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Amazing People of Germany - Volume 1: Inspirational Stories
Germany is a country rich in history for many reasons, both good and bad. In this exciting title, The Amazing People Club would like to bring you face to face with some of the most influential and inspirational people of Germany. Everyone has heard of Beethoven and his masterpieces, but few know that he sought solace in music due to his sad childhood at the hands of an abusive and alcoholic father. Over 15 million people find pain relief every year using Aspirin; however Felix Hoffmann who discovered this household drug received little public recognition. Explore the turbulent life of Marie-Elisabeth Luders, who worked tirelessly for the rights of women and children in a society that criticised her for being a single mother. Also, meet Gerhard Domagk and Robert Koch and discover how these amazing people devoted their time and energy to developments and innovations that made major contributions to the country of Germany. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Charles Margerison (Author), Various, Various Narrators (Narrator)
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Amazing People of Australia - Volume 1: Inspirational Stories
Australia has developed to become a model multi-ethnic society. In this collection of life stories from The Amazing People Club, you can gain an insight into how some amazing Australians set the scene and contributed to the country we fondly refer to as Downunder. Embark on a thrilling flight of discovery with Charles Kingsford Smith. His courage, competitive spirit and daring sense of adventure led to him being regarded as one of the highest achievers in the history of aviation. Be inspired by the entrepreneurial talent of James Harrison who invented the refrigerator which has become a necessity in our homes of today. Be captivated by the tumultuous events in the life of Nellie Melba, a self-driven diva who achieved great success and became one of Australia's most celebrated sopranos of all time. Meet these and several other amazing Australians who in their own unique ways, seized opportunities that led to great successes. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.
Charles Margerison (Author), Charles Margerison (Narrator)
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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
The whole family will delight in this entertaining production of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. Down the Rabbit hole she slides into a topsy-turvy world where the strangest of strange characters accompany her on her strangest of strange adventures. Join Alice as she befriends the Cheshire Cat, has tea with the Madhatter and plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts. First published in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece was one of the first Children’s tales written just for fun. Imaginations will run wild for both young and old in this delightful retelling.
Lewis Carroll (Author), William Avondale (Narrator)
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a work of children's literature by the English mathematician and author, the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, written under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells the story of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit-hole into a fantasy realm populated by grotesque figures like talking playing cards and anthropomorphic creatures. The Wonderland described in the tale plays with logic in ways that have made the story of lasting popularity with adults as well as children. It is considered to be one of the most characteristic examples of the genre of literary nonsense.
Lewis Carroll (Author), Kirsten Ferreri (Narrator)
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Alice Through The Looking Glass
Through the Looking Glass revisits Alice, back from Wonderland, and ready for a new adventure. This whimsical tale of imagination and fantasy finds Alice stepping through her parlor mirror into a chess game that encompasses the entire land beyond. Along the way, Alice encounters such favorite nursery rhyme characters as Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and the Lion and the Unicorn. Join in Alice's wonder and delight in this world behind the looking glass.
Lewis Carroll (Author), Dorothy Dorchester (Narrator)
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The colorful characters from Greek mythology come alive in exciting adventures captured by the author of The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter. Ride Pegasus, open Pandora' Box, kill Medea with her head of many snakes, join Hercules as he flexes his muscles and King Midas as he turn his daughter into gold. The stories, moral in tone, are totally riveting. A Wonder Book includes: 1. The Gorgon's Head 2. The Golden Touch 3. The Paradise of Children 4. The Three Golden Apples 5. The Miraculous Pitcher 6. The Chimæra AUTHOR Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) is considered to be one of the greatest American authors of the nineteenth century. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he used Puritan New England as a setting for many of his short stories, allegorical tales, and novels. The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne's masterpiece, has never been out of print since it was first published in 1850. "
Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author), Bobbie Frohman, David Thorn (Narrator)
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A Story, A Story: An African Tale Retold
This Caldecott Medal winner from prolific children's book author and illustrator Gail E. Haley is steeped in colorful African and Caribbean language and folklore. It is the legendary tale of Kwaku Ananse-the spider man-and how he bargained with Nyame the Sky God to give his treasure of stories to the world.
Gail Haley (Author), Nyambi (Narrator)
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School Library Journal calls this moving tale by Myron Uhlberg a "remarkable homage to New Orleans." A Storm Called Katrina follows Louis Daniel, a 10-year-old boy from New Orleans' Ninth Ward who loves to play the horn just like his idol, Louis Armstrong. The morning after the devastating hurricane rips through his neighborhood, Louis-with his beloved cornet in tow-must brave the rising flood waters and seek shelter with his family at the Superdome.
Myron Uhlberg (Author), Brandon Gill (Narrator)
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A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning
Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this all-new audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you. This unique multi-voice recording brings the first book in Lemony Snicket's alarming A Series of Unfortunate Events to such terrible life that no one should really have to experience it. Unless you have an ear for such ghastly details as a tragic fire, a nefarious villain, itchy clothing, and cold porridge for breakfast, all narrated in chilly detail by the distinguished, and disturbed, Tim Curry with a team of talented readers, you would be better off listening to something else. Featuring Tim Curry
Lemony Snicket (Author), Tim Curry (Narrator)
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A Not So Easy Road: The Story of a Little Boy Who Kept His Promise
Lil' Boy is just an ordinary child growing up on his father's farm in a little place called Creek Town. But in the 1960s, even the most average black boy had something to worry about. All Lil' Boy wants is to wear his bright red hat, have some fun and adventure and get out of doing his chores. Then, one day, everything changes. After he is attacked with rocks being thrown at him by several angry men driving their truck along the road, Lil' Boy makes a promise to himself: when he gets older, he will own that road, and no one will ever throw rocks at him again. It's a long journey, but before long, Lil' Boy is deep in the heart of politics and on his way to greatness. A Not So Easy Road tells the story of Commissioner Mose Jones Jr. and will inspire any child looking to make a difference in their home, community, school, or country.
April Jones PhD (Author), Phoenix T. Clark (Narrator)
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The Aldens are helping out at a rescue ranch, taking care of horses that need extra attention. Jessie's favorite is a beautiful horse named Dragon. But when Dragon and some of the other horses disappear from the pasture, the Boxcar Children must saddle up for a mystery. What's happening to the horses at the Dare to Dream Ranch?
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Gertrude Warner (Author), Aimee Lilly (Narrator)
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A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
Hiccup is lost in the Library Labyrinth and the Driller-Dragons, Madguts and Murderous are on the prowl. Hiccup's birthday is not going to be the quiet affair he hoped for. Also contains a comprehensive Dragonese Dictionary for those who'd like to dragon-whisper themselves. (P) Hodder Children's Books 2011
Cressida Cowell (Author), David Tennant (Narrator)
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