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Prepare to be inspired with this fantastically great new series for young listeners from best-selling author Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. In this first book, hear the true stories of amazing scientists and discover things that are out of this world....

Stacey Abrams is an activist who works for fair voting rights. She’s a lawyer, an author, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Stacey’s thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with fun facts, like how the census helps everyone!

In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, STEMinist listeners learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin—and how she persisted. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!

Throughout history, women have been told that science isn’t for them. They’ve been told that they’re not smart enough, or that their brains just aren’t able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces listeners to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and who used their smarts, their skills, and their persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain.

Why is this information important? Because you want your child to appreciate all the hardwork that went into every technology and level of comfort that he/she enjoys today. This is a list of some of the most famous inventors of all time. How many does your child know? Grow his/her knowledge. Get a copy today!

Did you know the early Islamic world bred scientists and scholars who made significant contributions to the field of science and technology? This book will introduce some of the most important names of the time. Read this book to open your mind into a different definition of Islam. Grow your knowledge with one topic at a time. Include this book in your collection.

In April 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope team unveiled the first ever image of a super massive black hole. This inspiring scientific breakthrough took years of hard work, innovative thinking, and a level of global cooperation never seen before. A multinational team of scientists, lead by Dr. Shep Doeleman and Dr. Heino Falkem, used eight of the largest telescopes from around the world to collect more than four million billion bytes of data, which was flown to teams of computer scientists and mathematicians.

Crowned as one of the greatest innovators of this century, Steve Jobs was the man behind the Apple we all know today. Before he was globally renowned as the CEO of Apple, Steve's life wasn't the most smooth sailing and conventional one. Despite the initial hardships, Steve remained optimistic and explorative. This combined with his passion for technology pushed him to create a company of his own. This company was none other than the Apple we know today, who has since then established itself as one of the greatest tech companies in the world.

Be inspired by the life and works of Galileo Galilei. It is because of his valuable contributions to art and science that Galileo lives on, even centuries after his death. Learning about his life can challenge students. Lessons can be picked up from this incredible resource. Grab a copy today!

Who was Carolus Linnaeus, and what did he do to be dubbed as the "Father of Modern Taxonomy"? Listen to find out. Biography books are meant to inspire you to persevere and to act on the things you’re curious about. So go ahead and get your child this book today.

Marie Curie made a very important discovery in the field of chemistry. She invented the word radioactivity. It was a significant milestone in science because it gave scientists the knowledge on how to treat radioactive substances. Without Marie Curie, we would be living in a dangerous world today. Learn from her story by listening to this book today!

Gift your kids the inspirational tale of Albert Einstein! Inspire courage, imagination, and unlimited possibilities.

In this book, you’re going to learn about the scientific contribution of Thomas Edison. You will also get a glimpse of the prevalent socio-economic situations that pushed Thomas to tap the world of electricity and become a famous inventor, too. This book will soon become one of your child’s favorite.

The purpose of this biography book is to equip your child with the knowledge that will lead to an appreciation of the contributions of Pythagoras and Hippocrates. Both Greek scholars are known today as Greece’s great scientific minds. Understanding the biography of two famous people will lead to an in-depth learning of local cultures, traditions, and eras. Grab a copy today.

Let’s talk about the 19th century as a time when much of our necessities were answered with technology. Let’s talk about the 19th century with answers to economic riddles. This biography book for fifth graders features the likes of The Wright Brothers, Samuel F. Morse, Louis Braille, Elijah McCoy, Madam CJ Walker, and Alexander Graham Bell. Listen to their stories. Begin today.

Get to know Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Listening about the lives of those who have been successful in their fields might just be the key to inspiring the young. If a child knows that other people can do it, then what’s stopping him/her? There are plenty of lessons to learn from listening to biographies. Start listening today!

You’ve probably heard of Neil Armstrong and his historic moon landing. But other than that part of his life, what else do you know about him? This biography book will discuss the life of Armstrong before he even became an astronaut. Do you share the same qualities as Neil Armstrong? Maybe you’re destined for greatness, too!

Jane Goodall was no ordinary lady, because she fell in love with chimpanzees! Hear about her inspiring story and learn from her decisions in this audiobook. Hopefully, you will be inspired to take on a more active role for the survival of animals around you. Start listening today!

Who said women can’t go to space? Who said African American women can’t? Mae Jamison challenged society when she decided to become an astronaut. Learn about her inspiring story through this amazing book for third graders. Go ahead and grab a copy for your child to listen to today.

Johannes Gutenberg introduced printing to Europe. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be able to read books in the comfort of your home. But how did Johannes Gutenberg come up with the idea of printing? What were the circumstances that led to such a discovery? Learn about the life and works of Johannes Gutenberg. Grab a copy today!