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Earthquakes are the most powerful natural force on the planet. This nonfiction tale of some of the great quakes of history tells the personal and scientific stories of these disasters. From the New Madrid Quake of 1812 to more recent quakes around the world, the awesome effects are grippingly portrayed in this audiobook. Earthquakes is part of the Natural Disasters non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners.

Micah, the new outfielder on the Bulldogs, makes a critical error that loses a game. Now he's got enemies on the team. If only he were a better player! An unexpected ally helps him find a hidden talent that just might bring the bulldogs closer to victory. Breaking Pitch is one of five high interest quick listening stories in the Sports Beats series. These fiction audiobooks weave characters' real-life issues around the sports they play, including basketball, baseball, tennis, skiing, and soccer.

Lupe, a straight-A student, calls Tyler, el payaso, the clown. Tyler may be a clown, but he knows how to make friends - unlike Lupe. He doesn't know how to get good grades, though. Will Lupe and Tyler trade their secrets for success - and something more?

Modifying your body may seem to be an extreme thing to do. But when we build muscles, lose weight, pierce our ears, or get a hair transplant, aren't we modifying our bodies? What powerful needs make us do it? This audiobook explores the history of these sometimes strange and sometimes commonplace customs from around the world. Body Modification is part of the Extreme Customs non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages. What do customs mean in a given culture?

This collection of burial customs will amaze and captivate listeners. Even the first humans performed burials. All people die but the great variety of customs, from hanging coffins to Viking longships, will surprise the listener with their variety and universal respect. Burials is part of the non-fiction series Extreme Customs that will engage listeners of all ages. What do customs mean in a given culture?

Katelyn lives on an island off the coast of Maine. When her father needs a new crew member for his lobster boat, Katelyn suggests Sean Doyle. People say Sean's family is cursed - but Katelyn and her father are willing to take the risk. Will Katelyn risk falling for Sean, though? Happiness. Misery. Trust. Jealousy. Love has its ups and downs. Teenagers discover that it's easy to fall for someone - but hard to make a relationship work.

The oldest "Wonder of the world" stands silently and demands explanation. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is so big, so old, and so beautiful that many can't believe it was built by an ancient people…but it was! And that is the greatest mystery of all - the mystery of the Great Pyramid. The Great Pyramid is part of the non-fiction Ancient Egyptian Mysteries series that engages listeners of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built

Sunny had a crush on Scott for years-and now he's her boyfriend. Living the L.A. beach life is great, too. But when Sunny meets a surfer named Kai, everything changes. Is her relationship with Scott doomed?

How did the ancient people of the small, rocky land of Greece have so much influence on the way we think today? The Greeks set us on the path of questioning nature, truth, and humanity. What made the Greeks such a questioning people? We still benefit from this unsolved mystery, and like the Greeks, we're still asking why.

Andrea thinks she and Bo might become more than friends. Then a terrible accident sends her to the hospital. When she returns home, the family horse farm is in trouble, and Bo's father wants to own their favorite horses. Can Andrea save the farm and her relationship with Bo?

This mysterious Pharaoh's ideas caused a religious revolution in ancient Egypt, and future kings would try to erase all records of him. Akhenaton's story has only recently been reconstructed. Strange in his art, his beliefs, and even his body, the king who was made to disappear has been found again.

This is the true story of how Kush (parts of modern Sudan and Ethiopia) founded a dynasty of black Pharaohs. This astonishing civilization south of Egypt developed its own distinctive pyramid and culture and overcame both Egypt and Rome. Ancient propaganda claimed victory over the barbarians of Kush, but the truth cannot be hidden forever!

After Gabe's parents die in an accident, he and his brother are on their own. Gabe wants to train horses and become a rodeo rider like his brother. His brother wants him to go to college and forget about horses. Determined to do things his way, Gabe puts a secret plan into action that puts his safety at risk.

Manny Silva likes partying with his friends. But one foggy night, while driving to a party, he accidentally hits a cat. Will his actions that night doom him to an inhuman end? Blood of the Cat is one of Emily Blackthorne's Tales of Horror Series. Salem witches, werewolves, ghostly soldiers, and other members of the undead populate these five tales of horror geared for young teens and adults.

Rachel Nash has just moved to a beautiful new housing development. She should be happy, but she's not - especially when terrible things start happening there. What deadly secrets lie beneath the ground?

David Reed falls for Luna Skinner, the new girl in town. Luna likes David, but won't let him near Scorpion Ranch, where she lives with a whole pack of relatives. Will Luna's family secret lead to David's demise? Gathering of Wolves is one of Emily Blackthorne's Tales of Horror Series. Salem witches, werewolves, ghostly soldiers, and other members of the "undead" populate these five tales of horror geared for young teens and adults.

Tornadoes tear through the land, skipping over one street and devastating the next. This account of some of the most extraordinary occurrences surrounding tornadoes combines their science and the personal stories of survivors and witnesses. This story will "blow away" the hardest to please listeners. Tornadoes is part of the Natural Disasters non-fiction series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners.

Tom and Ricky are two fourteen-year-old boys. Together with their friends, and their dog Patches, they set out to solve mysteries in their small home town. In this book, Mystery at Bear Lake, Tom and Ricky see a strange light from an empty house at Bear Lake and decide to check it out. But is someone following them? This easy-to-read mystery series has five interesting stories that have engaged young readers for several decades. This classic series was updated in 2011 with a more modern look and themes.

Tom and Ricky are two 14-year-old boys. Together with their friends, and their dog Patches, they set out to solve mysteries in their small home town. In this book, The Birthday Present, Tom gets a brand new Go-Player from Uncle Jack. He thinks it's strange because he doesn't have an Uncle Jack. This easy-to-comprehend mystery series has five interesting stories that have engaged young listeners for several decades. This classic series was updated in 2011 with a more modern look and themes.

Tom and Ricky are excited to find an old treasure map, but soon realize that a strange man is also looking for it. Tom and Ricky are two fourteen-year-old boys. Together with their friends, and their dog Patches, they set out to solve mysteries in their small home town. This easy-to-listen mystery series has five interesting stories that have engaged young readers and listeners for several decades. This classic series was updated in 2011 with a more modern look and themes.