Ancient Civilizations

During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? Find out....

From the number-one New York Times best-selling author and creator of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday, comes one of the most incredible stories in all of history. A young boy, out of nowhere, is chosen to be the emperor of most of the known world....

This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure....

In Mummies in the Morning, Jack and Annie get another mummy when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt after reading a book on the same subject....

It's the summer of AD 79, and Flavia Gemina the sea captain's daughter sets sail for the Bay of Naples to stay with her uncle near Pompeii....

Amy and Dan are whisked away to an ancient city in the thrill-packed fourth installment of The 39 Clues....

Trouble has a way of seeking out Nicolas Calva, and it's not likely to leave him alone anytime soon....

In their first adventure as Master Librarians, Jack and Annie go to the city of Pompeii to bring back an ancient story that is in danger of being lost forever....

When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones....

Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin is an exciting adventure in the ancient Roman Empire at the time of Christ. Eight-year-old Marcus and his father are on a mission for the emperor and visit a mine and a mint where coins are made....

Rolf, son of Hiarandi the Unlucky, is a character who exemplifies the effect of Christ's teachings upon the Icelandic people during their heroic age....

Hannibal, a name used to terrify millions. Long before that pale shade Lecter came on the scene, the original Hannibal shook the foundations of the ancient world. Do you remember who defeated him? Few remember. But those who do never forget....

Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia....

A surprising twist brings Amy and Dan back to New England for their first mission on U.S. soil since the beginning of the Clue hunt....

Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War - the battle to destroy Rome from within - is in full force....

Jack and Annie set off to find an original copy of an ancient Chinese myth....

Nothing can save Alex Sennefer's life. That's what all the doctors say, but his mother knows it's not true....

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place: the Olympic Games....

En este bellísimo relato se narran las aventuras que vive Ulises navegando por el mar Mediterráneo. Enormes tempestades azotan su nave porque el dios del mar, Poseidón, no le quiere nada....

Theodosia Throckmorton has her hands full at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London....

Fresh off of a victorious treasure hunt and rescue mission in South America, Addison Cooke just can't seem to steer clear of rogue bandits, pesky booby traps, and secret treasure troves....

Jack and Annie are off in search of another story in jeopardy, this time at a monastery in ancient Ireland....

Theodosia Throckmorton is in a fix. Allowed to attend a reception given by one of the directors of her parents museum, she stumbles across Mr. Tetley of the British Museum in most unusual circumstances....

El Skippito is back! His doggy pals want to visit the Under Mundo - the underworld - where mummitos rest in peas. But they need El Skippito's brains and courage to answer the riddle of the Finx and enter the mummy's tomb. Our hero is up to the task....

When a mysterious envelope arrives for Jake Ransom, he and his older sister, Kady, are plunged into a gripping chain of events....

Step into the heart of Venice and the windswept shores of Cyprus with "Othello," a captivating adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal, thoughtfully reimagined for children by Jeanette Vigon. This version preserves the core of Shakespeare's story while transforming it into an accessible narrative that young listeners will find both engaging and educational.

Ever dreamed of a world where spells alter reality and islands hide secrets waiting to be unveiled? Jeanette Vigon's "The Tempest" turns that dream into a thrilling reality for children, reimagining Shakespeare's masterpiece with a twist that's as enchanting as it is accessible.Ever dreamed of a world where spells alter reality and islands hide secrets waiting to be unveiled? Jeanette Vigon's "The Tempest" turns that dream into a thrilling reality for children, reimagining Shakespeare's masterpiece with a twist that's as enchanting as it is accessible.

Step into the ancient world of Babylon and witness the remarkable story of three young men whose unwavering faith in God defied the mightiest ruler of their time. In "The Fiery Furnace: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - A Tale of Courage and Faith," listeners will embark on an unforgettable journey of courage, conviction, and divine deliverance.

Imagine a world where the whispers of ancient Rome come alive, where intrigue and bravery shape the destiny of empires. Jeanette Vigon's adaptation brings the monumental story of "Julius Caesar" to young listeners, transforming Shakespeare's historical drama into an unforgettable adventure. This thrilling adaptation preserves the essence of the classic tale while making it accessible to children through simplified language and engaging storytelling.

Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit”—just doing a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on—can be more than enough to engrain it into our lives. Therefore, we have transformed timeless, legendary stories into 10-minute bite-size chunks long enough to entertain, enthrall, and even educate the listener but short enough to be enjoyed quickly at bedtime or any other point in our busy modern days.