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歴史上のヒーローたちにも、詰んだ瞬間があった！ うっかりミスや裏切り、やらかしやちょっとした油断で 大ピンチにおちいった偉人たち。 その姿は想像以上に人間くさくて、おもわず笑っちゃう！ 本書では、日本史の有名人たちが直面した「人生最大の詰んだ瞬間」と、そこからの「大逆転劇」に注目。

For many years, boys and girls have read This Country of Ours and its stories of the Americans. Now for a new generation of curious and wondering readers, something more is provided with this version. This is the story of people brought together not because they are of the same race or ethnicity...

Poems and prose show how ordinary people, as well as famous ones, played vital roles during the night of Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the American Revolution, in this book for ages 7–10. Here is the thrilling account of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn colonists in the towns of...

Discover the spellbinding history of fairies. Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. This audiobook covers everything from the origin of the word “fairy” to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist...

Isabel and Nicki Hoffman may be twins, but they're each one of a kind. Isabel loves dancing with her friends, while Nicki prefers skateboarding alone. In December 1999, the girls create a list of challenges to complete before midnight on New Year's Eve. But just before the new millennium arrives...

Some animals have a mind of their own. This is certainly the case for Mariska the NBA star Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography! Join Diaw as he escapes from stampeding wildebeests, comes face-to-face with...

This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented dolphins and amazing dolphin friendships. It’s perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alike...

Eleven-year-old Rosey Sachs is worried about her school writing assignment. How can she write anything interesting about her ordinary life in Brooklyn? “I was born in 1896 and my hair is brown,” she writes. “As these two things are also true for just about everyone in the class, they are...

Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards!, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming...

This is the first in a line of four books within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series that tell the true and hilarious stories of animals that love hijinks. In this book you’ll meet three naughty animals, including Fu Manchu, the orangutan escape artist. Fu Manchu lived at the Omaha...

Die besten Geschichten aus GEOlino extra! Im Einklang mit der Natur und ihren Geistern lebten die Indianer jahrtausendelang nach ihren eigenen Gesetzen. Über 500 Stämme bewohnten das Land – bis der weiße Mann aus Europa kam. Wigald Boning stellt Euch Geschichten vor über berühmte...

Unlock the magic of Norse mythology with breathtaking stories in this captivating new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. Classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor...

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 List of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children’s Books—ALSC The National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless...

Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them In Best Friends Forever!, you’ll meet four unlikely pairs that prove love knows no bounds. There’s Suryia and Roscoe, the orangutan and dog swim buddies; Owen the baby hippo and his hero, the tortoise Mzee; Koko, the gorilla that...

Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won’t want to put this book down. National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series...

Jacob är en duktig skolelev i Amsterdam på 1940 - talet. En dag får han en ny lärare som han ser upp till. Herr Becker verkar så stark, klok och kunnig. Jacob hoppas kunna ta sig långt och pluggar hårt för att bli bäst i klassen. Det hjälper inte. Jacob har romsk släkt och det kommer...

Two stories about ocean cinematographer Jacques Cousteau with a bonus high seas miracle story; two stories about books and writers--prolific author C.S. Lewis' Christian journey, and Johannes Gutenberg's journey to print the Bible; and three modern-day adventure stories about children who make their corner of the world better and learn important lessons along the way.

שלום, שמי ארגמן. אני אוהב לעמוד על במה ולעשות קסמים. אני כבר יודע לשלוף פרחים ממקל, להפתיע בקלפים ועוד מעט אדע גם להוציא יונים מהשרוול. אבל דבר אחד אני לא יודע: למה...

La historia del pueblo de Estados Unidos para jóvenes cuenta las historias de obreros, personas esclavizadas, inmigrantes, mujeres, personas negras, latinoamericanos, asiaticoestadounidenses, indígenas estadounidenses y otros que comúnmente son excluidos de libros de texto pero que constituyen parte de la fuerza impulsora de la historia de nuestra nación.

Blast off on a thrilling STEM adventure that turns space history into a captivating journey for young explorers. Perfect for sparking curiosity during a school commute or quiet bedtime listening, this high-energy narrative brings the magic of the cosmos right to your ears. Experience the raw awe...