Titres dans Exploration et découverte

When Columbus landed on the islands in the Caribbean Sea, he thought he was off the coast of China. A few years later, Amerigo Vespucci sailed west, hoping to find a new route to the East. Instead, he discovered new lands that nobody at home knew about. What did he see? Who did he tell? And why is America named after him?

Vor über 100 Jahren begeisterte der Kasperle als komische und derbe Bühnenfigur die Jahrmarktsbesucher. Heute ist er fast nur noch in den Kinderzimmer zu Hause. Er wird von Mädchen und Knaben verehrt, weil er ein schlagfertiger Optimist ist, der alle bedrohlichen Gefahren meistert, er sprüht vor Lebensfreude und Unternehmungslust, er macht den Kindern Mut und unterhält mit Witz und Humor.

In this engaging young readers edition of The Monster’s Bones, David K. Randall journeys from prehistory to present day on a gripping, gritty expedition through the history of one of the world’s greatest scientific discoveries. At its heart are two men from vastly different backgrounds: socialite Henry Fairfield Osborn, the president of the fledgling—and struggling—American Museum of Natural History, and intrepid fossil hunter Barnum Brown, who blazed a path out of his small-town life in Kansas with an uncanny gift for uncovering dinosaur bones.

From the dramatic discovery of the world’s first analog computer to the incredible secrets uncovered in a sailor’s good luck charm, underwater excavation has revealed historical truths dating back to the beginning of modern civilization. As the exciting field of marine archaeology continues to grow, so do the astonishing discoveries from the ocean floor—with every sunken ship shedding light on moments in time that only the sea remembers. Shipwrecked! is a riveting deep dive into some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks and what they reveal about human history.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners aged 6+ who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene.

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure through the heart of Texas in Everyday American Heroes. Join Nick, a curious young boy, as he discovers the incredible heroes that surround us in our everyday lives. Set in 2023, this captivating children's book introduces listeners to the doctors, teachers, police officers, firefighters, soldiers, and farmers who make a profound impact on our society.

J'ai voyagé à travers le monde du Vietnam aux États-Unis pour retrouver ma famille à Détroit dans le Michigan. Venant du climat tropical de Saigon, l'un de mes souhaits était de découvrir pour la première fois la beauté magique associée à un jour de neige passé aux côtés de ma famille.

Would you like to take a family vacation to a place that you have never been to before? With Kids on Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more!

Vor über 1000 Jahren landen die Wikinger schwer bewaffnet mit ihren Schiffen auf Holy Island. Es ist der Beginn einer sagenumwobenen, spannenden und blutigen Zeit unserer Geschichte. Auf ihren Beutezügen machen die Nordmänner die Weltmeere unsicher und verbreiten Angst und Schrecken: Ivar der Knochenlose überfällt York, Ragnar Lodbrok plündert Paris und Sven Gabelbart erobert England. Doch die Wikinger sind auch Händler und große Entdecker: Hrafna-Flóki gibt Island seinen Namen, Erik der Rote besiedelt Grönland, Harald der Harte reist bis nach Konstantinopel und Leif Eriksson entdeckt Amerika – lange vor Kolumbus.

«Воздушный «Котобой», или Приключения котов в небе и на земле» – уже третья сочиненная Андреем Усачевым история из жизни северных моряков, котов Афони, Котаускаса и мышонка Шустера. Но на этот раз они отправляются не за рыбой и не за пиратскими сокровищами. Всё как в «Детях капитана Гранта», только не дети ищут отца, а наоборот: Афоня с друзьями спешат на помощь котенку Коте и детям миллионера Митрофанова… Чтобы спасти их, нужно как можно скорее добраться до яхты, налетевшей на риф у берегов Австралии.

This book is a collection of heartwarming short stories that aims to boost kids' self-esteem, motivate positive values, and promote confidence and teamwork.

With Kids on Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more! Traveling and learning at the same time could not be any simpler or safer! Come along and take your journey to modern-day Tanzania with Nadia and Adin, brother and sister, and locals.

The book is a short poetic adaptation of the biblical story of Joseph’s imprisonment in ancient Egypt. While there, he meets a butler and baker who works for Pharaoh. Both were imprisoned after committing an offense. Scripture doesn’t tell why they were in prison, but this rendition, with childlike innocence, spurs the imagination as to why.

In this book, Bastian and Jacinta take us on an exciting and unforgettable adventure around the unique country of Guatemala. Are you ready to travel through the traditions of the native people? Visit their vast landscapes and learn about the different animals that call Guatemala home.

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.

In this book, Min and Lei take us on an exciting and unforgettable adventure around the unique region of China–Hong Kong. Are you ready to travel through the traditions of the Chinese people? Visit their homeland and learn some interesting facts. Min and Lei are so excited to give you a tour of their great home.

Would you like to take a family vacation to a place that you have never been to before? With Kids On Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more!

You and your entire family are invited to come and experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in other countries all over the world is like for other kids! Visit fascinating countries around the world without ever having to leave your home with a kid’s documentary series that teaches an appreciation for both culture and biodiversity by country worldwide.

You and your whole family are invited to join us on a tour to experience, learn, feel, and imagine what life in countries around the world is like. Visit interesting places around the world without having to leave your home with this kid’s documentary series teaches an appreciation for culture, beauty, and biodiversity in different countries. In this one-of-a-kind kid’s documentary series, let local kids be your tour guides as two children from each country take you on an unforgettable guided tour of their home countries.

As adventurers from around the world raced to reach the South Pole and achieve other polar firsts in the early 1900s, outsider Ernest Shackleton and his motley expeditions would outshine even the British navy, becoming icons of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Known for prizing loyalty, leadership, and skill without regard for rank or social class—and for bringing men back alive—Shackleton completed three death-defying Antarctic journeys.