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Title: The Aztecs

Subtitle: Rise and Fall of a Great Empire

Author: Roger Smalley

Format: Abridged

Length: 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-08

Publisher: Capstone Publishers, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Examines the birth, rise, and fall of the Aztec empire; its cultural practices and religous beliefs, including human sacrifice; and the Spaniards' eventual overthrow of the Aztecs.

©2004 Capstone Publishers; (P)2007 Capstone Publishers

Members Reviews:

Interesting & Educational!

The Aztecs by Smalley is an easy and informative read that captures the readers mind with it's easy to use format and use of many photographs of ancient artwork to help bring the information to life. This volume, from High Five publishing has five chapters (covering the Aztecs search for an new home, the birth of a great city, a slice of life look at Tenochititlan, the arrival of the Spaniards, and the end of the empire) in 48 pages, the information is useful, informative and condensed, which is great for younger readers with shorter attention spans. The Aztecs also includes an epilogue, glossary (though words are defined on each page, at the bottom, making it doubly easy for young readers to learn new words or check the meaning on the bolded words without breaking away from the reading...a BIG plus in my book), bibliography, useful websites and addresses, and even an index!

We found The Aztecs by Roger Smalley to be a great introduction for young readers, bonuses for this text include pronunciation guide (when the word appears, so no flipping back and forth which can be frustrating for young readers), glossary (but also definitions ON page, near the bottom for quick reference, but not intrusive), descriptions on all the artwork photographed (excellent for young readers), and a bibliography and internet information for further reading/learning.

Overall I give The Aztecs: Rise and Fall of a Great Empire five stars, it's an excellent beginner resource that pulls no punches with regards to the more brutal aspects of Aztec life (human sacrifice), but presents it in a way that is minimally frightening (presented as a fact of their life and how they worshipped their gods at the time) yet is highly informative. I think this book is an excellent start to a lesson set on Central/South America or for young readers curious about the Aztec civilization! The recommended age range on this book is 4-8, but I don't know that ages 4-5 would really find this book interesting or that the material on blood sacrifice is appropriate (though parents are really the best judge of what their children are ready to learn about). My recommendation is for ages 6-10.

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Title: The Night of the Haunted Trousers

Author: Susan Gates

Narrator: Nigel Lambert

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-08

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Liam's grandad had found the trousers - and Liam knew they were haunted. They certainly weren't the right things to wear when you were spending the night in a museum full of spooky stuffed animals. But stuffed animals can't do anything, can they?

©2008 Susan Gates;

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Title: Shark!

Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Terror

Author: Mike Strong

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Abridged

Length: 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-08

Publisher: Capstone Publishers, Inc.

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Explores the facts about sharks and shark attacks, including what these creatures are, how and on what they feed, and how much of a threat they pose to humans.

©2003 Capstone Publishers; (P)2007 Capstone Publishers

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Title: Piccolo and Annabelle 4

Subtitle: The Steamer Demons

Author: Stephen Axelsen

Narrator: Stanley McGeagh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Piccolo is waiting at the dock for his friend Stella to arrive home from her holiday cruise on the glittering Sea Princess. What arrives instead is a smoky, stinky steamer. Piccolo is the only one who can see that the scruffy sailors are actually demons. Even worse, they're heading for the zoo with their cargo of stolen African wildlife. What if they discover the fallen angel Elspeth, imprisoned at the zoo in the form of a baboon? Piccolo has to stop them!

Editorial Reviews:

Stanley McGeagh gives an enchanting performance of Stephen Axelsens novel The Steamer Demons, the fourth book in the Piccolo and Annabelle series. Piccolo, whose parents disappeared at sea two years prior, is at a dock waiting for the arrival of cruise ship Sea Princess and his friend Stella. When the steamer arrives, he discovers that the crew is actually a group of demons determined to go to the zoo. He must stop the demons before they discover that the fallen angel Elspeth is imprisoned at the zoo as a baboon. Will he succeed?

Critic Reviews:

Praise for the Piccolo and Annabelle series: "Stanley McGeagh is adorable as Piccolo" (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

The Steamer Demons is brilliant

Brilliant, amazing and full of drama. I completely recommend this audio book. I loved it.

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Title: So Gross

Author: J. A. Mawter

Narrator: Kal Kingi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The "So..." collection is full of cheeky stories that are particularly aimed at reluctant boy readers, but have proven to have a very wide general appeal.

What happens when your mother feeds you more roughage in a week than a health farm dishes out in a year? How will Macca "iron gut" Mactavish's mates make him throw up? How will Gumby Mason score a boogie from his football Coach? If you're a fan of cockroaches, vomit, boogie, and turds - then So Gross! is the book for you. A hilarious collection of seven of the funniest and most revolting stories ever, this book is not for those with a weak stomach...

Editorial Reviews:

Kal Kingi brings energy and a brisk, conversational tone to J. A. Mawters So Gross, a collection of stories about boys who enjoy humor about bodily functions.

In the first story, Plunger develops uncontrollable flatulence as a result of his mothers recent obsession with health food. In another, a group of boys try to create a menu designed to make Macca MacTavish vomit.

In his performance, Kingis narration is deadpan and down-to-earth, but his characterizations are often exaggerated to great comic effect.

Critic Reviews:

"Despite the obvious focus on horrible habits, these are amusing, if exaggerated, tales of school life." (Magpies Magazine)

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Title: So Feral!

Author: J. A. Mawter

Narrator: Alex Papps

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

The So... collection is full of cheeky stories that are particularly popular with reluctant boy readers.

