Best Sellers
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My Life
- An Illustrated Autobiography
- Written by: A. P. J. Kalam
- Narrated by: Smita Singh
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India....
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Must read / hear
- By Dileep Kumar on 21-11-18
Written by: A. P. J. Kalam
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Dreaming in Code
- Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer
- Written by: Emily Arnold McCully
- Narrated by: Emily Arnold McCully
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This illuminating biography reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most infamous Romantic poet, became the world's first computer programmer....
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Must listen for every computer science enthusiast
- By Nikhil Anand on 11-01-23
Written by: Emily Arnold McCully
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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- Written by: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A companion book for young listeners based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking best seller by Charles C. Mann....
Written by: Charles C. Mann
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Puffin Lives: B.R. Ambedkar
- Saviour of the Masses
- Written by: Payal Kapadia
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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This thrilling narrative, with its wealth of little-known facts takes the listener on a journey through the life of independent India’s first law minister....
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Simple and Good detalilng of Ambedkar life
- By Anonymous User on 28-04-21
Written by: Payal Kapadia
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How to Be a Writer
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Shubhankar
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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How to Be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style....
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Short and simple advice from the great author
- By Shweta Sharma on 10-06-21
Written by: Ruskin Bond
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Star Stuff
- Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
- Written by: Stephanie R. Sisson
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan....
Written by: Stephanie R. Sisson
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My Life
- An Illustrated Autobiography
- Written by: A. P. J. Kalam
- Narrated by: Smita Singh
- Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has been one of the most iconic figures of Independent India....
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Must read / hear
- By Dileep Kumar on 21-11-18
Written by: A. P. J. Kalam
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Dreaming in Code
- Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer
- Written by: Emily Arnold McCully
- Narrated by: Emily Arnold McCully
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This illuminating biography reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most infamous Romantic poet, became the world's first computer programmer....
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Must listen for every computer science enthusiast
- By Nikhil Anand on 11-01-23
Written by: Emily Arnold McCully
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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- Written by: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A companion book for young listeners based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking best seller by Charles C. Mann....
Written by: Charles C. Mann
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Puffin Lives: B.R. Ambedkar
- Saviour of the Masses
- Written by: Payal Kapadia
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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This thrilling narrative, with its wealth of little-known facts takes the listener on a journey through the life of independent India’s first law minister....
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Simple and Good detalilng of Ambedkar life
- By Anonymous User on 28-04-21
Written by: Payal Kapadia
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How to Be a Writer
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Shubhankar
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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How to Be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style....
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Short and simple advice from the great author
- By Shweta Sharma on 10-06-21
Written by: Ruskin Bond
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Star Stuff
- Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
- Written by: Stephanie R. Sisson
- Narrated by: Peter Berkrot
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan....
Written by: Stephanie R. Sisson
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Ronaldo
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- Written by: Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Cristiano Ronaldo overcame poverty and childhood illness to become one of the best football players ever. Escaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson....
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The Real Inspiration to Young Football Player #CR7
- By DINESH D KALLOLI on 01-05-19
Written by: Matt Oldfield,
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The Silk Roads
- The Extraordinary History That Created Your World - Children's Edition
- Written by: Peter Frankopan
- Narrated by: Peter Frankopan
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
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Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads....
Written by: Peter Frankopan
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Messi
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- Written by: Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when he was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough....
Written by: Matt Oldfield,
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Fatty Legs (10th Anniversary Edition)
- Written by: Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, Christy Jordan-Fenton, Debbie Reese - foreword
- Narrated by: Lisa Nasson
- Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text....
Written by: Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton,
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Quantum Physics for Beginners
- Introduction to Essential Theories, the Behavior of Matter, and How it's Changing Our Lives
- Written by: Pantheon Space Academy
- Narrated by: Grant Benker
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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My beginner's book is your ticket to one of the coolest and most mysterious subjects out there. This isn't your average physics book. It's a portal to understanding the stuff that makes up... well, everything....
Written by: Pantheon Space Academy
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Best Friends
- Friends, Book 2
- Written by: Shannon Hale
- Narrated by: Shannon Hale, Mia Jenness, Carlotta Brentan,
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends....
Written by: Shannon Hale
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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
- Written by: Alexandra Stewart
- Narrated by: Paul Panting
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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In the late morning of 29th May 1953, the sun was shining brightly on the roof of the world, a gentle breeze was blowing and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever...their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and the roof of the world was Everest....
