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This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade three, introduces listeners to Elizabeth Jane Cochran, better known as Nellie Bly. She was an uneducated woman who landed a job as a journalist in a time when women were thought to belong at home and not in the workforce. The comprehension skills featured in this audio study include understanding informational texts, problems and solutions, and vocabulary-building.

Describe the invention of Samuel Morse in this book for fifth graders. How did the telegraph help lead the economic growth in the Northeast states? What pushed Morse to create this invention and how was it received in the mid-1800s? Listen about the history of the invention and the inventor, too. Grab a copy of this book today.

Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak 12 languages - and make up signs on the baseball diamond. How did this Major League catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II?

The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War, Harriet would often dress up in disguise to gain important information to share with the Union Army? Learn more from this book.

The American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans' way. When Gen. Washington needed someone to spy on the British, only one young man volunteered. That man was Nathan Hale, an early American hero.

No one expected Rose Greenhow to be a war hero. But when the American Civil War split the nation apart, this beautiful and popular hostess played an important role in the Confederate South's most important battle victory.

Enter the world of the powerful pharaohs, and learn all about them! In this educational book, your child will be transported back to the ancient times. It’s interesting to note that the book does not only give dates, times, and names. It also incorporates fun to make learning a magical experience. Go ahead and grab a copy today!

Hatshepsut lived a very interesting life. She led ancient Egypt as the second confirmed pharaoh in history. How she ascended to the throne was even more interesting as she married her own half-brother. Ancient history can sometimes be as shocking as it is educational. What interesting fact from this audiobook remains in your memory?

Confucius was the most popular philosopher in Ancient China. He was so popular that you can still listen about his works up to this day. If you would like to know about the man behind the name, then this is the perfect book to start. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and secure a copy of this book today.

Young Leonardo da Vinci was very curious. He would closely observe the world around him and pay great attention to details. If you look at his work, you will notice a keen sense of details. It’s as if he memorized and replicated every little thing he sees. This art history lesson for kids will give you a glimpse into the curious mind of Leonardo. Grab a copy today!

You probably think that learning about the Great Depression is depressing. But behind those sad facts are truths that will help your child get a better grasp of the world. History tells tales of people, their decisions, and what resulted from their actions. Perhaps the facts about great depression are depressing, but they teach us never to commit the same mistakes again.

How would you like to meet George Washington? He may have died centuries ago, but his legacies still live on. Learning about influential people of the past will help you to better understand the present and anticipate what might happen in the future. People like George Washington made exemplary contributions that helped shape the world.

Why did Christopher Columbus leave his country and travel so many nautical miles across the sea? How did he discover America? Relive Columbus’ journey by identifying the facts. For example, this book will educate your child on the land he discovered and mistakenly named India, and the name he gave the natives. Also know the day and circumstances of his landing. Oh, what an adventure!

It all started on a cold morning while Mary was helping her father with the farm chores. The precious lamb lay almost frozen. But Mary was determined to give the lamb a chance. And by helping the little lamb, Mary also gave the world a very lovely gift!

It’s not everyday that you can meet the emperors of times past. That’s why this book is special. It does not only list down the names of the emperors who ruled the Roman Empire, there are interesting facts to match them, too....

Learn about the life of John Muir and his advocacy. Understand the significance of his actions in conserving the ecology. Learning from inspiring stories is one way to ensure lessons are picked up and well understood. Encourage an appreciation for lives lived to the fullest. Begin listening today.

Be inspired by the life and works of Galileo Galilei. It is because of his valuable contributions to art and science that Galileo lives on, even centuries after his death. Learning about his life can challenge students. Lessons can be picked up from this incredible resource. Grab a copy today!

How can a peasant boy become a mighty emperor? You will know by listening to the life story of Emperor Justinian I, also known as Saint Justinian the Great. Was it sheer luck that brought him to the palace, or was it fate? What lessons can be learned from his life story? Find out today!

What good will learning about Fidel Castro and his Communist Marxist government do? It will create a solid foundation that will help in the deep understanding of Fidel’s government. The purpose of biography stories is to learn from decisions made in the past, especially if those decisions changed the course of history. Grab a copy today!

What life did Maximilien Robespierre live? How did his actions change an entire nation? Listening to historical facts is an interesting way to learn from the events of the past. It’s important to know what happened to rationalize the events of the present times and to also accurately predict what will happen in the future. Get a copy of this book today!