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On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see a Ghost? Or what happens if you visit somewhere that’s said to be haunted? Yvette Fielding is a world-famous ghost hunter, who has been investigating spooky places for over 20 years. Now she’s ready to tell all about the most haunted theatres she and her team have visited – and what happened when they went inside! Prepare yourself as she raises the curtain on headless actors, crazed clowns and angry poltergeists!

Entdecker, Erfinder und Visionäre zum Hören greifbar - die spannende und unterhaltsame Wissensreihe Abenteuer & Wissen. Neuseeland war damals weitaus wilder als heute. Eine grün wuchernde feuchte Pflanzenwelt, in die über Jahrmillionen niemand eingegriffen hatte. Ein menschenleeres riesiges Land mit reicher Tierwelt. Dieses Paradies finden die Mitglieder eines polynesischen Stammes, als sie um 950 n. Chr. mit ihren riesigen Kanus die Fahrt übers Meer, durch wilde Stürme und mörderische Wellen überstehen. Über 2000 km von ihren Heimatinseln entfernt lassen sie sich nieder und begründen das Volk der Maori.

Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable—together. This is their true story. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta, and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Eventually they, too, would be taken to the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.

Edith Schwalb’s story is remarkable not only for her own bravery, but for the bravery of those that helped her: an entire village, including its mayor and citizenry, heroically conspired to conceal the presence of hundreds of Jewish children who lived in the safe house. Hiding Edith details not only the amazing courage and struggles of one young girl, but the inspiring spirit of the people she met.

Have you ever wondered why the sun rises each morning? Or how the first humans came to be? What if you could travel back thousands of years to discover the magical stories that explained these mysteries to our ancestors? Step into a world where gods throw thunderbolts, heroes battle monsters, and clever tricksters outsmart the most powerful beings in creation. "Mythology Stories for Kids" opens the door to the greatest myths and legends ever told, bringing ancient wisdom to life for today's young listeners.

Dive into a whirlwind of mind-bending trivia and say hello to unforgettable conversations without ever leaving the comfort of your armchair! Are you constantly searching for facts that will astound your friends and family? Are you eager to explore the world's oddities yet overwhelmed by dull, dry, and jargon-filled resources? If any of these questions ring true, rest assured that your quest for a perfect treasure trove of mind candy and factoids is inside this crazy-fun book!

Hör Dich schlau! Die Hörspiele basieren auf den Themen der erfolgreichen WAS IST WAS Bände. Das bereits aus TV bekannte Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin lädt auf abenteuerliche Wissensreisen ein und stößt dabei auf jede Menge total interessanter Fakten. Mit viel Humor und Sachverständnis wird so jedes Thema zum puren Hörvergnügen.

Legends from every corner of the globe are full of heroes. Legendary Heroes celebrates their timeless heroism, incredible bravery, supreme strength, keen intelligence, and exceptional self-sacrifice.

This is your one chance. You have your secret dreams. Follow them! Make them come true ...In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he's ever known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams. For soon he will become a dancer, one of the finest dancers in the world...So begins The Peasant Prince, the true story of Li Cunxin's extraordinary life.

Irena Sendler was a social worker who wanted to help people. World War II left many vulnerable. Irena helped them get medical care and necessities to live. Then she took the greatest risk.

Well-loved author Tomie dePaola brings his childhood memories to audio in this collection of books 5-8 from his 26 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE series.

Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

Der Weltbestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für ein jüngeres Publikum neu erzählt. Unterhaltsam und fundiert erzählt der derzeit einflussreichste Sachbuchautor der Welt hier seinen Bestseller "Eine kurze Geschichte der Menschheit" für junge Menschen neu und schärft dabei das Bewusstsein für die besonderen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit. Band 1: "Steinzeit - Wie wir Menschen die Welt eroberten". Vor Millionen von Jahren war der Mensch bloß ein relativ unbedeutender Vertreter der Tierwelt.

Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.

Cronus, a giant Titan, is obsessed with power, and he goes to great lengths to preserve it. However, his own sons may be his downfall when an epic battle between the Olympians and Titans explodes. Will Cronus lose his precious power?

This audiobook provides an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, history, and culture of India.

Experienced first-hand by two flies, the first and last voyage of Titanic becomes a fact-filled feast for listeners' senses and a kid-friendly trip through maritime history that listeners won't soon forget.

During World War II, U.S. forces had to keep battle plans and other top secret information out of the enemy's hands. Coded messages were often used, but secret codes could be broken. To solve this problem, the U.S. military turned to an unexpected source to create an unbreakable code. The Navajo people spoke a complex language that few outsiders knew how to speak. Several Navajo soldiers were recruited to develop a code based on the Navajo language.

Learn about the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War II.