Written by: Alexandra Stewart
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Sporting Heroes
- Ladybird Audio Adventures
- Written by: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure....
Written by: Ladybird
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Playwrights and Authors
- Ladybird Audio Adventures
- Written by: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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On this adventure, we're entering the world of performance, where we'll learn about different literary legends throughout history! We'll meet William Shakespeare at work at the Globe Theatre, and go behind the scenes of the amazing musical, Hamilton. Let's take to the stage....
Written by: Ladybird
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The Night Diary
- Written by: Veera Hiranandani
- Narrated by: Priya Ayyar
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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It's 1947, and India, newly independent of British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. The divide has created much tension between Hindus and Muslims....
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INCREDIBLE!!
- By Nelly on 19-05-22
Written by: Veera Hiranandani
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Race to the Bottom of the Earth
- Surviving Antartica
- Written by: Rebecca E.F. Barone
- Narrated by: Kate Mulligan
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. In 2018, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica....
Written by: Rebecca E.F. Barone
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Isaac Newton
- Written by: Nicolas Soames
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 12 mins
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This is a story from the Famous People in History II collection....
Written by: Nicolas Soames
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Kid Athletes
- True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends
- Written by: David Stabler
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school....
Written by: David Stabler
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Fantastically Great Women
- True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery
- Written by: Kate Pankhurst
- Narrated by: Kate Pankhurst, Adjoa Andoh, Harriet Carmichael,
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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The complete audio collection of all the stories from Kate Pankhurst's best-selling Fantastically Great Women series....
Written by: Kate Pankhurst
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Kid Scientists
- True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars
- Written by: David Stabler
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world’s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you....
Written by: David Stabler
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Written by: Nicolas Soames
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 14 mins
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This is a story from the Famous People in History II collection....
Written by: Nicolas Soames
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Sterling Point Books
- Lawrence of Arabia
- Written by: Alistair Maclean
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Colorful characters, a larger-than-life hero, stirring battles, death-defying desert treks, and an adventure rich in mystery and romance, are all depicted by a great writer....
Written by: Alistair Maclean
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I Am Malala Yousafzai
- Written by: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Zehra Fazal, Vidish Athavale, Danish Farooqui,
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked....
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i loved it
- By Aparna on 02-01-23
Written by: Brad Meltzer
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My Life with the Chimpanzees
- Written by: Jane Goodall
- Narrated by: Jane Goodall
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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From the time she was a girl, Jane Goodall dreamed of a life spent working with animals. Finally she had her wish. When she was 26 years old, she ventured into the forests of Africa to observe chimpanzees in the wild....
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Marvelous
- By ABHIRAMI on 06-06-23
Written by: Jane Goodall
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New Testament Bible Stories for Children with 100 Children's Bible Songs
- Kids Bible - Dramatized with 100 Bible Songs for Kids
- Written by: American Bible Society
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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This audio recording of the contemporary English version of the New Testament is a dramatized word-for-word narration featuring multiple voices that bring the Holy Scriptures alive....
Written by: American Bible Society
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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different
- Written by: Ben Brooks
- Narrated by: Joshua Higgott, Thomas Judd
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative....
Written by: Ben Brooks
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Steve Jobs: Technology Innovator and Apple Genius
- Written by: Matt Doeden
- Narrated by: Intuitive
- Length: 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Called by some "the da Vinci of our time," Jobs used his innovation and vision to help advance technology like no other....
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Rest in peace Steve Jobs
- By Abhinav Parwanda on 26-12-20
Written by: Matt Doeden
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Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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As America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson thirsted to see the Good News brought to the shrouded land of Burma....
Written by: Janet Benge,
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I Am Amelia Earhart
- Ordinary People Change the World
- Written by: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Jennifer Lim, Various
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This audiobook follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward....
Written by: Brad Meltzer
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Auston Matthews: Hockey Dynamo
- Stars of Sports
- Written by: Shane Frederick
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Auston Matthews felt at home on the ice as soon as he stepped onto a rink as a kid. Soon, hockey scouts watched him closely as he broke records in the youth hockey. After signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he made an immediate impact by being the first player in the modern era to score four goals in his National Hockey League debut. Learn about the rise of a three-time NHL All-Star in this exciting, fast-paced biography.
Written by: Shane Frederick
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award.
Written by: Matt Chandler
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Chloe Kim: Gold-Medal Snowboarder
- Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
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At 17-years-old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography.
