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Bestsellers
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The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation)
- The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
- By: Daniel James Brown
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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For listeners of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant....
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Boys in the Boat
- By Amazon Customer on 02-25-16
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Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised)
- History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century—from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and both North and South America....
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Finally!!
- By MarniSoup on 02-19-24
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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The Witchcraft of Salem Village
- By: Shirley Jackson
- Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village....
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A true historical horror
- By Felicia J on 10-14-16
By: Shirley Jackson
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The Red Bandanna
- A Life. A Choice. A Legacy.
- By: Tom Rinaldi
- Narrated by: Tom Rinaldi
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling, and courage....
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700 minutes too long
- By Jay Friedman on 01-02-17
By: Tom Rinaldi
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History Smashers: The Mayflower
- History Smashers
- By: Kate Messner
- Narrated by: Annette Amelia Oliveira
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day....
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Wonderful account of what happened
- By person on 11-27-22
By: Kate Messner
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The Leadership Journey
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Dion Graham, Rufus Jones, Christian McKay, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and leading historian Doris Kearns Goodwin comes a definitive middle grade guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson and how they became leaders.
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I love History
- By Elizabeth A. Lane on 11-12-24
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The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation)
- The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
- By: Daniel James Brown
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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For listeners of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant....
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Boys in the Boat
- By Amazon Customer on 02-25-16
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Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised)
- History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century—from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and both North and South America....
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Finally!!
- By MarniSoup on 02-19-24
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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The Witchcraft of Salem Village
- By: Shirley Jackson
- Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village....
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A true historical horror
- By Felicia J on 10-14-16
By: Shirley Jackson
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The Red Bandanna
- A Life. A Choice. A Legacy.
- By: Tom Rinaldi
- Narrated by: Tom Rinaldi
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling, and courage....
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700 minutes too long
- By Jay Friedman on 01-02-17
By: Tom Rinaldi
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History Smashers: The Mayflower
- History Smashers
- By: Kate Messner
- Narrated by: Annette Amelia Oliveira
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day....
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Wonderful account of what happened
- By person on 11-27-22
By: Kate Messner
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The Leadership Journey
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Narrated by: Dion Graham, Rufus Jones, Christian McKay, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and leading historian Doris Kearns Goodwin comes a definitive middle grade guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson and how they became leaders.
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I love History
- By Elizabeth A. Lane on 11-12-24
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
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Clear and Concise History of the First Bomb
- By Chrissie on 10-18-13
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Who Was Amelia Earhart?
- By: Kate Boehm Jerome
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, listeners will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story....
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Who was Amelia
- By A. M. on 04-13-23
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Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge
- By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van Cleve
- Narrated by: Robin Eller
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington’s runaway slave, who risked everything for a better life....
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Meh
- By Kindle Customer on 03-22-21
By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, and others
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The Landing of the Pilgrims
- Landmark Series
- By: James Daugherty
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn how and why the Pilgrims left England to come to America....
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If you love history, read this!
- By Becky Flanary on 10-01-24
By: James Daugherty
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The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition
- The Scary But True Story of the Poison that Made People Glow in the Dark
- By: Kate Moore
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore the unbelievable true story of America's glowing girls and their fight for justice in the young readers edition of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Radium Girls....
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The reality of true history and the victory that came after such a tragedy.
- By stephen perez on 12-14-23
By: Kate Moore
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Undefeated
- Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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When superstar athlete Jim Thorpe and football legend Pop Warner met in 1904 at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, they forged one of the winningest teams in American football history....
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I don't even like sports.
- By Melmonie on 03-12-18
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
- Race to the Truth
- By: Linda Coombs
- Narrated by: Carolina Hoyos
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: the "discovery" of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective....
By: Linda Coombs
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King George: What Was His Problem?
- Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Steve Sheinkin
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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New York Times best-selling author and Newbery Honor-recipient Steve Sheinkin gives young listeners an American history lesson they'll never forget....
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A wonderful book!
- By Anonymous User on 11-03-24
By: Steve Sheinkin
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An American Plague
- The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
- By: Jim Murphy
- Narrated by: Pat Bottino
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Rush, who were involved in finding a cure....
