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Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old! Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of 35 Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works. This fascinating biography charts the musician's extraordinary career and personal life while painting a vivid cultural history of 18th-century Europe.

Marco Polo was 17 when he set out for China...and 41 when he came back! More than 700 years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about...or was it all made up? Young listeners are presented with the facts in this entertaining Who Was...? biography.

The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands dead, and Pompeii was no more than a memory for almost 1,700 years. In 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mosaics.

Even a monarch needs a best friend and Queen Elizabeth II found one in a corgi pup she named Susan. From princesshood to queendom the pair forged an unbreakable bond, with Susan even participating in Elizabeth’s wedding day and joining her on honeymoon with Prince Philip. Over the course of her remarkable seventy-year reign the Queen had more than thirty corgi companions, and almost all were direct descendants of her cherished Susan.

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Europa – gemeinsam stark: Die Erde ist der Planet, auf dem wir leben. Doch wie ist sie entstanden? Warum wird sie auch der Blaue Planet genannt? Welche Kontinente gibt es und was sind ihre Besonderheiten? Wie hat sich der Himalaja, das höchste Gebirge der Welt, gebildet? Und wo geht 24 Stunden am Tag die Sonne nicht unter? Ein spannendes Hörspiel für Kinder ab 6 Jahren.

One WWII pilot's mission to lift the spirits of children living in war-torn Berlin in 1945 comes to life in this moving middle-grade historical account. After World War II the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To bring a bit of hope, he began dropping chocolate and chewing gum by parachute. Candy Bomber is an important and interesting addition to studies of World War II.

A course in Belgian French for young learners split into 28 daily sessions. Topics covered include many words, phrases, and expressions that can be put to daily use, such as greetings, questions and answers, manners, places, animals, numbers, colors, and many other topics. Vocabulary is approached in three different ways to build fluency, and sound effects, music, and games are all used to build understanding and retention. This is an ideal way to build a working understanding of the Belgian French dialect.

Are you ready to explore one of Western Europe’s most beautiful countries? Sofia and Rodrigo can't wait to take you back a step in time to tell you all about the ancient history of Portugal. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore huge rivers, beautiful beaches, and the oldest city in Europe. Sofia and Rodrigo will show you everything Portugal has to offer, from the sandy beaches in the south to icy mountain tops in the north.

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

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

The Little Book was originally published in 1932 and made a vital contribution to the curriculum for Canadian-Ukrainian children in prairie schools. The book features charming parables and poems to help children from kindergarten to grade nine to understand Ukrainian language and culture. This audiobook features Ukrainian narratives with English translations of these lovely rhymes and verses, along with musical accompaniment on guitar of the national anthem and traditional Ukrainian folk songs.

Have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower? Gustave Eiffel’s tower is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Gustave’s beginnings as a bridge designer and the engineer behind the Statue of Liberty, the criticism and personal attacks by the media he faced while building the tower, and his eventual world-renowned success.

From leftover trenchers and stinky chamber pots to barber surgeons and the black plague, life could be really miserable for people during medieval times. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the Middle Ages.

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!

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

Welcome to Greece! Gaze at the crumbling walls of ancient ruins. Cross the Aegean Sea to a volcanic island. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of the country where the Olympic Games began.

Travel to England. Find out the facts about this country in Europe.

Decorations made of straw cover your Christmas tree. A girl dressed in a crown of candles sings songs as she visits people’s homes. People gather together to exchange gifts called julklappar. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Sweden. Come explore the many Swedish traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

From smelly ships to violent wars and icky battle wounds, life was rough for Vikings. Get ready to explore the nasty side of Viking life.

Welcome to Russia! Look at the fairy-tale castles of Moscow. Search forests for endangered Siberian tigers. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of the world's largest country.