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Best Sellers
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Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
- Written by: Sonia Manzano
- Narrated by: Sonia Manzano
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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One of America's most influential Hispanics - Maria on Sesame Street - delivers a beautiful memoir. Set in the 1970s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream....
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Going Solo
- Written by: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Superb stories, daring deeds, fantastic adventures! Going Solo is the action-packed tale of Roald Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Learn all about his encounters with the enemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries he sustained in a plane accident....
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Not to be missd
- By Gerald Punke on 2022-02-05
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Helen Keller
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Includes Helen's writings and explanations about how she overcame her disabilities....
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Father and I Were Ranchers
- Little Britches # 1
- Written by: Ralph Moody
- Narrated by: Cameron Beierle
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The Moody family moves from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch....
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Nice old story
- By Auli Niemi on 2023-07-11
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
- Written by: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village....
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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....
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Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
- Written by: Sonia Manzano
- Narrated by: Sonia Manzano
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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One of America's most influential Hispanics - Maria on Sesame Street - delivers a beautiful memoir. Set in the 1970s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream....
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Going Solo
- Written by: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Superb stories, daring deeds, fantastic adventures! Going Solo is the action-packed tale of Roald Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Learn all about his encounters with the enemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries he sustained in a plane accident....
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Not to be missd
- By Gerald Punke on 2022-02-05
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Helen Keller
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Includes Helen's writings and explanations about how she overcame her disabilities....
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Father and I Were Ranchers
- Little Britches # 1
- Written by: Ralph Moody
- Narrated by: Cameron Beierle
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The Moody family moves from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch....
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Nice old story
- By Auli Niemi on 2023-07-11
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)
- Written by: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village....
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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....
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William Penn: Liberty and Justice for All
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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With the favor William's father enjoyed in Britain's royal court, all William had to do was show himself to be a faithful royalist, and wealth and privilege would be his. Instead he chose to follow his conscience....
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Helen Roseveare: Mama Luka
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
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When she arrived at a clinic, usually five hundred, sometimes a thousand people were there to greet her. Helen's reputation as the unstoppable Mama Luka had gone before her—she could do more to heal a sick child or baby than all the witch doctors in the area combined....
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'A Book of Eleanor Roosevelt' and 'A Book of Rosa Parks'
- Written by: David A. Adler
- Narrated by: Randye Kaye, Charles Turner
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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These simple, clear biographies of remarkable women provide an excellent starting point for children beginning history studies....
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Confucius
- Chinese Teacher and Philosopher | First Chinese Reader | Biography for 5th Graders | Children's Biographies
- Written by: Dissected Lives
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Give your child the chance to meet Confucius in this biography book. Listening to biographies will not only reveal personal decisions, it will also showcase the circumstances of why such decisions were made....
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Bill Belichick: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Football's Greatest Coaches
- Football Biography & Leadership Books, Book 1
- Written by: Clayton Geoffreys
- Narrated by: Andrew J. Sholl
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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Learn the Inspiring Story of the New England Patriots' Legendary Coach, Bill Belichick! One of many riveting titles in the Football Biography & Leadership Books series by Clayton Geoffreys....
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Projekt 1065
- A Novel of World War II
- Written by: Alan Gratz
- Narrated by: Dan Bittner
- Length: 7 hrs
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It's the height of World War II. Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives with his family in Berlin. But Michael, like his parents, is a spy....
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Best Book of all time.
- By bobby on 2021-03-12
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Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Hudson survived his perilous maiden voyage to his beloved China. With his heart set in determined obedience to God, and trusting the provision of the One who had called, Hudson overcame persecution and almost overwhelming personal losses to bring to bring God's truth to China....
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Helen Keller and Her Miracle Worker
- Biography 3rd Grade | Children's Biography Books
- Written by: Baby Professor
- Narrated by: Carmyn Block
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Helen Keller wouldn’t be Helen Keller if it weren’t for her teacher, Anne Sullivan. You can say that they’re a duo who made history. Anne Sullivan taught Helen, and she nurtured her brilliance. In return, Helen taught the world....
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Who Was Queen Victoria?
- Written by: Jim Gigliotti
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 53 mins
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Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political change....
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William Wilberforce: Take Up the Fight
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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For 200 years, British slave ships plied in the Middle Passage, taking African men, women, and children to their doom. Ending slavery in the British Empire seemed impossible, but once William Wilberforce resolved to represent the abolitionists in Parliament, he would fight to the bitter end....
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Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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Amy Carmichael stood on the deck of the steamer, waving good-bye once again to her old friend Robert Wilson. How could she have known she would never see him or the British Isles again? Amy was certain God had called her to India. Indeed! India would be home for the rest of her life....
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Excellent Christian perspective!
- By Anonymous User on 2019-11-23
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Rising Above
- How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
- Written by: Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in sixth grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive....
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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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Loren Cunningham: Into All the World
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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Ever since he was a young boy dreaming of writing "God is Love" on the moon so that all the world's people could see it, Loren Cunningham has committed his life to reaching the whole world with the Good News of Jesus Christ, ministering in every nation on earth....
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C.S. Lewis: Master Storyteller
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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From his earliest childhood, C.S. Lewis loved to hear and tell stories. Persuaded that stories could reveal the truth about the real world in a unique way, the literature professor would write more than thirty books....
