Best Sellers
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Who Was Richard Nixon?
- Written by: Megan Stine, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Learn more about Richard Nixon - one of America's most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position....
Written by: Megan Stine,
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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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Yes We Can
- A Biography of Barack Obama
- Written by: Garen Thomas
- Narrated by: Roscoe Orman
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
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In third grade, Barack Obama wrote an essay entitled, I Want to Become President" - and he is, to this day, determined to show the world that, yes, he can....
Written by: Garen Thomas
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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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For Which We Stand
- Written by: Jeff Foster
- Narrated by: Liza Seneca
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
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Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain"....
Written by: Jeff Foster
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Who Was John McCain?
- Who Was?
- Written by: Michael Burgan, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime....
Written by: Michael Burgan,
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Who Was Richard Nixon?
- Written by: Megan Stine, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Learn more about Richard Nixon - one of America's most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position....
Written by: Megan Stine,
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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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Yes We Can
- A Biography of Barack Obama
- Written by: Garen Thomas
- Narrated by: Roscoe Orman
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In third grade, Barack Obama wrote an essay entitled, I Want to Become President" - and he is, to this day, determined to show the world that, yes, he can....
Written by: Garen Thomas
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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
- Unabridged
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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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For Which We Stand
- Written by: Jeff Foster
- Narrated by: Liza Seneca
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain"....
Written by: Jeff Foster
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Who Was John McCain?
- Who Was?
- Written by: Michael Burgan, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime....
Written by: Michael Burgan,
New Releases
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The Bill of Rights
- Shaping the United States of America
- Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Young listeners are encouraged to take a closer look at the U.S. Constitution's first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Citizens of the newly independent United States proposed several freedoms, including speech, assembly, and worship—many of which are still recognized and honored today.
Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
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The Mayflower Compact
- Shaping the United States of America
- Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Listeners will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Students will gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America.
Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
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Voting in Elections
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Amy Kortuem
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
Written by: Amy Kortuem
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The President of the United States
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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The State Governor
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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Our Post Office
- Places in Our Community
- Written by: Mary Meinking
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 2 mins
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The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Listeners will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post office special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about the post office.
Written by: Mary Meinking
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The Bill of Rights
- Shaping the United States of America
- Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Young listeners are encouraged to take a closer look at the U.S. Constitution's first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Citizens of the newly independent United States proposed several freedoms, including speech, assembly, and worship—many of which are still recognized and honored today.
Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
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The Mayflower Compact
- Shaping the United States of America
- Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Listeners will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Students will gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America.
Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
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Voting in Elections
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Amy Kortuem
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
Written by: Amy Kortuem
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The President of the United States
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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The State Governor
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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Our Post Office
- Places in Our Community
- Written by: Mary Meinking
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The post office is an important place in our community. Many community helpers work at the post office. Listeners will learn about who works at a post office, what the workers do, and what makes a post office special. Simple, at-level text helps listeners learn all about the post office.
Written by: Mary Meinking
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Fort Knox: Protecting the U.S. Gold Reserves
- High Security
- Written by: Lisa Harkrader
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!
Written by: Lisa Harkrader
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So You Want to Be President of the United States
- Being in Government
- Written by: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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So you want to be the president of the United States? Find out the requirements, the roles, and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to the highest seat of government.
Written by: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
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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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Air Force One: Protecting the President's Plane
- High Security
- Written by: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.
Written by: Kaitlyn Duling
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The U.S. Senate
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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The U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Government
- Written by: Amy Kortuem
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
Written by: Amy Kortuem
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The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
- A Day That Changed America
- Written by: Bruce Berglund
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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President John F. Kennedy was a popular president. On November 22, 1963, he waved to excited crowds from the back of a car as it wound through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Suddenly, gunshots rang out. The president had been shot! He died shortly after. The country had lost its leader.
Written by: Bruce Berglund
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The Delano Grape Strike
- Movements and Resistance
- Written by: Daniel Montgomery Cole Mauleón
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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On September 16, 1965, Filipino and Mexican American migrant workers joined together to strike against the grape growers in Delano, California. The farmers left the fields to demand better wages and benefits. Led by Larry Itliong, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta, the two groups created a union called the United Farm Workers of America.
Written by: Daniel Montgomery Cole Mauleón
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So You Want to Be a U.S. Representative
- Being in Government
- Written by: Kassandra Radomski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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So you want to be a U.S. representative? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to becoming a member of Congress.
Written by: Kassandra Radomski
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So You Want to Be a Supreme Court Justice
- Being in Government
- Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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So you want to be a Supreme Court justice? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to sitting on the highest court in the nation.
Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
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The Magna Carta
- Shaping the United States of America
- Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Although a British document, the Magna Carta was an influential and important written document that helped shape the foundation of America. Listeners will discover why this primary source is so important, the context behind the document, and how it inspired key U.S. documents like the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Written by: Marcia Amidon Lusted