This time around we're treated to putrid pickings, death breath, goop soup, and lots more.

Another hilarious collection of seven of the funniest and most revolting stories ever...this book is not for those with a weak stomach.

Editorial Reviews:

This latest installment from Australian childrens writer J. A. Mawters So Gross! series once again finds a group of boys amusing each other with gross-out stories.

In these seven comic tales, we hear about meat pie emerging from boys noses, a giant hemorrhoid buried in the park, and an attempt to produce the worlds smelliest fart.

Using a heavy Australian accent, Alex Papps performs these comic stories with a larger-than-life characterizations and loads of energy. This book will surely appeal to boys with a taste for jokes about bodily functions.

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Title: Watch out for Witches! and The Wizard's Warning!

Author: Hilda Offen

Narrator: Evelyn McLean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-08

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Poor Prince Florian! According to an old prophecy no one can be king of Little Twittleburg unless they've got a fine head of hair, and his father is getting very thin on top. Florian will have to take over, but first he will have to complete the Four Tasks-even the one about taming a dragon! Luckily his best friend Laura is there to help.

Two brilliantly funny stories about Laura Jones and Prince Florian.

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Title: The Mugged Pug

Subtitle: Jack Russell 3

Author: Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers

Narrator: Alan King

Format: Unabridged

Length: 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Endearing Jack Russell dog-detective: the detective with a nose for crime.

An intriguing, funny whodunit mystery.

The third in a hilarious four-book series.

Jack Russell: the detective with a nose for crime. What's happening to the collars of Doggeroo? First Shuffle the Pug gets mugged. Then the ranger catches him without a collar. So when Red's collar is stolen, Jack knows he has a case on his hands. Will an attack of the Jack-pack be enough to nobble the mugger? Can Jack get to the bottom of - The Mugged Pug?

Editorial Reviews:

Alan King returns to voice the wacky canine and human inhabitants of Doggeroo, in the third book in Darrel and Sally Odgers fun mystery series about Jack Russel, the detective with a nose for crime. In this episode Jack, along with his friend Foxy, the reformed street dog, has to solve the case of the mugged pug and figure out who's been stealing collars around town. Full of funny characters and puns this waggish story is pawfect for young sleuths. The audiobook is brought to life with King's menagerie of voices, silly music, and sound effects.

Critic Reviews:

"An entertaining amalgam of first person narrative, 'Jack's Facts', glossaries and delightful nose maps and ink drawings by Janine Dawson ... This will challenge beginner readers but certainly won't bore them." (Magpies Magazine)

Members Reviews:

Kids like it

My second grader likes to read these books. They are ok. I like the Magic Bone series better. They can be funny too.

CD storys for Dog Lovers

This is one of a very good series of dog stories on CD. I have played them over again when I'm on a trip.

The recent new selections are book only. Amazon, please offer them in CD's.

Five Stars

My grandson got this for Christmas and LOVED it!

Bark Bark,,,that is dog talk for Great fun!

My grandsons love this series. So do I.

The Mugged Pug

Great entertainment for Jack Russell lovers and anyone that is young or young at heart.

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Title: Slaves of Quentaris

Subtitle: Quentaris Chronicles, Book 6

Author: Paul Collins

Narrator: Richard Aspel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

On their journey through the rift caves, Yukin discovers a power that taps into the senses of insects and animals. But can it save them in time?

The Quentaris Chronicles is a collection of stand-alone fantasy books from some of Australia's finest authors. Each book is independent, but all are set in the magical fantasy city of Quentaris, created by series editors Michael Pryor and Paul Collins.

Editorial Reviews:

The sixth tale from the shared universe of Quentaris features individual deceits, clan conspiracies, and a mysterious catalyst unleashing dormant psychic powers. Audie Award nominee Richard Aspel creates the sights, sounds, bravery, and burdens experienced in the magical city of Quentaris as the enslaved Yukin is forced to choose which adversary to aid, while his love, Yulen, chosen to be the clans "wise one", also serves at the pleasures of enemies of their clan. Series co-editor Paul Collins (twice honored for lifetime achievement in science fiction, among many honors) once again engages with plot, character, and imagination in this serial fantasy epic of threat and triumph, search and revelation, villains and heroes.

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Title: Teach Me Italian

Author: Judy R Mahoney

Narrator: Elide Scurio

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-30-08

Publisher: Teach Me Tapes

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10

Publisher's Summary:

Featured songs include: "Are You Sleeping?", "The More We Get Together", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes", "Six Little Ducks", and many more.

Members Reviews:

Just right--almost

We really liked the dual language aspect of this book/cd combo. The tunes were delightful, too. However, whoever makes most children's music/song CDs falls into the habit of making the tempo too fast and the accompaniment too cluttered with instruments and too loud. This flaw drowns out the words and duh--that's what we want to hear!!! Still, this is good. I also recommend the one with Christmas legends and songs, Buon Natale.

Fun language study

Bought as a gift for my daughter and her three-year-old daughter, who like it very much.

Great resource to help children learn Italian!

NOt only does it teach vocabularly embedded within a theme (the year - i.e., fall, Halloween, winter, etc) but the songs are actually fun (i.e, Andiamo allo zoo is our favorite). Great resource to help little ones learn and practice Italian skills.

Great!

I taught Italian K-12 and found this helpful in all levels. However,I only used the Cd in the older grades. I love this and the Teach me Italian pack because it is so difficult to find good Italian language teaching material at all. This one is great to use because there are the American favorites that kids already know. I have been through countless catalogs and info for Italian language materials and find this to be one of the best finds!