検索キーワード： 地理学・文化

Kai and Kishi share the same futon, the same face, and the same talent for pearl diving. But Kishi is the obedient daughter, while Kai tries to push the rules, and sometimes they fight. Still, when Kishi is stolen and killed by the legendary Ghost Whale, nothing will stop Kai from searching for her, deep in the ocean, hoping for a way to bring her back to life. But such a rescue is beyond the power of an ordinary mortal. Kai strikes a deal with the gods: she’ll steal a magic pearl in exchange for her sister’s soul.

An audiobook haggadah for the youngest seder-goer highlighting the main parts of the ceremonial meal.

Tiergeschichten gibt es viele, aber hast Du Dich schon einmal gefragt, wie es einem kleinen Dromedar geht? Mache Dein Kind und Dich glücklich mit dem Hörbuch "Das kleine Dromedar" auf der Suche nach Freunden. Es ist ein wunderschöner Morgen, als das kleine Dromedar die Augen öffnet. Die Sonne scheint schon auf das Tier hinunter und sein Fell fühlt sich schon jetzt kuschelig warm an. "Guten Morgen, Mami", sagt das kleine Dromedar und kuschelt sich noch einmal eng an seine Mutter.

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.

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.