English History For Kids

Outside influence to the natives began the moment America was discovered. The most famous explorer known to have discovered America was Columbus. But did you know that he was accompanied by Ponce de Leon and others? This book is a tribute to the members of Columbus’ expedition.

Want to quench your little genius’s thirst for knowledge? Don’t you just burst with pride when your child tells you something new they learned in school? Like when they can list all 50 states or maybe say a short phrase in Spanish. Whether your child is showing promising signs of future genius, or you just want to have a quiz buddy to help you on trivia night, encouraging your child’s curiosity is always a good idea. Aside from what they learn in school, having other sources of facts and general information will help your child become more well-rounded.

Did you know that some of the common diseases today were once very deadly, because of the lack of proper knowledge against them? Take a step back in time, and review some of the deadliest diseases in history. How many people died of these diseases? What leaps have scientists taken to protect mankind from viruses and bacteria? Know the answers to these questions and more. Listen to this book today!

Do you think your child needs help in understanding fourth grade US history? If so, then this book can help! It has details about the American Revolution. It takes raw information and delivers them in a way that would interest elementary students. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, and secure a copy of this history book today.

This Splash Read collection includes three historical fiction short stories about animals in history. While Splash Read stories are enjoyed by kids of all ages, they were written to facilitate a conversation between a child and parent or student and teacher. Each story introduces an influential person from history. Stories discuss life skills, challenges, problem-solving, and important issues. We’ve heard positive reviews from kids as young as first graders and as old as 10th graders.

Historical facts will give you either joy or sadness. In this case, you will experience deep sadness as you go over some of the devastating nuclear accidents throughout history. You will be learning about what happened then and why it happened. The causes and results of such accidents should be taken into account for a deeper understanding of the risks of nuclear energy.

The Chinese are known for their talent in business. In this book, you're going to hear about how trade and commerce was done in Ancient China. You will also learn the importance of the Grand Canal and the Silk Road. Interesting facts can be picked up all over the minutes of this book. Grab a copy now!

Yes, the Ancient Greeks thought of women as second-class citizens, but they also acknowledged the importance of females. You can see a lot of literature pointing to how women were revered in ancient times. Ancient Greece was a society a lot more open-minded, and progressive than any other civilization that flourished at the same time. Would you like to know why? Then, play this audiobook today!

Do you know the Alaskan Inuits? They were people who lived in the past. They had special customs, traditions, culture, and lifestyle that reflect their immediate environment and living conditions. Knowing the history of ancestors will help shape a thorough understanding of how the world evolved. Add a new layer of learning everyday. Grab a copy today.

Who was Empress Wu? How did she manage to lead in a male-dominated era of Ancient China? This book will shed some light on the life the Empress. Prepare to be amazed at her bravery and brilliance. Hopefully, this book will give you the inspiration to lead a fulfilling life....

The Greeks sure had many gods and heroes, too! They like to look up to powerful figures and thank them for specific aspects of their lives. This devotion has created a strong culture with belief systems. The Greeks dared to imagine, and they became famous for being a great civilization. Learn about some of the gods and heroes the Greeks believed in. Buy this book today!

You have probably heard about the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, but what do you really know about them? This ancient history book holds some answers. It has information about these ancient civilizations that your child will surely find interesting. Secure a copy now.

Space explorations are results of collaborations between scientists. Through these explorations, mankind knows more about the galaxy, and how heavenly bodies came to be. This astronomy book will make an excellent listening material, because it is composed of shortened texts to ensure child-friendliness. What’s the most interesting astronomy fact for you?

Let’s take a look at what happened in US politics, from 1801 to 1840. Who were the key players during this time? What events transpired that left marks in history books? You may think that history has no relation to the past, but that’s incorrect. History is actually the force that dictates the present and the future. Add this audiobook to your learning collection today.

What if, instead of trying to predict the future, we could just pick the one we want - and then invent it? Well, we can. Think of the wealth of technological resources already available to us. The computing power in that smartphone in your pocket could have guided 120 million Apollo-era spacecraft to the Moon and back. A gigabyte of memory cost $300,000 in the 1980s - today, it costs a fraction of a penny. Now, try to imagine 2050, when your computing devices will be a million times more powerful or available at one-millionth of today's prices.

In 1990, though no one knew it then, a fearless group of players changed the sport of soccer in the United States forever. Young, bronzed, and mulletted, they were America’s finest athletes in a sport that America loved to hate. Even sportswriters rooted against them. Yet this team defied massive odds and qualified for the World Cup, making possible America’s current obsession with the world’s most popular game. New Kids in the World Cup is the origin story of modern American soccer.

The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and imprisoned at 19, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only 25. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five languages, Elizabeth ruled for over 40 years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history.

For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor had a voice, and she used it to speak up against poverty and racism. She had experience and knowledge of many issues, and fought for laws to help the less fortunate. She had passion, energy, and a way of speaking that made people listen, and she used these gifts to campaign for her husband and get him elected president - four times!

Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third US president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and - what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life - a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life.

In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history—more than five thousand years of complicated history—all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this audiobook.