Titoli in Biografie

This is a story from the More Famous Composers collection.

On March 19, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. His election to the papacy was notable in many ways. He became the first pope from the Americas, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, the first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. Follow Pope Francis's journey to the papacy, from his days as a young chemist, to his studies of theology.

In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event in history through her own words.

This is a story from the Great Explorers collection.

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer and pianist of the Romantic era, known for blending classical traditions with emotional depth and complexity. A perfectionist, he destroyed many early works, striving for the highest quality. Brahms composed in nearly every genre—symphonies, concertos, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions.

This is a story from the Famous People in History collection.

Learn all about the life and career of former Disney star Selena Gomez, and discover how she went from Wizards of Waverly Place to becoming one of the biggest names in music, television, and pop culture. Selena Gomez has always had a knack for performing. She grew up singing, dancing, and...

Was sind Freibeuter? Wie wurde das Stehlen auf Piratenschiffen bestraft? Und wer war Zheng Yi-Sao? Folge Pixi auf einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise in die Welt der Piraten. Pixi Wissen-Hörspiele erklären Wissen einfach und gut und bringen spannende Sachthemen auf den Punkt...

Sie waren geschickte Seefahrer, Bauern, Händler und Seeräuber. Was in Lindisfarne vor über 1200 Jahren geschah, warum Flóki Vilgerdson Raben an Bord hatte und wer Erik Blutaxt war, hört man in Pixi Wissen Wikinger...

As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher - that was until she saw dancers perform in her town square. She was fascinated by the way they twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too.

In his award-winning young-adult book on the Kennedy assassination, James Swanson will transport listeners back to one of the most shocking, sad, and terrifying events in American history. As he did in his bestselling Scholastic YA book, CHASING LINCOLN'S KILLER, Swanson deploys his signature "you are there" style -- a riveting, ticking-clock pace, with an unprecedented eye for dramatic details and impeccable historical accuracy. Here is the story of the JFK assassination as it has never been told before.

This is a story from the Famous People in History II collection.

This is a story from the Famous People in History collection.

"Halie" Jackson grew up in poverty on the levees of New Orleans, hunting for alligators for food along the Mississippi River with her brother, Peter. But every Sunday young Mahalia sang proudly in the church choir, the youngest member at age five. She left school after eighth grade and worked as a maid to help support her family. However, her passion for singing her special brand of music known as "gospel" never waned.

The “Indian Problem”—that was the word used by the government in the 19th and 20th centuries. What to do with the hundreds of Native nations and tribes in and around the United States? When the goal wasn’t destruction it was assimilation. But Native people had their own plans—and one...

«Así les habían enseñado: las penitencias se agradecían. El castigo era un regalo. ¿Cómo, si no, el alma alcanzaría el temple necesario para acercarse a la purificación anhelada?». En 1863, en el momento más crítico de la guerra civil estadounidense, los miembros de la misión...

From American Girl, the brand that inspires courage and confidence, comes an audiobook featuring stories of 25 remarkable women's childhoods, plus quizzes and journal prompts, to spark big dreams. This is an audiobook about 25 ordinary girls who grew up to be extraordinary women in America. As...

This nonfiction audiobook for young listeners ages 7-10 reveals the true story of General George Washington’s brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution. General George Washington and his ragtag army are preparing to battle the powerful British...

Based on the acclaimed New York Times project, this engaging and dynamic audiobook shares the true stories of remarkable people too often overlooked by history—an inspiring, eye-opening collection that empowers kids to see themselves as changemakers. This is a celebration of extraordinary...

Adapted from the New York Times' acclaimed "Overlooked" column, this collection of ten true stories about dreamers and doers, from scientists to stuntwomen, celebrates larger-than-life heroes who have gone unappreciated--until now! What do a high-flying stuntwoman, a radio astronomer, a music...