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Best Sellers
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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
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- Written by: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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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....
Written by: Steve Sheinkin
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The Bite of the Mango
- Written by: Mariatu Kamara, Susan McClelland
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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The astounding story of one girl's journey from war victim to UNICEF Special Representative....
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Inspiring
- By Amazon Customer on 06-10-22
Written by: Mariatu Kamara,
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500 World War 1 and 2 Facts - Interesting Events and History Information to Win Trivia
- Written by: Scott Matthews
- Narrated by: Micah Howey
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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This book delves into all the conflicts in the war, including Germany’s disastrous invasion of Russia, the air raids that decimated much of London, and why the US started communicating in the Navajo language....
Written by: Scott Matthews
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What Was Pearl Harbor?
- What Was?
- Written by: Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Eric Sharp
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: Four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II....
Written by: Patricia Brennan Demuth,
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Torpedoed
- The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
- Written by: Deborah Heiligman
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII....
Written by: Deborah Heiligman
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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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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- Written 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....
Written by: Steve Sheinkin
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The Bite of the Mango
- Written by: Mariatu Kamara, Susan McClelland
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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The astounding story of one girl's journey from war victim to UNICEF Special Representative....
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Inspiring
- By Amazon Customer on 06-10-22
Written by: Mariatu Kamara,
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500 World War 1 and 2 Facts - Interesting Events and History Information to Win Trivia
- Written by: Scott Matthews
- Narrated by: Micah Howey
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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This book delves into all the conflicts in the war, including Germany’s disastrous invasion of Russia, the air raids that decimated much of London, and why the US started communicating in the Navajo language....
Written by: Scott Matthews
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What Was Pearl Harbor?
- What Was?
- Written by: Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Eric Sharp
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: Four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II....
Written by: Patricia Brennan Demuth,
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Torpedoed
- The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
- Written by: Deborah Heiligman
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII....
Written by: Deborah Heiligman
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! World War II
- Written by: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time....
Written by: Tony Robinson
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders - World War I
- Written by: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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Everything you need to know about World War I!....
Written by: Tony Robinson
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The Great God Pan
- Written by: Arthur Machen
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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Arthur Machen’s novella explores the disturbing consequences of toying with the line between the earthly world and the spiritual realm....
Written by: Arthur Machen
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Napoleon and the French Revolution
- Written by: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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Jim Weiss guides listeners on a journey to encounter the fascinating people, high ideals, and bloody battles of the French Revolution and Napoleon's empire....
Written by: Jim Weiss
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Fallout
- Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown
- Written by: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Samuelson
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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New York Times best-selling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking listeners on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction....
Written by: Steve Sheinkin
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Sterling Point Books
- The Sinking of the Bismarck: The Deadly Hunt
- Written by: William L. Shirer
- Narrated by: Benjamin Becker
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire....
Written by: William L. Shirer
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King George: What Was His Problem?
- Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution
- Written by: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Steve Sheinkin
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
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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....
Written by: Steve Sheinkin
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The Battle of the Bulge
- The Young Readers Adaptation
- Written by: Rick Atkinson
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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On the 16th of December, 1944, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the German army attacked American Allied forces, making one last attempt to turn the tide of World War II....
Written by: Rick Atkinson
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Who Was Joan of Arc?
- Written by: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Karyn O'Bryant
- Length: 55 mins
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At age 11, Joan of Arc began to see religious visions telling her to join forces with the King of France. As a teenager, she was leading troops into battle. Though she was captured and executed for her beliefs, Joan of Arc became a Catholic saint and captured the world's imagination....
Written by: Pam Pollack,
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Strongman
- The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy
- Written by: Kenneth C. Davis
- Narrated by: Cindy Kay, Terrence Kidd, Kenneth C. Davis
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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From the best-selling author of the Don't Know Much About books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators....
Written by: Kenneth C. Davis
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World War I
- Great Battles for Boys, Book 6
- Written by: Joe Giorello, Sibella Giorello
- Narrated by: Daniel Giorello
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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Great Battles for Boys takes kids to the front lines of iconic battles. 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....
Written by: Joe Giorello,
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History Smashers: Pearl Harbor
- History Smashers
- Written by: Kate Messner
- Narrated by: James Malloch
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
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On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a completely unpredictable attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Right? Well, that's not quite the real deal. Some military experts had suggested that Pearl Harbor was a likely target....
Written by: Kate Messner
New Releases
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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- Written by: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls of adolescence on their family’s little island in the middle of the Una River. When finally confronted with the harsh truths of the adult world around them, their bond gives them the resilience to discover and hold fast to their true selves.
Written by: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess,
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Sergeant Reckless Braves the Battlefield: Heroic Korean War Horse
- Heroic Animals
- Written by: Bruce Berglund, Mark Simmons - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war.
Written by: Bruce Berglund,
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Cher Ami Comes Through
- Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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Listen all about the brave little pigeon that carried out a dangerous mission to deliver a desperate message across a deadly battlefield.
Written by: Nel Yomtov
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Drummer Boys Lead the Charge: Courageous Kids of the Civil War
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Bruce Berglund, Aleksandar Sotirovski - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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In the early 1860s, the United States is torn apart by Civil War. The conflict between the North and the South affects everyone, including many boys who want to join in the fight. Among them are young Edward Black, Lyston and Orion Howe, and Charles Moore. They're too young to fight in combat, but they show their courage by marching to battle as drummer boys.
Written by: Bruce Berglund,
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Claudette Colvin Refuses to Move: Courageous Kid of the Civil Rights Movement
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Ebony Joy Wilkins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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It's March 2, 1955, and an ordinary 15-year-old girl from Montgomery, Alabama is about to do something extraordinary. When a white bus driver orders Claudette Colvin to give up her seat for a white passenger, she refuses to move. After Claudette is arrested, her brave actions help inspire Civil Rights leaders organize bus boycotts and perform similar acts to defy segregation laws.
