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Daniel vive a Quarto Oggiaro, periferia di Milano. In famiglia il clima è teso, pochi soldi e continui litigi. Cresce nei cortili delle case popolari, ama il calcio e in campo è il più forte, tanto che a dieci anni gioca con la maglia dell’Inter. Le aspettative su di lui sono altissime, e non vuole deluderle. Ma quando, durante una partita, Daniel manca il goal decisivo, il sogno di diventare un calciatore famoso è infranto per sempre. Alle medie Daniel è un bullo temuto da tutti, carico di rabbia e aggressività.

Ever wondered how baby Rama got the moon to play with? Or how little Krishna defeated a big black snake to get his ball? Hanuman and Ganesha are also up to something adventurous. Join these little heroes as they swing between being naughty, heroic, curious, creative and thoroughly entertaining. In Magical Mythology, we have put together more than 20 fascinating and unheard of stories from the rich Indian mythology. The stories will amaze you, amuse you and will leave you wanting more.

Questo romanzo, finalista del premio Bancarellino e vincitore del premio Asti d’appello junior, trae spunto da una storia vera. Susanna, bambina ebrea, durante la seconda guerra mondiale viene deportata dai nazisti con la sua famiglia in un campo di concentramento. La sorte dei bambini nei lager è segnata: sono i primi a essere eliminati. Ma Susanna sfugge alla sorveglianza delle SS perché viene nascosta in una buca scavata in una baracca.

A collection of timeless fairytales for children from around the world. Now available in Hindi.

Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends - just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go.

¡Rivales! Amienemigos que cambiaron al mundo es una exclusiva de audio, como si Monty Python enseñara dar clase de historia. Cada volumen de cuatro historias de 30 minutos profundizará en los mezquinos insultos y los rencores que llevaron a muchos de los mayores avances del mundo, llevados al audio con un descarado sentido del humor.

Um dia Dona Benta recebe pelo correio o clássico "Child’s history of the world", de V. M. Hillyer. Depois de folhear o livro, decide contar aos netos a história do mundo, que, segundo ela, daria um verdadeiro romance. Com a turma toda reunida, começa a narrar os fatos de um jeito fácil de entender e encantador, que fazia todo mundo querer mais. É assim que Monteiro Lobato apresenta aos pequenos "A História do mundo para crianças".

Are you ready to listen about daring deeds and world-changing events? Meet the American Trailblazers, diverse historical and modern figures who accomplished incredible things. History books for kids age 9-12 should include a range of people and stories - here you'll learn about the greats in sports, civil rights, art, science, and more.

Find the inspiration you need to be the best soccer player you can be with these sports biographies! Soccer Stars on the Pitch goes deep and explores the lives and careers of some of the sport’s most famous players. Soccer (or, as it’s known outside the US, football) is the most popular sport in the world. From French stopper Hugo Lloris to American captain Christian Pulisic, these sports biographies show you how these amazing athletes made tough choices, overcame injuries, and blew past every other obstacle that got in their way!

Discover World War 2's hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war. From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There's also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war.

It’s the bottom of the ninth, bases are loaded, and your team is down by three - who do you want coming up to bat? Baseball Biographies for Kids answers this question and more! Bursting with statistics and impressive feats from the greatest players of the last 60 years, this lineup of inspirational baseball biographies shows you what it takes to be a real MVP. Discover the ultimate dream team as you explore the best pros for each position. You’ll also get quick looks into some truly legendary baseball players and lots of fun facts!

Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids - featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy.

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants - and now you can learn all about the amazing people who’ve helped shape it, with this history book for kids age 9-12. Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids gives you an exciting and engaging look into the lives and contributions of these incredible individuals.

Here’s the whole, true story of Rosa Parks’ life - and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. Unlike other Rosa Parks books for kids, So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa’s lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice - when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.

The great goddess Devi comes in many forms and many moods. She is the kind and gentle Parvati, the scholarly Saraswati and also the invincible warrior Durga, who rides out on a lion to fight the evil asuras. In this book, listen to three exciting tales about the Devi. Discover how Parvati made Shiva fall in love with her; join the gods as they create the mighty warrior goddess Durga to defeat an asura called Mahisha and find out what happened when Saraswati lost her temper and cursed Lord Brahma!

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India. A scientist, leader, thinker, teacher and writer, he achieved remarkable success in various fields. Yet, what endeared him to so many was his dedication to the idea of a developed India, his simple and direct way of interacting with people and his deep love for his fellowmen.

In her memoir Do You Dream in Color?, Laurie Rubin looks back on her life as an international opera singer - who happens to be blind. From her loneliness and isolation as a middle school student to her experiences skiing, Rubin offers her young listeners a life story rich in detail and inspiration drawn from everyday challenges. Beginning with her childhood in California, Rubin tells the story of her life and the amazing experiences that led her to a career as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano.

From the author of Ghosts in the Fog comes a story that will appeal to lovers of history, adventure, and dogs. Byrd & Igloo is the first narrative nonfiction audiobook to tell the daring adventures of legendary polar explorer and aviator Richard Byrd and his lovable dog explorer, Igloo. Byrd is known for being the first to fly a plane over the North and South Poles, while Igloo is famous for being the only dog to explore both the North and South Poles.

One of the leaders and founders of Texas, Sam Houston confronted all of the prevailing issues of his day. Adopted into a Native American tribe, he fought for fair treatment of Indians in the halls of Congress. Faced with the dissolution of the Union during the Civil War, he tried to lead Texas away from secession. A frontiersman, soldier, and patriot, Houston's influence can be felt well beyond the borders of the Lone Star State.

British-born Thomas Paine came to Philadelphia in 1774. He clearly heard the colonists' cries for liberty. They stirred his own political philosophy and ideals for freedom. He committed the powerful mixture to print with revolutionary pamphlets such as Common Sense. Paine helped set the stage for the Declaration of Independence and profoundly influenced the course of our nation's history and ideology.