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Abenteurer unserer Zeit, die Kultserie aus dem bekannten Märchenland-Katalog. Diese Folge stellt euch Napoleon Bonaparte vor, einen den größten Feldherren der Geschichte, der die Geschicke Frankreichs und Europas zur Zeit der Französischen Revolution entscheidend beeinflusste.

Abenteurer unserer Zeit - die Kultserie aus dem bekannten Märchenland-Katalog. Diese Folge präsentiert euch die Abenteuer des Norwegers Roald Amundsen, der nach langen Irrfahrten als erster Mensch den Südpol unserer Erde betrat.

July 20, 1969. It’s a day that has earned a spot in history. It’s the day that America was the first nation to succeed in sending two astronauts - Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong - to the moon. But what led to this unforgettable event? What were the stakes riding on the Apollo 11’s safe landing? In acclaimed author Douglas Brinkley’s first young readers' edition, space fans will get the riveting and factual backstory of arguably the most significant achievement of the 20th century.

This amazing true story captures the heart as it moves us from laughter to tears and teaches us to believe in the power of love. This is a story of one dog's ability to love unconditionally and maintain her courage through periods of uncertainty. It is a story that you will want to go on forever and ever.

Pugsley, a pocket-size puppy with a penchant for barking at everything, takes his best friend, Billy, to the park, where they count friends they meet. One thing, though: They have to have four feet! Follow them as they walk and rhyme their way through the park! Your child will learn the difference between what to count and what not to count!

Saesha is being raised as a Hindu girl in a patriarchal society during apartheid in the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa. She has no idea that apartheid even exists. Where do black South Africans live at night? Why does her dad take them through a separate entrance when they enter theme parks and picnic spots? These are just split second wonders that enter her mind when faced with it in the present.

Grandma takes the children to an antique art display. They keep asking her over and over, What is that grandma? So she has to explain what each picture is. Have fun learning what us older folks used to use as a child.

Christopher Columbus had a dream - to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August 1492. This account talks about the voyage Columbus undertook in his own voice through his journal entries of that year.

From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod's Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life. Based on Mark Kurlansky's critically acclaimed best seller Salt: A World History, this handsome picture book explores every aspect of salt: The many ways it's gathered from the Earth and sea; how ancient emperors in China, Egypt, and Rome used it to keep their subjects happy; why salt was key to the Age of Exploration; what salt meant to the American Revolution; and even how the search for salt eventually led to oil.

He was the first person to lead an expedition across the Pacific Ocean. Students will learn how the Strait of Magellan got its name in this audiobook about the man who began life as a page in King John's court and became one of the most famous explorers of all time.

Most students know the basic facts about the voyages of Christopher Columbus, but this biography of his life isolates his lesser-known characteristics, such as his boastful nature and obsessive drive to reach the West Indies. It also chronicles the events leading to his eventual fall from grace in the court of Spain.

Revealed are detailed facts about the explorer, his thoughts, and his first impressions of the New World. This is an illuminating audiobook that enlivens a familiar history.

Young people will be absorbed in this story about a Genoese-born navigator who sailed to Newfoundland in command of a British ship in 1497. One year later, he sailed again in search of the Northwest Passage to Asia but failed to return. An engaging tale, this biography of Cabot's life is filled with interesting details and firsthand accounts of the isolation of life at sea.

Guided only by legendary stories and unfinished 15th-century maps, Henry Hudson set out to search for the sea route through what was thought to be a polar passage to Asia. An English navigator in search of the riches of the Orient for the Dutch East India Company, Hudson got more than he bargained for on what was to become his last voyage in 1610. Young people will enjoy this fascinating biography, complete with primary source quotations from Hudson's ship logs.

Abby and Tommy are on another mystery-solving adventure in their small beach town. Today they are on the case to help Coach Hill, the Pismo High School basketball coach. They need to find the team uniforms before the back-to-school basketball jam.... Can they solve the case? Join in and see if you can solve the case with these two great mystery-solvers. The audiobook promotes health, teamwork, and fun for kids of all ages.

This book takes a Social Studies perspective through the alphabet. Each alphabet letter mentions a country, its flag, its language, and a general detail about the country. After listening to this book, your youngster will be able to name the seven continents.

In this audiobook, Luna, a real dog, tells her story of how she has found where and how she belongs. In this story, I share how she and I found each other, the obstacles she faced on this journey, and the fears that she may have felt as her role changed. All categories of people who read this story will be able to relate, understand, and smile knowing that they are not alone in this world.

Arrr matey! Are you loaded to the gunwalls? Do you know what Blackbeard's ship was called? Which pirate ate a man's heart? Who makes the list of the top 10 pirates of all time? All these facts and more can be found in this excellent quick-listen guide to pirates. Whether you're Henry Morgan himself or just some unlucky Jonah, this book containing over 100 facts is sure to float your boat. Land ahoy!

On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf takes a trip to the Big Sky Country, state of Montana. In Montana, he hikes Glacier National Park, tours the capital of Helena, skis in Big Sky, flies a plane that can land on water, and fly-fishes in one of Montana's many rivers. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling Montana. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Big Sky Country state?

On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf visits the Empire State of New York. On this journey, he tours the famous Statue of Liberty, explores Niagara Falls, tries ice skating in Rockefeller Center, hikes the Adirondacks, and climbs the Empire State Building. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling New York. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Empire State?

An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success. How? In this true story, dyslexic high school student Aidan Colvin asks them. Over the course of one year, he writes 100 letters to successful dyslexics. He doesn't expect anyone to write back, and is genuinely surprised when people do. This book features letters from writer John Irving, Arctic explorer Ann Bancroft, surgeon and CEO Delos Cosgrove, and others.