検索キーワード： 地理学・文化

Ein witziges Kinderbuch voller schräger Charaktere mit Ecken und Kanten! Welches Auto ist eigentlich das schnellste in Kleinland? Genau das will das Königspaar herausfinden und beschließt, ein Autorennen zu veranstalten. Bei diesem Rennen ist ein ganz besonderer Teilnehmer dabei: ein viereckiges Auto mit viereckigen Reifen.

Discover some of the many contributions women, people of color, immigrants, and people with disabilities made to space exploration. From an engineer in the control room to a mission specialist that went on four space flights, these heroes are transforming how we think of space.

People in a community help each other so that everyone can thrive. Early listeners can explore ways to care for their community in this accessible, engaging text.

Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are ready to be recognized.

World War II (1939-1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis powers. Despite racism, sexism, and discrimination, many marginalized Americans wanted to help the country fight and win the war. These people worked on planes and ships at home and overseas, flew aircraft, served in the US military, and found new ways to send secret messages to keep troops informed.

Afghanistan, 2021. I Talebani sono tornati. Hanno conquistato Kabul e ripreso il controllo del Paese, togliendo a milioni di cittadini la libertà, la democrazia e il futuro. Che cosa rimane adesso a chi è rimasto in piedi tra le macerie, sopravvivendo alle bombe e alla fame? Qualcuno spera ancora di poter trovare la felicità, come Rafi, che sta per salire su un aereo per volare a New York con un bagaglio carico di sogni. Qualcun altro si è barricato dietro a una corazza di cinismo, come Maryam, capricciosa popstar afghana che ha un commento caustico per tutti.

Matthew has dreamed and read and thought about the North Pole for as long as he can remember. And he has done it secretly. It is a place that cannot be tarnished by the world in which he lives – a world where he struggles to find answers and make friends, while everything seems to come easily to other children. But one day, a crow called Lewis Carmichael lands at Matthew's window – a crow who believes in Matthew in the most simple and ordinary ways. Soon, the unexpected voyage of a lifetime begins, and it will change everything.

Princess Cloudy loves her life. She plays in the courtyard, dances in the rain in her bathing suit, and has a special power: Summoning cloud buddies, tiny clouds with faces that fly around and drop rain. Everything seems well, until she sees a unicorn who needs help.

Adults wage war, while children are unwitting victims, pulled into a maelstrom of fear and hate without any choice. This is a story about two groups of teenagers on opposite sides of the world, forever connected by an act of war. It is a story about the adults some of those teens became, forever connected by acts of forgiveness, understanding, and peace. And it is a story about one remarkable man, whose heart belonged to both America and Japan, who put that peace and understanding in motion.

Sunjata of the Mandé Empire is a tale of perseverance and resilience. It's a story about a boy who overcame self-doubt and became a great leader by listening to the needs of his people.This story is an adaptation of an epic poem that has been told by jali poets since the 13th century. It tells of a young boy becoming the founder of the Mandé Empire, one of the richest empires in African and Malian history.

When Hattie, a mouse from London, England, meets Jacques, a mouse from Paris, France, a wonderful friendship begins. They join the French au pair Sophie and the twins Bobby and Bella on a trip around London. They visit many landmarks and have some adventures on the way.

Martin longs to be a musician. But a piano wouldn't fit in his mobile home, even if his father would let him have one. Martin's father wants him to play baseball and forget about all that "sissy" music stuff. If it weren't for the harmonica he plays when he's out of the house, and the music he creates in his head when his father is yelling at him, Martin would have no music at all. Then he sees a violin for sale for $50 in a pawn shop window, and he can think of nothing else. There's just one problem: he only has $12.78.

Prinzessin Laya ist eine kleine Prinzessin mit einer knallroten Strähne und verschiedenfarbigen Augen. Ihre Krone rutscht ständig, aber das ist ihr egal. Viel wichtiger sind ihr der kleine Hund Fluffi, ihre Königinmama, die Buchhaltung liebt, gerne regiert und ihr Königpapa, der stattdessen viel lieber für alle kocht. Das große Fest im königlichen Schloss steht kurz bevor, auf dem Laya gerne mittanzen würde. Aber sie hat ein wenig Angst, sich zu blamieren. Was ist, wenn sie über ihre eigenen Füße stolpert? Das wäre ihr zu peinlich.

Told in brief, repetitive episodes, Ichiro and the Great Mountain follows a young, free-spirited boy through the stages of life as he searches for his true self, making this original literary folktale by award-winning author and storyteller W. Nikola-Lisa a story of becoming or, in the Buddhist tradition, a story of self-realization and enlightenment.

Ajay hat einen großen Traum: Er will später einmal ein bekannter Journalist werden. Als Straßenjunge in Mumbai hat er es bisher allerdings nur zum Zeitungsverkäufer gebracht. Doch Ajay ist sich sicher: Nichts ist unmöglich! Als eine Kleidungsfabrik in der Nachbarschaft bei einem heftigen Monsunregen unter mysteriösen Umständen einstürzt, schwört er sich, der Sache nachzugehen. Zusammen mit seinen Freunden gründet er eine eigene Zeitung, in der er die Wahrheit ans Licht bringen will.

When the very modern character of Nancy Drew first appeared in 1930, no one had a clue that she would remain a star for the next century! To this day, Nancy is still the main character in new TV shows, movies, and books. What makes her so interesting to so many generations of readers? Nancy can do it all! She's a daring teenage girl who solves mysteries, expertly drives her famous blue car, cooks like a gourmet chef, swims like a pro, and more! Since her first appearance, the prodigy detective has inspired young readers to believe that they can do it all, too.

Edie Berger is a prankster, the daughter of activists, and a revolutionary in her own right. Paris is Edie's home and her favorite place in the world. But when her parents decide to travel the globe fighting for good causes, Edie is left in the care of Odette, her strict grandmother—and, ultimately, shipped off to boarding school in England. A school trip finds Edie back in the streets of Paris, exploring with her friends and forced to confront the grandmother who sent her away. But is there more to Odette than Edie realizes?

Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward—and the thanks of all Mexico. But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring?

Meet the Three Princesses is a heartwarming story about a loving family who live in Haiti. Listeners will enjoy the details that highlight the unique, lovely charm of a small island town. Esther, Cassandra and Rosa are happy girls, but they miss their father when he is away at work. They don’t know he has a wonderful surprise in store! Will this surprise show his sweet daughters how much he thinks of them all throughout the day? Listen along and share the special love, joy and pride that Mama and Papa have for their three princesses. A beautiful, uplifting family tale.

When her mother falls ill, brave Kameko sets off on a journey to bring back the jewel from the Monkey-King’s crown, known for its healing properties. Along the way she is helped by both people and kindly divinities, but will the Monkey-King give up his jewel so easily? Kameko and the Monkey-King is a magical story, showing that courage and kindness bring unexpected gifts.