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Bloomsbury presents Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories by Alexandra Stewart, read by Isabel Adomakoh Young Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra. Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about...

Steven Spielberg has changed the cinematic world with his hugely popular films. Testing out new technology, telling dramatic stories, and collaborating with successful directors, actors, and producers built Spielberg's reputation as a director and producer.

From New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo comes a very special audio bundle for fans of picture book biographies. Raymond Arroyo’s Turnabout Tales Audio Set includes The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison and The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln, both read by author and news...

Tinerii cititori pot urmări traseul suveranului, din vremea în care era un tânăr principe căruia i se propune tronul Principatelor Române, după abdicarea forţată a lui Alexandru Ioan Cuza, până în cei din urmă ani ai domniei sale, înainte de Marele Război. Evocarea momentelor istorice cruciale pentru soarta naţiunii române este dublată de un subtil tablou psihologic al regelui, zugrăvit în culori vii, în care se împletesc rigoarea şi seriozitatea germană cu dragostea nedisimulată pentru ţara care l-a ales să o conducă.

Celebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup and the unstoppable rise of England's legendary Lionesses! Discover the incredible moments and players that have changed the women's game.

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up. No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison...

Thérèse entre au carmel de Lisieux à 15 ans. Après neuf ans de vie religieuse, elle meurt de la tuberculose à 24 ans. Découvrez l'histoire toute simple de celle qui est la sainte patronne secondaire de la France avec Jeanne d'Arc. Cette version sonore de la vie de Thérèse est animée par huit voix et accompagnée de plus de trente morceaux de musique classique - Dès 8 ans - CD présenté dans un digipak avec un livret de 16 pages présentant la vie de sainte Thérèse et son époque - Durée : 47 minutes - texte de Benoit Mancheron.

Une jeune fille pauvre et fragile est témoin de dix-huit apparitions de la Vierge dans une grotte près de chez elle. Depuis les pèlerins se pressent du monde entier pour revivre la belle histoire de la petite fille de Lourdes. Cette version sonore de la vie de Bernadette est animée par dix voix et accompagnée de plus de trente morceaux de musique classique - Dès 8 ans - CD présenté dans un digipak avec un livret de 16 pages présentant la vie de sainte Bernadette et son époque.

Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer la historia verdaderamente inspiradora de la primera jueza latina del Tribunal Supremo. Expresiva, enérgica y divertida, Sonia Sotomayor ha logrado convertir cada lucha de su vida en un triunfo. Nacida en el Bronx de padres inmigrantes de Puerto...

At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field events, winning four gold medals and helping to set a world record. Now listeners can witness one of the most iconic moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of all races can compete and win at the Olympic games.

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans.

Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor. He was also a physicist and businessman. Young listeners will discover how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.

Marie Curie wasn't just a scientist. She was also an inventor and professor. Young listeners will discover how she pioneered research on radioactivity and won two Nobel prizes while doing so.

In the spirit of a dream, many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity. This audiobook is a celebration of 13 American immigrants of color, from world-famous to local heroes, politicians, surgeons, athletes, activists, and more.

Inspirado en el bestseller #1 del New York Times Ella persistió / She Persisted de Chelsea Clinton y Alexandra Boiger, llega ahora esta serie en Chapter Books sobre mujeres que sobresalieron, lucharon y se levantaron contra viento y marea. Sonia Sotomayor es la primera jueza latina en la...

In Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier power forward, Dirk Nowitzki. Since entering the league in the the late 90s, Dirk Nowitzki has established and remained one of the most dominant power forwards to ever play the game. With a dynamic ability to take ridiculously difficult fadeaway jumpers to popping out to the top of the key for a rainbow three-pointer, Nowitzki has wowed audiences all around the world.

At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician—studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States—he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music.

This collection features 25 inspiring tales of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. Listen to how these women solved problems, made incredible breakthroughs, and paved the way for future scientists everywhere. Create a computer with mathematician Ada Lovelace. Design a robot with engineer Cynthia Breazeal. And help others with Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African American woman to become a doctor of medicine.

Mary Myers always dreamed of flying, but she lived when women were often told to stay put and stay quiet. Determined and fearless, Mary wouldn’t stay tied down. With the help of her husband, she transformed into Carlotta, the famous aeronaut, and took to the skies. Carlotta performed much more than aerial feats in her gas balloons. A skybound scientist, she collected information on currents, weather, and atmospheric pressure.

There's nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight ends, wide receivers, and kickers in history—and see what makes them so impressive. This roster of legendary NFL players shows you what it takes to be one of the greats.