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At the end of this book, your child should be able to identify how John Cabot and Henry Hudson searched for the Northwest Passage. What was this passage and what was its significance in the exploration of the Americas? Furthermore, your child should be able to locate the regions and when they were discovered. Did the search come without hardships? Know the answers and more!

Hail the size of golf balls drops from the sky. Strong winds send cars sailing through the air as if they were small toys. Most people look for cover when severe weather threatens. But storm chasers do the opposite - they look for the storms! Find out why these daredevils take the risk, what they’ve learned about severe weather, and the gear they use to stay safe.

In this book, brother and sister Celia and Friedrich take us on a nationwide adventure around the European country of Austria. They give us a glimpse into the lives of their medieval ancestors and show us around their home city of Vienna. Jump aboard a train that has some of the most beautiful views in the world, learn about Austria’s rich history and the cultural traditions that the Austrian people still follow today. Have you ever dreamed of diving into crystal clear freshwater lakes, going berry picking in the forests with friends, and tasting some delicious local desserts?

In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.

From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first successful heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in transplant medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine.

Frances Drake. William Kidd. Blackbeard. These well-known pirates struck fear in the hearts of many sailors. Listen to learn all about the most famous pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy! 

When Columbus landed on the islands in the Caribbean Sea, he thought he was off the coast of China. A few years later, Amerigo Vespucci sailed west, hoping to find a new route to the East. Instead, he discovered new lands that nobody at home knew about. What did he see? Who did he tell? And why is America named after him?

Vor über 100 Jahren begeisterte der Kasperle als komische und derbe Bühnenfigur die Jahrmarktsbesucher. Heute ist er fast nur noch in den Kinderzimmer zu Hause. Er wird von Mädchen und Knaben verehrt, weil er ein schlagfertiger Optimist ist, der alle bedrohlichen Gefahren meistert, er sprüht vor Lebensfreude und Unternehmungslust, er macht den Kindern Mut und unterhält mit Witz und Humor.

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure through the heart of Texas in Everyday American Heroes. Join Nick, a curious young boy, as he discovers the incredible heroes that surround us in our everyday lives. Set in 2023, this captivating children's book introduces listeners to the doctors, teachers, police officers, firefighters, soldiers, and farmers who make a profound impact on our society.

J'ai voyagé à travers le monde du Vietnam aux États-Unis pour retrouver ma famille à Détroit dans le Michigan. Venant du climat tropical de Saigon, l'un de mes souhaits était de découvrir pour la première fois la beauté magique associée à un jour de neige passé aux côtés de ma famille.

Would you like to take a family vacation to a place that you have never been to before? With Kids on Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more!

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners aged 6+ who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene.

What were the reasons for explorations? Didn’t the Europeans enjoy the lives they’d been living? This book will discuss why the Europeans were willing to cross the seas, despite unfavorable conditions, to explore and settle in new lands. Of course, there will be a discussion on how they wanted to find wealth, new trade routes, navigation methods, and even expand religion. Listen to this audiobook today.

A ship was more to a pirate than just a place to make a living. Ships often provided more freedom than pirates could get in most places. Come aboard to see how pirates lived, worked, and fought on their ships. 

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life. 

Would you choose…to fall into quicksand or through thin ice? You must pick one or the other! Test your decision-making skills with these nail-biting survival questions. Then try them on your friends! 

This children's audiobook has you experience an HBCU Homecoming from the lens of two little boys. It allows the listener to appreciate HBCU culture. It has historical references and shows campus landmarks, the band, sororities and fraternities, the parade, and much more! Great audiobook to share with children and expand their horizon of the college experience.

You just tried out for the school play. And who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine racing horseback across the plains. Making your own rules. Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs around the campfire. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a pioneer on the Oregon Trail.… 

 You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine sailing the high seas without a care in the world. Storming castles for gold and jewels. Wearing a horned helmet. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for an explorer on a Viking ship.… 

The Bermuda Triangle. A deadly swamp. Scorching deserts. Danger lurks all over the world. Learn about some of the deadliest places on the planet.