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Learn about the history of the U.S. Civil War with the iMinds JNR audio-learning series for younger minds. A civil war is a war where the two opposing sides come from the same country. It is a war that occurs within a single nation. The U.S. Civil War was waged from 1861 to 1865 and was fought between the Northern states (making up the Union) and eleven Southern states (the Confederacy). A major cause of the U.S. Civil War was the North's condemnation of slavery.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Founding Father and scientist Benjamin Franklin.

Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. With an engaging narrative, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young listeners to a thrilling world of monster madness.

Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is "Yes". Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful ways. From influenza to smallpox, from tuberculosis to yellow fever, Bryn Barnard describes the symptoms and paths of the world’s worst diseases - and how the epidemics they spawned have changed history forever.

"Little People, Big Dreams" erzählt die Lebensgeschichten beeindruckender Persönlichkeiten: Ob Künstler*in, Pilot*in oder Wissenschaftler*in, sie alle haben Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren - mit großen Träumen.

You may never have heard of him, but you've probably heard of the many people civil rights activist Bayard Rustin influenced. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and refused to move to the back of the bus many years before Rosa Parks did. The son of a freed slave, Bayard Rustin grew up during the peak of the Jim Crow laws, which segregated Blacks and Whites.

Der Weltbestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für ein jüngeres Publikum neu erzählt. Warum sind manche Menschen reich und andere arm? Warum haben manche Leute die Macht, ihren Mitmenschen Befehle zu erteilen – und warum hören die anderen auf sie? Wieso gibt es all die Unterschiede zwischen Kasten, Hautfarben und Geschlechtern? Und was hat das alles damit zu tun, dass die Menschen sich vor zehntausend Jahren von Jägern und Sammlern zu Bauern entwickelten?

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only 13 paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time - Italy during the Renaissance.

Ethelred's mother stood behind him. The archbishop smeared holy oil on Ethelred's shoulders and hands. He gave Ethelred a heavy sword and placed a gold crown on his head. The crown was too big—it fell over his eyes, and Ethelred almost dropped the sword on the archbishop's foot. How did Ethelred become king when he was only ten years old?

Herakles packt aus! Herakles – der berühmteste Held der Antike – erzählt von seiner Kindheit und wie es zu den berühmten zwölf Aufgaben kam, die er bestehen musste. Geschildert werden alle zwölf Abenteuer aus der Sicht jeweils eines Beteiligten. So erleben wir hautnah, wie Herakles die vielköpfige Hydra erlegt, den Nemeischen Löwen bezwingt und den Höllenhund Kerberos aus der Unterwelt entführt.

Meriwether Lewis had been commissioned by President Jefferson to lead a daring expedition so remarkable it would become one of the most famous explorations in history. He chose as his co-captain William Clark. Their mission—to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean while learning as much as possible about the thousands of miles of unexplored territory they struggled through (1774-1809).

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.

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were born into another time period? What about the Middle Ages? Would you have been lucky and lived as a knight, a lord or lady, or even a king or queen? Or would you have been like the majority of peasants and lived a tough life of hard labor? Did everyone live in castles? What did people do for work? And for fun? Did knights really fight dragons? You’ll find out the answers to these questions and so much more in this incredible audiobook on medieval Europe.

From crossing vast oceans to exploring outer space, we continue to push the limits of our scientific and engineering capabilities. But what happens when our pursuits don't go as planned? What are the consequences, and how can we learn from these engineering mistakes? This series explores the science behind some of history’s most catastrophic man-made disasters, from the crash of the Hindenburg to the explosion at Chernobyl.

Growing up in a small town in England, William Bradford lived during a time of upheaval and opportunity. Together with a group of Separatists, William escaped England to establish a new life in Holland and finally set out on the Mayflower on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. The New World beckoned as a land of freedom and possibility. Yet wild waters, icy winters, Indian attacks, starvation, and treason threatened the European settlers' very existence. Through William's vision and steadfast leadership, the people of Plymouth Colony would endure

¡La colección de no ficción preferida por las familias! Únete a nuestros intrépidos exploradores Otto y Cassandra y Missy, el ave más astuta del universo, y embárcate en una nueva aventura. En esta ocasión, Cassandra, una niña de otro planeta, y Missy, la criatura más inteligente del universo, consiguen revertir el tiempo y llegar a la Antigua Roma. Allí conocerán cómo se fundó Roma, el funcionamiento de las instituciones, las costumbres de la época y por qué sus mitos y cultura han llegado hasta nuestros días.

Educational and engaging, "Civil War Chronicles" isn't just a book; it's a gateway to understanding a pivotal period in history. It combines rich narratives with learning, providing a profound connection to the past while inspiring creativity, resilience, and empathy in young minds.

Stone-henge er Englands største og mest berømte oldtids-minde. Det er et mystisk sted, der er bygget af nogle meget store sten. Arkæo-loger mener, at stenene var en slags kalender, som viste Solens gang hen over himlen. I denne bog kan du læse historien om Stone-henge gennem flere tusind år. Du kan også læse nogle af de gamle fortællinger, der er knyttet til Stonehenge: Om gamle konger, trold-manden Merlin og de mystiske druider.

Estudios han demostrado que desarrollar un "hábito atómico"—sólo dedicar unos minutos al día a cualquier habilidad o hábito que se quiera adquirir- puede ser más que suficiente para arraigarlos en nuestras vidas.

This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts. This audiobook includes vivid descriptions of Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, the complete Gettysburg Address, and more.