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Arr matey! Do you want to know all about the 10 most fantastic, fearsome, and famous pirates of all time? Dare you hear of how Francois L'Olonnais ripped out a man's heart with his bare hands then gnawed at it like a ravenous wolf? And what of Sir Henry Morgan - callous pirate or loyal privateer? How did Cheung Po Tsai build up a fleet of 600 ships, and what happened to Anne Bonny after she was caught?

Arrr matey! Are you loaded to the gunwalls? Do you know what Blackbeard's ship was called? Which pirate ate a man's heart? Who makes the list of the top 10 pirates of all time? All these facts and more can be found in this excellent quick-listen guide to pirates. Whether you're Henry Morgan himself or just some unlucky Jonah, this book containing over 100 facts is sure to float your boat. Land ahoy!

On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf visits the Empire State of New York. On this journey, he tours the famous Statue of Liberty, explores Niagara Falls, tries ice skating in Rockefeller Center, hikes the Adirondacks, and climbs the Empire State Building. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling New York. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Empire State?

On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf takes a trip to the Big Sky Country, state of Montana. In Montana, he hikes Glacier National Park, tours the capital of Helena, skis in Big Sky, flies a plane that can land on water, and fly-fishes in one of Montana's many rivers. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling Montana. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Big Sky Country state?

They come in droves, busloads of tourists shepherded down through modern streets, shops, and stalls, past souvenir stands and hordes of local guides offering insight and spectacle. From all across the world they come to the Italian region of Campania, to walk the cobbles of ancient streets, peer at frescoes, marvel at sculptures, and visit the remnants of historic villas, bath-houses, and even brothels.

"Glaube nur an das, was du siehst.“ Auf diesen Leitsatz seines Vaters sollte Galileo Galilei sein Leben lang vertrauen. Der 1564 in Pisa geborene Physiker, Erfinder und Astronom wird zunächst hoch verehrt. Er entwickelt ein Teleskop, mit dem er unermüdlich den Nachthimmel absucht und Dinge sieht, die vor ihm noch niemand gesehen hat. Doch Galileos neues Weltbild mit der Sonne als Mittelpunkt des Sternensystems ist der Kirche ein Dorn im Auge.

Dschingis Khan war einer der erfolgreichsten Eroberer der Weltgeschichte. Als ganz normaler Nomadenjunge geboren, dessen Vater ermordet wurde, musste er in seiner Kindheit viel Hunger und Schikanen seines Halbbruders ertragen. Sein Wille, diesem Los zu entrinnen, war unbezwingbar. Als geschickter Kämpfer und kluger Taktiker wurde er zum Herrscher über das größte Reich, das je in der Lebenspanne eines Menschen entstand.

This exciting second book in the Lost series tells the incredible true story of the doomed Apollo 13 moon mission that nearly ended in disaster. On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 space shuttle set off for the third intended American moon landing. Two days later and 200,000 miles from Earth, disaster struck when an oxygen tank exploded onboard the spacecraft, leaving three astronauts with only one goal: to make it home alive.

Magellan stach im Jahr 1519 mit seiner Flotte aus fünf Dreimastern in See. Die Fahrt ging ins Ungewisse, sein Ziel: einen westlichen Weg zu den Gewürzinseln zu finden. Drei Jahre später kehrte nur eines der fünf Schiffe zurück, lediglich 18 Mann hatten die Fahrt überlebt. Trotzdem war die Fahrt ein epochaler Triumph: Magellan hatte nicht nur eine Passage zum Pazifischen Ozean gefunden, erstmals war die Welt umsegelt worden. Dies war der praktische Beweis für die Theorie des Astronomen Kopernikus.

Joey is a great kid but one day he did not listen to the advice his father gave him. Because of this Joey would get lost in the woods twice because of the trickery of the nasty wolf.

What's more dangerous than scaling Mount Everest? For mountaineer Pete Athans, the answer lies in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, a remote part of the Asian nation of Nepal. Long-abandoned caves built high into steep cliffs contain amazing treasures - and pose incredible dangers. Reaching these "sky caves" safely takes guts, smarts, and luck. And then there's the question of what to do with a 2,000 year-old human skull....

This is the true story of how one little lost and lonely bear found himself caught up in an incredible adventure. Unexpectedly whisked off to a strange new place, Bertie is forced out of his comfort zone and learns that there is more to life than hiding at the bottom of a charity shop bin. Follow Bertie's journey in the first series of Bertie the Travelling Bear on his amazing adventures around the world.

An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success. How? In this true story, dyslexic high school student Aidan Colvin asks them. Over the course of one year, he writes 100 letters to successful dyslexics. He doesn't expect anyone to write back, and is genuinely surprised when people do. This book features letters from writer John Irving, Arctic explorer Ann Bancroft, surgeon and CEO Delos Cosgrove, and others.

Lewis and Clark's famous 1804 expedition was told with great detail by the explorers themselves in an eight-volume account. Now young historians have the opportunity to learn the thrills, challenges, and adventures in a version accessible for them. Two years' worth of entries are condensed into a flowing account that maintains the historical essence of the original. With a fact-filled prologue and epilogue, young listeners can relive the adventurous 8,000-mile journey across uncharted wilderness.

Christopher Columbus had a dream - to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August 1492. This account talks about the voyage Columbus undertook in his own voice through his journal entries of that year.

In a country far, far away there was a miller who had a daughter that he was proud of her beauty and cleverness, so he spread the word across the country that his daughter can spin straw into gold. One of the king's guards informed the king as soon as he heard about it, the king became anxious and ordered to bring the miller's daughter to the palace. The Miller was so happy that at last the king will meet his daughter and he will appreciate it.

Lujien, my six-year-old daughter, came home one day with the idea of a story of a fish struggling in her school because she is weak. As a physician, I have seen firsthand how physical therapists work to help patients succeed. The idea of our book is to help children understand disabilities, and the role physical therapists play in helping them heal. By making the story about a small fish and (not a human), we hope that kids will better absorb and understand the idea of disability.

There once was a little Shih Tzu dog named Twinkle, who loved his little red ball more than anything in the whole wide world. This special little red ball went everywhere with him. But one day, it was gone! Will he ever see his little red ball again? Who will help him find his ball? Will you? Let's help Twinkle and his friends find his ball!

The Spectacular World of Waldorf allows children to discover new places in the USA and worldwide through humorous and intriguing travels for the young listener. On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf discovers the great state of Texas. The curious canine encounters fun new friends and places while exploring the vast state visiting the Alamo, riding a bull for eight seconds, making new friends in Dallas, exploring Austin, and more.

Sie waren die Helden des Mittelalters: Mit Lanze, Schwert und Schild kämpften die Ritter in schimmernden Rüstungen für Land, Glauben und Liebe. Frauen haben sie verehrt und Dichter verklärt. Aber was erlebten die berittenen Krieger wirklich? Wie wurde ein Knappe zum Ritter? Welche Herausforderungen galt es zu meistern? Und warum verschwanden die gepanzerten Reiter wieder?