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Warum haben die Alten Ägypter die riesigen Pyramiden erbaut? Und wie haben sie das ohne Bagger und Kran geschafft? Warum stellten sie die großen Sphinx-Statuen auf? Was bedeuten die Hieroglyphen? Wie entsteht eine Mumie? Um diese spannenden Fragen beantworten zu können, reisen der kleine Drache Kokosnuss, das Stachelschwein Matilda und der Fressdrache Oskar in Begleitung von Professor Champignon nach Ägypten.Für die kleinen Hörer sammelt Matilda die wichtigsten Fakten mit vielen anschaulichen Bildern im Booklet. Für Spaß beim Lernen sorgen mitreißende Songs zum Mitsingen.

Could griffins have been real? When Adrienne Mayor carefully read the ancient Greek and Roman descriptions, this mythic hybrid of a lion and an eagle sounded like something people had actually seen. What could explain that evidence? After a decade of hunting through myths, poring over old maps, and tracing the discoveries of modern dinosaur hunters, she found the answer: awesome dinosaur fossils observed by ancient gold hunters in the Gobi desert.

Geschichte hautnah erleben - Dominic Sandbrook katapultiert Hörer*innen mitten hinein in die historischen Ereignisse, die unsere heutige Gegenwart geformt haben. Wir reisen weit zurück in die Vergangenheit und erleben, wie sich der junge Alexander in einer antiken Welt voller mystischer Götter und sagenhafter Städte aufmacht, eines der größten Reiche der Menschheit zu erschaffen und somit unsterblich zu werden. In einen globalen Kontext gesetzt, begeistern Sandbrooks mitreißende Geschichten Hörer*innen jeden Alters.

Herakles packt aus! Herakles – der berühmteste Held der Antike – erzählt von seiner Kindheit und wie es zu den berühmten zwölf Aufgaben kam, die er bestehen musste. Geschildert werden alle zwölf Abenteuer aus der Sicht jeweils eines Beteiligten. So erleben wir hautnah, wie Herakles die vielköpfige Hydra erlegt, den Nemeischen Löwen bezwingt und den Höllenhund Kerberos aus der Unterwelt entführt.

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt's culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt's people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.

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Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus - king of the gods - and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus' wife, Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. With her magical powers, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of 12 seemingly impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, cunning, and fighting skill. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for listeners who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Rome from gladiators to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series.

He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end.

For 10 years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus' beautiful wife, Helen. After a decade of fighting and thousands dead, the Greek forces suddenly fell back. Cautiously the Trojans ventured out of the city walls, where they discovered a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering? Or is the gift horse too good to be true?

You have probably heard about the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, but what do you really know about them? This ancient history book holds some answers. It has information about these ancient civilizations that your child will surely find interesting. Secure a copy now.

Die alten Römer sind empört über die langweiligen, halbwahren Geschichten, die von ihrer glorreichen Zeit erzählt werden. Also trommelt Caesar all seine Freunde zusammen und lässt sie selbst zu Wort kommen. Nun erfährt der Hörer endlich live und unverblümt, wie die Stadt Rom gegründet wurde, warum sich zwei beste Freunde in einem Gladiatorenkampf gegenüberstanden, weshalb Kleopatra sich freiwillig in einen Teppich wickeln ließ und was beim Ausbruch des Vesuv geschah.

Learn about the history of Hierogylphs with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. Hieroglyphs form some of the oldest writing in the world. The word ‘hieroglyph’ means ‘sacred carvings’ in Greek and is the name given to written characters formed by drawings. These drawings can be of people, animals, plants, or many other objects.

The Chinese created an amazing society that grew from along the banks of the Yellow River to oceans and lands beyond. But first, these people had to fight off jealous tribes from all sides and move their entire towns due to terrible floods. Yet they worked hard and built a culture that still survives - and thrives - today. Let’s take a close look at some of the most notorious leaders, their culture, and what drove them to persevere through the thousands of years it took to build the China we know today.

Come face to face with mummies, ancient pharaohs, and daring archaeologists, and thrill to myths of Egyptian gods and goddesses. In this audiobook, Jim Weiss brings the mysterious land of ancient Egypt to life for you and your children....

Explore the captivating Roman Empire and learn fascinating insights about a crucial period in ancient history. You’ll learn everything from how it started and ended to the emperors and the history of important women often forgotten! If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in the Roman Empire – and the incredible achievements and legacies behind – this is the audiobook for you!

Focus on the similarities and differences of the three ancient cultures that once thrived on Earth: Mayan, Incan, and Aztec. Learn about the unique features of each civilization. Learn about their cultures, achievements, and society, too. By learning about ancient civilizations, children will gain a better understanding of the modern world. Encourage this book today.

This audiobook describes what life was like for the ancient Romans, with an in-depth account of all aspects of the people of the time and how they lived their daily lives. Narrator Jason Zenobia takes us through plenty of amazing facts about the army, inventions, religion, people's everyday lives and much more.

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. This Who Was...? explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses. 

Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danaë. But first the king must get rid of young Perseus once and for all. So Polydectes hatches a plan to trick the young hero into performing an impossible task - slay the snake-haired Gorgon monster Medusa, whose very look turns men to stone. Yet, as the son of Zeus, king of the gods, Perseus has many powerful allies. Will Perseus' strength and courage - and the favor of the gods - allow him to do the impossible?