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A collection of timeless fairytales for children from around the world. Now available in Hindi.

One of the famous Doolittle Raiders who first attacked Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Jacob DeShazer knew his one-way mission was dangerous. Indeed, it led to his capture as a prisoner of war. Beaten, malnourished, and alone in his cell, Jacob was given a Bible—and far away from home, this American soldier became a Christian. After the war, Jacob returned to Japan and served his former enemy for thirty years as a missionary. His testimony of forgiveness and reconciliation—of love over hate—inspires a powerful gospel message for our lives today.

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. "History of Julius Caesar" is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.

Jacob Riis was determined to improve the living conditions of the poor—to fill their dark, ramshackle places with sunlight and soft, green grass. Places where children could play. After immigrating to New York City and working as a news reporter, Jacob was deeply affected by the poverty surrounding him, especially in the tenements.

John Knox spent his life with a sword in one hand and a Bible in the other and he wasn’t afraid to use either. He began his theological life as a body guard to George Wishart – and it was when that young man was put to death by the religious authorities that John Knox was finally persuaded of the need to awaken his country from the death of injustice and spiritual poverty that afflicted it. He was never built for a quiet life and when he ran from one danger, he often found himself headed straight for another.

Mit nicht einmal 30 Jahren hatte Michelangelo bereits zwei der bedeutendsten Meisterwerke der Kunstgeschichte in Marmor gemeißelt: die Pietà in Rom und den David in Florenz. Seine Fresken in der Sixtinischen Kapelle sind das wohl monumentalste Gemälde der Welt. Michelangelo gilt heute als Inbegriff des Künstlers. Das Feature erzählt das Leben des genialen Eigenbrötlers in einer Zeit des Umbruchs zwischen Mittelalter und Neuzeit, ein Leben zwischen Abhängigkeit von den Mächtigen und heimlichem Widerstand mit den Mitteln der Kunst. Alexander von Schlieffen lebt seit 30 Jahren von der Kunst.

Discover the life of Serena Williams—a story about challenging yourself and achieving your dreams for kids ages 6 to 9 Serena Williams is one of the most famous and talented tennis players in history. Before she became a legendary professional athlete, she was a young girl who loved reading...

Listen to the fascinating life of George Washington, the "Father of the Republic". This biography traces the life of George Washington from his early life as a surveyor to his retirement at Mount Vernon, with special emphasis on his activities during the American Revolutionary War.

At 17, Karen Chen has already achieved what some girls can only dream of - and it's only the beginning for her. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she began figure skating at five. Ten years and many grueling training sessions later, she won a bronze medal at the 2015 US Championships after sustaining a nearly career-ending ankle fracture a year earlier. In 2017, she became the US National Champion, winning gold twice and receiving the highest score ever recorded for the short program at the US National level.

Als "der Entdecker Trojas" ist er berühmt geworden. Obwohl heutzutage feststeht, dass er statt der antiken Festung eine deutlich ältere Siedlung an derselben Stelle ausgegraben hat, gehört Heinrich Schliemann zu den bedeutendsten Archäologen Deutschlands. Das Abenteuer-Feature erzählt seinen Werdegang vom eifrigen Kontorsgehilfen zum millionenschweren Kaufmann und schließlich zum Selfmade-Archäologen, der vor allem mit seinen Funden in Mykene und Troja große Erfolge erzielen konnte.

Harald Blåtand kaldte sig selv "den Harald, der samlede al Danmark", og det kunne han med rette gøre. Det var nemlig ham, der blandt andet erobrede Hedeby fra tyskerne og holdt sammen på Danmark i starten af 1000-tallet. Bogen er skrevet for de 10-14-årige, men den kan også læses af voksne med interesse for danmarkshistorien.
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Den danske forfatter Jørgen Liljensøe blev født i 1943 på Nørrebro i København.

Beyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss. This is the story of WNBA star Maya Moore and her social justice work. Before she became one of the most famous...

Kender du Kevin Magnussen? I denne bog kan du læse om Kevin Magnussen og Formel 1. Kevin har kørt ræs, siden han var 2 år. Det er hans drøm at blive verdens-mester. Fagklub er navnet på en serie af fagbøger rettet mod de yngste læsere. Det er bøger om spændende personer og emner fyldt med interessante fakta og gode historier. I serien fortælles blandt andet om Nadia Nadim, Lukas Graham, Christopher og om at være youtuber. Serien er inddelt efter Lix for at angive læseniveauet og sværhedsgraden.