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Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened doors to the world’s oldest library. They ruled, started movements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they were children with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of 19 unstoppable Muslim women of the 21st century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields.

On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home. Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil’ Alan and his parents and sister will join great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil’ Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them.

When her adorable baby brother is replaced by an ugly, ill-tempered changeling, Mollie is determined to find the so-called Kinde Folke who took baby Thomas, return the changeling she calls Guest, and make them give Thomas back. Natural and magical obstacles and her own reckless temperament make her journey arduous and full of dangers, and a plot rich in surprises and twists makes this book a must-listen for Mary Downing Hahn’s fans.

Rosa Martinez is seriously ill. She has the loving support of her mother and grandfather, and a doctor who takes good care of her. But she also has a secret weapon. Rosa can summon five tigers to come to her aid when she's ailing or in big trouble. Her disease may think it has the upper hand for now, but wait until it encounters Gautama, Arik, Vashti, Selena, and Quan - the five fierce tigers of Rosa Martinez. Young listeners will delight in their daring adventures and who knows: they may even be able to call forth guardian animals of their own when they need them.

Magnolia Grace never wanted to leave Georgia. She never wanted to move with her mama to the farm her daddy owned before he died. But now here she is - in a tiny Vermont town where everybody sings the praises of the father she never knew. Then Maggie meets the Parker family - two moms, six kids, plus a pony. The Parkers are loud and wild, ask lots of questions, and don't follow any of the rules Maggie grew up with in Georgia.

In April 1916, Nell Richardson and Alice Burke set out from New York City in a little yellow car, embarking on a bumpy, muddy, unmapped journey 10,000 miles long. They took with them a teeny typewriter, a tiny sewing machine, a wee black kitten, and a message for Americans all across the country: Votes for Women! The women’s suffrage movement was in full swing, and Nell and Alice would not let anything keep them from spreading the word about equal voting rights for women.

When Louisa is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer, she’s not looking forward to it. While her brother is determined to find a way to stay on Deer Island forever, Louisa would rather be off having adventures with their globetrotting ornithographer parents. She’s a writer, and there’s nothing on all of Deer Island to write about - right? Louisa quickly discovers that small doesn’t necessarily mean quiet, and the island has plenty of scope for the imagination. It also has George, the boy who helps her see the world in a whole new light.

Are your children difficult to control? Are you starting to worry that their constant temper tantrums and explosive anger are getting out of hand? You’re not alone. It is a fact that many children experience difficulties in managing their emotions, and can express anger in a damaging way that causes problems for them, and others around them. Which is where Cool That Volcano comes in.

Despite an attempt on her life by the Taliban, Malala Yousafzai has continued to fight for the rights of children to become educated. As the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, her courage and conviction continue to push her to fight for what she believes in. This riveting and inspiring biography tells the story of a young girl whose bravery and intellect continue to amaze the world.

Die Kirmes ist in der Stadt, und dieses Mal ist sie für Frido noch spannender als sonst. Gleich am ersten Tag lernt er Rico kennen, den Sohn des Autoscooterbesitzers. Nun hat Frido die aufregendste Woche seines Lebens vor sich. Rico lässt ihn in der Nacht Autoscooter fahren, besucht mit ihm eine Wahrsagerin, jagt einen Taschendieb, und an der Losbude ziehen sie sogar den Hauptgewinn. Als der Rummel abgebaut wird, sind Frido und Rico am Boden zerstört. Sie wollen sich nicht trennen – gerade erst sind sie allerbeste Freunde geworden! Und wenn Frido einfach heimlich mitkommt?

Björns bester Freund heißt Lars. Und Lars bester Freund heißt Björn. Die beiden Jungen wohnen gar nicht weit voneinander entfernt, sie gehen in dieselbe Klasse, und sie spielen zusammen die tollsten Spiele. Deswegen fällt es ihnen immer schwer, sich abends, gerade wenn es am spannendsten ist, zu trennen. Vor allem jetzt, in der Ferienzeit. Und weil es Carla, der kleinen Schwester von Björn, und Thea, der kleinen Schwester von Lars, genauso geht, kommt den Kindern eine Idee: Es wäre doch am besten, einfach die Geschwister zu tauschen!

