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In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the...

Learn about the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War II.

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Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el año 1502, a la corte castellana, para conocer a una de las monarcas más influyentes de todos los tiempos: Isabel I de Castilla. Su reinado marcó un antes y un después gracias a su apoyo a Cristóbal Colón. Apostó por una arriesgada expedición que terminó conectando Europa con América, iniciando un intercambio cultural y de alimentos y sentando las bases de las primeras leyes para proteger a los nativos.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el año 34 a.C. para charlar con una de las gobernantas más fascinantes de la antigüedad: Cleopatra. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" descubriremos quién fue realmente la última reina del Antiguo Egipto y cómo logró cambiar el rumbo de la historia. Cleopatra VII fue una líder excepcionalmente culta e inteligente que nació en Alejandría y pertenecía a la dinastía de los Ptolomeos.

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to 34 BC to talk to one of the most fascinating rulers of antiquity: Cleopatra. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will discover who the last queen of Ancient Egypt really was and how she managed to change the course of history. Cleopatra VII was an exceptionally cultured and intelligent leader who was born in Alexandria and belonged to the Ptolemaic dynasty.

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to the year 1502, to the Castilian court, to meet one of the most influential monarchs of all time: Isabella I of Castile. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will discover how this queen changed the map of the world and ushered in a new era. Isabella the Catholic was a cultured and determined woman who, despite not being the direct heir at birth and facing great challenges, managed to ascend to the throne after the death of her brothers.

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life of only thirty-one years, Schubert created more than six hundred works, including operas, symphonies, sacred music, and many pieces for chamber music. He helped shape classical music's structure and style. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect listeners to important points in Schubert's history. A timeline and "B Sharp" sidebars add details to the composer's life story.

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer, widely regarded as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet." A central figure of the Classical era, he shaped musical form and style with innovation, wit, and expressive clarity. Haydn spent much of his career as court composer for the wealthy Esterházy family, producing operas, chamber works, and orchestral masterpieces. His influence deeply inspired Mozart and Beethoven, securing his legacy as one of Classical music's great pioneers.

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer and pianist of the Romantic era, known for blending classical traditions with emotional depth and complexity. A perfectionist, he destroyed many early works, striving for the highest quality. Brahms composed in nearly every genre—symphonies, concertos, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions.

Move over Henry VIII, it's the Queens' time to shine. Uncover the truth about these bold and brilliant Queens with this fresh, feminist guide to their lives. We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of...

Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious...

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing due to an early childhood illness and spent the first six years of her life unable to interact with other people. She remained isolated from the outside world until Anne Sullivan came to work as her teacher. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all...

Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. and his stand for equal rights in this children's biography. In this biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his...

Learn all about Albert Einstein and his famous scientific theories in this children's biography. In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world's most famous thinkers. Albert Einstein is...

Learn all about Anne Frank and her world-famous diary in this children's biography. In this biography, discover the incredible story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two...

Embark on a thrilling children's history voyage that balances brave oceanic exploration with complex moral truths. Perfect for a family road trip or an educational commute, this adventurous narrative brings the past vividly to life. Listeners will experience the creaking ships and vast waters...

Empower your kids with uplifting Black history stories about brave trailblazers who transformed our world. Perfect for family road trips or quiet afternoon listening, these vivid biographical adventures turn historical milestones into captivating tales. Young listeners will journey alongside...

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new...

Bloomsbury presents Boy from Buchenwald by Robbie Waisman; Susan McClelland, read by Peter Berkrot. It was 1945 and Romek Wajsman had just been liberated from Buchenwald, a brutal concentration camp where more than 60,000 people were killed. He was starving, tortured, and had no idea where his...