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Nate Saint: On a Wing and a Prayer
- Written by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Seven-year-old Nate Saint peered wide-eyed over the cockpit of his older brother Sam's Challenger biplane. The eastern Pennsylvania countryside was spread out neatly below him like a fine tablecloth. Nate was determined to remember every moment of this first high-flying adventure....
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In Harm's Way
- JFK, World War II, and the Heroic Rescue of PT-109
- Written by: Iain Martin
- Narrated by: Dan Bittner
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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A thrilling true survival story that follows one of America's most beloved presidents, John F. Kennedy, as he fought to save his crew after a deadly shipwreck in the Pacific during World War II. In Harm's Way tells the story of what happened next as JFK fought to save the survivors....
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What You Never Knew About Harry Styles
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Written by: Dolores Andral
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Why did Harry Styles eat a water scorpion? What does he do when he can’t sleep? Listeners will find out these answers and more of everything they’re dying to know about Harry Styles.
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Boy
- Written by: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? From his own life, of course! As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny....
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its a awsome book and you need to read it
- By Ryan & Rachel Ewen on 2021-05-25
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Who Was Selena?
- Who Was?
- Written by: Max Bisantz, Kate Bisantz, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the 20th century....
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Who Was Catherine the Great?
- Written by: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This exciting Who Was? title explores how Catherine the Great was able to turn Russia into one of the great powers of Europe by expanding its borders, helping improve its educational system, and advocating for the arts. Her three-decade reign is considered the Golden Age of Russia....
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Who Is RuPaul?
- Who Was?
- Written by: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
- Unabridged
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RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned 15, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back....
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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
- Unabridged
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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....
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I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944
- I Survived, Book 18
- Written by: Lauren Tarshis
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, author Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the story of the Normandy landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history and foundation for the Allied victory in World War II....
New Releases
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Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes
- 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God
- Written by: Shirley Raye Redmond
- Narrated by: Christopher St. John
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, accessible chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.
Written by: Shirley Raye Redmond
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The Year of the Buttered Cat
- A Mostly True Story
- Written by: Lexi Haas, Susan Haas
- Narrated by: Alexandra Ryan
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When she was just a tiny baby, something terrible happened to Lexi. It left her with an out-of-control body and without a voice. Now, as a precocious, superhero-obsessed thirteen-year-old, Lexi is counting down the final 24 hours to a risky brain surgery that might help her talk or—dare she dream it?—to walk and use her hands. As surgery grows closer, Lexi finds an urgent, relentless need to share the story of the year in her life she calls The Year of the Buttered Cat. That year, on the verge of shutting out the rest of the world, Lexi began a solitary quest to find her "missing" body.
Written by: Lexi Haas, and others
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What You Never Knew About BTS
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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South Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they’re not singing and dancing? High-interest details of this musical supergroup will enthrall listeners.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
- Written by: Kate Pankhurst
- Narrated by: Anushka Chakravarti, Kate Pankhurst
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars.
Written by: Kate Pankhurst
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Born Naughty
- My Childhood in China
- Written by: Jin Wang, Tony Johnston
- Narrated by: Jin Wang
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Growing up in Inner Mongolia, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor, but like kids everywhere, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees, digging for mushrooms, and even looking for wolves.
Written by: Jin Wang, and others
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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, and others
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Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes
- 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God
- Written by: Shirley Raye Redmond
- Narrated by: Christopher St. John
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, accessible chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.
Written by: Shirley Raye Redmond
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The Year of the Buttered Cat
- A Mostly True Story
- Written by: Lexi Haas, Susan Haas
- Narrated by: Alexandra Ryan
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When she was just a tiny baby, something terrible happened to Lexi. It left her with an out-of-control body and without a voice. Now, as a precocious, superhero-obsessed thirteen-year-old, Lexi is counting down the final 24 hours to a risky brain surgery that might help her talk or—dare she dream it?—to walk and use her hands. As surgery grows closer, Lexi finds an urgent, relentless need to share the story of the year in her life she calls The Year of the Buttered Cat. That year, on the verge of shutting out the rest of the world, Lexi began a solitary quest to find her "missing" body.
Written by: Lexi Haas, and others
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What You Never Knew About BTS
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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South Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they’re not singing and dancing? High-interest details of this musical supergroup will enthrall listeners.
Written by: Martha E. H. Rustad
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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
- Written by: Kate Pankhurst
- Narrated by: Anushka Chakravarti, Kate Pankhurst
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars.
Written by: Kate Pankhurst
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Born Naughty
- My Childhood in China
- Written by: Jin Wang, Tony Johnston
- Narrated by: Jin Wang
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Growing up in Inner Mongolia, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor, but like kids everywhere, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees, digging for mushrooms, and even looking for wolves.
Written by: Jin Wang, and others
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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, and others
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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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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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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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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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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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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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School Strike for Climate
- Movements and Resistance
- Written by: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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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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Boyan Slat: Pioneering the Ocean Cleanup
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- Written by: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 21 mins
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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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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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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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Chance the Rapper
- Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow (Movers, Shakers, and History Makers)
- Written by: Jamie Hudalla
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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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