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World War 1 Audiobook CDs (Great Battles for Boys Audiobook CDs)
Probably the least understood war, knowledge of WWI gives listeners great insights into many issues, including how someone like Adolf Hitler could rise to power in Europe. Gain a greater understanding of this pivotal time in history as you join the frontlines of major WWI battlefields including Tannenburg, the Somme, and Cantigny. Along the way, meeting fascinating heroes like Lawrence of Arabia, Sargent York and the Harlem Hell-fighters. 3 CDs. 3+ hours.
Great Battles for Boys takes kids to the front lines of iconic battles. In this volume of the popular history series, find out which strategies, weapons, and military leaders won – or lost – these famous American fights. And none of it's boring.
Among the dozen battles covered here: Tannenburg: outnumbered German soldiers pull a sneak attack & destroy Russian forces, capturing 150,000 prisoners of war. Somme: Among military history's worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties – and yet achieved almost nothing for either the Allies or the Central Powers. Cantigny: A little-known battle that proved late-arriving and novice American forces came to the Western Front to win this long-suffering war. Other chapters cover WWI's most fascinating figures, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Listeners also gain an understanding of the world events shaped by this monumental conflict, including the Russian Revolution of 1917.
If your child likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then they'll love this audiobook. And they'll never hear history as boring again!Running Time: Approx 3.21 hrs. Read by Daniel Giorello. Rated PG, 3 CDs.
Join the frontline battles in history with this captivating audio series that teaches history and leadership lessons about history's most important military conflicts. Based on a series of books with the same title, these audiobooks have been produced with clear enunciation and inflections that draw the listener into the historical time period without distracting music or sound effects. Unlike other military battle books or audios, the author intentionally keeps the chapters shorter and more focused, while simultaneously using narrative text and authentic details. This resource provides an excellent way to communicate important historical and moral principles to those who are reluctant readers. Unabridged. Rated PG.
Product Format: | Other |
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Brand: | Books in Motion |
Grades: | 3-9 |
ISBN: | 9781641922562 |
Length in Inches: | 5.5 |
Width in Inches: | 6.375 |
Height in Inches: | 1 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.25 |