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This audiobook focuses on the Quakers in early America, and the hardships they faced for their religion and the important document that protected them.

The French Revolution came about because of a long-held displeasure at how the rich lived. While the rich lived comfortably, the common people were forced to pay taxes too high for them to pay. And there was not enough food produced for them to eat. French peasants became so impoverished that visitors to France said many of them were as skinny as skeletons.

An inspiring story of Zheng Yi Sao, the real-life pirate queen who took control of her life—and the South China seas—in the early 19th century. The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the late 1700s. When pirates attacked her town and...

Inspired by the recent wave of activism led by young people fighting for racial justice, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges--who, at the age of six, was the first black child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans--shares her story and offers a powerful call to action with this...

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Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut at the age of 16. His natural talent caught the eye of the scouts at Borussia Dortmund. Joining the German team in 2020, Bellingham became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in his first competitive match. Discover how this midfielder from the West Midlands balanced school and a burgeoning football career to hone his skills.

When Ruby Bridges was just six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her own point of view for the first time, in a poetic reflection on her experience that changed the face of history and the trajectory of the civil rights movement. I Am Ruby Bridges offers hope and confidence to all children and is a perfect learning tool for schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges as never before.

Brought to you by Ladybird. Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and shortlisted for the Best Children's Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020. Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next...

The powerful true story of life in a Japanese American internment camp. During World War II the community called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east of the Sierras. Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese American internees. One of the...

Justin Bieber’s meteoric rise from a regular kid in small-town Canada to "the most famous teenager on the planet" has captivated the imagination of a generation of young devotees known as "Beliebers". With record-setting album sales, more than 11 million followers on Twitter and the highest-grossing concert film of all time, the 17-year-old pop star has legions of fans around the globe who hang on his every word. But is there something more to Bieber’s unprecedented success than his innate cuteness and preternatural musical talents?

Limber up, ready the troops, and prepare your bowels: Rivals 3! Even More Frenemies Who Changed the World takes a hilarious look at the petty squabbles and bitter feuds that shaped history.

Lanceuse d'alerte ou marathonienne, star hollywoodienne ou capitaine de police, les Culottées n'ont jamais rien lâché pour faire voler en éclats les préjugés. Marina Rollman et 12 comédien·ne·s nous emportent dans la vie de ces femmes à la détermination incroyable.

Lanceuse d'alerte ou marathonienne, star hollywoodienne ou capitaine de police, les Culottées n'ont jamais rien lâché pour faire voler en éclats les préjugés. Marina Rollman et neuf comédien·ne·s nous emportent dans la vie de ces femmes à la détermination incroyable.

Formidable guerrier, Charlemagne agrandit son royaume et convertit au christianisme la moitié de l'Europe. Souverain réformateur, il s'entoure d'hommes savants et encourage les études. Retrouvez la vie passionnante de l'empereur à la barbe fleurie. Cette version sonore de la vie de Charles est animée par dix voix et accompagnée de plus de trente morceaux de musique classique - Dès 8 ans - CD présenté dans un digipak avec un livret de 16 pages présentant la vie de saint Charlemagne et son époque.

C'est le château de Montségur, en pays cathare, qui sert de décor au récit de la vie de saint Dominique. Le fondateur de l'ordre dominicain consacra toute sa vie à défendre la foi catholique notamment auprès des cathares dont il fut l'évangélisateur. Voyagez au coeur de l'une des pages les plus mouvementées de l'histoire. Cette version sonore de la vie de Dominique est animée par huit voix et accompagnée de plus de trente morceaux de musique classique.

Actor Michael B. Jordan is known for connecting with his characters, including playing the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Learn more about his rise to fame!

In 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team set out on an exciting yet challenging expedition into the American West. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now, the choices are yours.

Forget wilting wallflowers and doting daughters – these royal women rocked the world with their skills and smarts, saying a firm NO to social conventions. Think the past was only full of dull, uptight royals? Then strap right in for stories of wilful women who defied expectations, changed the...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest bands of all time—The Beatles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about The...

Lanceuse d'alerte ou marathonienne, star hollywoodienne ou capitaine de police, les Culottées n'ont jamais rien lâché pour faire voler en éclats les préjugés. Marina Rollman et neuf comédien·ne·s nous emportent dans la vie de ces femmes à la détermination incroyable.