The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century!
His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase 'The Beautiful Game.'
Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was feared. Learn more about the man and the legend in Who Was Genghis Khan?
Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free!
On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War.
An objective look into the world of guns in America. Discover the truth behind the war on guns.
Will monumental change take place and abolish the Second Amendment, infringing on your right to self-defense and self-preservation of life? Or will our historical Second Amendment right stand firm through these turbulent times?
America is the land of hope, freedom, and opportunity. But lately, it has become center stage of international scrutiny and attention in regards to guns and our way of life. With all this international attention, one can only imagine what America may do under the limelight.
Our Second Amendment right, a part of the very foundational heritage of this great nation, is now being threatened by the people who once embraced it.
Is it really time for gun reform, or is there more to the story than meets the eye?
What you'll learn:
- In my audiobook, you will discover which direction America is heading in the midst of controversy.
- I bring an objective perspective to the table and divulge the facts....
- We are living in one of the most uncertain times in history!
- Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.
We are constantly plagued by mass shootings, and innocent people die each year due to these preventable tragedies. Are you tired of the constant and meaningless bloodshed that goes on in our country? Are you ready to claim what's rightfully ours, peace, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Can we really collectively reduce gun violence in this nation? Can we really make America great again?
Find your answer now!
Tatütata, die Polizei ist da! In diesem Hörspiel begleiten die Kleinen eine Schutzpolizistin und einen Hundeführer durch ihren Arbeitsalltag. Dabei lernen sie die Ausrüstung und die verschiedenen Aufgaben kennen, sind zu Besuch auf der Wache und erfahren, was Polizisten alles können und trainieren müssen. Und immer mit dabei: der Polizeihund, den die Kinder in einem lustigen Lied begleiten.
Altersgerechte Fragen und Antworten, authentische Geräusche, viele Mitmach-Aktionen und Musik machen die Reihe 'Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? junior' zu einem Hörerlebnis für die Kleinsten.
From bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes a fascinating account of the Spanish influenza pandemic 100 years after it first swept the world in 1918.
"Davis deftly juggles compelling storytelling, gruesome details, and historical context. More Deadly Than War reads like a terrifying dystopian novel-that happens to be true." -Steve Sheinkin, author of Bomb and Undefeated
With 2018 marking the 100th anniversary of the worst disease outbreak in modern history, the story of the Spanish flu is more relevant today than ever. This dramatic narrative, told through the stories and voices of the people caught in the deadly maelstrom, explores how this vast, global epidemic was intertwined with the horrors of World War I-and how it could happen again. Complete with modern research and firsthand reports by medical professionals and survivors, this audiobook provides capitvating insight into a catastrophe that transformed America in the early twentieth century.
Examines how scientists study earthquakes. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.
Building the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World.
In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush. Why? Well, if word got out that they planned to buy up lots of land, the price would have skyrocketed. So the Disneys cleverly covered up their trail, avoiding the Orlando airport and even using made-up names, like Walt and Roy Davis, for their flights. The deception worked. In covering the history of the 'Most Magical Place On Earth,' Joan Holub takes readers both behind the scenes and underneath the park (there are secret employee-only tunnels that form one big circle under the Magic Kingdom). Loaded with fun facts, this book is a great companion to Who Was Walt Disney?
During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became known as dazzle. These stunning patterns and colors were meant to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and direction. By the end of the war, more than four thousand ships had been painted with these mesmerizing designs. Author Chris Barton and illustrator Victo Ngai vividly bring to life this little-known story of how the unlikely and the improbable became just plain dazzling.
A gripping historical account of President Ronald Reagan's battle to end the Cold War, adapted for young readers from the book by #1 bestselling author and Fox News Channel anchor Bret Baier
On May 31, 1988, President Ronald Reagan stood before a packed audience at Moscow State University. He delivered a speech that would go down in history, as it was the first time an American president had given an address about human rights on Russian soil. The importance of this speech was largely overlooked at the time, yet the following year, in November 1989, the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union began to disintegrate, leaving the United States the sole superpower on the world stage.
Adapted for a younger audience, Three Days in Moscow reveals the president's critical and often misunderstood role in orchestrating a successful, peaceful ending to the Cold War.
This accessible account sheds light on America's current place in the world while introducing young readers to one of America's most remarkable leaders-and the unique qualities that allowed him to succeed with America's most dangerous enemy, when his predecessors had fallen short.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
Introduces readers to the science that makes the Internet possible. Accessible text and engaging discussion topcs make this short audiobook an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
Introduces readers to the science that makes Smartphones possible. Accessible text and engaging discussion topcs make this short audiobook an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
