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Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to the Groundhog Day tradition? Are you aware that the Liberty Bell is three feet tall? Including information on civilizations dating back to 10,000 years ago in the region, this book explores Pennsylvania's storied history, from its importance in the founding of the United States to the creation of the Philly cheesesteak.

Did you know that seven US presidents have been born in Ohio? Are you aware that the Ohio state flag is not a rectangle? Or that more than half of the state is made up of farmland? Including information on the region’s many Indigenous groups, this book explores how Ohio is truly at the heart of it all, from its roots as the new American frontier to its legacy as the home of rock and roll.

In 2003, Beyoncé went solo after being in the popular girl group Destiny's Child and began one of the most iconic, successful music careers in history. She has won thirty-two Grammy Awards and has been nominated over eighty times, making her the most-awarded person in Grammy history. Beyoncé has released eight studio albums, including Lemonade and I Am...Sasha Fierce. She puts on record-breaking world tours with fashion-forward costumes and complex choreography, as seen on the Renaissance world tour.

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was originally copper-colored? Are you aware that Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the country? Or that the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York? Including information on the region's earliest Native groups and the Harlem Renaissance, this book explores New York's varied history and dynamic landscapes, from the dazzling skyscrapers of Manhattan to the striking waters of the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. There’s a reason it’s the most-visited state in the country!

Did you know that the Golden Gate Bridge isn't actually gold? Are you aware that Southern California experiences around 10,000 earthquakes each year? Or that you might spot your favorite celebrity's name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores California's rich history and culture, from its nine national parks to the filming sites of most American movies. No wonder it’s the most populous state in the country!

Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world.

From a very young age, Katherine Johnson counted everything—the number of dirty dishes she'd washed, the steps she walked to church, and even the number of leaves on the trees. By 1928, she was so intelligent and skilled at math that she was able to skip several grades and start high school at age ten! And while Katherine had to deal with racism, segregation, and prejudice throughout her life, she did not let this hold her back from becoming a mathematician.

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy.

There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone who disturbs the final resting ground of an Egyptian pharaoh. Lore surrounding these curses claim that they may bring bad luck, illness, or even death. The legend of the curse of King Tutankhamun's tomb spread after odd circumstances and mysterious deaths seemed to follow Howard Carter's research team shortly after discovering and unsealing King Tut's tomb in 1922. It was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all things Egyptian—including a desire for the very wealthy to own actual mummies.

La era de los dinosaurios comenzó hace unos 250 millones de años. Al principio eran bastante pequeños, pero con el tiempo evolucionaron hasta convertirse en las variadas y fascinantes criaturas que hoy cautivan nuestra imaginación. ¡Lo que sabemos sobre los dinosaurios también está evolucionando! Hemos aprendido que algunos dinosaurios eran buenos padres, que a los dinosaurios les salían nuevos dientes cuando se les caían los viejos y que la mayoría de los dinosaurios caminaban sobre dos patas. ¡Incluso hemos descubierto que las aves son parientes modernos de los dinosaurios!

Entra en escena con Lin-Manuel Miranda en esta adición a la serie número uno en ventas del New York Times que explica cómo la leyenda de Broadway comenzó antes de Hamilton y Encanto. ¡Ahora en español! Lin-Manuel Miranda, nacido en Nueva York de padres puertorriqueños, fue un apasionado de las artes y la creatividad desde muy temprana edad. Se involucró en el teatro desde niño y escribió su primer musical de Broadway, In the Heights, mientras estaba aún en la universidad.

Learn about the phenomenon of a solar eclipse just in time for the Great American Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.

Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston went on to become a talented writer in high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom. Langston pioneered Jazz Poetry and published nearly twenty poetry books during his lifetime as well as novels, books for children, nonfiction books, and plays.

In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history—more than five thousand years of complicated history—all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this audiobook.

Bad Bunny, cuyo nombre real es Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, es uno de los artistas más populares en la actualidad. Comenzó compartiendo su música en Soundcloud, y en 2016, su canción "Diles" lo llevó a firmar con una importante discográfica. Desde entonces, Bad Bunny ha actuado en Coachella y colaborado con superestrellas como Cardi B, J Balvin y Drake. Rompiendo barreras lingüísticas, Bad Bunny es uno de los artistas más escuchados a nivel internacional en Spotify. Con 3 premios Grammy y 10 premios Billboard de la Música, Bad Bunny recién está empezando su dominio musical.

Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She became the top female singles player in the world and won 129 career singles titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Beyond being an excellent athlete, Billie Jean King used her voice to stand up for other women playing tennis who were not paid nearly as much as male players. In 1973, Billie Jean captured the world's attention when she beat Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes," proving women were just as good at tennis as men.

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda had a passion for the arts and creativity from a young age. He participated in theater as a child and wrote his first Broadway musical, In the Heights, while he was still in college. That show won him his first Tony Award for Best Musical! He went on to create and star in the beloved musical Hamilton about the life of Alexander Hamilton. A nonstop writer, Lin-Manuel contributed music for other major projects such as Moana, Encanto, Star Wars, and The Little Mermaid.

Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother and brother in the pool. By age fifteen, she was setting records and winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And with each year, Katie improved her skills and her times in the water! The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. With over seven Olympic gold medals, nineteen World Championship gold medals, and twenty-two overall medals at the World Aquatics Championships to her name, Katie has become the most decorated female swimmer in the world.

Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six, Willie wrote his first song at age seven. He continued to be involved in music throughout his youth, singing in dance halls and honky-tonks to earn money. Since then, Willie has released countless more popular albums and singles, solidifying him as a country legend. Not only that, he is a businessman, author, and activist—showing support to American farmers through his farm aid fundraising concerts.