Titoli in Nord America

He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore...

Just in time for baseball season! Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Florida in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Florida? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Georgia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Georgia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Ohio with Who HQ! Learn about everything from its crucial positioning in the Civil War to the Ohio State University in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Illinois with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the origins of the blues, gospel, and jazz to the history of the Chicago World’s Fair in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of California with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the stars of Hollywood to the miles of coastal views in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of New York with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Broadway and the bustle of New York City to the natural beauty of Niagara Falls in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was?...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Pennsylvania in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Pennsylvania? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination...

Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. Here is a warm, appealing biography of our Civil War president. Russell Freedman begins with a lively account of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood, his career as a country lawyer, and his courtship and...

Historians still agree about the date of Columbus’s voyage. But did this European adventurer discover America? We now know that certain explorers from other parts of the globe set foot on American shores long before 1492–and that others may have done so. And “discovery” takes on a...

On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City burst into flames. The factory was crowded. The doors were locked to ensure workers stay inside. One hundred forty-six people—mostly women—perished; it was one of the most lethal workplace fires in American history...

On the 16th of December, 1944, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the German army attacked American Allied forces, launching a final bid to turn the tide of World War II. Thus began the long, hard slog of a battle that was nicknamed by the media as the Battle of the Bulge. Lasting more than...

A comprehensive, entertaining look at heroes, heroines, and critical moments from African American history -- from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement -- by award-winning author Jabari Asim. Jabari Asim goes beyond what's taught in the classroom to reveal a fact-filled history of...

From Gold Star father and beloved Democratic National Convention speaker Khizr Khan comes a book for young people about the Constitution—what it says and why it matters for everyone. Our Founding Fathers created the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as a blueprint for American government...

In this special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham, young listeners will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the...

A New York Times bestseller What would you do in the last hour of your life? The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling and courage One Sunday morning before church, when Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a...

The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. Kadir Nelson's award-winning Heart and Soul is about the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the...

From Steve Sheinkin, the award-winning author of The Port Chicago 50 and Bomb comes a tense, exciting exploration of what the Times deemed "the greatest story of the century": how Daniel Ellsberg transformed from obscure government analyst into "the most dangerous man in America," and risked...