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What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today.

לַחֲבוּרַת חַיּוֹת הַיַּעַר כְּבָר נִמְאַס לְגַמְרֵי מֵהַהוֹרָאוֹת הַמְּטוּרְלָלוֹת שֶׁל הָאַרְיֵה. בִּמְיוּחָד אַחֲרֵי שֶׁגִּלּוּ שֶׁהוּא הֶחְלִיט לְהָסִיט אֶת מֵי הַנָּהָר אֶל הַמְּאוּרָה שֶׁלּוֹ כְּדֵי לִבְנוֹת לְיָדָהּ בְּרֵכָה פְּרָטִית – אֵיפֹה נִשְׁמָע דָּבָר כָּזֶה?!

הַחַיּוֹת מַחְלִיטוֹת לַעֲרוֹךְ בְּחִירוֹת וְלִבְחוֹר שַׁלִּיט חָדָשׁ לַיַּעַר. אֲבָל מָה בְּדִיּוּק קוֹרֶה בְּמַעֲרֶכֶת בְּחִירוֹת? לְפִי אֵילוּ כְּלָלִים הִיא מִתְנַהֶלֶת? כֵּיצַד נִבְחָר הַמְּנַצֵּחַ?

Colección de audiolibros sobre desarrollo sostenible. Aprende sobre el desarrollo sostenible y la importancia de cuidar nuestro planeta para las generaciones futuras.

Coleção de audiolivros sobre desenvolvimento sustentável. Aprenda sobre o desenvolvimento sustentável e a importância de cuidar do nosso planeta para as gerações futuras.

Collection of audiobooks about Sustainable development. Learn about sustainable development and the importance of taking care of our planet for future generations.

A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Barack Obama​: a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first Black president of the United States of America. Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little boy called Barry. Amid a happy...

Despite differences in size, location, and/or interests, all communities, from urban to rural, share certain characteristics. Through a question-answer format young listeners learn about community cooperation, responsibility, respect, and the importance of inclusion of all citizens.

In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers’ demands and improved conditions. But nothing changed for workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and those workers would pay a high price for the company's dangerous conditions.

Right or left. Blue or red. Donkeys or elephants. What are political parties all about? Listeners learn all about the different political parties in America and how they play a part in our elections.

What does a college have to do with presidential elections? If it's the electoral college, a lot! Listeners will learn all about the electoral college and how it plays a part in our elections.

A community is only as strong as its individual members. What roles do those members play, and how do citizens work together to complete common tasks and achieve goals? A clear question-answer format shows the importance of responsibility and cooperation.

Liberty. Freedom. Equality. Honesty. Respect. All of these values are important when electing our officials. Listeners will learn about democratic values and how they play a part in our elections.

All communities need leaders of some kind to help steer and shape them. Through their elected positions, jobs, or volunteer work, leaders are vital to a strong community.

Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Listeners learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections.

No matter their size, all communities need rules to keep their members safe, healthy, and happy. A question-answer format show how both written rules (e.g., traffic laws) and unwritten rules (e.g., character values such as honesty) help communities grow and thrive.

The votes are in! What is voting all about? Listeners find out why voting is important and how it plays a part our elections.

America's path to revolution was paved by the great discussions of the Continental Congress, which gathered to address grievances against Great Britain. Adamant that the Colonies remain under British rule, King George III fueled the flames of American independence.

The office of the U.S. President is designed to share power between the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial. These three branches balance each other's power to keep the peace and respect the rules.

The first piece of Judaica in the White House's permanent holiday collection was introduced for Hanukkah in 2022. This lovely picture book—adapted for audio—tells the history and importance of its creation. The official White House menorah is a symbol of strength and perseverance against...

"نبذة الناشر إنه طفلٌ فضوليٌ وألمعي يريد أن يفهم حقوق الإنسان. كيف يتم التوفيق بين مصالح فرنسا وحقوق الإنسان؟ وما هي المنفعة من حقوق إنسانٍ لا يؤخذ بها، إلى الآن،...