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Don't expect technical depth...
- By Ebird on 01-27-06
By: Jim Murphy
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Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America
- The Jim Weiss Audio Collection
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts....
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I loved learning about Abraham Lincoln!
- By Julia Post on 08-29-24
By: Jim Weiss
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Kennedy's Last Days
- The Assassination that Defined a Generation
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Bill O’Reilly (introduction)
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century....
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Absolute waste of a credit
- By John on 06-13-13
By: Bill O'Reilly
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
- By: Janet Pascal
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age - literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As 16th president of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery....
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That I didn’t know many details about Lincoln
- By Barbara I Larrivee on 02-11-24
By: Janet Pascal
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The 1619 Project
- Born on the Water
- By: Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson
- Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States....
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Heartbreaking but not Broken
- By Jen on 01-26-22
By: Nikole Hannah-Jones, and others
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Courage to Run: A Story Based on the Life of Young Harriet Tubman
- Daughters of the Faith Series
- By: Wendy Lawton
- Narrated by: Shilynne Cole
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Harriet Tubman was born a slave on a Maryland plantation in the 1800s. She trusts in God, but her faith is tested at every turn. Should she obey her masters or listen to her conscience? This story from Harriet's childhood is a record of courage....
By: Wendy Lawton
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Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In this special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young listeners will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers....
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Written for young readers, but appealing for all
- By David on 02-25-15
By: Jon Meacham
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Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus)
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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A true crime thriller - the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body....
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Lincoln
- By min on 03-06-16
By: Steve Sheinkin
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The Red Bandanna
- Young Readers Adaptation
- By: Tom Rinaldi
- Narrated by: Brandon Pollock
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Welles Crowther did not see himself as hero. He was just an ordinary kid who played sports, volunteered at his local fire department, and eventually headed off to college and then Wall Street to start a career. Throughout, he always kept a red bandanna in his pocket, a gift from his father....
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How brave and loyal he was.
- By Alicia L. on 09-03-24
By: Tom Rinaldi
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The Day the World Went Nuclear
- Dropping the Atom Bomb and the End of World War II in the Pacific
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Autumn 1944. World War II is nearly over in Europe, but in the Pacific, American soldiers face an enemy who will not surrender....
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Recycled Text
- By Andrew on 08-28-17
By: Bill O'Reilly
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Who Was Neil Armstrong?
- Who Was...?
- By: Roberta Edwards
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind....
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5⭐️
- By William C Gordon on 11-27-23
By: Roberta Edwards
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Borderlands and the Mexican American Story
- Race to the Truth
- By: David Dorado Romo
- Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, about migrants crossing borders, drawn to the promise of a better life. In reality, Mexicans were on this land long before any borders existed. Here's the true story of America, from the Mexican American perspective....
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Felt like a volcano of suppressed history finally errupted
- By Diego on 11-20-24
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Bunker Hill to WWI
- Great Battles for Boys Series, Book 1
- By: Joe Giorello, Sibella Giorello
- Narrated by: Daniel Giorello
- Length: 2 hrs
- Unabridged
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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....
By: Joe Giorello, and others
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Separate Is Never Equal
- Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
- By: Duncan Tonatiuh
- Narrated by: Adriana Sananes
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Almost 10 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped end school segregation in California....
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
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History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote
- By: Kate Messner
- Narrated by: Angela Butler
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT? WRONG! Susan B. Anthony wasn't even alive when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution....
By: Kate Messner
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Of Thee I Sing
- A Letter to My Daughters
- By: Barack Obama
- Narrated by: Andre Braugher
- Length: 16 mins
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Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful audiobook that's made to be treasured! In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to 13 groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation....
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Awesome Work
- By cyril on 01-14-13
By: Barack Obama
New releases
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Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!
- By: Claudette Colvin, Phillip Hoose, Bea Jackson - illustrator
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Montgomery, Alabama 1955. Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin is tired. Tired of white people thinking they’re better than her. Tired of going to separate schools and separate bathrooms. Most of all, she’s tired of having to give up her seat on the bus whenever a white person tells her to. She wants freedom NOW! But what can one teenager do? On a bus ride home from school one day, young Claudette takes a stand for justice and refuses to get up from her seat—nine months before Rosa Parks will become famous for doing the same.
