Historical Audiobooks

Die Neuzeit: von der Renaissance bis zur Industrialisierung - Weltgeschichte für Kinder

Nichts ist so spannend wie die Wirklichkeit - nichts abenteuerlicher als die Geschichte! Wie sah die Welt nach dem Mittelalter aus, wie dachten die Menschen im Humanismus, wie kam es zum Sklavenhandel? Was waren die Bauernkriege, was verbirgt sich hinter dem Namen ›Heiliges Römisches Reich Deutscher Nation‹? Wann standen die Türken vor Wien und wie viele ›Hexen‹ wurden tatsächlich verbrannt? All diese Fragen beantwortet das Hörbuch aus der Reihe ›Weltgeschichte für Kinder‹ so verständlich wie knapp und zupackend. Doch es geht noch weiter und zeichnet die wichtigsten Gedanken der Aufklärung nach, zeigt, wie diese Gedanken die tatsächliche Welt veränderten und wohin diese Veränderungen führten. Revolutionen, Industrialisierung, Nationalstaaten und Frauenbewegung im 19. Jahrhundert - den ganzen Weg in die Moderne macht das Hörbuch auf zwei CDs anschaulich und nachvollziehbar!-

Martin Zimmermann (Author), Axel Thielmann, Kerstin Hoffmann (Narrator)

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Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown

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 close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum. After the United States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the Soviets refuse to be left behind. With communism sweeping the globe, the two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their battle for dominance, spy planes fly above, armed submarines swim deep below, and undercover agents meet in the dead of night. The Cold War game grows more precarious as weapons are pointed towards each other, with fingers literally on the trigger. The decades-long showdown culminates in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world's close call with the third―and final―world war.

Steve Sheinkin (Author), Roy Samuelson (Narrator)

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Ancient Egypt: Ladybird Audio Adventures

Brought to you by Ladybird. Join our intrepid adventurers Otto and Cassandra (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they embark on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure! This time we're travelling back to Ancient Egypt! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who). Ladybird Audio Adventures is an award-winning original series for four to seven-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. Other books in the Ladybird Audio Adventure series include Dinosaur Times, Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal Kingdom, Rainforests, Creepy Crawlies, On the Farm, The Human Body and The Frozen Planet. These Ladybird stories were written by Sidra Ansari. (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Ladybird (Author), Sophie Aldred (Narrator)

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Ancient Rome: Ladybird Audio Adventures

Brought to you by Ladybird. Join our intrepid adventurers Otto and Cassandra (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they embark on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure! Get your chariot ready because this time we're travelling back to Ancient Rome! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who). Ladybird Audio Adventures is an award-winning original series for four to seven-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. Other books in the Ladybird Audio Adventure series include Dinosaur Times, Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal Kingdom, Rainforests, Creepy Crawlies, On the Farm, The Human Body and The Frozen Planet. These Ladybird stories were written by Sidra Ansari. (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Ladybird (Author), Sophie Aldred (Narrator)

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The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb

During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist -- worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?

Candace Fleming (Author), Kirby Heyborne (Narrator)

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I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900

The city of Galveston, Texas, was booming. Perched on an island off the southern coast of Texas, Galveston had been founded in the 1830s. By 1900, it was Texas's richest and most important city. Boats loaded up with American cotton and wheat steamed from Galveston to countries around the world. Arriving ships were crowded with immigrants. The streets, paved with crushed oyster shells, sparkled like they'd been sprinkled with diamonds. True, this glittering city was prone to flooding. But just a few years before, a weather forecaster had said the idea of a hurricane striking Galveston was absurd. So when a storm started brewing on September 8, 1900, no one believed it would be any worse than previous storms. They gathered on the beach to cheer on the wild waves. But what started as entertainment soon turned into a nightmare as those wild waves crashed into the city. By morning, hundreds of homes were destroyed. Eight thousand people were dead. The city had all but disappeared. In this thrilling installment of Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series, one child finds safety only to head back into the treacherous waters to make sure his neighbors are safe.

Lauren Tarshis (Author), Michael Gallagher (Narrator)

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Great Escapes #6: Across the Minefields

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The sixth installment in the Great Escapes series is here—perfect for fans of the I Survived series! June, 1942—Libya. Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on the frontlines in Africa during World War Two. After the Germans surrounded the military camp of Bir Hakeim, a shocking order was issued. The French troops were going to break out in the middle of the night—crossing through dangerous minefields and enemy territory—to reach their British allies. And Officer Travers would be leading the charge. With the lives of thousands of military men at risk, stakes were high. But Officer Travers didn’t face rejection and break gender barriers to back down now. Her country needed her to fight. And win.   For reluctant readers to total bookworms, this gripping historical fiction story will leave you eager to read the whole series!

