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The dramatic and immersive story of an ambitious young empress who was the only woman to ever rule the Mughal Empire. More than four centuries ago in India, a Muslim woman ruled a magnificent empire: Nur Jahan, whose name means “light of the world.” Nur led troops into battle atop an elephant, hunted tigers, designed public buildings, and issued coinage and royal decrees in her own name.

Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player—and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good. Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost—the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited best friend Zayn.

Manuel Jesus Ramirez Rodriguez, a passionate nine-year-old boy from Mexico City, loves to paint murals like his hero, the legendary 20th century Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera. He dreams of the day he will become as famous as Diego Rivera so he can take care of his family and never have to watch his father clean other people's buildings ever again. However, because of this single-minded quest, Manuel learns how his actions can affect the lives of others in ways he never imagined.

Während die Eltern von Tommy und Annika verreist sind, soll Pippi auf die beiden aufpassen. Eine schöne Zeit mit vielen neuen, aufregenden Spielen beginnt für die drei, bis Pippi durch eine Flaschenpost von der Gefangenschaft ihres Vaters durch Piraten erfährt. Sie macht sich auf nach Taka-Tuka-Land, um ihn zu retten. Da sie Tommy und Annika nicht allein lassen darf, nimmt sie die beiden gleich mit. In ihrem "Myskodil", einem selbstgebauten Ballon mit Bett, geht es auf, dem Abenteuer entgegen... Hörspiel mit den Geschichten aus dem Kinofilm und Jella Haase als Pippi!

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

Alrededor del mundo, el bordado y los tejidos representan la historia de los pueblos que los realizan. En Guatemala, las mujeres de 23 etnias indígenas visten huipiles que narran la bitácora de sus vidas personales y las de su comunidad. Como Olga, la pequeña protagonista de este cuento seleccionado como White Raven 2014, millones de mujeres, están en la búsqueda de su historia.

Um príncipe queria encontrar uma princesa de verdade, mas embora ele viajasse o mundo, que era cheio de princesas, ele não conseguia encontrar uma. Então, ele voltou para cada, triste e de mãos vazias. Numa noite tempestuosa, uma princesa encharcada bateu à sua porta e pediu abrigo para passar a noite. A mãe do príncipe não estava convencida de que ela era uma princesa de verdade e decidiu investigar.

Um pobre príncipe com um nome famoso se apaixonou por uma princesa mimada e quis se casar com ela. Então, ele mandou presentes para ela, mas a princesa não ficou satisfeita e recusou encontrá-lo. Porém, o príncipe não desistiu e se apresentou diante do imperador e de sua filha disfarçado de pastor de porcos.

O que é o amor? O que é preciso para amar? Deixe os amados personagens de Hans Christian Andersen mostrarem como o amor pode ser, o que é preciso para amar e como o amor pode se manifestar de diferentes maneiras e formas! Uma coletânea para os leitores jovens e adultos que possuem curiosidade e empatia.

Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the wind curl her face into a smile. When her father and brothers joined the Cristero War to fight for religious freedom, Jovita wanted to go, too. Forbidden, she defied her father's rules - and society's - and found a clever way to become a trailblazing revolutionary, wearing pants!

Rose and Nicolas loved their favourite Caribbean sorrel drink so much that the siblings decided to create a sorrel stand with the assistance of their parents. Their Sweet Sorrel Stand was a success in the neighbourhood.

You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in countries around the world is like. Visit interesting places around the world without having to leave your home with this kid’s documentary series teaches an appreciation for culture, beauty, and biodiversity in different countries. In this one-of-a-kind kid’s documentary series, let local kids be your tour guides as two children from each country take you on an unforgettable guided tour of their home countries.

Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big hairy, terrifying bear! After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home...

When seven strangers arrive at a small Australian caravan park to tell Hadley Boggs that her dad is the long-lost heir to the kingdom of Ludrovia, she can hardly believe it. Her dad—the world's most indecisive man, a man who takes the advice of their pet budgie, a man named BARRY—is king?! Soon, Hadley jets off to an exciting new life, where she meets dancing goats, learns of an ancient Ludrovian prophecy and comes face to face with the country's hair-obsessed president.

Butter O'Bryan lives in a Very Small Castle with his father and three aunts—Aunt Elephant, Aunt Cake and Aunt Peculiar. These aren't their real names, of course, just as Butter's father isn't really called 'Pongo'. And even though Butter is only twelve years old, and the grandson of one of Australia's most successful Jam Kings, he is very aware of the hardship many people are experiencing. Butter has been told there are ghosts at the nearby isolated Howlers Beach, but are there? And how can the children Butter plays cricket with on the beach simply vanish?

Jordan, Drew, Liam, Maury, and their friends from Riverdale Academy Day School are heading out on a school trip to Paris. As an aspiring artist himself, Jordan can’t wait to see all the amazing art in the famous City of Lights.

It’s the start of a new year, and Holly-Mei Jones is determined to make the most of it. She has amazing friends, a great field hockey team, and Hong Kong at her doorstep. This semester is going to be perfect . . . right? Maybe not. Despite their closeness last year, Holly-Mei’s friend group seems to be splintering. Desperate to bring everyone together, she ropes her friends into competing as a team in an inter-school tournament across the city.

As adventurers from around the world raced to reach the South Pole and achieve other polar firsts in the early 1900s, outsider Ernest Shackleton and his motley expeditions would outshine even the British navy, becoming icons of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Known for prizing loyalty, leadership, and skill without regard for rank or social class—and for bringing men back alive—Shackleton completed three death-defying Antarctic journeys.

Immerse yourself in the African savannah and listen in on the exciting and unexpected adventures of the extraordinary giraffe RAFU and his friends: "An African Story", "A new Friendship" and "The Long Journey". Written by award-winning author Verena Prym, read by Heike Brunner. A long time ago, under the deep orange African sky, giraffes and crocodiles lived peacefully together. RAFU and his herd can only dream of those harmonious times now, as Gutsor, the greedy crocodile, rules over the river with fear and terror.

The year is 1904. Luki has lived a tribal life in the mountains of the Philippines. Now she's growing up, she is expected to become a wife and a mother, but Luki isn't ready to give up her dream to become a warrior. When her tribe are offered a journey to America to be part of the St. Louis World's Fair, Luki will discover that the land of opportunity does not share its possibilities equally...