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Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- Written by: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, Salima Alikhan
- Narrated by: uncredited
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During World War II, Germany’s Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes—and, ultimately, stop them.
Written by: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator,
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Sabrina Ionescu
- Rising Basketball Star
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
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Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren’t enough players for a girls’ basketball team. Ionescu wasn’t allowed on the boys’ team, but she didn’t give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team.
Written by: Matt Chandler
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Fighting to Survive Airplane Crashes: Terrifying True Stories
- Fighting to Survive
- Written by: Sean McCollum
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying airplane disasters, and what they did to survive.
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Auston Matthews: Hockey Dynamo
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- Narrated by: uncredited
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Auston Matthews felt at home on the ice as soon as he stepped onto a rink as a kid. Soon, hockey scouts watched him closely as he broke records in the youth hockey. After signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he made an immediate impact by being the first player in the modern era to score four goals in his National Hockey League debut. Learn about the rise of a three-time NHL All-Star in this exciting, fast-paced biography.
Written by: Shane Frederick
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award.
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Chloe Kim: Gold-Medal Snowboarder
- Stars of Sports
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Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- Written by: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, Salima Alikhan
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During World War II, Germany’s Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes—and, ultimately, stop them.
Written by: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator,
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Sabrina Ionescu
- Rising Basketball Star
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
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Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren’t enough players for a girls’ basketball team. Ionescu wasn’t allowed on the boys’ team, but she didn’t give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team.
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Fighting to Survive Airplane Crashes: Terrifying True Stories
- Fighting to Survive
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Wangari Maathai: Get to Know the Woman Who Planted Trees to Bring Change
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Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows listeners how little things can bring about big change.
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Kawhi Leonard: Pro Basketball Champion
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- Narrated by: uncredited
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Leonard was just 20 years old when he was first drafted in the NBA. Since then, he has had many triumphs, and has helped lead his teams to greatness. Discover more about Leonard's career highlights in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Written by: Shane Frederick
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Adam Thielen: Football's Underdog Star
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
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Adam Thielen always knew he wanted to play in the NFL. From growing up watching Randy Moss and the Vikings to playing at a small Division II college, his path to the NFL hasn't always been a straight line. After initially making the Vikings roster in 2013, he was cut to the practice squad. He went on to become Minnesota's top wide receiver.
Written by: Matt Chandler
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The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
- First but Forgotten
- Written by: Cristina Oxtra
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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You may have learned about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipino labor organizer who had also been working with grape pickers in California at the time.
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The Untold Story of Annie Turnbo Malone: Hair Care Millionaire
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Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker’s success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products for Black women.
Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
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The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer
- First but Forgotten
- Written by: Leticia Gonzales
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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You probably know that the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case was an important part of ending segregation in schools. But it wasn’t the only one. In 1947, Mendez v. Westminster helped end segregation in California’s schools. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book will uncover Mendez’s story and show how it connects to Brown v. Board of Education.
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The Untold Story of Sarah Keys Evans: Civil Rights Soldier
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Most people have heard about Rosa Parks’s brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans—a veteran—refused to give up her seat on a bus traveling through the South.
Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
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The Ashe Brothers
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- Narrated by: uncredited
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In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn’t happen without help. Arthur’s close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men’s tennis.
Written by: Judy Allen Dodson
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Naomi Osaka: Grand Slam Champ
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
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- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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Naomi Osaka is the first Asian tennis player to hold the number one singles ranking in the Women's Tennis Association. She started to make a name for herself at 16 and is now known around the world. Osaka has defeated the toughest players in the league and her talent continues to rise each year.
Written by: Cheryl Kim
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Sky Brown: Skateboarding Phenom
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Cheryl Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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At just 10 years of age, Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She’s not afraid to take risks and push limits.
Written by: Cheryl Kim
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Christian Yelich: Baseball MVP
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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Outfielder Christian Yelich joined Little League when he was four and never stopped playing. From traveling teams when he was young to being drafted as a professional player, baseball was a priority for Yelich. He was named the National League’s MVP in 2018.
Written by: Matt Chandler
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Candace Parker
- Basketball Star (Stars of Sports)
- Written by: Shane Frederick
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
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When Candace Parker beat out all the boys at the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest in 2004, she became the first female player to win the event. In the years that followed, Parker's list of achievements became long and ever-growing. She was WNBA rookie of the year, a two-time WNBA most valuable player, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and more. Parker is also a mother, broadcaster, and role model. Discover more about Parker's amazing life in this inspiring biography.
Written by: Shane Frederick