Resultados para "The Women" en Audiolibros infantiles

Editora Contracorrente apresenta mais um audiolivro infantil por meio do seu selo infantil Do Contra. Trata-se do segundo volume da coleção Mulheres Insubmissas, intitulado Nise da Silveira: a jovem Minerva que queria ser médica cujo texto é assinado pela escritora Milena Pinillos e as ilustrações por Karina Werner. Descrita pelo Jornal do Recife como “a jovem Minerva”, a deusa romana da sabedoria e das artes, a alagoana Nise da Silveira foi uma médica psiquiátrica e brilhante escritora. Foi a única mulher de sua turma na Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia entre os 158 alunos.

One of American literature's most loved novels, this is a story of family, of hope, of dreams, and of growing up as four devoted sisters search for romance and find maturity in the Civil War-era 19th century New England.

George and Harold are always good at using their imaginations, and that drives their mean homeroom teacher, Ms. Ribble, crazy! But this time, they’ve come up with much more than a silly prank - they’ve created an actual monster! With her horrendous hairdo and two rabid robots, Wedgie Woman is well on her way to world domination, and only the Waistband Warrior can stop her! The Captain Underpants series is perfect for listeners of all ages. Like the other outrageously funny books by acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey, this adventure is sure to be fun!

Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls 2 is the sequel to the sensational New York Times best seller and the most crowdfunded book of all time. The authors, Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli, will take you and your kids on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women from Nefertiti to Beyoncé. The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairy tale, filling listeners with wonder and with a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.

In the 10th book in this series, Drake has a strange dream about a Rainbow Dragon trapped in a cave. He wonders if the dream could be real...Is the dragon trying to send for help? Griffith the wizard uses the magical Dragon Stone to find out more - and a new Dragon Master is revealed! Drake and Ana must travel far in search of the new master and his dragon. But how will they find the secret cave from Drake's dream? And why is the Rainbow Dragon trapped there? The Dragon Masters have a tough battle ahead of them!

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to the 1st century AD to visit Hispania and learn about life on the Iberian Peninsula under the Roman Empire. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will land in the city of Emerita Augusta (now Mérida) to chat with a young Roman woman who will open the doors of her "domus" to us. A fun and educational journey to connect with our most classical past.

Step into the inspiring journeys of Ruth and Esther, two extraordinary women whose unwavering faith and courage changed the course of history. Women of Faith: Ruth & Esther brings these timeless biblical stories to life with vivid storytelling, offering listeners an unforgettable look into the lives of two women who trusted in God against all odds.

Extraordinary women are changing the world! They are leaders shaping the way we think about science, business, design, politics, and more. This biography series for early listeners uses informative text and engaging features to highlight remarkable women at the forefront of their fields.

A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women's suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment's centennial anniversary. Women Win the Vote! maps the road to the Nineteenth Amendment through compact, listenable biographies of 19 women who helped pave the way. From early feminist activist Lucretia Mott to radical 20th-century suffragist Alice Paul, this vibrant collection profiles both iconic figures like Sojourner Truth and those who may be less well-known, like Mary Ann Shadd Cary. 

Men Without Women is Ernest Hemingway's second collection of short stories and his first publication since the blockbuster debut of The Sun Also Rises. Here, Hemingway revisits and explores several of his familiar genres and locales (including the bullfighting and boxing rings) and adds two stories involving his favorite protagonist, Nick Adams.

As a female Jewish physicist in Berlin during the early 20th century, Lise Meitner had to fight for an education, a job, and equal treatment in her field, like having her name listed on her own research papers. Meitner made groundbreaking strides in the study of radiation, but when Hitler came to power in Germany, she suddenly had to face not only sexism, but also life-threatening anti-Semitism as well. Nevertheless, she persevered and one day made a discovery that rocked the world: the splitting of the atom. 

This novel chronicles part of the lives of the four March sisters during the Civil War. The story starts as the sisters reminisce about past days when times were more abundant and affluent, then follows them in the years ahead as they become more mature and face both good and bad times in their lives.

Jo and her sisters may have little money, but they are rich in love and laughter. Share their ups and downs as they discover that hard work and honesty are the best reward, and that new friends lead to new adventures. This heartwarming tale has been retold and adapted for younger listeners aged 6+.

This collection includes the remastered Online Stage productions of Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys as well as Comic Tragedies by Jo & Meg. Little Women is the story of four sisters growing up against the background of the American Civil War. Alcott wrote the book at the urging of the publisher, Thomas Niles, who was seeking a story about girls that would have popular appeal.

More than a century after Louisa May Alcott wrote them, classics such as Little Women, Little Men, and Jo’s Boys continue to be read and treasured by readers around the world. Alcott began writing as a young girl and dreamed of becoming a rich and famous author. Despite supporting her entire family with the proceeds from her writings, she was able to achieve her dreams and became one of the best-known and admired writers of her time.

In 1973, two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes". Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men.

Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War. It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life.

Whilst their father is fighting in the American Civil War, four sisters and their mother struggle to survive with help from a wealthy neighbour. Each girl has to overcome their own individual battles which range from short temper to the contraction of scarlet fever. Each will bring the family closer together or further apart. The story tells of their progression into womanhood and how they cope with the competitive romance of the neighbour's grandson and his tutor.

Enjoy this classic tale of the ever relatable and always enchanting March sisters. A unique coming of age story, follow along as the four girls strive to make their family proud while learning who God made them to be and how to grow their strengths and learn from their weaknesses.

In every peasant dwelling, lives a goblin, a small invisible creature, who plays all kinds of tricks on the inhabitants. At least, that is what the peasants believe, but one woman, the gardener’s wife, did not believe this. Yet, they really do exist, and the little goblin who lived in the gardener’s house was very angry that the woman did not believe in him! - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist.