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Christopher Columbus had a dream - to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August 1492. This account talks about the voyage Columbus undertook in his own voice through his journal entries of that year.

What would happen if you woke up one day and your parents were zombies? Three brothers are about to find out! This often silly (and never scary) story is perfect for kids of all ages.

This exclusive audio is the fruit of Geoffrey Giuliano’s (Jagannatha Dasa) lifelong search for meaning, having studied with the preeminent masters of the 20th century. Giuliano resided in the most sacred places of India over the past 30 years, collecting stories, editing fables, and otherwise making this ancient wisdom accessible, with a special emphasis on the moral, ethical, and spiritual education of children. Narrated by the internationally known children’s storyteller Baba Goose Swami, this very special audio educates, joyfully informs, and inspires young people.

Adriana is about to embark on her very first big adventure to Kenya, Africa. With joy and excitement, she details her first time getting on a plane, her many journeys in Kenya, and meeting her distant relatives. My Long Trip to Kenya offers a journey to a new place and brings it to life. Dive into Adriana’s amazing storytelling.

In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers...

I traveled across the globe from Vietnam to the United States and landed in Detroit, Michigan to reunite with my family. Coming from Saigon’s tropical weather, one of my wishes was to get to experience the magical beauty of a snow day for the first time, spent alongside my family. In the book, Goodbye Tropical Weather and Hello Winter, I share some of the great memories associated with this journey.