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Narrated by:
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Jason Damron
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By:
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V. M. Hillyer
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One of the finest history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer classic features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, inspiring an appreciation of how events relate to one another.
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Listeners can discover all the foul facts about the Groovy Greeks, including why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears, who had the world's first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax!
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Great, Gory, Grim, Grizzly and above all Groovy !
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The Saga of the Volsungs
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From the translator of the best-selling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members - including, among others, the dragon slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.
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WELL DONE!
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This fourth book in the action-packed Guts & Glory series takes listeners through the exciting and fascinating history of the American Revolution. From George Washington crossing the icy Delaware, to Molly Pitcher fearlessly firing her cannon, the people of the American Revolution were some of the bravest and most inspiring of all time. Jump into a riot in the streets of Boston, join the Culper Spy Ring as they steal secrets in the dead of night, and watch the signing of the Declaration of Independence in this accessible guide to the birth of the United States.
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Disappointing! Rude language and euphemisms
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Helena
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Helena is the intelligent, horse-mad daughter of a British chieftan who is suddenly betrothed to the warrior who becomes the Roman emperor Constantius. She spends her life seeking truth in the religions, mythologies, and philosophies of the declining ancient world. This she eventually finds in Christianity-and literally in the Cross of Christ.The Empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great, made the historic pilgrimage to Palestine and built churches at Bethlehem and Olivet.
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And There Alone is Hope
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Charles Coffin's The Story of Liberty, originally published in 1879, is not America's story alone. It belongs to all those who are enjoying freedom and liberty in any part of the world. And it belongs to all nations that will yet serve Him. As we reach back into the records of history to observe the hand of the Great Author of all liberty, we will find direction for the days ahead and discover the keys we need to understand and interpret the future.
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Greek Mythology
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This audiobook on Greek mythology will take you on a captivating journey, so you can experience the enjoyment of the entertaining stories while also learning about the Greek myths that lie at the roots of Western language, culture, and civilization. Explore the captivating myths of the Greek gods and heroes.
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Listeners can discover all the foul facts about the Terrible Tudors on this audiobook, including why Henry VIII thought he'd married a horse, which shocking swear words they simply loved to say and how an awful Tudor axeman kept botching the job. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
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Always a treat.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-08-21
amazing title
amazing title, author, narration, everything is class apart. The story has a unique surprise an
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- Mort
- 05-04-22
This a great book
My kids love this book it is great for learning history and just listening
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- Cathy
- 05-15-23
Missing content
A large portion of chapter 90 is missing! It just cut off with about 2 pages left in the chapter.
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- Carol
- 02-21-21
Why has this book been changed?
I had this book as a 4th grade history text through Calvert School. I loved it. I found I could order it through Walmart, of all places! Then I saw that Audible offered it. I was delighted. However! Be forewarned that it has been edited. I'm sure it's more pc now but, what the heck?! This was originally published aft WWI. I think we're all capable of knowing there is a difference and we won't be offended. I can't handle it any more. I'm returning it.
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- Flyinseamnky
- 06-15-22
missing content
I love this but for some reason chapter 90 is missing about two pages worth of content. that's really annoying since I had to pay for this audiobook. and I have no idea who to complain to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-22-20
simplistic and somewhat religious
This story is very simplistic and is somewhat told from a religious point of view. Perhaps interesting for a first introduction to history.
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