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Author: Simon Ponsford
Format: MP3 CD
Author Simon Ponsford
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 57m
This audiobook brings together the facts about Iraq. It explores the country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background, details and current opinions.
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Author: Sally Morgan
Format: MP3 CD
Author Sally Morgan
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 40m
A scientific introduction to the ozone hole crisis. Compatible with national curriculum key stages 2 and 3.
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Countries In the News: Afghanistan
Author: Simon Adams
Format: MP3 CD
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Hannah Mercer
Duration 1h
This audiobook brings together the facts about Afghanistan. It explores the country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background and current opinions. Suitable for KS2 and KS3.
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Countries In the News: Ethiopia
Author: Andrew Campbell
Format: MP3 CD
Author Andrew Campbell
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 1h
This audiobook brings together the facts about Ethiopia. It explores the country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background and current opinions. Suitable for KS2 and KS3.
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Author: Michael Gallagher
Format: MP3 CD
Author Michael Gallagher
Narrator Peter O'Shea
Duration 1h
This audiobook brings together the facts about Israel and explores in depth the latest issues, historical background and details and current opinions.
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Author: Sally Morgan
Format: MP3 CD
Author Sally Morgan
Narrator David Craik
Duration 33m
Part of the Earth Watch series which examines the science behind environmental problems and solutions, how the world is changing and what we can do to keep the balance of nature.
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Secrets of the Rainforest: Partners and Parents
Author: Michael Chinery
Format: MP3 CD
Author Michael Chinery
Narrator David Craik
Duration 41m
Few people know the secrets of the Rainforest. In this new series, celebrated naturalist Michael Chinery looks at aspects of life in these threatened wildernesses, revealing a wondrous array of plants and animals and showing how they interact with each other.
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Secrets of the Rainforest: Poisoners and Pretenders
Author: Michael Chinery
Format: MP3 CD
Author Michael Chinery
Narrator David Craik
Duration 41m
Tropical rainforests cover only about 60% of the earth's surface, yet they are home to more than half the world's species. This book looks at the biology and behaviour of animal, insect and plant poisoners and pretenders.
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Secrets of the Rainforest: Predator and Prey
Author: Michael Chinery
Format: MP3 CD
Author Michael Chinery
Narrator David Craik
Duration 41m
This audiobook looks at the biology and behaviour of predators and prey, describing how they live together in harmony and balance and how vital they are to the well-being of the whole world. It is one of a series of books which aims to provide an understanding of the unique ecosystems of the rainforests.
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Eco Worriers: Penguin Problems
Author: Kathryn Lamb
Format: MP3 CD
Author Kathryn Lamb
Narrator Ruth Sillers
Duration 3h 24m
Committee eco-worriers Evie and Lola are very, very concerned about green issues - much to the irritation of their gas guzzling families! So when they find a penguin chick in the garden, they're really worried. They set off to investigate.
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Geography In Place (second Edition)
Author: Michael Raw
Format: MP3 CD
Author Michael Raw
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 9h 14m
Covering the GCSE specification for Geography, this audiobook includes tectonic activity, rocks and landscapes, ecosystems, urbanisation and urban structure, agricultural systems, industrial activity and location.
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The Global Village: Travel and Tourism
Author: Carol Inskipp
Format: MP3 CD
Author Carol Inskipp
Narrator Cecilia Thompson
Duration 1h 25m
Our world is getting smaller. Improvements in communications systems, transport and information highways mean that countries are connected to each other in an increasing number of ways - politically, economically, culturally and environmentally. This audiobook addresses questions like: does tourism increase knowledge and understanding of different...
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Northern Ireland: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Marc Mulholland
Format: MP3 CD
Author Marc Mulholland
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 5h 12m
A clear introduction to the topic which examines the history of the area from the violent upheaval of the last century to the controversy surrounding the current peace process.
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Disasters In Nature: Tornadoes
Author: Catherine Chambers
Format: MP3 CD
Author Catherine Chambers
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 1h 15m
All you need to know about tornadoes and why they happen, how we try to monitor them, and the people and places most at risk from this natural phenomenon. This audio book also contains case studies of famous tornadoes.
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Our Planet In Peril Global Warming
Author: Chris Oxlade
Format: MP3 CD
Author Chris Oxlade
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 46m
Examining all the elements surrounding the issue of Global Warming - the changing climate, greenhouse gases, the Earth's atmosphere and what we can do to stop it.
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Our Planet In Peril Nuclear Waste
Author: Kate Scarborough
Format: MP3 CD
Author Kate Scarborough
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 45m
What is nuclear waste? How is it made? Why is it dangerous? What can we do to reduce it? This series presents the truth behind major environmental issues, gives the facts and figures and offers some solutions.
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Author: Sally Morgan
Format: MP3 CD
Author Sally Morgan
Narrator Krystyna Gajda
Duration 40m
Where do old cars go? What happens at a recycling plant? This title examines the science of waste from land fill sites to scrap heaps to nuclear power stations.
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Our Planet In Peril: Oil Spills
Author: Jillian Powell
Format: MP3 CD
Author Jillian Powell
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 40m
What are oil spills? How and why do they occur? How do they affect the environment? This title in the series examines coastal problems and wildlife. How to track a spill and what can be done to prevent one.
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Our Planet In Peril: Acid Rain
Author: Louise Petheram
Format: MP3 CD
Author Louise Petheram
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 45m
Ever wonder how acid rain is made? Or why it is dangerous? Discover the truth behind this environmental issue and some pratical solutions to prevent it.
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Author: Meredith Hooper
Format: MP3 CD
Author Meredith Hooper
Narrator Clive Mantle
Duration 2h 23m
The gripping true story of Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen's desperate race to Antarctica. Battered by shrieking blizzards, skin blackened by frostbite and eyes burning with snow blindness, these driven men faced agonising decisions and risked their lives as they battled across the high Atlantic plateau to reach the South Pole.
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Islam: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Malise Ruthven
Format: MP3 CD
Author Malise Ruthven
Narrator Malise Ruthven
Duration 3h 50m
This Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis and the Wahabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic) law in Islamic life. It also offers a fresh perspective on contemporary questions such as: Why is the greatest 'Jihad'...
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