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Your little historian needs a fun and exciting adventure back in time! “Easy History for Kids: The American Revolution” gives a fascinating peek into the American Revolution—for kids and kids at heart! Are you struggling to engage your child in history lessons? Do you find it challenging to make American Revolution lessons fun and accessible? Are you looking for a comprehensive yet entertaining guide to early American history? If so, then “Easy History for Kids: The American Revolution” is your one-stop shop for engaging lessons into early American history!

What does the U.S. Coast Guard do? How does the U.S. Marine Corps work with other military branches? U.S. Armed Forces answers these questions and more, while introducing listeners to the military branches, their training, missions, and careers.

What does the U.S. Coast Guard do? How does the U.S. Marine Corps work with other military branches? U.S. Armed Forces answers these questions and more, while introducing listeners to the military branches, their training, missions, and careers.

From rescue to recon, missions are the foundation of military operations. Highly trained men and women risk their lives every day to free the oppressed, protect civilians, and restore peace in areas of unrest. Grab your walkie talkie and tune into the action in our low-level series for young listeners! This volume includes Recon, Rescue, Special Ops, and Troop Transport.

From rescue to recon, missions are the foundation of military operations. Highly trained men and women risk their lives every day to free the oppressed, protect civilians, and restore peace in areas of unrest. Grab your walkie talkie and tune into the action in our low-level series for young listeners! This volume includes Combat, Counterterrorism, Patrolling, and Peacekeeping.

Bring history to life with this powerful collection of true stories from World War II, specially written for young listeners. World War 2 Stories for Kids introduces brave soldiers, clever spies, courageous children, and even heroic animals who made a real impact during one of the world’s most challenging times. From daring codebreakers and fearless pilots to secret missions and everyday acts of heroism, each story highlights the strength, courage, and resilience that helped shape the world.

KENNEDY COLLINS’ living retelling of the account of Desmond Doss’s heroism on the Maeda Escarpment is sure to leave every reader, young and old, emotionally stirred and eager to rise up in the name of selfless service and sacrifice.

One Soldier. No Name. A Nation Remembers. In the aftermath of World War I, Britain was left with a heartbreaking question—how do you honor the thousands of fallen soldiers whose names were lost to history? The Big Questions: What is the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior? takes listeners on a powerful and emotional journey, following the Unknown Warrior’s story from the battlefields of France to his final resting place in Westminster Abbey. Follow the journey of the Unknown Warrior: The battlefield selection – The moment one soldier was chosen to represent all who were lost.

The Revolutionary War created an opportunity for American women to have an impact on the changing world around them. Here's a look at some other women who filled important roles in their respective countries during the same time period.

Learn the true story of a Civil War-era woman who became an entrepreneuring inventor of naval signal flares.

Learn about how foreign soldiers were prized by the Union and Confederate armies because they had experience fighting in European wars.

Off to battle? You'll want to invest in some armor! Learn about the different kinds of armor used throughout the ages in different cultures.

Dueling once was used as a way to settle disputes or to defend honor. Some are more well-known than others—explore three of them here!

A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer. This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures...

Explore the captivating Roman Empire and learn fascinating insights about a crucial period in ancient history. You’ll learn everything from how it started and ended to the emperors and the history of important women often forgotten! If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in the Roman Empire – and the incredible achievements and legacies behind – this is the audiobook for you!

Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, ?For the duration.? Gas is being rationed ?for the duration.? The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show ?for the duration.? So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie?s life goes on as usual. He?s excited about starring...

This is a true story of Oscar P. Dog, a puppy who was adopted by a Navy warship on deployment and found his way to America. It is designed to make you laugh and perhaps help military kids understand the concept of a deployment.

The Big Questions: Who is Boudica? For centuries, Britain has been a land of warriors, of tribes, of people who stood together in the face of invasion. But among them, one name burns through history—Boudica. When the Romans came, they expected to rule. They took land, enslaved tribes, and sought to crush the spirit of a nation. But in the ashes of betrayal, a queen rose. Boudica, the warrior of the Iceni, stood against the greatest empire the world had ever known.

Have you ever wondered, “What was World War I and why does it still matter?” The Big Questions: What Was World War I? takes young listeners aged 5 and up on a captivating journey into one of the most defining events in human history. Written by interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace, this book delves into the story of World War I with clarity, depth, and imagination. From the spark that ignited the war to the trenches, tanks, and treaties, each chapter brings this monumental conflict to life.

En este libro, descubrirás todo sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, incluyendo a los participantes y por qué comenzó la guerra, una línea de tiempo de los eventos, cómo era la vida en ese momento, las principales batallas, quiénes eran algunos de los principales héroes y villanos, y el impacto que dejó la guerra. Descubre datos interesantes y un capítulo de informaciones adicionales. Incluso hay consejos de pronunciación y explicaciones útiles para las palabras nuevas y difíciles.