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Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Minnesota in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Minnesota? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of South Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is South Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Alabama in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Alabama? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

抛开枯燥的年份堆砌，这段专为家庭听众打造的少儿历史启蒙之旅，将带你走进北美大陆上真实而鲜活的文化碰撞与权利角逐。无论是清晨上学的通勤路上，还是温馨的亲子睡前时光，生动的场景故事都能让小听众瞬间穿越回...

Ontdek de Amerikaanse geschiedenis in meeslepende verhalen over de moedige strijd voor vrijheid en gelijke rechten. Tijdens een rustig moment voor bedtijd of een lange autorit met het gezin, brengt deze warme vertelling het verleden prachtig tot leven. Jonge luisteraars stappen in een levendige...

Transforme a História Americana em uma emocionante viagem no tempo infantil cheia de heróis reais e revoluções épicas. Perfeita para enriquecer o trajeto escolar ou momentos de escuta em família, esta narrativa envolvente substitui datas cansativas por aventuras vívidas. Conheça os povos...

Un viaggio nel tempo per bambini che trasforma la storia degli Stati Uniti in un'avventura di coraggio, scelte e libertà. Dalle prime comunità dei popoli nativi fino alle sfide tecnologiche di oggi, questo racconto avvincente non si limita a elencare date, ma esplora i sogni, le difficoltà e...

انطلق في رحلة سردية ممتعة للأطفال لاستكشاف حكايات الأبطال وصراعات الحرية التي شكلت ملامح مجتمع جديد. هذه التجربة الصوتية الدافئة تتجاوز حفظ التواريخ الباردة...

Explora la historia estadounidense mediante relatos inmersivos que enseñan el verdadero valor de la libertad. Ideal para disfrutar en familia durante un viaje en auto o tardes de aprendizaje, este recorrido sonoro cautiva a las mentes más jóvenes. Atrás quedaron las listas de fechas...

The “Indian Problem”—that was the word used by the government in the 19th and 20th centuries. What to do with the hundreds of Native nations and tribes in and around the United States? When the goal wasn’t destruction it was assimilation. But Native people had their own plans—and one...

During the summer of 1944, a secretive network of German officers and civilians conspired to assassinate Adolf Hitler. But their plot to attack the dictator at his Wolf’s Lair compound failed, and an enraged Hitler demanded revenge. The result was a systematic rampage of punishment that ensnared not only those who had tried to topple the regime but their far-flung family members, too. Within weeks, Gestapo agents had taken as many as 200 relatives from their homes, separating adults and children.   

One of the most important patriots in post-Revolutionary times. Most people know Noah Webster for his dictionary masterpieces and his promotion of a living "American Language" that embraces words and idioms from all its immigrant peoples. But he was also the driving force behind universal education for all citizens, including slaves, females, and adult learners. Speaker of twenty languages, he developed the new country's curriculum, writing and publishing American literature, American history, and American geography. He published New York City's first daily newspaper.

This is how history should be told to kids—with captivating storytelling. From Newbery Honor medalist Susan Campbell Bartoletti and in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in America comes the tirelessly researched story of the little-known DC Women’s March of 1913...

George Washington had fought bravely during the Revolutionary War. The people saw him as a hero. They wanted to make him king. But Washington didn’t want that kind of power. Instead, he became the first president of the United States. Follow this war hero as he leads his troops into battle and shares their losses and success.

Most people have heard about Rosa Parks’s brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans—a veteran—refused to give up her seat on a bus traveling through the South.

 Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt was shot before a rally, and went on to give his speech with the bullet in his chest? Or that he skinny-dipped in the Potomac River? Bet you didn’t know that he had a zebra, a lion, and a one-legged rooster at the White House! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the larger-than-life president, from his childhood and his Rough Rider days to his rise to politics and his complicated presidential legacy. 

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Mexico.

Lil Nas X became famous in 2019 for the country rap song "Old Town Road." He collaborates with other musicians and aims to defy expectations. Learn more about Lil Nas X's life as a famous musician!

This is a story from the Great Explorers collection.

Thousands of years, way before Christopher Columbus set sail, wandering tribes of hunters made their way from Asia across the Bering land bridge to North America. They didn't know it, but they had discovered a New World. The First Americans is a fascinating re-creation of pre-Columbian Native American life, and it's an adventure of a lifetime!