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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.

A yule log burns brightly in a fireplace. Children pop open Christmas crackers to get a surprise. Families enjoy treats such as mince pie and plum pudding. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in England. Come explore the many English traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people, and I'll tell you a secret...sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about. Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people? Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, is based on the real-life events of the Spanish fleet commanded by Ferdinand Magellan in the early 1500s. It follows the adventures of Juan de Zubileta, a young boy who serves as a page aboard one of the ships. In addition to the story, this audio study provides a full lesson on the importance of setting in a story, the three most utilized points of view, and features key vocabulary words.

In this book, Helga and Magnus take us on a whirlwind adventure around the cold Nordic island of Iceland. They give us a peek at their ancestral traditions, the food they eat, the clothes they wear and show us the beautiful landscapes, animals, plants and places they like to visit in their home country!

As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final Solution. Many listeners know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called "inferior" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose, some were separated from their parents, some chose to fight back. Against all odds, some survived. They all have stories that must be told.

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.

Before Amelia Earhart, there was Sophie Blanchard, the first woman to earn her living in the air. While no one knows the fate of Earhart, a terrified crowd of thousands looked on as French aeronaut Sophie Blanchard met her end in a tragic blaze of glory over the streets of Paris in 1819.

Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare.

While the coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the "Black Death", spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the 14th century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes listeners back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the world.

Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! On this adventure, we're travelling back in time on our chariot to Ancient Rome! We will learn about Romulus and how he founded Rome, and the importance of the senate in this powerful empire.

Have you ever wanted to play the flute? Or have you seen a building with a domed ceiling? These things have roots in ancient Rome. More than 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire was the most powerful civilization on Earth. It left behind tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Romans lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with 26 letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Greeks lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!

Come with Us is a series that chronicles the real-life travels of Simon and Cheryl Card. In this adventure, the Cards head to Rome, Italy, to explore some of the most iconic attractions in the world, including the Colosseum, Vatican Museum, and Trevi Fountain.

Ha començat a arribar el fred a la Vall de Boí. I amb les primeres nevades també ha arribat un assassí implacable que va deixant cadàvers torturats i martiritzats a les esglésies que són Patrimoni de la Humanitat. El comissari Jaume Fuster un home que no té por de res haurà de fer front a velles supersticions medievals al mig de la bellesa blanca de la vall, on tot torna, fins i tot els llops.

Nine-year-old Brooke Mason has lived all her life on a ranch in the Colorado Rockies. Now she's headed to Austria with her mom. Brooke can't wait! They even get to stay in Schloss Mueller, an ancient Austrian castle. Even better? There's a girl Brooke's age to play with! Eva, the girl who lives in Schloss Mueller is thrilled to meet Brooke. Unfortunately, the castle's ghost isn't quite so happy.

Churchill will forever be most associated with World War II, but his life was far more adventurous and complex than that, and these other aspects of the man are often overlooked and overshadowed. History for Kids: An Illustrated Biography of Winston Churchill for Children details Churchill's life and career, while humanizing the young child who was both aristocrat and hellion, and the man who overcame a speech impediment to become one of the 20th century's most dazzling orators.

Explore the amazing country of Switzerland. How they became a world power, their wealth, renewable energy sources, the holidays, the culture, and the history of the country. Find out fun facts about Switzerland. Great for five- to 12-year-olds. Discover Switzerland today, and learn about a great country that has shaped world history.

Scotland Fun Facts is part of the Kid Kongo Travel the World series. Discover how Scotland came to be, the clans system, and where to visit. This is great for book reports and class projects, for ages six and up.