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A hurricane is brewing in the jungles of the Maya, and the ancient Death Lords are on the warpath. Across the world in Venice, hanging out with his friend Nasty (Anastasia) Smith-Jones, Max Murphy thinks he is safe from their clutches. But when a rogue octopus pulls him off his gondola and tries...

Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus–the four friends from The Thieves of Ostia–sail to the Bay of Naples to spend the summer with Flavia’s uncle, who lives near Pompeii. There they uncover a riddle that may lead them to great treasure. Meanwhile, tremors shake the ground, animals behave...

The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track – and history needs them – a villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it’s up to them...

Bloomsbury presents Terrible True Tales: Saxons written and read by Terry Deary. Featuring exciting activities for listeners to enjoy alongside the stories! From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide...

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization...

Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious junior-fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. When his three-headed dog eats his homework, Hector has to get some help from his centaur bestie, Hylo. Together they've got the basics of Greek mythology covered...

Dieses erzählende Sachhörbuch entführt Jung und Alt in das bunte Alltagsleben der römischen Antike am Golf von Neapel. Spannende Geschichten rund um den Vesuvausbruch und das Leben in Pompeji lassen Geschichte lebendig werden: Ob Gladiator, Händlerin, Schauspieler oder Sklavin – jede Figur erzählt aus ihrer eigenen Perspektive und gibt dabei faszinierende Einblicke in das Leben vor fast 2000 Jahren. Begleitet werden die Erzählungen von stimmungsvoller Musik und kindgerecht aufbereiteten Informationen zum Alltag im antiken Pompeji.

AN ORIGINAL RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC GREEK MYTH OF JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS FOR YOUNG READERS WITH A FRESH AND FUNNY TWIST, PERFECT FOR FANS OF LOKI AND DAVID SOLOMONS. "This witty, original, irreverent take on Greek myth will delight 8+ Loki fans" - THE GUARDIAN Meet Phoebe. She's eleven years...

Das Buch ist die ideale Möglichkeit, Ihr Kind in die faszinierende Welt des antiken Griechenlands einzuführen. Die Thematik findet man zwar regelmäßig in Film und Fernsehen, doch leider wird meist nur oberflächlich an den Inhalten gekratzt. Dieses Buch ändert dies grundlegend. Ihr Kind erfährt nicht nur, wie die Menschen damals gelebt haben und wie die Gesellschaft aufgebaut war, sondern findet auch heraus, welche Errungenschaften der alten Griechen selbst heute noch von großer Bedeutung sind, wie zum Beispiel die Demokratie.

Im Jahr 150 nach Christus erscheint in der kleinen Stadt Abonuteichos ein heiliger Mann. Er nennt sich Alexander und vollbringt Wunder, die die Menschen in Ehrfurcht und Erstaunen versetzen: Eine Schlange, die aus einem Gänseei schlüpft! Eine Schlange mit Menschenkopf, die sprechen kann und die Zukunft voraussagt! Alexander wird zu einem mächtigen Propheten, dem die Menschen zu Füßen liegen. Dabei ist er nichts weiter als ein trickreicher Betrüger.

Bloomsbury presents The War of the Heavenly Horses by Roland Chambers, read by Brian Bowles. A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy and humour. Shaman by name and shaman by nature... Billy just...

Bloomsbury presents The Rage of the Sea Witch by Roland Chambers, read by Brian Bowles. A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy and humour. Shaman by name and shaman by nature – Billy just...

When eleven-year-old Wesley stops by at a mysterious local shop to buy a drink, he does not realise the trouble he is getting himself into. CURSED by the fiendish Pharaoh Akahten IX, Wesley and his friends, Marishana and Aiden, must solve the evil spell quickly or be trapped for all ETERNITY!

Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars. “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path... Calling...

De la serie Mitología para niños, de Shackleton Kids, llega el audiolibro que narra la historia del héroe que realizó el viaje más increíble que jamás se haya visto. Vagó durante años a lo largo y ancho del mar Mediterráneo, y aunque tuvo que enfrentarse a todo tipo de dificultades y amenazas, incluyendo monstruos, cíclopes y horribles criaturas, nunca perdió la esperanza de llegar a su destino. El deseo de regresar a casa y volver a abrazar a su mujer y a su hijo fue siempre más fuerte que cualquier obstáculo.

Die Jaguarkrieger haben sich gegen den König von Tikal erhoben. Jetzt droht ihnen der Opfertod. Xkik', die Tochter des Großen Jaguars, will das nicht hinnehmen und macht sich auf den Weg ihren Vater und dessen Männer zu befreien. Fred weiß von all dem nichts, als er zusammen mit Opa Alfred in der Morgendämmerung die steile Treppe zum Tempel der Masken hinaufsteigt, um den Sonnenaufgang zu bestaunen. Frühstück über den Baumwipfeln des dampfenden Regenwaldes - das Highlight ihrer Reise durch Mesoamerika.

Twins Scarlett and Thomas are learning about the Romans at school. So Grandad uses his time machine to send them back to Roman Britain. Scarlett finds herself in a Roman camp and is chosen as a slave by the Emperor Claudius's daughter, Antonia. The two become friends and Scarlett sees first hand the glamour and treachery of the Roman court. Thomas joins a rabble of local kids who hate the Romans. Their leader is a small red-headed girl called Boudicca. Even when the kids are overwhelmed and taken as slaves, Bou hatches another plan to attack the Romans.

5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur.

As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, Woven of the World gathers the threads of weaving—as a technical skill, as a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together—into a radiantly intertwined whole.

Will Leif the Unlucky – Viking wolf pup – become a famous explorer like his dad? Leif is not unlucky. Yes, he does split his trousers at least once a week. And yes, he's always tripping up. But he’s determined to become a true viking hero, just like his father. Can he unravel the riddles...