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In Boken's Awesome Autumn Adventure! Part 1, Boken, the cheeky miniature schnauzer, takes a trip to Ireland. His fun and adventures start even before he leaves home and journeys to Northern Spain, where he and his parents catch the ferry to Cork. Does he get up to mischief on the ferry? Of course he does! Once the intrepid explorer arrives in Ireland, his senses are opened wide. The smells, the sights, what he hears—it's a whole new world to the lovable little boy.

Princesses have danced through popular fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered where princesses live, what they do for fun, or how they behave? Twirl through the chapters of this book to find out the truth about princesses.

A lover of fairy tales, a young princess longs for the day when a prince will save her from a dragon or witch, but when she finally is chased and locked in a tower, she decides to take matters into her own hands.

Max and his class go to the recycling center. They learn what they can recycle and why it is important.

There once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. Now, 70 years later, her reign as the longest serving female monarch in history has seen her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation, and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This remarkable queen has remained devoted to crown, to country...and a corgi or two!

Princess Sophia is scared of lots of things, including thunderstorms and speaking in front of people. Thankfully, she has a special saying that helps calm her fears.

Jeanne Mance est née en France, dans la ville de Langres. C’est lors de la grande peste qu’elle découvre sa vocation de soignante. Après de nombreuses péripéties, elle arrive en Nouvelle-France en tant que missionnaire laïque en compagnie d’une quarantaine de personnes afin de fonder Ville-Marie. Elle y occupe le poste d’économe et d’administratrice de la colonie. Elle fondera également l’Hôtel-Dieu, le premier hôpital de Montréal. Aujourd’hui, Jeanne Mance est reconnue comme la cofondatrice de Montréal au même titre que Paul de Chomedey.

The Bermuda Triangle. A deadly swamp. Scorching deserts. Danger lurks all over the world. Learn about some of the deadliest places on the planet.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Himalayan Heist and experience the compelling adventures of Alex, James, and Bim as they make their way through the wilderness.

Take a trip to the Bay State! Learn about Massachusetts' history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our sixth state.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Egypt.

Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? This first-person narrative provides listeners with the answer—directly from the emperor himself—while subtly teaching about point of view and supporting curriculum standards.

World War II was the most destructive war in history. Millions upon millions of people died, including innocent civilians. Both sides—the Allies and Axis Powers—pursued secret plans, tactics, and weapons to destroy each other resulting in horrors on a scale never before seen. Secrets of World War II reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Italy.

The American Revolution was a war that allowed the birth of a new country. Secrets of the American Revolution reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.

From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new audiobook for middle-grade listeners that looks at the early history of humankind.

All aboard! The Chunga Munga Express is about to leave, taking the young Indian boy, Mowgli, off to see his granny in the big city. He will meet strangers and jungle dangers, but will his good manners and bravery be enough to see him through? Join Mowgli as he faces being thrown like a canon ball, greedy old ladies, fierce bandits, and makes a new best friend. This is your ticket, so please open it up and take your seat on the Chunga Munga Express.

Jama is a clever and sensitive young Maasai girl who likes elephants better than people. She decides to escape the classroom gossip about the new boy, Leku, by going to the watering hole outside her village. There, she befriends a baby elephant that she names Mbegu. When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths—one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is the head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline.

All across the world, among hundreds of cultures and across centuries, people have come together to give thanks. But Americans didn’t have an official Thanksgiving holiday until the 1800s. The holiday Americans know today exists because of a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale, a spirited letter-writing campaign, a sympathetic president, and a civil war.

Die kleine Prinzessin lebt mit den Monsters, mit Mama Monster und Papa Monster und ihren sieben Monster-Geschwistern. Da geht es ganz monstermäßig zu. Es wird geschmatzt, gekleckert, gerülpst, geschubst, gestoßen, gerauft und gepetzt. Das ist für die kleine Prinzessin gar nicht so einfach, denn sie hat so überhaupt gar keine Monster-Manieren. Im Gegenteil: Sie ist still und ruhig und ordentlich. In der wilden Monster-Horde muss sie sich deshalb so einiges gefallen lassen. Doch damit ist eines Tages Schluss: Die kleine Prinzessin fängt an, sich zu wehren.