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In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus!

Gift your kids the inspirational tale of Albert Einstein! Inspire courage, imagination, and unlimited possibilities.

1000 års spændende Danmarkshistorie. Her er bogen til hele familien, om de over 50 regerende konger og dronninger Danmark har haft fra vikingetiden til i dag. Få historien om Gorm den Gamle, kongerækkens stamfar. Hør om den barske vikingekonge Sven Tveskæg og mød byggekongen Christian 4. Og få samtidig historien om Tyge Brahe, grevinde Danner, de to jellingsten, heksebrændinger, Dannevirke, Dyveke, Danmarks grundlov, blodbadet i Stockholm, dronning Caroline Mathilde, Struensee og barnekongen Oluf - helt frem til Margrethe 2. - vores egen dronning.

Did someone say dinosaurs? Some of their names are long and funny-sounding, and scientists are learning new facts about dinosaurs every day. There is still so much to know about why they went extinct 65 million years ago. Create some one-on-one time with your kids that will foster a bond of learning. Spark curiosity and imagination. Increase your child's confidence and learning skills. Gain knowledge to impress your friends and family. Don't miss out on more facts and trivia!

History is dramatic - and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in this compelling series aimed at young listeners. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through the present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.

For more than 100 years, a submarine lay buried beneath the ocean floor near Charleston, South Carolina. This Civil War stealth weapon, the H.L. Hunley, made history in 1864 as the first submarine ever to sink an enemy ship. But something went wrong during that daring mission. The Hunley never returned to port.

Children’s bedtimes can be a challenge for many parents. These books can help. The stories are narrated in a intentionally calming way that has been proven to get younger children to sleep, set to soft background instrumental music. These audiobooks are created with bedtime in mind, avoiding too much drama, which may prevent kids from relaxing.

Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey’s life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn’t have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.

Madam C. J. Walker was beloved within her community for her philanthropy and expanding the local black YMCA, but she couldn't have done that if she weren't the first female self-made millionaire and one of the most successful African American business owners ever. Born Sarah Breedlove, she was the first person born free in her family. She married Charles Joseph Walker and became known as Madam C. J. Walker, the name she would later use on her haircare products.

Meet 44 of America's most impressive heroes in this collective biography of African American figures authored by the team at ESPN's TheUndefeated.com. From visionaries to entrepreneurs, athletes to activists, the Fierce 44 are beacons of brilliance, perseverance, and excellence. Bringing household names like Serena Williams and Harriet Tubman together with lesser-known but highly deserving figures such as Robert Abbott and Dr. Charles Drew, this collection is a celebration of all that African Americans have achieved, despite everything they have had to overcome.

Der Weltbestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für ein jüngeres Publikum neu erzählt. Unterhaltsam und fundiert erzählt der derzeit einflussreichste Sachbuchautor der Welt hier seinen Bestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für junge Menschen neu und schärft dabei das Bewusstsein für die besonderen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit. Band 1: "Steinzeit - Wie wir Menschen die Welt eroberten". Vor Millionen von Jahren war der Mensch bloß ein relativ unbedeutender Vertreter der Tierwelt.

Are you having difficulties in getting your kids to bed? Have you tried different ways to get them to sleep but nothing works? Do they ask for new bedtime stories before going to sleep? Are you looking for a funny book to inspire the imagination and awareness of your child? In the magic world of fairy tales live ogres and princesses, pigs and children, kings and wizards, mice and ants, witches and giants, the Green Mother Fairy with many fairy friends, cicadas, ants, whales, grandmothers, affectionate mothers and fathers, Mordillo and many others fantastic characters.

On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the middle of the day across the Midwest. In its path, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Learn all about the disastrous weather conditions and the people who were affected by it in this book for young listeners.

We all wear underwear—even famous people like Buzz Aldrin, Queen Victoria, and Satchel Paige. Through the ages, plenty of these figures have made history. Sometimes their underwear did, too (even if they might have tried to hide it). From Abe Lincoln’s embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions to Amelia Bloomer’s eponymous undies to Otzi the Iceman’s 5300-year-old skivvies, I See Lincoln’s Underpants opens the top drawers of some of history’s most interesting people for more than just a peek.

Have you ever heard of the newsboys? They were the young boys who sold newspapers on the streets during the 19th century. Every day, they stand on the streets shouting out headlines so they could sell their newspapers. Learn about their history and how they striked against newspaper moguls to improve their job conditions.

Five historical figures and groups who changed the world for the better. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to six true stories about inspirational women in history, from Boudica to the Suffragettes and the world’s first female pilots.

Long before the Everglades became one of the largest wetlands in the world and a national park, it was covered by a warm, shallow sea. Across millions of years, sea levels dropped, the land below surfaced, and the area transformed into a thriving environment for unique plants and animals like mangrove forests and the Florida panther. By the mid-1800s, most of the indigenous people living in the Everglades had been killed or forced off the land. By 1900, Florida had become the nation's twenty-seventh state and had begun draining the Everglades to create land for farms and cities.

Take a journey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistory to the colonial period and the modern era through more than 80 brilliant timelines. Timelines from Indian History navigates the history of India, through the formation of kingdoms, the establishment of empires, the struggle for Independence and the emergence of a vibrant democracy and republic.

Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today in this book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures.

Do you know the age of the youngest soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during the First World War? What role did tanks play in the conflict? And how much were Germany ordered to pay in reparations after the war? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe answers all these questions and more, talking us through over 100 facts about The Great War.