Títulos em História e Cultura

When it comes to bravery, General William Sherman is definitely somewhere at the top. This biography book features the life and times of one of the heroes of the American Civil War. Learn about General William Sherman and his great march to the sea. Discuss his involvement in the burning of Atlanta. Grab a copy and begin listening today.

This book explains US post-war history on a decade by decade basis, including excerpts from contemporary presidential speeches delivered during the decades being discussed to bring history to life. The book is targeted to high school aged teens and kids aged 10 and above. Topics covered include changes in social policy and US foreign policy over the period. Major events include the moon landings, the Cold War, the development of the atomic bomb, the 9/11 attacks, the reunification of Germany, Vietnam, the Iraq wars, the evolution of civil rights in America among other topics.

Jaime Richards has spent most of her life in Pakistan, and returning to Australia seems like another planet compared to the country she has left behind. Here in Australia, boys try to kiss her, men wear shorts, and everyone says 'cool' all the time. How will she ever know the right things to say or do or wear? After all, this is meant to be her own culture. This is a story of living beyond borders and discovering the gift of adapting to new cultures, especially one’s own.

Jason Reynolds gelingt das Meisterwerk, Dr. Ibram X. Kendis preisgekröntes Sachbuch "Stamped from the Beginning" in eine leichte, für Jugendliche zugängliche Sprache zu übertragen, dabei aber nicht an Tiefe einzubüßen. Tyron Ricketts liest "Stamped", als würde ein Freund die Geschichte des Rassismus in Amerika erzählen.

In this comprehensive, inspiring, and all-too-relevant history of the Black Panther Party, Kekla Magoon introduces listeners to the Panthers’ community activism, grounded in the concept of self-defense, which taught Black Americans how to protect and support themselves in a country that treated them like second-class citizens. For too long the Panthers’ story has been a footnote to the civil rights movement rather than what it was.

The US Army protects the nation and its people. But how did they come to be? In this audiobook, we're going to discuss the Valley Forge and how it gave birth to the US Army. This will be an interesting listen that both boys and girls will surely admire. Enough of those fictional characters. It’s time to learn a little bit more about American History.

In 1924, 18-year-old college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb made a decision: they would commit the perfect crime by kidnapping and murdering a child they both knew. But they made one crucial error: As they were disposing of the body of young Bobby Franks, whom they had bludgeoned to death, Nathan's eyeglasses fell from his jacket pocket. Multi-award-winning author Candace Fleming depicts every twist and turn of this harrowing case.

There’s a reason why the Wild West is called as such. History will give you some pretty good (but lengthy) explanations. The purpose of this educational audiobook is to make history fun or 6th graders like you. Facts are explained in a way that they make sense.

Shut the hatches. It's time to roll out. You'll find yourself behind enemy lines with Clarence Smoyer and the 3rd Armored Division, the workhorse unit know as "Spearhead", the best in the tank armor ranks. You'll feel as if you are right beside Clarence and his fellow crew members - all formerly strangers from across America who have now become family to each other. You will be jarred by enemy fire, and then explore the other side, stepping into the boots of German tanker soldier, Gustav Schaefer, and his crew.

Ta-Nehisi Coates grew up in the tumultuous 1980s in Baltimore, known back then as the murder capital of the United States. With seven siblings, four mothers, and one highly unconventional father: Paul Coates, a larger-than-life Vietnam vet and Black Panther, Ta-Nehisi's coming-of-age story is gripping and lays bare the troubled, often violent life of the inner city, and the author's experience as a young Black person in it.

In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a White mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District - a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed 35 square blocks to the ground, leaving hundreds dead. The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass?

Inspired by the Broadway hit, Hamilton, and by Longfellow's "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere", author Dorothea Jensen wrote this short rhyming narrative about the Marquis de Lafayette and his crucial role in our Revolutionary War. This playful historical account is aimed at young and older adults. It would be entertaining and educational to perform in a classroom or other settings, such as events celebrating the upcoming bicentennial of Lafayette's 1824-5 Farewell Tour of America.

In this dramatic and pause-resisting narrative history of Japanese Americans before, during, and after their World War II incarceration, Susan H. Kamei weaves the voices of more than 130 individuals who lived through this tragic episode, most of them as young adults.

Zum 100. Geburtstag von Sophie Scholl. Der Historiker und Radiojournalist Hermann Vinke zeichnet das zutiefst anrührende Bild einer jungen Frau, die lieber starb, als sich dem NS-Regime unterzuordnen. Sophie Scholl, geboren im Mai 1921, wurde am 22.02.1943 mit dem Fallbeil hingerichtet. Sie war Mitglied der Widerstandsgruppe "Die weiße Rose".

You know a lot about Ancient Greece because of the writings of philosophers. But did you know that military personnel also helped to make Ancient Greece one of the most successful early civilizations in history? One of the most popular in this aspect is Alexander the Great. Who was he and what did he do to deserve a place in history books? Find out today!

A bloody conflict with so many similarities to those of the main players in Europe. The Serbian Revolution was fought for freedom, peace, and self-governance. The fate of small European nations was often dictated by larger global geopolitical events. As the actions of the world’s major powers almost without fault swept up small and powerless nations in their wake, ethnicities, sovereignties, and centuries of history were often thoroughly destroyed.

Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. The fact that he was elected already says a great deal about the change of perception in most Americans. But how did little Barack grow up to become president? Learn about his life and be inspired by his courage and determination. Buy a copy today.

In stunning verse, Erica Martin's debut poetry collection walks readers through the Civil Rights Movement - from the well-documented events that shaped the nation’s treatment of Black people, beginning with the "Separate but Equal" ruling - and introduces lesser-known figures and moments that were just as crucial to the Movement and our nation's centuries-long fight for justice and equality.

Today’s world can feel like a seriously confusing mess. Headlines and newscasters and posts are coming at us from all sides, each talking about the latest issues and injustices, and everyone with their own opinion on how to solve the problems of the day. It’s enough to make anyone’s mind melt. Right? Enter: Cramm This Book, your one-stop-shop for the scoop behind the scoop of the day. This is the book you need to understand everything.

Who was the first Roman emperor? The creation of an empire begins with a leader. In this book, you will be learning about how emperors are made and what their young lives were lie. Learning about the past will lead you to answers about the present and maybe a peek into the future too. Get a copy of this book today!