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Why do people hate Joseph Stalin as much as they hate Hitler? Listen on, and you'll know the answer soon! You want your child to learn about Stalin, because you want him/her to understand the thought process and why decisions were made that way. Yes, this is not an easy listen, but it’s very enlightening.

This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters with excerpts from the original dialogue told in a way that young listeners can grasp....

Entdecker, Erfinder und Visionäre zum Hören greifbar - die spannende und unterhaltsame Wissensreihe Abenteuer & Wissen. In diesem Hörbuch: Kapitel 1-15: Ötzi, Kapitel 16-25: Titanic, Kapitel 26-36: Wikinger. ÖTZI: Der Sensationsfund. Der berühmte Mann aus dem Eis ist eine der größten archäologischen Sensationen überhaupt und fasziniert auch noch Jahrzehnte nach seiner Entdeckung.

Ein Hauch von Luxus, Krimi und Spionage durchweht die Geschichte des Königs aller Züge. Ab 1883 rollt der Orient-Express quer durch Europa - von der Küste des Atlantiks im Westen bis zur Pforte des rätselhaften Orients im Osten. Die Reisenden müssen auf dieser abenteuerlichen Strecke mit allem möglichen rechnen: vom furchteinflößenden Räuberhauptmann bis zum wild gewordenen König.

Sie versetzten ganz Europa in Angst und Schrecken: die Barbaren aus dem Norden. Bis an die Zähne bewaffnet überfielen sie Dörfer, plünderten Kirchen und Klöster und brannten alles nieder, was sie nicht als Beute mitnehmen konnten. Doch wer waren die Wikinger wirklich? Waren sie nur die wilden Horden, die übers Meer kamen und brennend und sengend die Küsten Europas heimsuchten?

A personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country's best-loved children’s authors. By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is the true story of Michael Rosen’s search for his relatives who 'went missing' during the Second World War - told through prose and poetry. When Michael was growing up, stories often hung in the air about his great-uncles: one was a clock-mender and the other a dentist. They were there before the war, his dad would say, and weren’t after.

Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare.

Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led with real-life stories, timelines and facts.

Step through these pages into the Tudor world: a dangerous place, where one misstep could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII's six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune: it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London.

This young listeners’ edition tells the remarkable story, largely forgotten until now, of the young Jewish women who became resistance fighters against the Nazis during World War II. It has already been optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture....

Have you ever wanted to play the flute? Or have you seen a building with a domed ceiling? These things have roots in ancient Rome. More than 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the most powerful civilization on Earth. It left behind tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Romans lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with 26 letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Greeks lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss introduces young listeners to some of the most fascinating people and events of the Middle Ages. Attila the Hun makes an empire shake with fear. Sir William Marshall outfights every opponent - yet shows mercy even to his enemies. Hildegard of Bingen writes beautiful music - and writes advice letters to kings and queens! Muhammad changes the map of the world, and inspires a faith that guides millions of people. Eleanor of Aquitaine fights for power in a world ruled by men. Moses Maimonides heals illnesses of the body and the spirit.

As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of 11 men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization.

Bei einer Familienfeier versteckt sich Emilia mit ihrem besten Freund Joschi unter der Festtafel. Von dort unten aus gesehen ist die Welt eine lange schmale Höhle, die von Tisch- und Menschenbeinen begrenzt wird. Die Gespräche klingen dumpfer, aber Emilia und Joschi hören genau, worüber die Erwachsenen sich unterhalten: über die Mauer. Für die Kinder ist vieles unerklärlich. Es fängt schon bei Begriffen an, die sie merkwürdig oder sogar gruselig finden und im Spiel, für sich, zu begreifen versuchen.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (age six to 12) which tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Antonia Fraser and many other current historians declare that it was this book that opened the delights of history for them. It fell from fashion in the 1960s, but its recent re-release in hardback has seen it become a publishing surprise in the UK, with sales of some 75,000 copies in a few months.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (age six to 12) that tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Having released it unabridged in three volumes, Naxos AudioBooks now offers an attractive collection of the main stories and personalities. This skilful abridgement nevertheless maintains the narrative of British history, from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the height of the British Empire and the long reign of Queen Victoria.

The French Revolution came about because of a long-held displeasure at how the rich lived. While the rich lived comfortably, the common people were forced to pay taxes too high for them to pay. And there was not enough food produced for them to eat. French peasants became so impoverished that visitors to France said many of them were as skinny as skeletons.

Knights, Monks, and Townsfolk...they all parade before us in this engaging social history of the Middle Ages in Western Europe. The 8th to the 15th centuries in Europe were a fascinating time. This era still significantly influences the modern world. To learn of the people of the Middle Ages, is to learn about ourselves.

Explore the amazing country of Portugal. How they became a world power, nations they discovered and founded, the holidays, the culture, and the history of the country. Find out fun facts about Portugal. Great for five- to 12-year-olds. Discover Portugal today, and learn about a great country that has shaped world history.