Best Sellers
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How to Be a Writer
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Shubhankar
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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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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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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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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I Am Helen Keller
- Ordinary People Change the World Series
- Written by: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Various
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who changed her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan....
Written by: Brad Meltzer
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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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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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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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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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I Am Helen Keller
- Ordinary People Change the World Series
- Written by: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Various
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who changed her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan....
Written by: Brad Meltzer
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The Night Diary
- Written by: Veera Hiranandani
- Narrated by: Priya Ayyar
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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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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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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Sundar Singh: Footprints over the Mountains
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
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Searching since boyhood for the way to God, Sundar Singh found truth in Jesus Christ. At sixteen, the former Sikh became a Christian sadhu, or holy man, and at great risk devoted his life to Christ....
Written by: Janet Benge,
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Frida Kahlo
- Ein Leben voller Farben
- Written by: Berit Hempel
- Narrated by: Matthias Haase, Bettina Engelhardt, Jan-Gregor Kremp,
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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"Wozu brauche ich Füße, wenn ich Flügel habe? " fragt sich die Frau mit den wohl berühmtesten Augenbrauen der Welt. Frida Kahlo steht...
Written by: Berit Hempel
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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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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- Written by: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
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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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Dreaming in Code
- Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer
- Written by: Emily Arnold McCully
- Narrated by: Emily Arnold McCully
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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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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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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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
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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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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
- Written by: Alexandra Stewart
- Narrated by: Paul Panting
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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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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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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Best Friends
- Friends, Book 2
- Written by: Shannon Hale
- Narrated by: Shannon Hale, Mia Jenness, Carlotta Brentan,
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kid Scientists
- True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars
- Written by: David Stabler
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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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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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
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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
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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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My Life with the Chimpanzees
- Written by: Jane Goodall
- Narrated by: Jane Goodall
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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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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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
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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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Sterling Point Books: Lawrence of Arabia
- Written by: Alistair Maclean
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
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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
New Releases
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Anne Frank Writes Words of Hope
- Courageous Kid of World War II
- Written by: Debbie Vilardi, Christian Papazoglakis - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A preteen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.
Written by: Debbie Vilardi,
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Exciting Events Volume 14
- Your Story Hour
- Written by: Your Story Hour
- Narrated by: Aunt Nikki, Uncle Jon
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Two exciting stories about explorer missionary David Livingstone, two historical stories about children in the 1800s in the United States, and two true-to-life stories about music and acts of kindness!
Written by: Your Story Hour
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The ABCs of Queer History
- Written by: Seema Yasmin
- Narrated by: Indya Moore, Yalini Dream
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Writer and poet Seema Yasmin celebrates all the joys and challenges of queer history in the United States. This is a book of people, of ideas, of accomplishments and events. It’s a book about Allies and Ancestors, about Belonging and Being accepted, about Hope, Knowledge, and Love. And ultimately, it’s a book to help kids learn a different kind of ABCs—not just words like apple, ball or cat, but rather the essence of what it means to be diverse, to be equitable, to be inclusive.
Written by: Seema Yasmin
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Elena Delle Donne: Basketball Record Breaker
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019. Get the highlights of Delle Donne’s amazing career and learn about her community involvement off the court.
Written by: Matt Chandler
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
Written by: Carol Kim
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight
- History's Mysteries
- Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
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Anne Frank Writes Words of Hope
- Courageous Kid of World War II
- Written by: Debbie Vilardi, Christian Papazoglakis - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A preteen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.
Written by: Debbie Vilardi,
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Exciting Events Volume 14
- Your Story Hour
- Written by: Your Story Hour
- Narrated by: Aunt Nikki, Uncle Jon
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Two exciting stories about explorer missionary David Livingstone, two historical stories about children in the 1800s in the United States, and two true-to-life stories about music and acts of kindness!
Written by: Your Story Hour
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The ABCs of Queer History
- Written by: Seema Yasmin
- Narrated by: Indya Moore, Yalini Dream
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Writer and poet Seema Yasmin celebrates all the joys and challenges of queer history in the United States. This is a book of people, of ideas, of accomplishments and events. It’s a book about Allies and Ancestors, about Belonging and Being accepted, about Hope, Knowledge, and Love. And ultimately, it’s a book to help kids learn a different kind of ABCs—not just words like apple, ball or cat, but rather the essence of what it means to be diverse, to be equitable, to be inclusive.
Written by: Seema Yasmin
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Elena Delle Donne: Basketball Record Breaker
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019. Get the highlights of Delle Donne’s amazing career and learn about her community involvement off the court.
Written by: Matt Chandler
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
Written by: Carol Kim
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight
- History's Mysteries
- Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
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Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
Written by: Megan Cooley Peterson
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School Strike for Climate
- Movements and Resistance
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread.
Written by: Nel Yomtov
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Chance the Rapper
- Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow (Movers, Shakers, and History Makers)
- Written by: Jamie Hudalla
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Chance the Rapper rose to fame in the late 2000s. He collaborates with many other musicians and gives back to his home city, Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Chance's life as a famous rapper!
Written by: Jamie Hudalla
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Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Karen Latchana Kenney
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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In September 2019, “Truth Hurts” became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows, and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar.
Written by: Karen Latchana Kenney
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Boyan Slat: Pioneering the Ocean Cleanup
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Dutch student Boyan Slat always loved inventing. A visit to the oceans of Greece inspired his greatest invention ever. Why were there more plastic bags than fish? How could he save the sea? Learn more about Boyan’s Great Pacific Garbage Patch project; The Ocean Cleanup and his plastic cleanup invention, System 001; and the challenges behind removing trash from our oceans and rivers.
Written by: Isaac Kerry
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
- A Day That Changed America
- Written by: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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On April 14, 1865, only days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford’s Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped forward in his seat. Hours later, the United States had lost its leader. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the assassination plot, how the fateful evening unfolded, and the ways in which one tragic day changed America forever.
Written by: Jessica Gunderson
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Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Deirdre R. J. Head
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!
Written by: Deirdre R. J. Head
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Bubba Wallace: Stock Car Racing Star
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Lisa A. Crayton
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn’t slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR.
Written by: Lisa A. Crayton
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Fernando Tatis Jr.: Big-Time Hitter
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Written by: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day. Learn more about this Dominican shortstop superstar!
Written by: Matt Chandler
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Cynthia Paul - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Listen to the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe.
Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner,
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Millicent Simmonds: Actor and Activist
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, Nancy Starr - consultant
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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Deaf actor Millicent Simmonds captivated audiences with her performances in Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place. She has appeared in music videos, TV episodes, and at awards shows that have brought awareness to how deaf people experience the world. Learn more about this talented young actor and how she intends to give deaf people the space to tell their own stories.
Written by: Rachel Smoka-Richardson,
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R.L. Stine: Author with a Flair for Scare
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Martha London
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
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R. L. Stine has written hundreds of children's books, including the scary, creepy Goosebumps series. His books have inspired TV shows and movies. Learn more about Stine's life as a famous writer!
Written by: Martha London