Exploration History

Narrated by the author, this unusual book takes you on a glorious and unpredictable journey from prehistory through to the end of the great days of sail, when the railways and the diesel engine changed the world forever.

Everything you need to understand the content and vocabulary to pass the Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) exam. This audio narration is the only tutoring option that can be repeated as many times as you need and can go wherever you go! You can learn whenever you want, wherever you want. This audio narration explains every key concept, word for word, that the college board publishes for the Advanced Placement United States History exam.

This book includes key presidential speeches on the exploration of space from President Kennedy to President Trump. It includes the fascinating speech that Nixon had written, and subsequently recorded, but fortunately never delivered. The speech was in the event that the Apollo 11 mission did not succeed. Others include Kennedy's bold 1961 speech setting out the goal of sending a man to the moon, which was then achieved within the decade.

Wisst ihr eigentlich, wie Pyramiden aussehen und wo sie zu finden sind? Diese Frage kannst du sicherlich schon beantworten: Na klar, dass sind diese großen, dreieckigen Bauten in der Wüste von Ägypten! Vermutlich hast du auch schon davon gehört, dass sie tausende von Jahren alt sind, man dort mit etwas Glück noch immer eine Mumie finden kann und die Pyramiden heutzutage jedes Jahr von Touristen besucht werden. Natürlich ist das nicht alles: Das alte Ägypten war eine der größten und mächtigsten Kulturen der Antike.

In the early 16th century, Spanish adventurers swarmed over the islands of the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Portuguese explorers and merchants pushed into the Indian Ocean and beyond to the Spice Islands of the South Pacific. The names of the leaders of these overseas conquests are well known: Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando de Soto, Afonso de Albuquerque, and Ferdinand Magellan. This audiobook explores the details of their incredible lives in service of their monarchs and personal wealth.

Cities of gold? Did they really exist? Determine the facts behind the expedition organized by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado to find the Seven Cities of Cibola in 1540. By focusing on milestones instead of dry facts, children are likely to appreciate history more. Buy a copy today.

Published in 1920, America First: One Hundred Stories from Our History by Lawton B. Evans (1862-1934) is a collection of stories meant for the young, containing highlights from America's history, and biographical sketches of prominent Americans of the past. It covers the history from the first visit to North America by the Viking, Leif Ericsson the Lucky, through the conquest of the Midwest and the settlement of California and the Pacific Coast, to the end of World War I.

In 1957 Sputnik launched toward the stars. President Kennedy then announced that the United States would send men to the Moon and then return them to Earth.These pivotal moments sparked an unequaled bound forward in human innovation and scientific exploration. At the heart of this momentous time were the men and women working behind the scenes. Scientists, historians, and astronomers share their memories and contributions from this unparalleled era in essays told in their own words.

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.

By Doreen Joseph (Khadija Omowale), this audiobook explores faith and the connections between Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and ancient Egyptian mythology; former and current religious/political power influences; and media and music influencers. It points out man's inhumanity to man, who is the most pervasive influencer in these revelation times. It highlights the one who can help us through difficult and traumatic situations and free us from mental slavery and oppression to have life abundantly. Bless.

Dive into a riveting exploration of one of history's most astonishing chapters – the audacious conquest of the Americas by a handful of daring conquistadors. This book peels back the layers of history to reveal a story far more complex and gripping than the simplistic tale of firepower overcoming sheer numbers.

В данной аудиокниге развитие человечества показано через историю его великих изобретений.

Before he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was a Portuguese sailor known for his incredible navigation skills. After years of sailing, he was chosen to lead a crew to circle the globe - a trip that no other ship had ever completed. Although Magellan died in combat in the Philippines before he could finish the voyage, his ship went on to complete the first circumnavigation of the world, and he is still known as one of the greatest explorers.

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?

In 1935, during the wind-swept years of the Dust Bowl, three people went missing on separate occasions in the rugged canyon country of southeastern Utah, a place “wild, desolate, mysterious”. A 13-year-old girl, Lucy Garrett, was tricked into heading west with the man who had murdered her father under the pretense of reuniting with him. At the same time, a search was underway for Dan Thrapp, a young scientist on leave from the American Museum of Natural History.

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 aged 6+ who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene.

In 1826, when the story begins, the region was claimed by both Mexico and the United States. Neither country knew much about the lands crossed by such rivers as the Guadalupe, Brazos, Nueces, Trinity, and Rio Grande. Jean Louis Berlandier, a French naturalist, was part of a team sent out by the Mexican Boundary Commission to explore the area. His role was to collect specimens of flora and fauna and to record detailed observations of the landscapes and peoples through which the exploring party traveled.

This groundbreaking audiobook challenges listeners to contemplate the profound differences between divine omnipotence and the limitations of artificial intelligence. Narrated with clarity and depth, this thought-provoking journey takes you through twelve captivating chapters that contrast the infinite capabilities of God with the finite potential of AI.

Unvеiling Christianity cеlеbratеs thе vibrant divеrsity of Christian spirituality, ranging from contеmplativе and charismatic еxprеssions to anciеnt traditions that continuе to inspirе contеmporary sееkеrs. Thе book еmphasizеs thе futurе of Christian еducation and disciplеship, еmbracing innovation and pеrsonalizеd lеarning to еquip bеliеvеrs for a transformativе impact on thе world. Thе book еxplorеs Christianity's rich tapеstry and undеrscorеs thе timеlеss valuеs of lovе, compassion, and hopе that unitе bеliеvеrs across culturеs and gеnеrations.

The most influential text in the world, the Bible is often confusing. In This Beautiful Book, Steve Green - founder of the Museum of the Bible - highlights life-changing themes woven through this mosaic, reveals a new way to engage Scripture as a whole, and inspires deep appreciation for the Bible’s connection to your life.