Written by: Ebony Joy Wilkins
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Ida Lewis Guards the Shore: Courageous Kid of the Atlantic
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Ida Lewis spent a lifetime on the water, starting when her family moved to the island of Lime Rock in 1857 for her father's job as lighthouse keeper. By age 15, Ida was the best swimmer in Newport, Rhode Island. And when her father suffers a stroke, Ida herself takes over as keeper of the lighthouse. But guarding the shore also means guarding the water. And when Ida spots four local boys in danger on the water, she knows she must take action, the boys' lives depend on it.
Written by: Jessica Gunderson
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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- Written by: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls of adolescence on their family’s little island in the middle of the Una River. When finally confronted with the harsh truths of the adult world around them, their bond gives them the resilience to discover and hold fast to their true selves.
Written by: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess,
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Sergeant Reckless Braves the Battlefield: Heroic Korean War Horse
- Heroic Animals
- Written by: Bruce Berglund, Mark Simmons - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war.
Written by: Bruce Berglund,
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Cher Ami Comes Through
- Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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Listen all about the brave little pigeon that carried out a dangerous mission to deliver a desperate message across a deadly battlefield.
Written by: Nel Yomtov
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Drummer Boys Lead the Charge: Courageous Kids of the Civil War
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Bruce Berglund, Aleksandar Sotirovski - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
- Unabridged
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In the early 1860s, the United States is torn apart by Civil War. The conflict between the North and the South affects everyone, including many boys who want to join in the fight. Among them are young Edward Black, Lyston and Orion Howe, and Charles Moore. They're too young to fight in combat, but they show their courage by marching to battle as drummer boys.
Written by: Bruce Berglund,
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Claudette Colvin Refuses to Move: Courageous Kid of the Civil Rights Movement
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Ebony Joy Wilkins
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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It's March 2, 1955, and an ordinary 15-year-old girl from Montgomery, Alabama is about to do something extraordinary. When a white bus driver orders Claudette Colvin to give up her seat for a white passenger, she refuses to move. After Claudette is arrested, her brave actions help inspire Civil Rights leaders organize bus boycotts and perform similar acts to defy segregation laws.
Written by: Ebony Joy Wilkins
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Ida Lewis Guards the Shore: Courageous Kid of the Atlantic
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Ida Lewis spent a lifetime on the water, starting when her family moved to the island of Lime Rock in 1857 for her father's job as lighthouse keeper. By age 15, Ida was the best swimmer in Newport, Rhode Island. And when her father suffers a stroke, Ida herself takes over as keeper of the lighthouse. But guarding the shore also means guarding the water. And when Ida spots four local boys in danger on the water, she knows she must take action, the boys' lives depend on it.
Written by: Jessica Gunderson
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Nancy Wake: Fearless Spy of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- Written by: Jessica Gunderson, Alice Larsson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany’s Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries. In France, groups of anti-Nazi citizens, known as the French Resistance, fought to stop Germany’s reign of terror. A brave woman named Nancy Wake became one of the movement’s greatest assets as a spy.
Written by: Jessica Gunderson,
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Sybil Ludington Rides to the Rescue: Courageous Kid of the American Revolution
- Courageous Kids
- Written by: Jessica Gunderson, Pablo Gallego - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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In 1777, the American Revolution is well underway. At 16, Sybil Ludington knows the war all too well. Her father is a colonel in the Continental Army, battling for America's independence from Great Britain. Colonel Ludington and his regiment are home for the season when word comes that the British Army is attacking nearby. With her father too ill to ride, it's up to young Sybil to alert the American militia that the British are coming.
Written by: Jessica Gunderson,
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A Pearl Harbor Time Capsule: Artifacts of the Surprise Attack on the U.S.
- Time Capsule History
- Written by: Natalie Fowler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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A Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, listeners are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II.
Written by: Natalie Fowler
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A U.S. Independence Time Capsule: Artifacts of the Nation's Beginnings
- Time Capsule History
- Written by: Natalie Fowler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 28 mins
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If the founding fathers and mothers of the United States had built a time capsule to tell the story of the nation's beginnings, what artifacts would be packed inside? Tea leaves, a lantern, yellowed documents, and more tell a part of the story of the colonists' fight for independence. In this Time Capsule History book, listeners can examine primary sources of the Revolutionary Era to explore this exciting moment in history!
Written by: Natalie Fowler
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Beastly Armor: Military Defenses Inspired by Animals
- Beasts and the Battlefield
- Written by: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, learn how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
Written by: Charles C. Hofer
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Beasts on the Battlefield
- Animals in Combat
- Written by: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, learn about the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
Written by: Charles C. Hofer
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Beastly Firepower
- Military Weapons and Tactics Inspired by Animals
- Written by: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
Written by: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
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The United States Air Force
- Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of airmen and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Air Force uses.
Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
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The United States Marine Corps
- Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of Marines and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Marines use to complete their tough missions.
Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
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The United States Coast Guard
- Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of Coast Guard members and their training, as well as the different types of ships, aircraft, and equipment this branch uses to complete its important missions around the world.
Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
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The United States Army
- All About Branches of the U.S. Military
- Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of soldiers and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, vehicles, and weapons the Army uses. When duty calls, the Army is always ready to defend.
Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
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The United States Navy
- Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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The U.S. Navy traces its roots back to the American Revolutionary War. Then, its small fleet was outnumbered. Today, it is the largest navy in the world. Learn about the roles of sailors and their training, as well as the different types of ships, aircraft, equipment, and weapons the U.S. Navy uses to complete missions around the world.
Written by: Tracy Vonder Brink