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Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war...

Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne’s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who...

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this...

Find out how this one-time American hero became the country's most notorious traitor. As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America. And when...

In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States whose strong personality and work as an American statesman made him an icon of history and popular culture. Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. From humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance and the military.

Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his...

Conoce sobre el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi y su increíble carrera deportiva en este libro de Who HQ Now, la serie que presenta los temas de actualidad y las noticias de hoy. Lionel Messi es uno de los futbolistas más famosos del mundo. A los cuatro años, Lionel ya jugaba con su padre y...

In this narrative nonfiction series, listeners meet heroes who risk their lives to save animals—from cats and dogs to pelicans and pigs! This volume includes Panda-Monium and Vanished in a Hurricane.

Follow the thrilling true stories of people who faced isolation in extreme environments and lived to tell the tale. Bold nonfiction brings life to the dramatic narrative while a feature on how to survive in each location takes the listener to the limits right alongside these incredible survivors. From the rain forest to the Antarctic, would you make it out alive? This volume includes Sandstorm Terror! Desert Survivor and Six Days Alone! Forest Survivor.

Follow the thrilling true stories of people who faced isolation in extreme environments and lived to tell the tale. Bold nonfiction brings life to the dramatic narrative while a feature on how to survive in each location takes the listener to the limits right alongside these incredible survivors. From the rain forest to the Antarctic, would you make it out alive? This volume includes Fight For Life! Rain Forest Survivor and No Sign of Land! Sea Survivor.

Follow the thrilling true stories of people who faced isolation in extreme environments and lived to tell the tale. Bold nonfiction brings life to the dramatic narrative while a feature on how to survive in each location takes the listener to the limits right alongside these incredible survivors. From the rain forest to the Antarctic, would you make it out alive? This volume includes Alone on Everest! Mountain Survivor and Bring Them Back Alive! Antarctic Survivor.

California's 1849 gold rush triggered creation of the "instant city" of San Francisco as a base to exploit the rich natural resources of the American West. City of Wood examines how capitalists and workers logged the state's vast redwood forests to create the financial capital and construction materials needed to build the regional metropolis of San Francisco. Architectural historian James Michael Buckley investigates the remote forest and its urban core as two poles of a regional "city."

When disasters strike, people aren’t the only ones in danger. Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, and more also threaten the lives of animals. In this narrative nonfiction series, listeners meet heroes who risk their lives to save animals—from cats and dogs to pelicans and pigs! As listeners relive the dramatic events surrounding famous disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, they will witness the courageous rescue attempts that saved the lives of thousands of innocent pets and wild animals. This volume includes Deepwater Disaster and Mason Versus the Tornado.

When disasters strike, people aren’t the only ones in danger. Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, and more also threaten the lives of animals. In this narrative nonfiction series, listeners meet heroes who risk their lives to save animals—from cats and dogs to pelicans and pigs! As listeners relive the dramatic events surrounding famous disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, they will witness the courageous rescue attempts that saved the lives of thousands of innocent pets and wild animal. This volume includes Water Everywhere and Wildfire Escape.

Celebrate 50+ artists who broke barriers, took risks, and changed the world of entertainment forever! While these creatives came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better artistic world.