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Sixty-six years among Shoshone and Arapahoe Indians on the Wind River Reservation (1883-1949)

Get ready to explore the exciting world of ancient Rome, where non-stop drama, wild politics, powerful armies, and massive empire-building created one of the greatest civilizations in history. This fun and easy audiobook takes teens on an epic journey, from Rome’s legendary founding myths to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. We cover almost three thousand years of incredible stories!

Did you know the Olympic Games, modern medicine, and democracy all started in ancient Greece? This audiobook, designed for teens, takes you on an exciting journey through Greece’s history, from its early days to its most powerful moments. It’s filled with fascinating facts and stories about the people, battles, and ideas that still impact us today.

At the height of World War I, as battles raged in the trenches and in the air, another struggle for survival was being waged in the most notorious POW camp in all of Germany: Holzminden. A land-locked Alcatraz of sorts, it was home to the most troublesome Allied prisoners - and the most talented at escape. The Grand Escape tells the remarkable tale of a band of pilots who pulled off an ingenious plan and made it out of enemy territory in the biggest breakout of WWI, inspiring their countrymen in the darkest hours of the war.

Have you ever been captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos, fascinated by animals that glow in the dark, or wondered how ancient builders raised monumental structures without modern machinery? Many seek a book that combines entertainment with truly intriguing knowledge — a book that doesn’t just teach but sparks imagination and curiosity.

5-Minute Mini Devotions for Teen Girls by DreamShine Publishing offers strength, emotional confidence, and God-centered anxiety relief. With practical tools for letting go of negative thoughts and building emotional resilience, this book guides you through life’s ups and downs with grace and faith. What You’ll Find Inside: 365 daily devotions designed for quick reflection and personal growth.

Luisito Comunica viaja de un extremo a otro del planeta. La curiosidad es el motor de las aventuras que lo lanzan hasta los terrenos más inhóspitos y misteriosos.

On April 29, 1992, following the acquittal of four police officers charged with the beating and arrest of Rodney King and the earlier killing of teenager Latasha Harlins, the city of Los Angeles erupted in violence. Many of these events were centered on the city’s Koreatown, where tensions between the Black and Korean American communities had simmered for years, fueled by economic challenges and redlining and enflamed by sensationalized and racist media.

A Sydney Taylor Award Notable Young Adult Book In this “luminous” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eva Eger shares her harrowing experiences and gives readers the...

Algunos de los ¿porqués y que onda con…? que puedes encontrar en este libro son: ¿Por qué envejecemos?, ¿por qué hay luces rojas afuera de los prostíbulos?, ¿por qué las cucarachas resisten la radiación?, ¿por qué nos da fiebre?, ¿por qué el queso Roquefort es tan caro?, ¿por...

The stories of the four teenage children of prominent abolitionists before and during the Civil War combine to form a surprisingly familiar tapestry of struggle, disappointment, and ultimately hope. "Impeccable research and incredible details bring the stories of these four young people to life...

Guatemala, Cuba, México, Panamá, La Florida y Colombia son los escenarios de ocho relatos magistrales sobre la violencia y brutalidad de la conquista americana a manos de los europeos. Duelos, traiciones, perros sanguinarios y aborígenes altivos son, entre otros, los tópicos que enmarcan la...

In this riveting YA non-fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok--or Hick's-- rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and watch as she forms the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor...

The bestselling, critically acclaimed new women’s history book from Philippa Gregory for 2025 – adapted for teen and YA readers! SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH AUDIO AWARDS 2025! Today, when we think of women of the past, we often think of the 1800s and 1900s – crinolines and stage coaches...

Why do we cry when we cut onions? Why does our body get goosebumps? Why do we blink, yawn or sneeze? Embark on an extraordinary journey through the complexities of human actions with Why Do We Do That?! In this captivating book, we explore 101 intriguing and puzzling habits, backed by historic insights and fascinating trivia that will leave you awe-struck.

This book invites curious minds of all ages into a world filled with real-life adventures, unsolved mysteries, and eye-opening stories about lost treasures. Whether you’re a history buff, a trivia lover, or a parent looking to spark your child’s imagination, this captivating collection is a portal to countless mysteries.

The Next Level is a comprehensive guide specifically designed to support young Black men as they transition from high school into adulthood. Drawing on personal experience, author Ammaul Hunt combines real-life stories with practical tools to help listeners build self-awareness, manage finances, pursue meaningful careers, and prioritize health and community connection.

Both a love letter to America and a stirring rallying cry for the country to live up to the ideals on which it was founded, this propulsive biography from National Book Award Finalist and “nonfiction maestro (Horn Book)" Deborah Heiligman chronicles the extraordinary life and work of...

April 9, 1940.The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains, and in two months the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They cripple food supplies to the Norwegian people. And at the Vemork power plant, they gain access to an essential ingredient in the weapon that could end the war: Hitler's very own nuclear bomb.

In 1945, at the end of World War II, Adolf Eichmann, the head of operations for the Final Solution, walked into the mountains of Germany and vanished from view. Sixteen years later an elite team of spies captured him at a bus stop in Argentina and smuggled him to Israel, resulting in one of the century's most important trials - one that cemented the Holocaust in the public imagination.