Napoleon war bereits zu Lebzeiten eine Legende. Vom kleinen Leutnant aus Korsika stieg er in nur wenigen Jahren zum mächtigsten Mann der Welt auf. Er wurde Kaiser der Franzosen, zwang die Armeen der großen Herrscherhäuser in die Knie und zeichnete die Landkarte Europas neu. Maja Nielsen bringt die spannende Lebensgeschichte des berühmten Feldherrn zu Gehör, der über seine Erfolge selbst staunte: 'Welch ein Roman war mein Leben!' Warum Napoleon bis heute Millionen Menschen fasziniert, erklärt ein ganz besonderer Experte: Charles Napoleon, Urgroßneffe Napoleons und Oberhaupt des Hauses Bonaparte.
'Napoleon. Der Traum von Macht und Freiheit' ist ein spannendes Abenteuer-Feature mit vielen Sprechern, Musik, Geräuschen und Original-Interview.
Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Gerstenberg Verlag erschienen. Das Feature ist eine Produktion des WDR unter der Regie von Axel Pleuser.
Die Wikinger kommen. Lange Zeit verbreitet dieser Ruf Angst und Schrecken. Doch die Nordmänner sind nicht nur gefürchtete Krieger, sondern auch wagemutige Entdecker. Zu den Größten dieser Seefahrer zählen Erik der Rote und Leif Eriksson. Doch stimmt es, was die alten Sagas erzählen? Dringt Leif Eriksson tatsächlich bis nach Amerika vor - 500 Jahre vor Kolumbus?
Maja Nielsen begibt sich auf eine spannende Spurensuche, die bis in die 1960er Jahre und zu dem Fund einer der sagenumwobenen Wikingersiedlungen auf dem neuen Kontinent führt. Gemeinsam mit dem Weltumsegler Burghard Pieske nimmt sie Klein und Groß mit auf große Fahrt: in einem Drachenboot über den Atlantik. Das gleichnamige Buch ist im Gerstenberg Verlag erschienen.
Abigail lived during times which were much more difficult for women than today. Despite this fact, Abigail Adams traveled, believed in women’s rights, and experienced the American Revolution. A devoted wife, mother, and American patriot, Abigail influenced history by helping her husband, John, make important decisions.
History and hijinks collide in a hilarious new series from acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin. Historical figures have overheard students saying "history is boring"-and now they've decided to quit history!
When First Lady Abigail Adams decides there's more to life than doing chores in the White House, she escapes to become a Caribbean pirate. Can siblings Abby and Doc fix history before things get too mixed up? Or will they be the ones who need to be rescued?
Using his in-depth knowledge of famous historical figures, Sheinkin has created exciting adventures with historical figures going AWOL, hilarious trips through time, and totally true fun facts about each subject. For example, female pirates did rule the high seas in the early 1700s!
Abraham Lincoln was president during one of the most unique times in history. With a country on the brink of war, his ultimate goal was to keep the Union together. When Lincoln freed the slaves, he angered many Southerners, including his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Abraham Lincoln is famous for leading the country through the Civil War. In this title, emerging readers will learn about the life and presidency of this famous president. Historic images and leveled text introduce readers to America’s 16th president, and special features highlight Lincoln’s birthplace, favorite things, and much more!
As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But in 1842, he did something so rascally--so downright mean--he was challenged to a duel. Lincoln needed his wit and a healthy dose of humility to save his life and his career. He didn't know it at the time, but the future of this great country was at stake. Ultimately, what he referred to as the meanest thing he had ever done, taught Lincoln to be a better man.
History and hijinks collide in a hilarious new series from acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin. Historical figures have overheard students saying "history is boring"-and now they've decided to quit history!
When Abraham Lincoln overhears a classroom of kids saying "history is boring," he decides to teach them a lesson. Lincoln quits history--to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler! Now step-siblings Abby and Doc have to convince Lincoln to go back to Springfield, Illinois, accept the presidency, and prove once and for all that history is not boring!
Using his in-depth knowledge of famous historical figures, Sheinkin has created exciting adventures with historical figures going AWOL, hilarious trips through time, and totally true fun facts about each subject. For example, Lincoln did actually love wrestling and is honored in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.
From the flag-draped presidential box, Abraham Lincoln watched the popular comedy on stage at the Ford Theater. As he laughed at a funny line--Bang! A single shot rang out from a small derringer, the sound barely audible over the laughter of the crowd. Abe slumped forward, blood running from behind his left ear.
When President Lincoln died the next morning, the United States mourned as it had never mourned before. An assassin had killed the man who had led Americans through the bloody turmoil of the Civil War with an unswerving commitment to rebuilding a strong and united country.
Abe Lincoln had never set his sights on becoming president; after all, he'd grown up in a log cabin on the frontier and had hardly any formal schooling. But as the quesion of slavery threatened to destroy the United Sates, this self-taught lawyer with a sharp mind and passion for justice found himself at the center of the greatest debate the nation had ever faced
Born in a cabin deep in the backwoods of Kentucky and growing up in a family considered the poorest of the poor, Abraham Lincoln rose to become the sixteenth president of the United States. As president, he guided the United States through the Civil War, helped end slavery in America, and strengthened the federal government. This third installment in the Making of America series-a series that goes beyond individual narratives and links influential figures to create an overarching story of America's growth-continues the story of the first one hundred years of America's constitutional history, a story that began with Alexander Hamilton and Andrew Jackson.
Buckle up for an extraordinary ride through the 14-billion year history of absolutely everything! Written and narrated by best-selling world history author Christopher Lloyd, this remarkable story (which is far more amazing than anything you can make up) sweeps through natural history with the creation of planet Earth, the beginning of life, the age of dinosaurs, mass extinctions, and the rise of prehistoric humans. The story then leaps through the ancient civilizations and into medieval times, where wars, revolutions, and scientific inventions reshape the world. Finally we arrive in the modern age which brings with it new challenges of pollution, climate change, viral pandemics, and much more. How will a world of 8 billion humans survive in the future? Ideal for all ages 7–107, this entertaining, fast-paced narrative history connects all the essential dots of the past with personality, humor, and flair.