Pamela D. Toler, W. N. Brown (Author), Shiromi Arserio (Narrator)

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Highlights Listen & Learn!: The History and Geography of El Salvador: An Immersive Audio Study for G

Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Studies are the perfect tools for educators, parents, and students. With full lessons that present key comprehension skills, an educational audiobook, and multiple-choice questions, these studies help listeners better understand elements such as plot, characterization, vocabulary, and other essential foundational skills. This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, introduces listeners to the rich culture and long history of El Salvador, a country in Central America. In addition to learning about El Salvador, listeners will be introduced to comprehension skills that will help them better understand the story. These skills include cause and effect, identifying sequence of events, and vocabulary building. Highlights has always been an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights' Fun with a Purpose philosophy has helped children grow to become their best selves-curious, creative, caring, and confident. Listen & Learn! Audio Studies will entertain and engage young children while encouraging literacy, self-confidence, and joyful learning!

Highlights For Children, Kira Freed (Author), Highlights For Children, Pete Cross (Narrator)

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Cuba in My Pocket

When the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 solidifies Castro's power in Cuba, twelve-year-old Cumba's family makes the difficult decision to send him to Florida alone. Faced with the prospect of living in another country by himself, he tries to remember the sound of his father's clarinet, the smell of his mother's lavender perfume. Life in the United States presents a whole new set of challenges. Lost in a sea of English speakers, Cumba has to navigate a new city, a new school, and new freedom all on his own. With each day, he feels more confident in his new surroundings, but he continues to wonder: Will his family ever be whole again? Or will they remain just out of reach, ninety miles across the sea?

Adrianna Cuevas (Author), Anthony Rey Perez (Narrator)

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Trocito: Un pedacito de tela que soñaba con ser bandera

¡Acompaña a Trocito en un tierno y emocionante viaje en busca de su identidad que es, también, la nuestra! Trocito es un pedacito de tela que está perdido y busca su lugar en el mundo. ¿Cuál será su destino? ¿Será vivir en el océano, rodeado de peces de colores?, ¿o tal vez volar en el hermoso cielo gris de la costa peruana? El camino de Trocito es difícil y está lleno de desafíos, sin embargo, de la mano de una niña y su abuela, descubrirá la maravillosa sorpresa que la vida le tenía preparada.

Carmen Mc Evoy, Mariana Sansone (Author), Angeles Lescano (Narrator)

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Ladrones en el foro (Misterios romanos 1)

Con este primer volumen comienza la serie «Misterios romanos», protagonizada por Flavia Gémina y su pandilla, que además de ofrecer a los niños entretenidas historias de detectives les contarán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. Año 79 d.C. Flavia Gémina, hija de un marino romano, está a punto de vivir una emocionante aventura. Al investigar el paradero de un anillo que lleva el sello de su padre, Flavia conoce a Jonatán, un niño judío, a Nubia, una niña esclava africana, y a Lupo, el pequeño mendigo mudo. A partir de entonces, los cuatro nuevos amigos comenzarán las pesquisas para resolver la misteriosa muerte de unos perros, recorriendo juntos el foro, la necrópolis romana y el puerto de Ostia, y lo que es mejor, se convertirán en muy buenos amigos.

Caroline Lawrence (Author), Andrea Hermoso (Narrator)

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Los secretos del Vesubio (Misterios romanos 2)

Los secretos del Vesubio es el segundo volumen de la serie «Misterios romanos», que se inició con Ladrones en el foro. Además de disfrutar de divertidas historias de detectives, los niños aprenderán cómo era la vida en la antigua Roma. Flavia Gémina navega rumbo a la bahía de Nápoles acompañada de sus amigos Jonatán, Nubia y Lupo. Van a pasar el verano con un tío suyo que vive cerca de Pompeya, pero, no bien llegan, los temblores sacuden la tierra, los animales se comportan de modo extraño y lagente sueña con un desastre inminente. Es el Vesubio, que entra en erupción y pone a los cuatro niños en un terrible peligro. A pesar de todo, la inquieta pandilla se verá pronto implicada en la resolución de un enigma que puede llevarles hasta un gran tesoro. los secretos del vesubio;vesubio;segundo libro;libro 2;segunda entrega;misterios romanos;literatura infantil;historia;libros de historia para niños;historia para niños;roma;roma para niños;libros para niños;literatura infantil y juvenil;narrativa joven

Caroline Lawrence (Author), Andrea Hermoso (Narrator)

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