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Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true! Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World is a riotous audio exclusive, like if Monty Python taught your history class. Each volume of four 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements, all delivered with a cheeky sense of humor. Choose sides: Cope or Marsh, the jerks who discovered so many dinosaurs; Hamilton or Burr, whose rivalry fueled American politics; and many more....

What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome? Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and journey to ancient Wales–where dragons roar, heroes rise, and magic weaves through every tale! Buckle up—we're diving into a world of mighty dragons, prophecies of destiny, and enchanted lakes where magical swords await. It's a place where knights, bards, and even fairies have stories to tell—if you're brave enough to listen! Say goodbye to boring history and step into a treasure trove of legends that will make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even believe in magic!

Palestine: A Primer by Rashid Khalidi is a forthcoming title from Henry Holt & Co.

Ride along with Rollo, the raider who spent decades laying waste to France and whose descendants eventually would rule over much of Europe. Rule with Olga of Kyiv, the most letha saint in history. Learn the incredible stories behind Erik the Red’s and Leif Erikson’s adventures in the New World. And hold on tight for the unbelievable adventures of Harald Hardrada, whose exploits are like a Viking’s greatest hits.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Listen to the hilarious-but-true adventures of the world’s most amazing spies, document their actions, and most importantly: Do not let the enemy see you laugh. Spies! has it all: secret turnips, infiltrating pigeons, encrypted clothing, milk messages, prison breaks, snooping kitties, grave robbing, hanging monkeys, bumbling Brits, and even original songs.

The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.

Jane Austen is one of the most popular and earliest women writers in the English language. She was born a year before the American Revolutionary War and lived through rapidly changing times. Her first book was published anonymously in 1811, and despite the turmoil of the period, she created timeless stories that shaped our idea of novels today. They are considered classics that prepare young people for a solid education, and they have become incredibly popular in their own right. This story is based on Jane Austen’s writings and letters, as well as the writings of family members and ...

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances scientifiques et historiques.

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances historiques et culturelles !

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances historiques et scientifiques.

Stories are stories. When a powerful story takes root in a child’s heart, that story may shape and guide that tiny heart to imagine, to hope, to love, to conquer, and live an extraordinary life. Some among us who have lived by magnificent stories, have themselves gone on to be storied. Such is the magic of stories. Stories can be fun. They may be blood-curdling. They can be funny. The stories we tell and the ones we dare not, in turn, they tell a story about us. While on a teaching mission to South America, I saw boys there had no books of the stories I know and live by. The book I wrote ...

The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star.

Poland, 1940. The Russian army invades the beautiful city streets of Vilna. Soldiers storm 10-year-old Esther Rudomin's house and arrest her entire family. The Rudomins, the soldiers say, are "capitalists - enemies of the people". Forced from their home and friends, the Rudomins are herded onto crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia.

Fact-packed WW2 history book for elementary/primary school children - a must read! Includes over 40 photographs, bringing the war to life! Did you know? Project Pigeon aimed to use trained pigeons to guide bombs to their targets! Did you know? “Mad Jack” Churchill charged into battle playing the bagpipes!Are you ready for an extraordinary journey through one of the most exciting and important chapters in history? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on an adventure through the thrilling twists and turns of WWII! Hold on tight because we're going to explore the pages of history like ...

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances historiques et scientifiques.

Retrouvez dans ce pack, une histoire passionnante et des pastilles documentaires pour s'enrichir de nouvelles connaissances historiques et géographiques.

Las historias son historias. Cuando una historia poderosa se arraiga en el corazón de un niño, esa historia puede moldear y guiar ese pequeño corazón para imaginar, tener esperanza, amar, conquistar y vivir una vida extraordinaria. Algunos quienas han vivido éstas historias magníficas, se han hecho dignos de ser recordados y celebrados. Así es la magia de las historias. . Las historias pueden ser divertidas. Pueden ser espeluznantes. Pueden ser graciosas. Las historias que contamos y las que no nos atrevemos a contar, a su vez, cuentan una historia sobre nosotros. Durante una misión...

Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and comes face to face with 13 crocodiles! Laugh out loud as you learn how to catch a crocodile using shoe laces and underpants. Listen in anticipation to find out what happens when you put a 600-lb crocodile on an airplane in just a flimsy wooden crate. These action-packed stories and more will engage listeners and inspire them to go out and explore their own world.

The new "National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology" offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children's imaginations. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new listeners, this vibrant audiobook will soon become a family favorite.