Bücher der Reihe Bilingual Legends

The ancient Babylonian King Hammurabi is only remembered for one reason today. But how much do we really know about this once mighty man?Being particularly engaging for boys, this book relates the military might of Hammurabi before portraying a fictional scenario which may have prompted him to develop his famous Code - the first law in the world to introduce the presumption of innocence. As the Akkadian language is dead, this book is instead presented in another ancient and endangered language spoken within a similar geographic region.# 654 in the Bilingual Legends series: This book is in both English and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic.

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When Jon Jarl's Viking father went missing, he went to find him only to end up becoming a pirate in the Baltic Sea. Now many years have passed and he must make a hard choice between life and love.Loosely based upon events surrounding the life and times of the legendary Swedish pirate Jon Jarl, this bilingual colouring book can help students connect with their peers regardless of fluency as they share in the excitement of wondering whether the words of his headstone are true or not. While most boys always love a story about pirates, this book also includes a little romance to keep the girls engaged too.#545 in the Bilingual Legends series. This colouring book is in both English and Swedish.

For centuries, the haunting Herlethingi have roamed throughout Britain. Some say they are not real, but this is the story of how it all began with a king's mistake.Children will be captivated by this retelling of a folktale about how a king's visit to Elfland led his men to become an army of undead mounted vagrants. Although it begins with a simplified excerpt from a spooky historical text, the majority of the story is more mysterious than frightening.As the Welsh language continues to grow in popularity with the young generation, this bilingual reader will provide children with a legend they can share with all their friends.#544 in the Bilingual Legends series. This book is in both English and Welsh.

In the early 20th century, a team of explorers follow a war veteran on his search for an ancient city, lost somewhere in the Amazon Jungle. But with a leader like Percy, who knows what will happen next? Some say Percy knows all the secrets of the forest, but is he even sane? Did he really kill a monster that's supposed to be extinct? Which of his fellow wanderers does he really care about? Who will make it out alive?This tale of historical fiction combines details from various expeditions of the man some call the world's last true explorer and condenses them down into one exciting story with some travellers of incompatible personalities thrown in for the entertainment value. Even if your child isn't learning Portuguese, this book still contains plenty to inspire the imagination and set a young mind off on many more learning adventures.#231 in the Bilingual Legends series: This book is in both English & Brazilian Portuguese.Additional CreditsTranslation editor: Victor FreitasVictor Freitas é locutor publicitário e criador de conteúdo.

No início do século 20, uma equipe de exploradores segue um veterano de guerra em sua busca por uma cidade antiga, perdida em algum lugar da selva amazônica. Mas com um líder como Percy, quem sabe o que acontecerá a seguir? Alguns dizem que Percy conhece todos os segredos da floresta, mas ele é mesmo são? Ele realmente matou um monstro que deveria estar extinto? Com qual de seus companheiros andarilhos ele realmente se importa? Quem vai sair vivo?Este conto de ficção histórica combina detalhes de várias expedições do homem que alguns chamam de último verdadeiro explorador do mundo e os condensa em uma história emocionante com alguns viajantes de personalidades incompatíveis jogados pelo valor do entretenimento. Mesmo que seu filho não esteja aprendendo português, este livro ainda contém muito para inspirar a imaginação e colocar a mente jovem em muitas outras aventuras de aprendizado.#231B na série de Legendas Bilíngües: Este livro está em Nheengatu e Português do Brasil.Créditos AdicionaisTradutor: Marcell JuniorEditor de tradução: Victor FreitasVictor Freitas é locutor publicitário e criador de conteúdo.

