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Geschichte hautnah erleben - Dominic Sandbrook katapultiert Hörer*innen mitten hinein in die historischen Ereignisse, die unsere heutige Gegenwart geformt haben. Wir bekommen Einblick in das Leben bekannter Figuren, von Soldaten und Zivilisten, von Kindern und jungen Erwachsenen. Dabei sind vertraute Gesichter wie Anne Frank und die Geschwister Scholl, aber auch zahlreiche unbekannte Geschichten.

An einem Sommermorgen in der Vergangenheit verändert der junge Mann Gavrilo Princip die Weltgeschichte für immer. Als er Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand und dessen Frau Sophie in Sarajevo erschießt, ist das der Beginn einer dunklen Zeit, die Millionen Menschen das Leben kostet und den Untergang der Kaiserreiche besiegelt. Im Ersten Weltkrieg erlebt der kleine Yves die Invasion Frankreichs mit, die Krankenschwester Edith Cavell versteckt zahlreiche verwundete Soldaten und der junge J.R.R. Tolkien kämpft im Schützengraben an der Somme.

"Imagine all the people living life in peace": Stell dir vor, Soldaten würden sich weigern, Waffen zu tragen, oder Kampfpiloten würden Blumensamen statt Bomben abwerfen? Stell dir vor, Musik hätte die Macht, den demokratischen Gedanken weiterzutragen? Unmöglich, denkst du? Auf keinen Fall. All diese Ideen sind von Menschen in die Tat umgesetzt worden – als Zeichen gegen Gewalt, Krieg und totalitäre Machtverhältnisse. Heather Camlot hat 15 Geschichten über wahre Begebenheiten zusammengetragen, in denen sich Menschen der Gewalt und dem Krieg widersetzt haben.

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War I Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War I. It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything...

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children. In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War II, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and...

In this powerful middle grade adaptation of the bestselling adult memoir of the same name, New York Times bestselling author Tova Friedman recounts her experiences as one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust. A Sydney Taylor Notable Book! At the tender age of five years old, Tola Grossman...

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!

New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking listeners on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction. As World War II comes to a...

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do.

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 Combat, Counterterrorism, Patrolling, and Peacekeeping.

This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't. In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all...

New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin gives young listeners an American history lesson they'll never forget in the fun and funny King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution. A Bank Street...

Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and...

Unlike typical history books, this “2 book collection” is filled with exciting stories, intriguing metaphors, and lessons that will inspire and educate young listeners. Inside you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of both World War 1 & World War 2. Discover what caused World War 1 & 2, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, and the rise of Dictatorship in Germany, all showing how small events can change history in big ways.

SEAL Team 6 was formed in 1980 to help combat the growing threat of global terrorism and to better handle situations such as the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran earlier that year. They've played an important part in many US special ops missions.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to World War I and II for Kids and learn about the captivating stories of the two world wars.

In the 1930s, Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943, Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal. After surviving for more than six weeks on a raft at sea, he was captured by Japanese forces and sent to a POW camp.

Learn about the roles of soldiers and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, vehicles, and weapons the Army uses. When duty calls, the Army is always ready to defend.

From Steve Sheinkin, the award-winning author of The Port Chicago 50 and Bomb comes a tense, exciting exploration of what the Times deemed "the greatest story of the century": how Daniel Ellsberg transformed from obscure government analyst into "the most dangerous man in America," and risked...