Author: Danielle Smith-Llera
Series: Captured World History
Narrator: Various Narrators
Unabridged: 1 hr 6 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 08/10/2017
Genre: Children & Young Adults Nonfiction - History - Central & South America
What has been called the most famous photograph in the world, and a symbol of the 20th century, began as a spur of the moment snapshot by a Cuban photographer. Alberto Korda transformed a simple photo into a world famous portrait of a larger than life revolutionary. Korda’s 1960 photo of Che Guevara’s defiant face has traveled the world in many forms. It shows up wherever people struggle for freedom and human rights. And in the 21st century, the controversial photo continues to inspire, entertain, and even infuriate.
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Israel. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Israel’s busy cities, sun-baked deserts, and coastal plains and ev...
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and ...
Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they were the first people to harvest latex into rubb...
New York Times editor and critic Wilborn Hampton is the acclaimed author of gripping narratives like Kennedy Assassination, Meltdown, and September 11, 2001. In War in the Middle East, the veteran journalist offers a fascinating account of his early...
Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, emp...
Biographical and science-related information, examining the life of Albert Einstein and his knowledge of Physics.
Pack your bags! We’re headed to Iran. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Iran’s sandy deserts and the ancient ruins of Persepolis, take a tou...
In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the 2010 Haiti Earthquake.
Take a look at important moments in history with fun and fact filled timelines. Charming art and interesting facts make for fun stops along the way as readers eagerly follow a single timeline throughout the book. A fascinating visual journey!