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Inventions Audiobooks

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    Marvelous Medical Inventions

    by Ryan Jacobson ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...
    series Awesome Inventions You Use Every Day

    Unabridged

    27 min

    Did you know that a scientist discovered X-rays by accident? Or that people have been taking pain medicine for more than 5,000 years? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day. From the Roman warrior with a famous false hand to the Boy Scouts who made Band-Aids a big deal, you'll find out how we got the medical wonders that help us heal faster and feel better. ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Bionic Beasts

    Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks

    by Jolene Gutiérrez ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour

    What happens when a young elephant steps on a buried land mine? What happens when a sea turtle’s flipper is injured by a predator? Thanks to recent advances in technology, we have new ways to design and build prosthetic body parts that can help these animals thrive.Meet an Asian elephant named Mosha, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Lola, a German Shepherd named Cassidy, a greylag goose named ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD

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    How It Works

    The Internet and Smartphones

    by Various ...
    Narrated by Elizabeth Cottle ...

    Unabridged

    23 min

    This close-up look at the internet and smartphones introduces young listeners to the science and technology that makes these amazing inventions possible. Each audiobook in the set explores the history of these inventions, how they are used today, and the potential for their future technological development. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this informative series is sure to educate ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    John Deere's Powerful Idea

    The Perfect Plow

    by Terry Collins ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series The Story Behind the Name

    Unabridged

    6 min

    Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor? John Deere’s farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his ideas into reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with John’s beginnings as a blacksmith, obstacles in business, and eventual massive success. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Robot's New Moves, A

    by Andy Boyles ...
    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    series Read With Highlight

    Unabridged

    2 min

    Scientists have programmed robots to figure out a way to keep going after becoming damaged. ... Read more

    $3.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Wright Brothers and the Airplane, The

    by Xavier Niz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...

    Unabridged

    17 min

    Tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane. ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    "Swat the Fly!"

    The Birth of the Fly Swatter

    by Bob Rose ...
    Narrated by Highlights for Children ...
    series Read With Highlights

    Unabridged

    4 min

    Highlights presents "Swat the Fly!" by Bob Rose: The invention of the fly swatter. ... Read more

    $3.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Samuel Morse and the Telegraph

    by David Seidman ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...

    Unabridged

    22 min

    Tells the story of how Samuel Morse developed a working telegraph in 1844 that changed the way people communicated. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    The Electric Guitar

    A Graphic History

    by Blake Hoena ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    series Amazing Inventions

    Unabridged

    22 min

    For decades, the blasts and howls of the electric guitar have been some of the defining sounds of popular music. But more than a century of effort and innovation had to happen before this instrument went electric. Learn about the master craftspeople who created the guitar as we know it, the inventors who figured out how to send guitar notes through amplifiers and give the guitar a bigger sound, ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD

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    Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson

    by Marne Ventura ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    series STEM Trailblazer Bios

    Unabridged

    14 min

    Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him.Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Indigenous Ingenuity

    A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge

    by Deidre Havrelock, Edward Kay ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours

    This beautifully designed, interactive nonfiction work celebrates North American Indigenous thinkers and inventions—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.*"*An astonishing, exuberant treasure trove of history, science and hands-on activities that repeatedly begs the question: "Why didn't I know this?" Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." —Candace Fleming, ... Read more

    $49.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    How We Got to Now

    Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

    by Steven Johnson ...
    Narrated by Steven Johnson ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 57 min

    From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Extra Life, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas.In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their ... Read more

    $22.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Who Were the Wright Brothers?

    by Who HQ, James Buckley Jr. ...
    Narrated by Johnny Heller ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    56 min

    As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Helper Robots

    by Nancy Furstinger ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...
    series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!

    Unabridged

    5 min

    Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our environment. How might helper robots affect your life? Read this book to find out! ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Drones

    by Betsy Rathburn ...
    Narrated by Dana Fleming ...
    series Cutting Edge Technology

    Unabridged

    6 min

    The first drones were hot-air balloons used in the 1800s! Later, drone airplanes took over the skies. Today, drones are used by the military, delivery companies, and even drone racers! This high-interest text explores each of these uses, as well as the history and future possibilities of drones. A diagram, timeline, graph, and pro/con comparison offer even more information about how drones work, ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Zoom It

    Invent New Machines That Move

    by Tammy Enz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Invent It

    Unabridged

    32 min

    Do you have a need for speed? Does power make your heart pound? In Zoom It, you’ll invent a gas powered boat, a catapult, an electric car, and many other amazing moving contraptions. When it comes to inventing, your imagination has no limits! ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Amazing Inventions

    by Sean Tulien, Blake Hoena ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    series The Amazing Inventions Series

    Unabridged

    1 hour 30 min

    Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products’ creators and innovators, as well as the scientific or technical developments that made the inventions possible. The books also cover social history, revealing how people’s needs in a particular period led to creative solutions ... Read more

    $21.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Smartphones

    by Lisa J. Amstutz ...
    Narrated by Elizabeth Cottle ...
    series Focus Readers: How It Works

    Unabridged

    11 min

    Introduces readers to the science that makes Smartphones possible. Accessible text and engaging discussion topcs make this short audiobook an exciting introduction to understanding technology. ... Read more

    $4.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Harness It

    Invent New Ways to Harness Energy and Nature

    by Tammy Enz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Invent It

    Unabridged

    33 min

    You can control the power of energy with your own two hands. In Harness It, you’ll invent a penny battery, a solar cooker, a trip wire, and many other energy harnessing contraptions. When it comes to inventing, your imagination has no limits! ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press

    by Kay Olson ...
    Narrated by Various ...

    Unabridged

    17 min

    Tells the story of Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    George Eastman and the Kodak Camera

    by Jennifer Fandel ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...

    Unabridged

    13 min

    Tells the story of George Eastman and the invention of the Kodak camera. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Milton Hershey's Sweet Idea

    A Chocolate Kingdom

    by Sharon Katz Cooper ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series The Story Behind the Name

    Unabridged

    7 min

    Have you ever tasted a Hershey chocolate bar? Milton Hershey’s chocolate bars are famous around the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Milton’s beginnings as a family farmer, his string of failed candy businesses, and his eventual massive success. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Geniale Erfindungen - Faszinierende Ideen, die die Welt veränderten - Buchdruck, Auto, Glühbirne und andere spannende Geistesblitze

    by Manon Baukhage ...
    Narrated by Peter Veit ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 47 min

    Unsere Welt ist voller technischer Erfindungen, die auf genialen Ideen, Geistesblitzen und Forscherdrang beruhen. Unterhaltsam und informativ stellt diese erzählte Technikgeschichte bahnbrechende Erfindungen und ihre Entdecker vor: Man erfährt, wie Carl Benz das Auto entwickelte, was zur Erfindung des Dieselmotors führte, wie die Brüder Lumière die Bilder laufen lehrten, warum Melitta Bentz den ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Self-Driving Cars

    by Betsy Rathburn ...
    Narrated by Dana Fleming ...
    series Cutting Edge Technology

    Unabridged

    6 min

    Self-driving cars don’t need a human to guide them. Instead, they have plenty of help in the form of sensors, cameras, and radar! In this fascinating title, engaging text and crisp photos show readers how self-driving cars work, how they developed, and how they are used. Added features such as a diagram, timeline, graph, and pro/con comparison highlight additional information about self-driving ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial