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Navigate the wild terrain of off road vehicles with these moving and educational books. Explore the landscapes these vehicles cross while learning about their history and other thrilling facts. These books will take any listener on a wild ride! 

A young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness carves a twelve-inch canoe with a kneeling Indian figure and frees it to undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean in his place. He must stay home and help his father, but yearns to learn about the world beyond his life in the village.

Share the classic novel by Herman Melville in a chapter book made for young readers! Full of adventure and excitement, beginner readers will find the epic tale of Kid Classics Moby Dick irresistible! The sailor Ishmael tells the tale of whaling ship Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to get revenge...

After returning to their home in Dullsville and finding it in absolute shambles, Jaundice and Kale Bland are rescued by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale. This time, they're jetting off (literally) to Egypt to uncover the mysteries of a magical scarab. By way of Casablanca, and after foiling multiple attacks along the way (thanks to Jaundice's nautical knot-tying skills and Kale's super-sleuth powers of observation), the Bland Sisters are reunited with their parents. But it turns out that Mom and Dad aren't as bland - or as Bland - as Jaundice and Kale remember.

Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist - from information about creatures that fly to the history of aircrafts to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever! Based on the best-selling series and the new Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow! 

The unbelievable true story of pilot Douglas Corrigan, who took off from New York to fly to California, but landed in Ireland instead. On July 17, 1938, American pilot Douglas Corrigan took off from New York City’s Floyd Bennett Field for a long-haul trip. He had 320 gallons of gas in a...

Have you ever wondered what lifts a big, heavy airplane up in the sky without falling down? This article explains how their wings and air keeps planes—and birds, too—flying high! Learn how wings work just by blowing on a piece of paper in a fun experiment.

From the dramatic discovery of the world’s first analog computer to the incredible secrets uncovered in a sailor’s good luck charm, underwater excavation has revealed historical truths dating back to the beginning of modern civilization. As the exciting field of marine archaeology continues to grow, so do the astonishing discoveries from the ocean floor—with every sunken ship shedding light on moments in time that only the sea remembers. Shipwrecked! is a riveting deep dive into some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks and what they reveal about human history.

Truck-obsessed toddlers will want to make the diggers, tractors, fire engines, and more featured in this fun-filled construction tale part of their nightly bedtime routines! Discover what bedtime looks like for the snowplows, dump trucks, giant cranes, and more that dot the pages of this...

Join a reluctant young lighthouse keeper, his extremely round cat, and his trusty rowboat Rockshore in a whimsical and tender tale of finding adventure, losing your way, and learning to appreciate what you already have. Fynn has always lived in a lighthouse—just like his father, and his father...

Children will explore monster machines including a bulldozer, tractor, big rig, monster truck and mores. From a bulldozer to a monster truck, this exciting book teaches children all about big, powerful machines!

Children will explore rescue vehicles, including a fire truck, ambulance, police car, helicopter, and more. From a fire truck to a Coast Guard boat, this helpful book will have children rescue ready!

Alice is a little tugboat that has a big problem—she can’t stop sneezing. She disturbs people that are fishing, gets in the way of larger ships, annoys the seagulls, and interrupts a huge whale. Where will Alice go? Find out what happens when Alice sails to a small island with dangerous rocks all around it. This adorable story, filled with captivating music and fun sound effects, will entertain young listeners as Alice’s problem ends up being a huge help for everyone!

Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the sweet tale of “The Magic Train.” The little train looked like an ordinary toy train, but it was not. Every night Magic Train’s job was to gather up the forgotten toys that were left by girls and boys. He would load the toys up and bring them to children that needed them. One night, Magic Train decides to bring toys to Little Tommy because he is sick. Follow along on Magic Train’s journey and find out what toys he brings Little Tommy.

Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the story of “Dumpy The Dump Truck.” Dumpy the Dump Truck loves to work for his driver Joe. Nothing makes him happier than to carry a big load of rocks and dump it into a great big pile. But one day when Joe has a huge job to do, Dumpy learns that he isn’t the biggest, fastest, strongest, or the newest Dump Truck in town. This makes Dumpy sad. Find out what happens when Dumpy decides to not compare himself to others, but to work hard to get his job done.

Inspired by the true history of the SS Great Britain, Starboard is about the friendship, heroism and bravery that you can find in others, whether they’re made of flesh or iron. It’s about taking control of your own life and going on epic adventures. But most of all, it’s about finding out who you really dare to be, when you’re completely out of your depth.

From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British...

Trapped high on a mountain by deep snow, hungry townspeople wait desperately for one of the three big trains to bring them food, but they all refuse to go up the mountain. Seeing the desperate situation, The Little Red Train and a family of brave helpers decide to go up the mountain in spite of the ridicule from the big trains. The Little Red Train and it helpers overcome severe obstacles and save the people from starvation.

When twelve-year-old Billie is out exploring with her pet chicken, she sees a plane crash into a field and is left wondering if the pilot even survived. Determined to find out more, Billie finds a way into the ATA – a group of amazing pilots who defy the odds to get planes from the factories to the front lines – and her life changes forever. Some of the pilots are men who are too old, or too injured for the air force. But many more are women. Intrepid, inspiring women who show Billie what she might grow up to become.

To avoid financial ruin, the Bottle family’s theatre troupe has left London behind, travelling to the north of England by train. With new audiences to play to and less competition, they hope to make enough money to pay off their debts back home. But will their plans be foiled by the odious Olio Sleevery? It’s time for young actors Rosie and Charlie to save the day and, with the help of their new friend Edie Boiler, ensure the thunderous success of the company's first performance.