Cannot Occupy the Same Space at the Same Time-but Dr. Halday Finds a Loophole! 
  Alfred Bester was an American science fiction author, editor, and scriptwriter whose bold imagination and innovative prose reshaped the genre. A native New Yorker, Bester studied psychology and philosophy before turning to writing in the late 1930s, contributing stories to pulps like Thrilling Wonder Stories. During the 1940s he worked extensively in comics, scripting for DC titles such as Superman, Green Lantern, and Batman, where he co-created enduring concepts including the Green Lantern Oath. 
  Bester’s true breakthrough came in the 1950s with two landmark novels: The Demolished Man (1953), the first Hugo Award winner for Best Novel, a dazzling blend of crime fiction and telepathy; and The Stars My Destination (1956), a revenge-driven space opera often hailed as one of science fiction’s greatest works. 
  Beyond novels, Bester’s short stories are regarded as classics for their experimental flair. He also worked in radio, television, and magazine editing, spending time as features editor for Holiday magazine. Though his later novels received mixed reception, Bester’s mid-century works remain milestones of modern science fiction. Celebrated for his wit, linguistic play, and relentless energy, Alfred Bester is remembered as one of the field’s most original and enduring voices.

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  Out of the Shadow World

  Colleen Chao

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  Ten-year-old Pax Jackson doesn’t know if he’ll make it to his next birthday. He has cancer. And he’s about to embark upon an unforgettable adventure. At their favorite climbing tree, Pax and his best friend, Jayni, meet Wilmer—a comical bellbird who introduces them to a magical realm of delightful and bewitching creatures.The children sail a vast sea, navigate a frightening forest, and summit a perilous mountain in search of a mysterious man who might be able to heal Pax. Will they be thwarted by a malevolent weeping willow, a horde of Bumfuzzles, or the dragon snake? The kids face their fears and the lurking evil that threatens to destroy them. And they also contend with their own inner struggles: Pax, wounded by Jayni’s ignorance of suffering, and Jayni, resentful of how Pax’s illness has changed him.Will the mysterious healer meet their dreams and expectations? Pax and Jayni return to their world with newfound joy and hope—and a keen awareness of the very real magical world that lies within their shadow world. In Out of the Shadow World, Colleen Chao masterfully weaves a tale of suffering and joy. Children will be captivated. Readers develop empathy and a theology of suffering that equips them to both face difficult circumstances and love others who are experiencing hardship.

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  Remember the Ladies - A Story...

  Jeri Chase Ferris

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  Abigail Adams lived through the Revolutionary War and became the First Lady of the second president of the United States. Though women of her time could not vote, govern, or own property, Abigail believed that women should not be ruled by laws they did not make. Although she did not see these rights come to women, she never gave up talking, writing, and perhaps most important, believing that women were equal to men. Her courage and strength enabled her to help her husband create a new country. She never fired a gun, but her pen was a weapon that helped win freedom for her country--and herself.

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  Sleepy Short Stories #10 -...

  Sylvanus Plympton

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  Kyle's Heartfelt Wish - A...

  Raymond Dunn Jr.

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  Meet Kyle, a bright and curious seven-year-old boy with one big dream—he desperately wants a little brother or sister. When his parents’ answers don’t satisfy his excitement, he turns to the smartest person he knows: his grandfather. With gentle words and wise guidance, Granddad’s advice soothes Kyle’s worries, reminding him that sometimes wishes take time. 
  Just a couple of weeks later, Mom and Dad reveal a special secret they’ve been keeping, and Kyle’s world changes in the most heartwarming way. Kyle’s Heartfelt Wish is a fun, family-friendly children’s audiobook perfect for bedtime or anytime. Young listeners will discover the power of patience, the joy of family bonds, and the importance of sharing dreams with loved ones.

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