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Storytime in your language! Discover the magic of reading in over 40 languages; each picture books comes with an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills.
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Explore la fascinante historia y mitología de los mayas
En esta fascinante guía usted descubrirá por qué los mayas han alcanzado tal admiración alrededor del mundo por encima de las muchas otras civilizaciones que existieron en Mesoamérica en aquel tiempo. Conocerá la forma en que se desarrolló la civilización maya, los principales puntos de inflexión en sus 3000 años de historia, los misterios en relación con su caída y algunos de los...
2) La Edad Media: Una Guía fascinante del período de la historia entre la caída del Imperio romano y
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Si usted quiere descubrir la fascinante historia de la Edad Media, entonces continúe leyendo...Tras la caída de Roma en 476 d. C., toda la dinámica de Europa experimentó un cambio total en torno al poder y la cultura. La Edad Media fue un período de la historia interesante de aproximadamente seis siglos, durante el cual Europa estaba tratando de descubrir su identidad y cómo sobreviviría al caos provocado por la caída de Roma.
En La Edad...
3) La Guerra de los Cien Años: Una Fascinante Guía de los Conflictos entre la Casa Inglesa de Planta
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Si desea descubrir la cautivadora historia de la Guerra de los Cien Años, continúe leyendo...Caballeros y batallas, princesas y castillos, asedios y profetas guerreros que lideran el camino hacia la victoria sobre relucientes caballos blancos: todo parece ser parte de mitos y leyendas. Sin embargo, la historia de la Guerra de los Cien Años contiene estos elementos, y es una historia completamente verdadera.
La historia de esta guerra se vuelve...
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Who was King Edward I of England? And why should we learn about him?
King Edward I was the first of three Edwards who reigned in perfect succession. He was one of the most important kings in English history, but he was also one of the most controversial. This was the king who subdued Wales and fought Scotland to a standstill for much of his reign. He battled leading Scottish figures that are recognizable to even novice history students. Both William...
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Did you know that the ancient Canaanites invented the alphabet?
The Bible references Canaan several times. For example, God commanded the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites following the Israeli flight from Egypt.
However, the actual history of this civilization doesn't quite match theological sources. For one thing, the Canaanite civilization consisted of a multitude of different peoples from the same ethnic group but different cultures.
The region...
6) Historia moderna de Estados Unidos: Una guía fascinante de la historia moderna de los Estados Uni
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La historia de Estados Unidos tiene muchos giros y vueltas. ¿Está preparado para hacer el viaje?
Empezando por los renombrados años 20, vamos a ver cómo era la vida en los Estados Unidos en aquella época e incluso encontramos algunas notables imágenes espectaculares que son un reflejo de cómo era la vida en esta época. Veremos la importancia del alcohol y hasta qué punto una década pudo ser el motor de la siguiente. Analizaremos cómo los...
7) The Hundred Years' War: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the English House of Plantag
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Hundred Years' War, then pay attention...
Knights and battles, princesses and castles, sieges and warrior prophets who lead the way to victory upon shining white horses: all of these feel like the stuff of myths and legends. Yet the story of the Hundred Years' War contains all of these things, and it is a story that is entirely true.
The story of this war is made fascinating by its setting, but...
8) Māori History: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Polynesian People of New Zealand
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Have you ever asked yourself who exactly are the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand? Find your answer in this guide about Māori history!
Through this audiobook, you'll follow the voyages of ancient Polynesians who arrived on the shores of New Zealand. These early Polynesian settlers eventually transformed into the unique Māori civilization.
After falling into prolonged isolation, the Māori people developed their own distinctive culture...
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Did you know that the Vikings from Norway were the first to inhabit Greenland?
They were also the first people to settle in Iceland and the Faroes Islands. They also founded the first true cities of Ireland. Although Vikings are a huge part of the history of Norway, the era in which they lived was very short.
Norway wasn't a defined country or even a region in its early history. It was geographically, culturally, and linguistically inseparable from...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Napoleonic Wars, then pay attention...
The Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1803 and 1815, were spearheaded by probably France's best tactician and military strategist to date, General Napoleon Bonaparte. His tactics and strategies were so grounded that it has served as the basis for many major warfare campaigns and maneuvers, both during his lifetime as well as after his demise. Even...
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Did you know the Battle of Britain was the first major military campaign fought entirely in the air?
In the summer of 1940, Adolf Hitler and his henchman, Luftwaffe Commander-in-Chief Hermann Göring, began their attempt to clear the skies over England to invade Great Britain. Despite very long odds, the Royal Air Force stood its ground, prevented the German invasion, and helped turn the tide of WWII.
The valiant stand of the RAF fighter pilots...
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Modern Africa is inextricably linked to a long history dominated by the struggles, pain, and strength of a people whose story is not told enough.
Africans, though fascinatingly diverse, share a common evolution, all of which is characterized by the powerful strides of many names etched in the memories of their people.
This audiobook presents these memories with a stimulating detailed account. This book shares the knowledge you need to know about modern...
13) History of Iceland: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Land of Fire and Ice, From the Viki
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Did you know that Iceland was likely initially settled by Irish monks?
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries.
For much of Iceland's history, it practiced a subsistence society. The people were dependent on fishing and farming...
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Explore the lives and relationship of the two founders of the Democratic party.
Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:
• Andrew Jackson: A Captivating Guide to the Man Who Served as the Seventh President of the United States
• Martin Van Buren: A Captivating Guide to the Man Who Served as the Eighth President of the United States
15) The Balkans: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Balkan Peninsula, Starting From Classical Ant
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Did you know that the Balkans is home to some of the oldest cities in the world?
Many have heard the term "Balkans" tossed about but likely don't know a whole lot about the region. The saga of the Balkans is profound yet incredibly complicated. Bordered by both the Balkan Mountains of southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, this region holds a strong place in the history of Western civilization and is also a major crossroads of Eastern civilization...
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Did you know that the Klondike Gold Rush was the biggest and fastest movement of people in North American history?
From 1897 to 1898, over 100,000 men and women walked, rode, paddled, and sailed thousands of miles to the Klondike River area of the Canadian Yukon in search of gold.
Out of those 100,000 people, only about a quarter ever made it to the goldfields, and those who did mostly went home empty-handed. But for a very lucky, hard-working, and...
17) Ancient Civilizations: A Captivating Guide to the Ancient Canaanites, Hittites and Ancient Israel
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the ancient Canaanites, Hittites, and ancient Israelites, then pay attention. Three captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:
The Ancient Canaanites: a captivating guide to the Canaanite civilization that dominated the land of Canaan before the ancient Israelites.
Hittites: a captivating guide to the ancient Anatolian people who established the Hittite empire in ancient Mesopotamia.
Ancient Israel:...
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Queen of Sheba, then pay attention...Piecing together an account of the life of Queen of Sheba from varied sources gives one a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world, and from the turmoil of this chaos of information rises one constant figure: the queen herself. In every account, she is bold and wise, fearless and selfless. She strives to bring peace and protection to her country. She faces...
19) Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Batt
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Embark on an exciting journey to the past to meet the Anglo-Saxons!
The Anglo-Saxons were people from Northern Germany who came to Britain in waves and quickly established their own kingdoms between the time of the Romans and the Normans. At first glance, it may seem like the Anglo-Saxons did not contribute much to British history. They didn't even have a writing system until Christian missionaries arrived!
So, why are the Anglo-Saxons so important...
20) The Jewish War: A Captivating Guide to the First Jewish-Roman War and How the Great Revolt of Judea
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Learn about the Jewish revolts against the overwhelming domination of ancient Rome.
The Romans, through sheer military strength, turned Judea into a client state. They forced the Jews to submit to Roman law, Roman taxation, and to countenance Roman religion. The Jews of Judea exhibited unbelievable strength in resisting assimilation into Roman Hellenistic culture. Their history of dealing with foreign overlords inspired the Jews to hold out and revolt...
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