Títulos en Historia

This audiobook explores the Invasion of Normandy of World War II. Authoritative text, engaging discussion topics, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative short audiobook.

This exciting second book in the Lost series tells the incredible true story of the doomed Apollo 13 moon mission that nearly ended in disaster. On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 space shuttle set off for the third intended American moon landing. Two days later and 200,000 miles from Earth, disaster struck when an oxygen tank exploded onboard the spacecraft, leaving three astronauts with only one goal: to make it home alive.

Roald Dahl, el gran autor de literatura infantil, narra en Volando solo los acontecimientos más fascinantes de su vida. La vida de Roald Dahl estuvo siempre marcada por las ansias de aventuras, en este libro recogió algunos de los acontecimientos más emocionantes de su vida: las increíbles experiencias como piloto de combate en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el placer de volar, la camaradería en tiempos difíciles y la exótica belleza de sus viajes por África.

El periodo en que Porfirio Díaz ocupó la presidencia de México, el crecimiento económico sin precedentes en el país y las características del régimen que duraría más de 30 años, el cual se convirtió en una dictadura injusta, condujo a la revolución social más importante de nuestro país.

Esta obra narra cómo el imperio incaico, a pesar de innumerables estudios realizados hasta ahora, ha conservado celosamente bajo sus edificaciones los misterios del origen de su civilización. Este material contribuye al conocimiento y entendimiento de esta cultura sudamericana, que forma parte importante en la historia del mundo antiguo.

Desde Aztlán emigró un pueblo guiado por Huitzilopochtli, el cual fundó la capital de un gran imperio: México-Tenochtitlán. Este tema, aunado al de las características especiales de la cultura, costumbres, organización, etc., hacen de esta obra una pieza inigualable. Este material contribuye al conocimiento y entendimiento de una cultura fundamental para comprender la historia antigua de México.

Tras obtener la independencia en 1821, México necesitaba encaminarse hacia la construcción de un país libre. El periodo posterior a este hecho estuvo marcado por una serie de conflictos y revueltas sociales: distintos gobernantes, estancamiento económico e intervenciones extranjeras. Sin duda, fueron tiempos difíciles, tiempos revueltos.

Este libro revisa la etapa de reconstrucción del país, posterior a la revolución de 1910—en la que una nueva generación de políticos sentó las bases para la conformación del nuevo Estado mexicano—el establecimiento de la Constitución de 1917, la presidencia de Lázaro Cárdenas y la formación del México moderno.

Papá Sesé tenía una idea muy linda: armar con todos sus recuerdos una geografía distinta, una geografía escrita como un cuento para que los niños quieran mucho a Colombia.

La cultura maya es una de las civilizaciones prehispánicas más importantes de América, ubicada en la parte sureste de México, Guatemala, Belice, Honduras y El Salvador. Restos de imponentes ciudades y centros ceremoniales, vestigios de sus leyendas, mitos, descubrimientos y observaciones, son la evidencia de una cultura evolucionada que buscaba una explicación de las cosas buenas y malas de la vida.

Che cos'è la guerra? Con che cosa si fa? Perché? A chi conviene? Ma se è la cosa più brutta che c'è, perché gli esseri umani continuano a combattere fra loro? Nico Piro, che di guerre ne ha viste tante perché di mestiere fa l'inviato speciale del TG3, ha provato a rispondere a queste domande (e a molte altre ancora) per aiutare ragazzi e ragazze, ma anche parenti e insegnanti, a capire meglio quello che succede nel mondo e di cui tanto sentiamo parlare ogni giorno.

The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery of it, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here, you'll have the trusted resource you've always wanted. Whether looking for entertainment on a long road trip, enhancing the experience with the text, or catering to the needs of a child with a reading disability, this audio dramatization will open up a new world of adventure for kids of all ages.

No nation, institution, empire, or dynasty has helped shape the world more than the Catholic Church. Armies have marched upon one another. Kings have risen and fallen. Ideological and political movements have taken hold of entire continents. Diseases and plagues have ravished millions. And through it all, Holy Mother Church has endured, standing as the one source of light in a world so often covered by shadows. In this thrilling narrative, Phillip Campbell takes children on a journey through Church history.

The Story of Civilization emphasizes presenting world history as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter, children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures, as they live through legendary battles and invasions, philosophical debates, the discovery of new inventions and sciences, and the exploration of the world. Volume III: The Making of the Modern World continues the journey where Volume II left off amidst the Renaissance, quickly diving into the history-altering events of the Reformation.

A 25 anni dalla prima pubblicazione di "Una bambina e basta" (edizioni e/o, 1994), Lia Levi ripercorre la sua storia al tempo delle leggi razziali e ne fa dono ai bambini di oggi. Lia ha appena finito la prima elementare, quando la mamma le dice che a settembre non potrà più tornare in classe. Mussolini, che comanda su tutti, non vuole più i bambini ebrei nelle scuole. In realtà non vuole gli ebrei a Torino, dove Lia abita con la famiglia, né a Milano e nemmeno a Roma. Non li vuole da nessuna parte. Con le valigie sempre in mano, i perché nella testa di Lia crescono ogni giorno.

Are you ready to listen about daring deeds and world-changing events? Meet the American Trailblazers, diverse historical and modern figures who accomplished incredible things. History books for kids age 9-12 should include a range of people and stories - here you'll learn about the greats in sports, civil rights, art, science, and more.

This book takes a Social Studies perspective through the alphabet. Each alphabet letter mentions a country, its flag, its language, and a general detail about the country. After listening to this book, your youngster will be able to name the seven continents. 

Pour les enfants - et en compagnie de plusieurs acteurs de grand talent, cet enregistrement légendaire sur la vie de Napoléon est édité pour la première fois en audio. Avec Noël Roquevert (dans le rôle du grognard Cyprien Baranchoux), la compagnie Claude Vernick, Henri Poirier, Yves Péneau, Roger Marlac, André Lacombe... et Jean-Marie Fertey dans le rôle de Napoléon.

In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and destroying the only real food of nearly six million people. Over the next five years, the blight attacked again and again. These years are known today as the Great Irish Famine, a time when one million people died from starvation and disease and two million more fled their homeland.

The law said America kept the black and white races separate but equal. Growing up in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Ada Sipuel learned that separate was never equal. Once she asked her father why the world was divided by race. He said it shouldn't be. "There's only one Constitution, only one Bible." He also taught her not to be afraid to challenge injustice. Years later, Ada hoped to fight for equality by becoming a lawyer. But Oklahoma's law school would not admit her because of the color of her skin.