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It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus’s personal thief. If these two gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut's mummy. Discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.

It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus’s and Ra’s strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shapeshift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

Книга Александра Игоревича Монвиж-Монтвида Как люди открывали Землю? расскажет о том, каким представляли мир люди в древности и как военачальники, путешественники и торговцы, странствуя по свету, находили новые, неизведанные раньше земли. Из этой книги вы узнаете, что такое ойкумена, кем был изобретён компас, кто совершил первое кругосветное путешествие, почему Америка названа в честь Америго Веспуччи, где путешествовал Николай Пржевальский, кто первым достиг Южного полюса, и остались ли сегодня белые пятна на карте мира. Для младшего школьного возраста.

Timeless wisdom drawn from 3,000 years of human experience offers hope, insight and inspiration to listeners of all ages. These true stories of great individuals include Raphael, Michelangelo, Diogenes, Alexander the Great, King Solomon, Jesus' The Good Samaritan, Beatrix Potter, Satchel Paige, and more.

In der antiken Vergangenheit voller Pyramiden, Tempel und Pharaonen ist die junge Kleopatra für Großes bestimmt: Mit nur 18 Jahren wird sie zur Herrscherin Ägyptens. Ihr ganzes Leben lang kämpft sie um Ruhm und Macht und zieht die Männer in ihren Bann. An der Seite der Römer Julius Cäsar und Marcus Antonius, gelingt es der gebildeten und faszinierenden Kleopatra, Ägypten mächtig und unabhängig zu halten.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and worship to mummification, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible Histories series.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Rome from gladiators to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Greece from religious ceremonies to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, from religious ceremonies to...

Adéntrate en la fascinante época de los césares y los gladiadores, uno de los tiempos más apasionantes de la historia. Pero ¡cuidado! Los peligros acechan en la Antigua Roma. Guerreros sanguinarios, traiciones políticas, volcanes en erupción... El viaje no va a ser un relajante paseo por las termas. Pero no temas, El Fisgón Histórico viene a rescatarte. ¿Cómo? Con este magnífico libro, donde aprenderás todo lo que necesitas saber para sobrevivir a la Antigua Roma y volver a casa. Colección de libros de divulgación histórica para los más peques.

How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain. Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who...

Warum wir zu Königen und Sklaven wurden Weshalb sind manche Menschen reich und andere arm? Warum haben manche Leute die Macht, ihren Mitmenschen Befehle zu erteilen – und warum hören die anderen auf sie? Wieso gibt es all die Unterschiede zwischen Menschen verschiedener Hautfarbe und...

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies. This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power...

Den Trojanske Krig er historien om, hvordan striden om et gyldent æble og bortførelsen af Den Skønne Helene fører til en lang og blodig krig. En fortælling om store helte, smukke kvinder, mod, svaghed, lidenskab og opfindsomhed. Lige forunderlig og spændende at læse nu som ved tilblivelsen for 3000 år siden. Historien om Den Trojanske Krig findes i det lange digt Ilianden af den græske digter Homer. Sammen med Odysseen regnes det blandt verdens største digterværker. Nils Hartmann har gendigtet historien, så den kan læses af større børn.

Steht der Bauwagen etwa auf den Überresten einer alten Grabstätte? Aufgeregt betrachtet Peter Lustig die alte Tonscherbe aus seinem Garten. Klarer Fall: Ein Archäologe muss helfen! An einer großen Ausgrabungsstätte beginnt für Peter eine spannende Odyssee um Erdschichten, Grabungstechniken und Bestimmungsmethoden. Er lernt dabei eine Menge über das Leben der alten Römer: wie sie wohnten, wie sie sich kleideten und welche Spuren noch heute von ihnen zu finden sind.

Learn all about Jerusalem--a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years. From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders. In 2005, a group of construction...

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes listeners on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish sense of humor, Hades is the perfect guide through this fresh and imaginative work of nonfiction that unfolds like a novel. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.

Warning: Egyptian curses and demons inside. Listen at your own risk. Still here? Then come, mortal—if you dare—on a journey to the Land of the Dead. You’ll be in good hands with Anubis, god of the dead and mysteries of embalming. Join him to encounter fearsome gods and gruesome monsters. Watch as he and the gods battle the giant demon snake that wants to devour the world. Delve into ancient Egyptian beliefs, rituals, and myths, and learn the craft of mummification. Anubis is itching to reveal his secrets. Don’t let his fangs and hungry eyes frighten you. He’s harmless.