Showing results for "We" in Geography & Cultures

Through the moving and often heart-wrenching personal accounts of Kindertransport survivors, critically acclaimed and award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson paints the timely and devastating story of how the rise of Hitler and the Nazis tore apart the lives of so many families and what they were forced to give up in order to save these children.

An awe-inspiring audiobook about the origin and advancement of humans, from author and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith. Fossil records show that the first humans were born in Africa. Meaning, every person on Earth can trace their ancestry back to that continent. The...

The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole winter term. Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition.

As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final Solution. Many listeners know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called "inferior" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose, some were separated from their parents, some chose to fight back. Against all odds, some survived. They all have stories that must be told.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range? Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become...

La respuesta a esta pregunta es una de las historias más extrañas y fascinantes que hayas leído nunca, y es nuestra historia, la historia de la humanidad. Prepárate para descubrir por qué todas las personas, los países, los idiomas y las religiones son diferentes a como eran antes en un viaje que recorre el desarrollo humano desde nuestros antepasados hasta llegar a quienes somos ahora.

"Captivating Stories for Curious Kids: Unbelievable Tales From History, Science and the Strange World We Live In" is the book you’ve been searching for. This book is chock-full of enthralling nonfiction short stories that will not only pique your kids curiosity but also sharpen their minds. A wide variety of topics with chapters including epic adventures in history, wacky science experiments, weird technology and crazy animal encounters that are sure to keep your children engaged.

Celebrate the heart and soul of America with #1 New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt’s all-new picture book! Join the parade, wave the flags, and light up the sky with fireworks as you and your little ones shout, “I’m so glad you were born, America!” This joyful and...

Part memoir, part call to action, this young readers’ edition dives into the inspiring life of the late U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings—from childhood through his time as chairman of the House Oversight Committee—and his tireless fight for justice. Growing up as the child of former...

With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders' legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today—racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more.

Blue eyes! Brown eyes! Freckles! Braces! What features make you unique? Let's share and celebrate what makes us special!

Winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal New York Times Bestseller This program is read by the author. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption—a bold and...

This program is fully sound-designed. From environmentalist and bestselling author Bill McKibben comes We Are Better Together, a hopeful, inspiring audiobook celebrating the power of human cooperation and the beauty of life on Earth, beautifully enhanced by original sound design. When we work...

Told from the perspective of a young refugee girl, debut children's book author and New Voices winner Maham Khwaja tells the story of a family forced to flee their home due to violence. Emotive illustrations by Daby Zainab Faidhi balance the family's love for one another and hope for the future with the harrowing journey to escape on foot, travel by boat, and then finally resettle in a safe place. Through it all, the young girl tries to hold on to all the pieces of her life before and find a way to rebuild a sense of home.

How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain. Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who...

Americans come from many different backgrounds and cultures. What's yours like? Let's share and celebrate what makes our cultures special!

The "call it super...because" collection has been developed for young citizens to appreciate the world and have confidence in who they are. Each journey is influenced by global childhood experiences. The stories share different virtues that will aid in the development of balanced, joyful, and open-minded beings. In this true children's story, Isra and Naum enjoy traveling around the world and living in Africa! Come along as they live in Malawi, Liberia, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Every trip is a chance to make memories that last forever, and for Michael, this one is the adventure of a lifetime. Another day means another journey with his trusty crew, Mom by his side, and Grandma Lola ready to explore. As they take to the skies, they dream of all the places they’ll see. Flying can be exciting and even a little scary, but it’s worth it when they arrive. From the colorful streets of Mexico to the romance of Paris, the history of Russia, and beyond, each stop is filled with temples, cathedrals, monuments, and wonders on every continent.

In a heartwarming first-person account, dePaola retells his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy. 26 Fairmount Avenue is full of humor, drama, suspense and just the day to day ups and downs of a little boy's life...