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Brought to you by Puffin. *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the...

Brought to you by Puffin. Why is the world not always a peaceful place? Why do we have wars? And why do we sometimes . . . not? The answer to these questions can be found in one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story. Find out about what exactly happened, thousands of...

Brought to you by Puffin. *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.* Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything. Why did millions of people agree to obey a few...

Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Guatemala!

Think there's just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose "glass slippers" are made of red silk, and whose "fairy godmother" is a fish.

Think there's just one fairy tale with two children sent into the woods? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Hansel and Gretel stories. Visit Germany, Russia, Italy, and Japan, and find out who follows a line of ashes instead of breadcrumbs, and who escapes the witch using a handkerchief that turns into a river. Listen to the Spanish audio.

Mit dem Dezember beginnt die schönste Zeit des Jahres: die Weihnachtszeit. Auf der ganzen Welt bereiten sich die Menschen auf die Festtage vor. Dieses Hörbuch erzählt von spannenden, besinnlichen und auch kuriosen Weihnachtsbräuchen und Legenden. Warum gibt es Weihnachtsmärkte? Bekommen alle Kinder am selben Tag Geschenke? Warum schmücken wir Weihnachtsbäume? Monika Utnik-Strugała erzählt anschaulich und mit vielen spannenden Details von den beliebtesten Traditionen.

Take an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Australia!

Fall is a season of celebration! Join the fun with twelve festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create yarn apples for the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Mix soothing slime to mark World Mental Health Day.

It’s always the season for crafting!

Welcome to Nigeria! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people, and traditions.

We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like socks, fast food restaurants, and movie theaters got their start in Ancient Rome and evolved into things we enjoy today.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson, this audiobook covers everything from the origin of the word “witch” to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian Heka to South American Brujeria.

En este libro verás cómo la discapacidad puede ser una verdadera catapulta para el ingenio y que el amor es el mejor ingrediente para un inventor. Conocerás “en la voz de los propios creadores” la historia de cómo crearon soluciones para ayudar a alguna persona muy querida o con alguna discapacidad, sin saber que luego ese invento no solo sería utilizado por ellos, sino por millones de personas más.

What is it like to live in or visit South Africa? What makes South Africa’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of South Africans.

Think you know all about the kraken? Think again! This tentacled cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where do krakens call home? Do the big underwater beasts really use barf as bait? Uncover these exciting facts that engage monster fans alike.

What would it be like to live in Ecuador? How is Ecuador's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Ecuadorians!

What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.”—Drew Barrymore A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true...

Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of "seven dwarfs," and on whose forehead a bright star shines.

¿Quiénes son el «nosotros» de «nosotros, el pueblo»? Este libro imperdible celebra la inclusión y explora lo que el preámbulo a nuestra Constitución de los Estados Unidos deja sin decir. Nosotros, el pueblo de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de formar una Unión más perfecta...