Títulos em História

There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone who disturbs the final resting ground of an Egyptian pharaoh. Lore surrounding these curses claim that they may bring bad luck, illness, or even death. The legend of the curse of King Tutankhamun's tomb spread after odd circumstances and mysterious deaths seemed to follow Howard Carter's research team shortly after discovering and unsealing King Tut's tomb in 1922. It was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all things Egyptian—including a desire for the very wealthy to own actual mummies.

Long before the Everglades became one of the largest wetlands in the world and a national park, it was covered by a warm, shallow sea. Across millions of years, sea levels dropped, the land below surfaced, and the area transformed into a thriving environment for unique plants and animals like mangrove forests and the Florida panther. By the mid-1800s, most of the Indigenous people living in the Everglades had been killed or forced off the land. By 1900, Florida had become the nation's twenty-seventh state and had begun draining the Everglades to create land for farms and cities.

The celebrated author of Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Nell Plants a Tree and a Caldecott Honor artist come together for a poetic audiobook introduction to Juneteenth and its origin.

Are you ready for an epic journey through three of the most fascinating civilizations in history? With Classic Legends For Kids, you’ll uncover the incredible myths, brave heroes, and powerful gods that shaped Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. This bundle combines three captivating books into one thrilling collection, making ancient history fun, engaging, and unforgettable for young minds—and adults too!

Viaja miles de años atrás en el tiempo hasta las civilizaciones más antiguas del mundo. Te sorprenderá descubrir las increíbles transformaciones que experimentó la humanidad y cómo floreció cada antigua civilización. Aprende más sobre la cultura, los logros y las religiones de algunas de las civilizaciones más famosas del mundo.

Explore el fascinante Imperio romano y aprenda cosas fascinantes sobre un periodo crucial de la historia antigua. Lo aprenderá todo: cómo empezó, cómo terminó, los emperadores y la historia de importantes mujeres a menudo olvidadas. Si alguna vez se ha preguntado cómo era la vida en el Imperio romano (y los increíbles logros y legados que dejó), ¡este libro es para usted! La historia cobra vida con datos divertidos, imágenes fascinantes, mapas interesantes y descripciones de nuevas palabras.

Get ready to embark on a mythical time journey to ancient Egypt – and trust us, it's going to be an unforgettable adventure! Prepare to explore a world where mighty pharaohs reign, queens of the Nile hold sway, and gods and goddesses weave tales of power and intrigue. And…say goodbye to dull history books that feel like a slow-motion trip back in time!

Tras obtener la independencia en 1821, México necesitaba encaminarse hacia la construcción de un país libre. El periodo posterior a este hecho estuvo marcado por una serie de conflictos y revueltas sociales: distintos gobernantes, estancamiento económico e intervenciones extranjeras. Sin duda, fueron tiempos difíciles, tiempos revueltos.

Este libro revisa la etapa de reconstrucción del país, posterior a la revolución de 1910—en la que una nueva generación de políticos sentó las bases para la conformación del nuevo Estado mexicano—el establecimiento de la Constitución de 1917, la presidencia de Lázaro Cárdenas y la formación del México moderno.

Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it's absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending.

Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know that in the United States we eat 350 slices of pizza every second? Or that in Sweden they serve pizza with bananas and peanuts? All over the world, people love pizza—but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza? Join award-winning author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli as he travels through time and around the globe to discover the mouth-watering history of pizza.

Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!

Llegó el momento de volver a navegar por la historia y conocer las múltiples facetas del Renacimiento. En este nuevo y fascinante libro de historia, aprenderá qué hizo tan especial al Renacimiento y cómo sigue influyendo hoy en día.

Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. With an engaging narrative, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young listeners to a thrilling world of monster madness.

Born into slavery around 1864, my name is Carver’s George because Carver was my owner. For some reason, my name may change in the future.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo habría sido tu vida si hubieras nacido en otro período de tiempo? ¿Qué tal si hubiera sido durante la Edad Media? ¿Habrías corrido con la suerte de vivir como caballero, como señor o señora, o incluso como rey o reina? ¿O habrías sido como la mayoría de los campesinos, con una dura vida y sometido a trabajos forzados? ¿Es que todo el mundo vivía en castillos? ¿Qué hacía la gente para trabajar? ¿Y para divertirse? Descubrirás las respuestas a estas preguntas y mucho más en este increíble libro sobre la Europa medieval.

Looking at the major philosophical theories, The Children's Book of Philosophy brings big ideas within the reach of young minds. It examines the problems that have puzzled people for hundreds, or even thousands, of years, working through them in clear and logical stages. This also covers current social and environmental issues as well as concerns surrounding the latest advances in technology. The audiobook's lively approach is designed to encourage children to think for themselves and to show them that anyone can be a philosopher.

One hundred million years ago, the skies were filled with enormous flying reptiles! With wings spans up to nearly forty feet, pterosaurs were the dominant life form on earth. Learn more about these incredible creatures and the world they inhabited.

Before Coco and Christian, there was Lucile. She was one of the world's most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born plain Lucy Sutherland and grew up in a stone farmhouse in Ontario, Canada. How she went from a backwoods farm to presiding over an international fashion empire is a remarkable story of unshakeable determination and female achievement at a time when it was thought that a woman's place was in the home.

100 personajes inolvidables que cambiaron la historia. Cien hombres que se atrevieron a cambiar el mundo. Cien historias de rebeldía que inspiran a pensar diferente. Pequeños rebeldes es una invitación a descubrir, gracias a esta selección de biografías, la grandeza que cada niño y cada niña llevan dentro. ¡Tú eliges! Este libro propone distintas rutas de lectura y divertidas actividades para enriquecerlo. ¡Escoge las que más te gusten y personaliza tu experiencia!