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Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Indiana with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the Indy 500 to the Corn Belt in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Are you familiar with the Hoosier State? Did you know it is home to a town called Santa Claus that receives thousands of letters every year? Or that six men from Indiana have been elected vice president?

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Missouri with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the many fountains of Kansas City to the famous St. Louis Gateway Arch in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Are you familiar with the state animal, the Missouri mule? Did you know the 18th & Vine district of Kansas City is an important part of jazz music history? Or that the man behind the landmark Dred Scott case was from Missouri?

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of Puerto Rico with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Taíno history to El Yunque National Forest in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the United States and territories! Are you aware that Puerto Rico is Spanish for rich port? Did you know it is home to unique animals like the coquí frog and the emerald hummingbird? Or that Mosquito Bay, off the island of Vieques, glows at night?

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Maryland with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the Chesapeake Bay to the birth of the US Postal Service in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Are you aware that Maryland is the state where the first United States flag was stitched? Did you know it is the place where the crown-shaped bottle caps we still use today were invented? Or that Harriet Tubman was born there?

Thomas Boston was born in 1676 in Duns, Scotland, during a time of religious conflict. Seeing his father imprisoned for his beliefs, Thomas understood that he too might suffer for his faith someday. As a young pastor, Thomas discovered an important book that helped him understand God’s grace more clearly. As helpful as that book was, it also sparked debate in the Church of Scotland and plunged Thomas and other pastors into a heated controversy. Hear how Thomas stood firmly in the face of opposition, defending more than just a book—he was defending the truth of the gospel.

Close your eyes and relax while listening to this inspiring and easy-to-follow journey through one of the most important times in U.S. history—brought to you by the creator of the world-famous podcast Bedtime History. Designed especially for young listeners, this book brings history to life through vivid storytelling, thoughtful lessons, and real events like the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Meet brave leaders like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Sybil Ludington, and discover how ordinary people helped build a new nation.

Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the many ways that the United States was growing and changing. During this electrifying time, Aaron began making music as dynamic and innovative as the people and progress around him. While some didn't understand his style or appreciate his desire to break the rules in his compositions, he endeavored to create a sound that reflected the America he knew and loved.

Goddaughter to the Queen of England. Human rights activist. Librarian and author. Former slave . . . These ten inspiring children grew up in a time when slavery was still legal in most of the world and people who looked like them weren't expected to become important. But they did! To answer that, we'll have to go back in time and meet the ten aged ten, where their stories truly began . . .

Step into the heart of the North Dakota plains in A Boy, A Barn, and A Boxcar, a charming and nostalgic collection of true stories from author Cherry Carl. Inspired by her husband's vivid memories of growing up in a refrigerator boxcar-turned-home, this revised edition paints an authentic portrait of farm life in post-WWII America. From mischievous farm chores and sleigh rides through blizzards to hilarious encounters with baby skunks and playful goats, each story invites readers to a simpler time filled with warmth, wit, and the wonders of rural childhood.

Start with a humorous, fiction story about a sloth who decides to leave home and explore the world beyond the rainforest. Then fun facts about nature's slowest mammal!

A beautifully illustrated book answering 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield. Find out the answers to these curious questions from children from all around the globe. Ponder about why we daydream with author and illustrator, Lauren Child. Find out if people can mind read with magician, Derren Brown. Learn about everything from wormholes in spacetime to how frogs jump with expert scientists.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Ireland – and trust us, it’s going to be a magical adventure! Buckle up, because we’re diving into a world where druids whisper to the trees, heroes wield superhuman strength, and faeries and leprechauns cause all kinds of delightful mischief. Wave goodbye to those boring history books that feel like they were written with a feather dipped in sleep potion!

¿Verdad que explorar es muy divertido? Visitar castillos enormes, ver animales salvajes y conocer a gente con costumbres totalmente distintas de las nuestras. Pero cuando yo nací, la mayoría de la gente no salía nunca de su pueblo o su ciudad. Viajar era muy complicado y peligroso. ¡Pero yo no tenía miedo, yo sentía curiosidad! Mis historias fascinaron a todo el mundo durante siglos y avivaron en otros el mismo afán de aventuras que me movió a mí!

Moses Man of God takes listeners on a spiritual journey through the life of Moses using biblical text with modern-day storytelling.

Eleven-year-old Norman Ollestad is no stranger to extreme situations. Whether it's surfing big swells off Topanga Beach or skiing in a blizzard, he has braved one adrenaline-rush adventure after another, pushed by his thrill-seeking father to realize that "anything's possible." And with Dad by his side, sometimes Norman believes him. That motto is put to the ultimate test when the small plane Norman and his dad are aboard is engulfed by a snowstorm and crashes in the San Gabriel Mountains—with deadly consequences.

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time will help them learn how to tell the time on a variety of devices, and about all the different ways humans have tried to do this. Through unique and fun interactive elements, the book will also help children understand how clocks work and even build some time-telling and clockwork devices for themselves!

Limber up, ready the troops, and prepare your bowels: Rivals 3! Even More Frenemies Who Changed the World takes a hilarious look at the petty squabbles and bitter feuds that shaped history.

On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn’t his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

¿Sabías que el puente Golden Gate en realidad no es dorado? ¿Estás al tanto de que el sur de California experimenta alrededor de 10 000 terremotos cada año? ¿O que podrías encontrar el nombre de tu celebridad favorita en el Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood? Este libro incluye información sobre los numerosos grupos indígenas de la región y explora la rica historia y cultura de California, desde sus nueve parques nacionales hasta los estudioas donde se filman la mayoría de las películas de Estados Unidos. ¡No es de extrañar que sea el estado con más habitantes del país!

Do you want your child to become the little genius of the house? Would you like their minds to expand with amazing knowledge while they develop an insatiable curiosity for the world around them? Then this audiobook is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Did you know that multiple studies show that learning fun facts strengthens long-term memory and fosters more creative thinking? According to a study from the University of California, children who learn through interesting facts retain information better and develop a deeper curiosity about the world.