By: Claudette Colvin, and others
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Apollo 11: The Eagle Has Landed
- By: Leigh Anderson
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever looked into the night sky and wished that you could walk on the Moon? Find about what it is like from the astronauts that were first to do it! Learn about how Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins traveled into space and created history in 1969, and what it was like to take those famous first steps that made “one giant leap for mankind."
By: Leigh Anderson
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Discover the United States of America
- By: Frankie Thomas
- Narrated by: Tiffany Perdue
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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From New York to California, explore the United States through a fun and informative lens! If you want your child to fall in love with learning about the United States, then this is the audiobook for you! Let’s go on a learning adventure!
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Essential learning tool for kids
- By Gina on 11-21-24
By: Frankie Thomas
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Pocahontas Celebrates
- A Powhatan Harvest Festival
- By: Nancy D. Egloff
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Who were Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians? They were the Native Americans living in Virginia who met the English settlers when they arrived in 1607. Learn about their culture and how they celebrated their harvest every year!
By: Nancy D. Egloff
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America's First Diplomat
- By: Barbara Brooks Simons
- Narrated by: David Armstrong
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know who Benjamin Franklin is? You might know him as the scientist who discovered electricity by tying a key to a kite during a storm! Did you know he was a founding father of the United States? He made many efforts to the Revolutionary War and the construction of the United States government. Learn about all the political contributions he made that helped create the United States!
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The Midnight Rider
- By: Virginia Stevens
- Narrated by: David Armstrong
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know who Caesar Rodney is? Learn about the man who travelled an 80-mile journey on horseback in one night from Dover, Delaware to Pennsylvania, Philadelphia to deliver an important letter to the Continental Congress. His ride leads to the the life or death decision in our country's history—whether the colonies should fight for independence from Great Britain.
By: Virginia Stevens
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Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!
- By: Claudette Colvin, Phillip Hoose, Bea Jackson - illustrator
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Montgomery, Alabama 1955. Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin is tired. Tired of white people thinking they’re better than her. Tired of going to separate schools and separate bathrooms. Most of all, she’s tired of having to give up her seat on the bus whenever a white person tells her to. She wants freedom NOW! But what can one teenager do? On a bus ride home from school one day, young Claudette takes a stand for justice and refuses to get up from her seat—nine months before Rosa Parks will become famous for doing the same.
By: Claudette Colvin, and others
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Apollo 11: The Eagle Has Landed
- By: Leigh Anderson
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever looked into the night sky and wished that you could walk on the Moon? Find about what it is like from the astronauts that were first to do it! Learn about how Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins traveled into space and created history in 1969, and what it was like to take those famous first steps that made “one giant leap for mankind."
By: Leigh Anderson
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Discover the United States of America
- By: Frankie Thomas
- Narrated by: Tiffany Perdue
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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From New York to California, explore the United States through a fun and informative lens! If you want your child to fall in love with learning about the United States, then this is the audiobook for you! Let’s go on a learning adventure!
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Essential learning tool for kids
- By Gina on 11-21-24
By: Frankie Thomas
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Pocahontas Celebrates
- A Powhatan Harvest Festival
- By: Nancy D. Egloff
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Who were Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians? They were the Native Americans living in Virginia who met the English settlers when they arrived in 1607. Learn about their culture and how they celebrated their harvest every year!
By: Nancy D. Egloff
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America's First Diplomat
- By: Barbara Brooks Simons
- Narrated by: David Armstrong
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know who Benjamin Franklin is? You might know him as the scientist who discovered electricity by tying a key to a kite during a storm! Did you know he was a founding father of the United States? He made many efforts to the Revolutionary War and the construction of the United States government. Learn about all the political contributions he made that helped create the United States!
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The Midnight Rider
- By: Virginia Stevens
- Narrated by: David Armstrong
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you know who Caesar Rodney is? Learn about the man who travelled an 80-mile journey on horseback in one night from Dover, Delaware to Pennsylvania, Philadelphia to deliver an important letter to the Continental Congress. His ride leads to the the life or death decision in our country's history—whether the colonies should fight for independence from Great Britain.
By: Virginia Stevens