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DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton

AvJr James Buckley

Ljudbok

Engelska, 2021

83 kr

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Learn all about Alexander Hamilton and why he is an american icon in this children''s biography.In this kids'' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States whose strong personality and work as an American statesman made him an icon of history and popular culture.Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. From humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance, and the military.This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting people. An age-appropriate text to create an engaging audiobook children will enjoy listening to. This is the one biography series everyone will want to collect.© 2019 James Buckley Jr © 2020 DK Audio

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens

Amazing People Who Have Shaped Our World

AvJr James Buckley

Ljudbok

Engelska, 2022

83 kr

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Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens - African-American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist - in this fascinating kids'' biography.Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates, because of the colour of his skin. However, he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major events of Jesse''s life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities, to the beginning of his running career and years as a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time jobs, all the way to the Olympics and beyond.DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most inspiring people.© 2022 James Buckley, Jr. © 2022 DK Audio

Who Was Blackbeard?

AvJoseph J. M. Qiu,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2015

63 kr

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Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne’s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years.

Who Was Seabiscuit?

AvGregory Copeland,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2015

78 kr

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In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation''s spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a media darling and won national competitions. In 1938 he was voted U.S. Horse of the Year. Seabiscuit''s undying spirit and come-from-behind story made him a celebrity and hero for millions.

Who Was Muhammad Ali?

AvStephen Marchesi,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2014

94 kr

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Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,” Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world’s most famous cultural icons. Read Who Was Muhammad Ali? and discover “The Greatest.”From the Trade Paperback edition.

Who Were the Wright Brothers?

AvTim Foley,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2014

94 kr

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As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight of their dream: to fly, and to soar higher!

Home Address: ISS

AvJr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2015

63 kr

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Curious About Pluto

AvJr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2016

59 kr

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Who Was Pel ?

AvAndrew Thomson,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2018

78 kr

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The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century!His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country''s national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he''s hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelé has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase "The Beautiful Game."

Who Was Jim Thorpe?

AvStephen Marchesi,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2023

59 kr

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Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?

AvGregory Copeland,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2021

88 kr

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AvGregory Copeland,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2025

74 kr

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Who Was Ernest Shackleton?

AvMax Hergenrother,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2013

81 kr

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As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton’s incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times. His courage in the face of dangerous conditions and unforeseeable tragedies reveal the great leader that he was. His historic 1914 journey aboard the Endurance has all the drama of an action movie.

Who Was Milton Hershey?

AvTed Hammond,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2013

78 kr

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Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey’s life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn’t have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Who Was Roberto Clemente?

AvTed Hammond,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2014

94 kr

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Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Who Was Betsy Ross?

AvJohn O'Brien,Jr. James Buckley

E-bok

Engelska, 2014

63 kr

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Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That’s up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.