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Best Sellers
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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Cher Ami Comes Through
- Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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
- Unabridged
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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
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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,
New Releases
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- Written by: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
Written by: Christy Serrano
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
Written by: Carrie Myers
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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
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- Written by: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
Written by: Emily Hudd
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- Written by: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.
Written by: Kaitlyn Duling
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- Written by: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
Written by: Christy Serrano
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
Written by: Carrie Myers
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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
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- Written by: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
Written by: Emily Hudd
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- Written by: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.
Written by: Kaitlyn Duling
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Military Ships and Submarines
- Amazing Military Machines
- Written by: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Militaries use amazing vehicles on the water. Aircraft carriers and submarines are just a few of the mighty military machines that get the job done!
Written by: Mari Schuh
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Tanks and Other Military Vehicles
- Amazing Military Machines
- Written by: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 2 mins
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Militaries need tough fighting machines on land. Tanks and other vehicles roll through deserts and speed through rugged mountains to get the job done!
Written by: Mari Schuh
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Military Aircraft
- Amazing Military Machines
- Written by: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Militaries need fast and powerful machines in the air. Fighter jets, cargo planes, and other amazing aircraft zoom over land and water to get the job done!
Written by: Mari Schuh
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Days That Changed America
- Written by: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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For years, the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonists had been wearing thin. Colonists felt they were being treated unfairly. The British thought they were putting down a rebellion. On April 19, 1775, the two sides clashed at Lexington and Concord. The American Revolution was about to begin. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the battles, how the historic events unfolded, and the ways in which one shot changed America forever.
Written by: Isaac Kerry
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The Attack on Fort Sumter
- Days That Changed America
- Written by: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On April 9, 1861, soldiers gathered outside Fort Sumter. They were fighting for the Confederacy, which was made up of southern states that had left the United States. The soldiers demanded the U.S. Army leave the fort. Even though the fort had less than a week’s worth of supplies, the Army refused. Three days later, a fight for the fort began. That battle was the start of the Civil War. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to this historic conflict, how the costly event unfolded, and the ways in which one explosive day changed America forever.
Written by: Isaac Kerry
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The Unbreakable Zamperini: A World War II Survivor's Brave Story
- Amazing World War II Stories
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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In the 1930s, Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943, Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal. After surviving for more than six weeks on a raft at sea, he was captured by Japanese forces and sent to a POW camp.
Written by: Nel Yomtov
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U.S. Ghost Army: The Master Illusionists of World War II
- Amazing World War II Stories
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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When you need to mislead the enemy, who are you going to call? The Ghost Army of course! During World War II, this top secret group of artists and special effects experts worked to deceive German forces on the front lines. Using fake combat vehicles and artillery, dummies dressed as soldiers, and broadcasting the sounds of troops and equipment, the Ghost Army often tricked the Germans into believing U.S. forces were about to attack in one place while the real troops moved against another target.
Written by: Nel Yomtov
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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
- Unabridged
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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
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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