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"You'll charge into land & sea battles to defend the world's first democracy against a vast, tyrannical empire; attend the original Olympics; hear history's most famous storyteller, Homer, spin his classic adventure, "The Trojan Horse;" laugh and learn with Socrates, the wisest (and funniest) man in Greece; and meet artists and authors, as well as typical families, in the rival cities of Athens and Sparta."--Amazon.com.

Designed to encourage children to read original classical literature either on their own or with the help of the more experienced readers in their lives.

Exciting retellings of "Goldilocks & the Three Bears," "Rumpelstiltskin," and more, from master storyteller Jim Weiss. These six stories include beloved classics like "Rumplestiltskin" along with less-familiar tales like "The Bremen Town Musicians" that are sure to become new favorites. There's also a bonus song! Younger children will be absolutely transported, and older children and adults will laugh just as hard at this frolicking collection of...

"To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his much-loved audiobook, Tales from the Old Testament, Jim Weiss has created an all-new edition, including improved audio quality throughout, all new artwork, expanded and updated biographies of Abraham and Solomon, two new stories: "Hannah's Prayer" and "Samuel and Saul." These new and expanded episodes from the Bible combine with classic favorites like "Noah's Ark", "The Story of Ruth", and "David and Goliath"...

Adventurer, conqueror, political genius, classical author - Julius Caesar lived one of history's most amazing lives. Yet it was the story of his death that William Shakespeare turned into a dramatic masterpiece. In this spirited retelling, Jim Weiss brings us Shakespeare's cast of immortal characters. With excerpts from the original dialogue (Mark Antony's funeral speech, etc.) told in a way that young listeners can grasp, Jim Weiss's JULIUS CAESAR...

Thomas Jefferson lived a dozen lifetimes in one: patriot, scientist, architect, United States President, author of the Declaration of Independence. Now Jim Weiss brings you the story of this extraordinary man. This audiobook, written and narrated by Jim Weiss, tells the story of Thomas Jefferson's life, struggles, and accomplishments as he helped to create the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson lived a dozen lifetimes in one. Patriot, scientist,...

Poems can sweep us away to fantasy lands or long-ago times, or show us everyday people and creatures in a whole new light. In this new recording, master storyteller Jim Weiss introduces children to the magic of poetry, performing 40 classic poems, and providing brief introductions to the poets, including Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, E. E. Cummings, and many more.

Designed to encourage children to read original stories on their own. Includes ancient and modern stories from around the world.

Cowboy, soldier, crusader against corruption, protector of wilderness wonders, American president, peacemaker–Theodore Roosevelt was all of these and more! Listen as Jim Weiss tells the incredible story of T.R.'s adventurous life. Theodore Roosevelt was a United States President, a war hero, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, an environmental champion, and more. In Jim Weiss's newest audio biography, young listeners will meet this extraordinary man and...