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How did a young woman who was devoted to helping others become the prime suspect in her parents' gruesome deaths? Learn everything we know about the mysterious case of Lizzie Borden in this compelling biography. In August of 1892, the Borden family housekeeper found a horrific scene: Mr. and Mrs...

Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices.

Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey’s life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable...

This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't. In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all...

Learn about one of the worst tragedies in American history: the Indian Removal Act of 1830. From 1838 to 1839, thousands of people from the Cherokee Nation and other Indigenous tribes were forced off their homelands because the white settlers believed this land belonged to them. The journey...

Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's struggle for political change throughout her life will be sure to inspire readers in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Wilma Mankiller grew up...

Learn more about Richard Nixon--one of America's most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position. On August 8, 1974, millions sat stunned as they watched Richard Nixon on TV when he announced he was stepping down as the President of the United States. He'd participated in...

How did the son of a naval officer go on to become a United States Navy captain, an Arizona senator, and a candidate for president? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known...

Für die Reise in den Urlaub oder Ferien zuhause. Wie funktioniert das Auto, mit dem man in den Urlaub fährt? Wie hören sich Möwen oder die Wellen am Strand an? Welche Tiere leben auf dem Bauernhof? Was macht der Tower auf dem Flughafen? Bei den Geschwistern Lena und Anton sind Ferien alles andere als langweilig! Schon die Fahrt in den Urlaub ist ein großes Abenteuer, in einer Sandburg am Meer sind sie Pirat und Prinzessin, auf dem Bauernhof lernen sie melken oder die Tiere zu füttern und mit dem Flugzeug fliegen sie höher als die Vögel.

Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a...

How did a peanut farmer from a small town in Georgia become the 39th President of the United States? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for...

Stunning poetry introduce a new generation to the beloved literary icon Toni Morrison, by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and Caldecott Honor winner Daniel Minter. From imaginative child to visionary storyteller, Toni Morrison was a fiercely inspiring writer that helped...

In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries. Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about...

Learn about one of the most influential leaders in the fight for gay rights. Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by...

Learn how Fred Rogers, a minister and musician from Pennsylvania, became one of America's most beloved television personalities and everyone's favorite neighbor. Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in...

Folge 08: Polizei Einbrecher in der Schule! Als Paul zum Unterricht kommt, ist die Polizei schon am Tatort und nimmt die ersten Spuren auf. Und als feststeht, dass Paul vielleicht das Fluchtfahrzeug gesehen hat, muss er als Zeuge mit auf die Polizeiwache. Eine spannende Sache, denn er kann hautnah miterleben, wie so ein Fall bearbeitet wird. Er schaut dem Erkennungsdienst über die Schulter, hilft, ein Phantombild zu erstellen, und identifiziert schließlich sogar einen der Täter. Ein toller Tag bei der Polizei.

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Feuerwehr - Wasser marsch!: Die Feuerwehr rettet Menschen und Tiere in Not, löscht Waldbrände und leistet Hilfe bei Katastrophen. Doch wie sieht der Alltag auf einer Feuerwache aus? Was passiert, wenn ein Notruf eingeht? Wann kommen Spezialwerkzeuge wie Rettungsspreizer und Rettungsschere zum Einsatz? Und was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Unterflur- und einem Überflurhydranten? Finde Antworten auf diese und viele weitere spannende Fragen! Sei dabei, wenn ein Brand gelöscht wird, und erfahre, wie du Feuerwehrmann oder Feuerwehrfrau werden kannst.

Hör Dich schlau! Diese Hörspielreihe basiert auf den Themen der erfolgreichen WAS IST WAS-Bände. Das bereits aus dem TV bekannte Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin lädt auf abenteuerliche Wissensreisen ein und stößt dabei auf viele interessante Fakten. Mit Humor und Sachverständnis wird so jedes Thema zum puren Hörvergnügen.

On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. The March...

"No Taxation without Representation!" The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution—outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British Monarchy...