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In his signature style, John Hendrix tells the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor who makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to free the German people from oppression during World War II.

Un fantástico audiolibro para introducir a los niños en la historia universal con veinticinco relatos cortos y divertidos, presentando las etapas más significativas, los acontecimientos más relevantes y los personajes decisivos desde el Paleolítico hasta la Edad Contemporánea.

From New York to California, explore the United States through a fun and informative lens! If you want your child to fall in love with learning about the United States, then this is the audiobook for you! Let’s go on a learning adventure!

Established in 1857 as the first national park in the United States, Yellowstone has been drawing visitors to its beautiful landscape for over 150 years. Before it became a national park, the region was home to Native Americans for over 11,000 years, including the Shoshone, Lakota, Crow, Blackfoot, Flathead, Bannok, and Nez Perce tribes. Today, tourists come to the park from all over the world to camp and to visit the famous Old Faithful geyser and the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest super volcano in North America.

If your only experience of Roman history has been dry lectures and even drier textbooks, it’s time to take a hose to it. This isn't your typical Roman history book. Our tour guide isn't a tweed-wearing scholar with chalk-dusted fingers regurgitating the timeline of Ancient Rome, but a witty historian with a knack for turning complex topics into an entertaining romp through the past. The Fall of the Roman Empire takes you on a joyride through the grandeur and demise of one of history's most formidable empires. From gloriously gutsy Roman gladiators in the colosseum to the extraordinarily ...

Mesoamérica era una extensa área cultural que abarco un periodo de más de cuatro milenios, en el que mientras algunas civilizaciones alcanzaban su esplendor, otras llegaron a su más profunda decadencia. Los pueblos mesoamericanos creían que antes de ellos habían existido cuatro eras o soles.

Dive into the heartwarming world of "Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids"! This audiobook is full of captivating tales that link the past with the present, teaching wisdom, courage, and respect for nature. Perfect for children aged 8-12, this collection nurtures cultural appreciation and empathy through storytelling.

El periodo en que Porfirio Díaz ocupó la presidencia de México, el crecimiento económico sin precedentes en el país y las características del régimen que duraría más de 30 años, el cual se convirtió en una dictadura injusta, condujo a la revolución social más importante de nuestro país.

No one knows for sure just how the ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty. How could an ancient civilization have achieved this engineering feat? Perhaps the solution to this mystery can be answered with simple machines!

Estas civilizaciones, aportaron su arte y sus ideas para conformar, junto con otros pueblos, un área de alta cultura en Mesoamérica. Sin embargo, se tiene conocimiento de la existencia de culturas "preolmecas", de las que se han encontrado señales intactas de su desarrollo, hace más de cuatro mil años, en los restos de vasijas de cerámica grabada con imágenes del maíz, el Sol, el cielo, el rayo y la tierra.

For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of African-American history, it is not the beginning. In fact, there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at—which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships. With sparse yet moving text, Maisha takes us back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade.

Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early curfews. But Peter knows it won't always be this way. Peter and his family have a secret. Late at night in their attic, they are piecing together a hot-air balloon—and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly their way to freedom?

World War II Stories For Kids is the perfect book for your child! Imagine your children learning about some of the most brave and interesting people who fought in World War II. Imagine the inspiration and bravery they will gain in their own lives from reading these stories. And most of all, imagine how much more they will want to learn about history in the future...

While men fought in the army during the American Revolution, women supported the fight for independence in other ways. They wrote about politics in newspapers, boycotted British goods, and made their own wares like fabric and tea. The Daughters of Liberty said no to British-made goods!

It was once common for children to work at jobs with little pay. Then a photographer named Lewis Hine urged this dangerous practice stop to with the power of his camera and the assistance of lawmakers. Learn more about the history of child labor in the United States and how it became outlawed.

¿De qué manera el Imperio bizantino, que cayó en 1453, sigue siendo relevante para nosotros hoy en día? Muchos de nosotros no sabemos mucho sobre el Imperio bizantino; subsistió en Oriente tras la caída del Imperio romano, pero su historia de mil años está llena de innovaciones que han cambiado nuestra forma de crear arte, redactar leyes y pensar sobre nuestras vidas actuales. El Imperio bizantino fue un factor clave que dio inicio al Renacimiento Italiano y sacó a Europa Occidental de la Edad Media. Lejos de ser historia antigua, el Imperio bizantino sigue influyendo en nuestras vidas.

En este libro descubrirá cómo era realmente la vida de los vikingos durante su época dorada. Aprenderá sobre los vikingos y las incursiones más importantes, y conocerá más sobre su vida cotidiana y las cuestiones que eran más importantes para ellos. También explorará su folclore y oirá hablar de monstruos, dioses, diosas y de las épicas aventuras que vivieron. La historia cobra vida en este libro con fotos atractivas, datos curiosos y actividades creativas. ¿A qué espera? ¡Viajemos en el tiempo para convertirnos en vikingos!

In this modern, poetic twist on a beloved classic, Carla Henry-Lewis and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lewis, take listeners on a journey through the anticipation, hope, and determination of election night. Set against the backdrop of the 2024 U.S. election, this heartfelt book captures the emotional pulse of a nation standing at a crossroads. With wit and wisdom, the authors weave a story that resonates with listeners of all ages, reflecting the values of democracy, the importance of civic engagement, and the power of every vote.

Trendsetter is a horse destined to fly—in more ways than one. Sarah is a horse-loving seventh-grader with a secret and a fear of losing the one thing she loves most in the world. Separated by an ocean, a horse and a girl’s parallel struggles to be their best include lots of luck and grit, some stubbornness, and a few failures. It is only when they find each other that these two kindred spirits find themselves. Together they learn that what’s important in life isn’t greatness.

Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy. New York Times-bestselling author Gary Golio and Caldecott Honor artist E. B. Lewis bring Whitman’s story and his passion for America to life.