History Geography

Who were the Spanish explorers who toured Southwest America? Let’s listen about them and their story. In particular, study the early Spanish explorers of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the contributions each of the explorers made. Grab a copy today.

This time, you will learn about the role of French explorers in the exploration of North America. In particular, you will be investigating the role of Samuel de Champlain in the establishment of the region of New France. Your child will also learn to identify, locate, and correctly label Quebec, as well as the western end of the St. Lawrence River in Northern New York.

Enter the world of the powerful pharaohs, and learn all about them! In this educational book, your child will be transported back to the ancient times. It’s interesting to note that the book does not only give dates, times, and names. It also incorporates fun to make learning a magical experience. Go ahead and grab a copy today!

Not all lands had queens, but those that did experienced what it was like to be ruled by an iron-fisted woman. This book will introduce some of the most powerful queens of the Middle Ages. There will be short biography about each queen to describe what her life was like and she ruled her kingdom. Who’s your favorite queen?

You've probably heard of Magellan in your history books, but do you really know his story? You might only know of his achievements and incredible voyages, but to know where he got his bravery from, you must first know how he grew up. This biography book will give you that chance to learn more about the first man to circumnavigate the world. Secure the audiobook today!

Did you know that some countries in the world are ruled by queens? These royals were literally the mothers of their nation, with some even unmarried to kings! In this book, we'll be listening about the queen who has been ruling for 44 Years, Queen Elizabeth 1! Get ready to touch upon some royal facts.

The whole world seems to transform during the summer of 1965. When Eden’s cousin Winter comes for a visit, it turns out he’s not just there to sightsee. He wants to figure out what happened to his dad, who disappeared 10 years earlier from the Watts area of L.A. So the cousins set out to investigate together, and what they discover brings them joy - and heartache. It also opens up a whole new understanding of their world, just as the area they’ve got their sights on explodes in a clash between the police and the Black residents.

Vecino limítrofe con Israel, este país hasta los años 70 era el centro financiero de Oriente Próximo, condición que fue rota por el enfrentamiento civil entre libaneses, la Guerra del Líbano, el ejército de Israel y el Hezbollah, sucesos que destruyeron un equilibrio político ejemplar. Las luchas internas y los conflictos con Israel - que invadió el país en 1982 - aún perduran.

Es un archipiélago localizado en el Océano Pacífico Sur, cerca a Australia. Posee un clima tropical y una población que no supera los 200 mil habitantes. Su relieve montañoso recorre las más de 70 islotes que conforman su territorio. Sin duda alguna la mayor atracción de Vanuatu son sus islas, propicias para la práctica de numerosos deportes y en donde se realizan maravillosos festivales llenos de danzas y cantos tradicionales, muestra de la riqueza cultural de este pequeño país.

Enclavada en la región norte de Sudamérica, Guyana es un país heredero de las tribus indígenas arawak, de cuya lengua proviene su nombre: Tierra de agua. Rodeado de un clima tropical y dotado de una amplia planicie costera y una región selvática rica en recursos minerales, el territorio guyanés posee diversos fenómenos geográficos tales como antiguos cordones montañosos, una abundante red hidrográfica y extensos bosques, que se han salvado de la tala indiscriminada de árboles.

Este pequeño país báltico y costero ubicado al norte de Europa se encuentra surcado por montañas, bosques, ríos y hermosas playas, además es dueño de un clima marítimo y húmedo. Letonia, con una población que supera apenas los 2 millones de habitantes, es un singular destino turístico.

On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that looms behind her home. No one has remembered her special day. And so, stifled and angry, Hamra ignores something she shouldn’t: the rules of the jungle.

In this cutting-edge interpretation of the late 19th-century United States, Cameron Blevins argues that the US Post wove together two of the era's defining projects: western expansion and the growth of state power. Between the 1860s and the early 1900s, the western United States underwent a truly dramatic reorganization of people, land, capital, and resources. Paper Trails maps the spread of the US Post using a dataset of more than 100,000 post offices, revealing a new picture of the federal government in the West.

From Juana Briones and Juan Ponce de León to 18th-century slaves and modern-day sixth graders, the many and varied people depicted here speak to the experiences and contributions of Latinos throughout the history of the United States, from the earliest known stories up to the present day. A portrait of a great, enormously varied, and enduring heritage, this is a compelling treatment of an important topic. Some voices are composite characters, not historical figures.

The ancient times may have been thousands of years ago, but there’s a way to still experience those years. How? You have time machines like movies and books - and this history audiobook for sixth graders promises just that! It is composed of very informative texts, set in vividly described places, for a complete learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Start listening today!

Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures, author Tracey Baptiste takes listeners on a journey across Africa to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built a continent and shaped the world.

Queen Elizabeth is perhaps the most legendary and celebrated ruler in English history. Yet do you really know her as well as you think you do? In this beautiful narrative biography, you explore Elizabeth’s path from “Lady Elizabeth” to “Gloriana” through the lens of her relationship with Robert Dudley, a relationship far more contentious than most people believe.

What will your fifth grader take away from learning ancient history? A lot! Learning about ancient history will help your child realize how the world has changed. It will also help your learner understand how the events of the past can be used to predict the future. Learn from the great achievements of previous history makers to avoid committing the same horrific mistakes. Start listening 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....

It was a time of great societal unrest that the Great King Hammurabi decided to step forward and craft is Code of Law. His work included hundreds of laws with punishments, and these are considered too advanced thinking for his time. This book will introduce the Code of Law to young listeners.