# 441 in the Bilingual Legends series: This book is in both English & Spanish.Este libro está en ingles y español. Al abuelo le encanta pescar, pero nunca puede pescar en el lago cerca de su casa en caso de que El Tabudo lo atrape. Esta es la historia de cómo El Tabudo llegó a servir a la Reina Bajo el Mar.Grandpa loves to fish, but he can never fish in the lake near his house in case Big Knees catches him. This is the story of how Big Knees came to serve the Queen Under the Sea.This traditional story from El Salvador is retold by the character of Grandpa as Andres and Gloria wonder whether he''s really telling the truth about the rich man who disappeared while fishing on the lake high in the mountains.To aid language learning, this book was made with the help of a native Spanish speaker from El Salvador. The character of ''El Tabudo'' was renamed ''Big Knees'' in English to make him more easily relatable to other mythical creatures such as Big Foot. Consequently, the book''s title was also changed, but the main contents of the story remains essentially the same. However, a few minor changes may be included in the text to challenge young readers with keen eyes to find them!

When Gwendal returns home after many years sailing the seas, his inability to speak his own language could determine whether he lives or dies at the hands of a wily mermaid!Based around the legend of the sunken city of Kêr-Ys, this story tells the tale of one boy's discovery of his heritage that his seafaring father so longs for him to connect with.#536 in the Bilingual Legends series is in English and Breton.

Haruli's mother left her alone to take care of a basket full of berries they just picked. But Haruli fell asleep. When she woke up, the basket was half empty and her mother was mad! Now what will she do? Based upon a traditional Kumaoni folktale about what the birds call out to each other, this story contains as much of a lesson for parents as it does for children.#631 in the Bilingual Legends series: This colouring book is in both English & Kumaoni.

While preparing to capture his likeness for a collage, a photographer converses with Antonio Azzopardi, the first Maltese migrant to Australia. Based upon historical events, this book recalls an era of change which led one man willing to embrace adventure down a path to success in a faraway land. #142 in the Bilingual Legends series is in both English and Malti-Awstraljan (Maltralian), a curious dialect of Maltese which developed in parts of Australia.

The Oracle of Delphi has foretold the fate of the Spartan army, but what did she really mean? This historical fiction tells the tale of betrayal in high places and a secret, forbidden romance. Whose voice will prevail? Which army will win the day? And what can a young lady learn from her little sister?#535 in the Bilingual Legends series. This book is in both English and Tsakonian.Additional CreditsTranslation Editor: Maxim KisilierMaxim Kisilier is associate professor of Saint Petersburg University and senior fellow at the Institute for Linguistic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His main research interests are the history of Modern Greek, Modern Greek dialects, Balkan studies and linguistic anthropology. In January 2010, he spent several days in Tsakonia (Eastern Peloponnese, Greece) and was so deeply impressed by the region and its people that he decided to focus his activities on Tsakonian speech and culture.In 2012, he produced the film "The Tsikaliotis Tower" (www.tsakonianarchives.gr/video-pyrgos-tsikaliotis/, directed by Daria Agafonova) about the unique stone fortress-house in Leonidio (the capital of Tsakonia), which belonged to the local merchant Konstantinos Tsikaliotis. In 2016, Maxim Kisilier was awarded the Badge of Honour from the Tsakonian Archive for his contributions to the preservation and description of Tsakonian. Maxim Kisilier participates in various projects aimed at the revitalization of Tsakonian. He teaches it through the Free Tsakonian Summer School organized annually by the Tsakonian Archive and gives free online Tsakonian lessons every week.

Kato Kintu challenges the evil King Bemba to a duel. But Kintu loses terribly and flees into exile on an island. There, he gains wisdom and experience. Will it be enough for Kintu to return, unite his people, and free them from the strongest warrior in the world?Based upon the true story of the man who founded Uganda's most famous royal dynasty, this book inspires confidence in boys that even if at first they fail, they can still overcome their adversaries. More importantly, it teaches the importance of working together to achieve a goal while giving credit to the one responsible for making it all possible.#335 in the Bilingual Legends series: This book is in English & Luganda.

After the hunting expedition of the Prince of Palembang goes awry, he sails towards another island. But when he angers the King of the Ocean, a great storm arises. Can he survive, and what will he find there if he does?This short adventure relates the history behind the founding of the Kingdom of Singapura (modern Singapore). An excellent story for boys, presented in vibrant colours.Bilingual Legends # 628: This book is in English & Kristang, a Portuguese-based creole spoken in the area.