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What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome? Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times.

Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land?

Now more than ever, our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. This engaging guide to other lands weaves world history into a storybook format. Designed as a project for parents and children to share (or for older listeners to enjoy alone), this book covers the major historical events in the years 1600-1850 on each continent, with tales from each culture.

Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century—from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and both North and South America!

Renee Bauer is an international speaker, author, and founder of the She Who Wins Summit, an empowerment event created to inspire, motivate and challenge women to move forward bravely in their personal and business lives. Renee is an accomplished businesswoman with results in breakthrough marketing and business strategy as well as equipping others to do the same through her Mastermind. Her impact has been recognized by Success Magazine where she was nominated as a Woman of Influence and with awards such as Litigator of the Year, Women-Owned Business of the Year and New Leaders in the Law. Renee...

Everything changes when Joey meets Dr. Charles Mansell and his baby chimpanzee, Sukari. Her new friends use sign language to communicate, and Joey secretly begins learning to sign. Spending time with Charlie and Sukari, Joey has never been happier. She even starts making friends at school for the first time. But as Joey’s world blooms with possibilities, Charlie and Sukari’s choices begin to narrow—until Sukari’s very survival is in doubt.

Young Changemakers is an inspirational series all about real kids from around the globe doing extraordinary things to make a difference in their communities and the world! There are lots of ways to be a champion! Champions for Change is filled with encouraging stories of real-life kids who use...

Young Changemakers is an inspirational series all about real kids from around the globe doing extraordinary things to make a difference in their communities and the world! Heroes use their skills and talents to create positive change in the world. And Heroic Kids is filled with amazing stories...

Die Geschichte, die ich dir erzählen möchte, handelt von einer kleinen Eule. Und weißt du, was diese Eule am liebsten macht? Singen! Es gibt nur ein Problem – die anderen Tiere können das gar nicht verstehen und fühlen sich nachts in ihrer Ruhe gestört. Das macht die kleine Eule sehr traurig. Ist sie wirklich so anders? Doch dann lernt sie jemanden kennen und schöpft neuen Mut. Eine Mutmachgeschichte mit ganz viel Herz für Jung und Alt mit der wertvollen Botschaft: GLAUBE AN DICH!

Hired as the temporary companion to young Victoria Kent, who is distantly in line for the British throne, Mary Anne has trouble getting the girl to open up to her.

So geht das aber nicht. Die Kuh schreit nachts so laut, dass Bauer Beck fast aus dem Bett fällt, dabei brauchen er und seine Tiere ihren Schlaf. Das Schaf und die Ziege meckern, das Pferd tritt um sich, und das Schwein quiekt laut. Was ist nachts bloß los im Stall? »So geht das aber nicht«, sagt Bauer Beck und legt sich auf die Lauer. Kein Wunder, dass niemand auf dem Hof seinen Schlaf bekommt, denn Mäuse treiben auf dem Heuboden ihr Unwesen. Ob die Katzenbande von Nachbar Klaus endlich für Ruhe sorgen kann?Als Bonus-Geschichte mit dabei: Bauer Beck fährt weg!

Er war Bauer Giles von Ham, und er hatte einen roten Bart. Ham war nur ein Dorf, aber Dörfer waren in jenen Tagen noch stolz und unabhängig...

Mary Anne and Stacey are in Sea City working as mother's helpers for the Pike family. When each of the girls meets up with her boyfriend from last summer, things start to get complicated.

Award-winning author Joan Bauer latest novel is full of warmth, humor, hope, and a healthy dose of suspense The unofficial town motto is "Nothing bad ever happens in Rosemont" where twelve-year-old Anna has come to stay with her grandmother, Mim, hoping to forget her worries about her parents'...

Newbery Honor–winner Joan Bauer's newest protagonist always sees the positive side of any situation—and readers will cheer him on! Jeremiah is the world’s biggest baseball fan. He really loves baseball and he knows just about everything there is to know about his favorite sport. So when...

Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy...

Tree, a six-foot-three-inch 12-year-old, copes with his parents’ recent divorce and his failure as an athlete by helping his grandfather, a Vietnam vet and recent amputee, and Sophie, a new girl at school...

The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Martin was lucky to even receive a...

Globi trifft auf dem Markt auf einen müden, alten Bauersmann. Er hilft ihm einladen und bringt ihn nach Hause. Und schon ist er mitten in einem neuen Abenteuer. Globi darf den Hof besichtigen und sieht schnell, dass der schon bessere Zeiten gesehen hat. Mit viel Fantasie und Witz und mit Hilfe der Tiere wird renoviert, geflickt und neu gebaut. Als die Schwalben wiederkommen und Globi von einer Bäuerin erzählen, bei der sie überwintern, beschließt Globi, diese zu besuchen. Aus Afrika bringt er eine Idee zur sanften Schädlingsbekämpfung mit. Während Globi weg ist, übernimmt Globine den Hof.

A Newbery Honor Book Food is in 16-year-old Hope’s blood. With her Aunt Addie, diner cook extraordinaire, she travels the States and hones her waitressing skills, impressing hungry people everywhere. But following the tides of comfort food dining means Hope never gets to stay in one place very...