When Maria's family moves to a new town, her parents sign her up for the summer soccer team to help her meet new friends. But Maria has never tried soccer before. She would rather be back on her old swim team. Maria is afraid that she'll be the worst player and that no one will like her. Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Maria that everything is new at first. Maria will have to give soccer a try to see if she likes it.

Undocumented is the story of immigrant workers who have come to the United States without papers. Everyday these men and women join the workforce and contribute positively to society. Juan grew up in Mexico working in the fields to help provide for his family. Struggling for money, he crosses over into the United States and becomes an undocumented worker, living in a poor neighborhood and working hard to survive. Although he is able to get a job as a busboy at a restaurant, he is severely undercompensated - he receives less than half of the minimum wage!

Wer ist hier der Hahn im Korb? Findus versteht die Welt nicht mehr: Seit der Hahn Caruso bei ihnen wohnt, haben alle Hühnerdamen nur noch Augen für ihn. Dabei hat Findus ihnen doch immer so schön die Zeit vertrieben. Wozu brauchen die auf einmal einen Hahn? Er selbst hat doch noch nie einen gebraucht. Und dann erst die Kräherei! Das fängt ja schon an, wenn Findus noch nicht mal aufgewacht ist. Ob man dem Hahn das Krähen vielleicht abgewöhnen kann? Ein neues Abenteuer mit dem findgen Kater Findus und einem neuen Bauernhofbewohner.

Grandpa says circles are all around us. He points to the rainbow that rises high in the sky after a thundercloud has come. Can you see? That's only half of the circle. That rest of it is down below, in the earth. He and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, on circles seen and unseen, inside and outside us, on where our bodies come from and where they return to. They share and create family traditions in this stunning video adaptation of the Pura Belpre award-winning exploration of the cycles of life and nature.

All four Harry the Happy Mouse stories in one audiobook! The stories are used in schools around the world to teach children about themes such as kindness, teamwork, saying thank you, and not being afraid of the dark! All four titles are read by Hollye Sangster.

Harry's Lovely Spring Day follows Harry the mouse as he learns the value of kindness and that one small thing to someone could mean something huge to someone else!

Harry's Spooky Surprise! is set around Halloween. Harry needs to visit his friends at nighttime to collect items from them for a very special reason. Harry learns that there is no reason to be afraid of the dark and the importance of saying "thank you".

Der Radio BERLIN-OHRENBÄR präsentiert: "Der Club der Überirdischen" von Peter Nink, gelesen von Fritzi Haberlandt. Bellas Club, also der Club, in dem Bella die Vorsitzende ist, hat ein neues Mitglied: Klassenkameradin Tara aus der hinteren Bank. Sie scheint übersinnliche Fähigkeiten zu besitzen, denn als es bei Oskar und Kevin zu Hause spukt, erklärt sie dies mit der Seele der Dinge. Und als Anatols Fahrrad gestohlen wird, versichert Tara, sie könne ganz einfach einen Schatz aufspüren, um ein neues Fahrrad zu kaufen.

Der Radio BERLIN-OHRENBÄR präsentiert: "Emma ist eben doch ein Glückskind" von Sigrid Zeevaert, gelesen von Leslie Malton. Alles könnte so schön sein, wenn Fritzi Emma nicht soeben die Freundschaft aufgekündigt hätte - fast ohne Grund. Emma vermisst ihn, auch wenn sie vorgibt, dass er ihr egal ist und es ja auch genug anderes für sie gibt. Zum Beispiel balanciert sie sowieso viel lieber über ein Seil, als mit Fritzi zu spielen. Außerdem gibt es noch Wuschel, ihren Hund, und den Ring, den Emma mit Papa für Mama aussuchen geht.