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In Australia’s Outback, the land is dry and dusty. The rainclouds are few and far between. The land suffers, as do the crops, so too the people on the land. It’s time to make a change to save the farms, but who will answer the “call to arms”? Who will start the rain? Outback Australia is drought country. It’s where farmers and their families struggle with little or no rain. It’s where livestock, grain, and other crops are grown to feed the people of Australia and the world. When there’s no rain, there’s no food. The farmers need a hand to survive the “great dry”.

Food-loving Anwar lives with his mum, Paro, in a humble village in India. One day, the Great Emperor and his caravan of people are passing by. What happens when Anwar dares to invite the mighty Emperor to dinner—and accidentally all of his followers too? No matter how frantically Paro chops more onions, mixes more spices, and pours more water into her dal, it just isn’t enough. Can Anwar save the day?

Giustizia: che bella parola! Eppure è impronunciabile, in quel paese che dall'alto della collina scambia sguardi con il mare infinito della Calabria. Lara l'ha capito presto, tra gli ulivi del nonno, alle prese con i soprusi del vicino di casa, e sui banchi di scuola, dove a dettare legge sono Totò e i suoi amici. Un giorno, in un edificio abbandonato, Lara e Totò trovano un cagnolino bianco e morbido, che guaisce chiedendo aiuto. È lei a vederlo per prima, eppure il ragazzo reclama prepotentemente il suo diritto di tenere il cucciolo tutto per sé.

Hyenas can't walk without limping. Listen to this book to find out the story behind the hyena's limp.

Every day is a new beginning for Fati, a little girl who tries very hard to do as she is told. In this story, Fati gets a surprise when she is collecting firewood with her father. Fati and the Green Snake (English Edition) is based on the real-life adventures of a girl growing up in northern Ghana.

Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight. But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan.

Krista and Jason have been best friends since preschool. It never mattered that he was a boy with reddish-brown hair and she was the “Korean girl” at school. Now in fifth grade, everyone in their class is preparing their Heritage Month projects. Jason has always loved Krista’s Korean family, and particularly their cooking, but Krista is conflicted about being her school’s “Korean Ambassador”. She’s also worried about asking her intimidating grandma to teach the class how to make their traditional kimbap dish.

Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents’ clinic, Oriol is determined to take action.

As a boy, Kenichi “Zeni” Zenimura dreams of playing professional baseball, but everyone tells him he is too small. Yet he grows up to be a successful player, playing with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig! When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni and his family are sent to one of ten internment camps where more than 110,000 people of Japanese ancestry are imprisoned without trials. Zeni brings the game of baseball to the camp, along with a sense of hope. This true story, set in a Japanese internment camp, introduces children to a little-discussed part of American history.

Duma is a boy born into the Himba tribe in Africa. He grows up learning his unique value…his “soul song.” Unfortunately, his village falls on hard times and the value of each individual’s soul song is threatened to be forgotten… until a magical tree whispers a sound which helps Duma remember.

How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions.

Are you ready to explore one of Western Europe’s most beautiful countries? Sofia and Rodrigo can't wait to take you back a step in time to tell you all about the ancient history of Portugal. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore huge rivers, beautiful beaches, and the oldest city in Europe. Sofia and Rodrigo will show you everything Portugal has to offer, from the sandy beaches in the south to icy mountain tops in the north.

Harry Houdini never met a lock he didn’t like. Handcuffs, leg irons, and thumbscrews were child’s play for the world’s greatest escape artist. During his stunning career he invented some of the most mind-boggling escapes of all time. Join Houdini as he attempts his most dangerous stunts and unlock the secrets of the illusionist’s lasting legacy.

Off to see the world you go, with Michael, Mommy, and Lola! School is out, and that means adventure, travel, and the great wonders of the world. Join Michael on his summer break as he travels far and wide to amazing places and countries with his mother and grandmother. Eat all the pizza you can ever imagine in Italy, and walk like an Egyptian under the great shadows of the pyramids. Where adventure meets imagination, you too can travel the world with Michael and experience all there is to see in some of the coolest places on Earth.

After an amazing trip to Ireland, Boken thought he was going straight home, but no. In fact, his parents had another few weeks of exploring planned for him. He would be seeing the sights of his home country, Spain. From the beauty of Segovia to the magnificence of Madrid, from historical Toledo to modern-day Valencia, Boken was in for a massive treat. He would learn to swim, make money dancing, have a weird and crazy dream, and fall hopelessly in love. And then he went to Córdoba, where he was to experience everything that his heart could dream of.

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life.

Welcome to Syria! Picnic with locals at the ancient ruins of Palmyra. Taste rich foods like kibbeh and fattoush. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this fascinating Middle Eastern country.

Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young listeners will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

Nine African American students made history when they defied a governor and integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957. It was the photo of one of the nine trying to enter the school a young girl being taunted, harassed, and threatened by an angry mob that grabbed the world's attention and kept its disapproving gaze on Little Rock, Arkansas.

Juma the Zebra is always on some adventure! He shares these adventures with his grandchildren on the dusty, hot plains of beautiful Africa. On this adventure, he gets Mrs. Cheetah and Mrs. Leopard into some spotty trouble!