Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh

Hatshepsut was a young woman who became the first female pharaoh of Egypt. When her father, Thutmose I, died, Hatshepsut was the only heir. Since she was female, leaders were afraid to make her pharaoh. She finally declared herself the pharaoh in 1501 B.C. and ruled Egypt for about 20 years.

Shirley J. Jordan (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez

Harvesting Hope is an ALA Notable book. As a young boy, Cesar lived happily on his family's ranch in Arizona. But when a severe drought lost them the entire crop, his family also lost their home. With thousands of other unlucky families, the Chavez's moved to California where they lived in poverty and worked as migrant workers. It bothered Cesar greatly that the workers were treated like slaves by the landowners. So he organized the workers and marched to the state capital in protest.

Kathleen Krull (Author), Robert Ramirez (Narrator)

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Harry Houdini

Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world's greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes.

Kjartan Poskitt (Author), Pete Cross (Narrator)

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Harriet Tubman: Union Spy

The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War Harriet would often dress in disguise to gain important information to share with the Union Army? HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.

Jeri Cipriano (Author), Pippa Vos (Narrator)

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Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad

When Harriet Tubman was born a plantation slave in 1820, her parents hoped she could learn a trade, so she wouldn't have to work in the fields. But because she defended a slave against an overseer, she became a field hand anyway. As she grew strong and learned to survive in the woods and find her way by the North Star, she dreamed of freedom. When she was almost 30, she finally made her escape, but her own freedom wasn't enough. Risking life and limb, she became a conductor on the Underground Railroad to help other slaves flee to safety. A symbol of strength and hope, this legendary 'Moses' led over 300 of her people to freedom and a new life. Narrator Peter Francis James brings this powerful woman to life to inspire all of us with her compassion, bravery and moral integrity.

Ann Petry (Author), Peter Francis James (Narrator)

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Harriet Tubman

This quintessential middle grade biography of Harriet Tubman now features a foreword written and read by National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds and additional new material. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as “an evocative portrait,” and by the Chicago Tribune as “superb.” It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom and who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill. Harriet Tubman was born a slave and dreamed of being free. She was willing to risk everything—including her own life—to see that dream come true. After her daring escape, Harriet became a conductor on the secret Underground Railroad, helping others make the dangerous journey to freedom. This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, also includes a supplemental PDF with educational back matter such as a timeline, discussion questions, and extension activities. ©1955 Ann Petry; copyright renewed 1983 Ann Petry; foreword copyright 2018 Jason Reynolds (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Ann Petry (Author), Jason Reynolds, Robin Miles (Narrator)

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Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was a slave who dreamed of freedom from a very young age. After her escape at 29, she did everything she could to help and rescue other slaves. In her later years, she built a home to take care of elderly African Americans with no place to live and encouraged women to stand together for their rights.

Marie Patterson (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Hammurabi: Babylonian Ruler

Hammurabi was a king of Babylon, but he wanted to rule the entire area of Mesopotamia. After only five years of being king, Hammurabi reached his goal. Hammurabi changed Mesopotamia in many ways.

Christine Mayfield, Kristine M. Quinn (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Había una vez mexicanas que hicieron historia 3 (Mexicanas 3)

¿PENSABAS QUE HABÍAMOS TERMINADO? ¡DESCUBRE LAS HISTORIAS DE MÁS MUJERES MEXICANAS QUE LUCHARON POR ALCANZAR LOS LÍMITES DE SUS SUEÑOS, AUN CUANDO EL MUNDO LES DIJO QUE SE QUEDARAN QUIETAS! La historia de México (¡y del mundo!) está llena de mujeres temerarias que lucharon con todas sus fuerzas por alcanzar sus sueños: científicas, deportistas, académicas y artistas que, yendo en contra de quienes les decían que era imposible, derrumbaron muros y abrieron paso. ¿Alguna vez te han dicho que no puedes hacer algo? ¡A ellas también! Pero cuando se trató de alcanzar sus metas, nada detuvo a estas cincuenta talentosas mujeres para llegar hasta donde se les dio la gana. Adelina Zendeja Gómez | Alicia Gironella | Altagracia Mercado | Amalia Mendoza | Amparo Dávila | Antonia Nava | Atala Apodaca | Aurora Jiménez | Carmen Romero Rubio | Dolores Bolio | Dolores Correa y Zapata | Doña Rosa | Elena Arizmendi | Elena Sánchez Valenzuela | Elena Torres Cuéllar | Elsa Ávila | Enriqueta Basilio | Florinda Lazos | Herminia Álvarez | Hilda Villegas Castrejón | Irene Aldana | Julieta Fierro | Laura Zamora | Leticia Maycotte Díaz | Luisa Wilson | Madre Luz Nava | María Agustina Batalla | María Conesa | María Cristina Salmorán | María Enriqueta Camarillo | María Guadalupe Moncada | María Luisa Dehesa | María Reyna | María Sabina | María Salgero | Mariana Rodríguez del Toro | Marisela Escobedo | Miriam Rodríguez Martínez | Nellie Campobello | Paola Longoria | Pascuala Corona | Patricia Guerra | Petra Herrera | Quenomen | Rita Cetina | Rosa Torre González | Rosario Barroso Moguel | Sara García | Sofía Bassi | Yolanda Vargas Dulché

Pedro J. Fernández (Author), Daniela Aedo, Pedro J. Fernández, Romina Marcos (Narrator)

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Había una vez mexicanas que hicieron historia 2

Porque somos muchas, aquí encontrarás más mujeres mexicanas inspiradoras, talentosas y temerarias que se atrevieron a llegar a donde su corazón las mandaba, sin dejar que nadie les dijera que no se podía. A veces la vida nos pone enfrente desafíos que no esperábamos y la única manera de superarlos es armarnos de valor y no echarnos para atrás. ¿Quién dice que no podemos hacer las cosas? El límite somos nosotras mismas: nuestros sueños llegarán hasta donde queramos. El truco es que no nos dé miedo alcanzar la cima. En este libro conocerás la historia de mujeres que lucharon para abrirse paso, ¡y lo lograron! Desobedecer a veces no le hace daño a nadie, y menos si es para cumplir nuestras metas. Si la vida nos queda corta, ¡expandámosla! Josefina Vicens, Juana Gallo, Julia Pastrana, K'ab'al Xook, Katy Jurado, Lorena Ochoa, Lupe Vélez, Luz María del Castillo, Madre Cuca, Margarita Chorné, María Amparo Ruiz, María del Rosario Espinosa, María Lavalle Urbina, Marina de Tavira, Pita Amor, Remedios Varo, Tina Modotti y más...

Pedro J. Fernández (Author), Pedro J. Fernández, Sofía Segovia, Violeta Isfel (Narrator)

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Había una vez mexicanas que hicieron historia

Aguza el oído y sabrás los secretos de las mujeres más talentosas y temerarias, curiosas, rebeldes y emprendedoras de México, que se atrevieron a romper el molde. Desobedecer puede ser una buena idea. Ser ordenada siempre es lindo y poderoso, claro, pero salirse del huacal vuelve interesantes las cosas cuando los mandatos son aburridos, cuando no nos dejan movernos a nuestras anchas, sobre todo cuando dañan nuestra alma. En esos casos hay que inventarse oportunidades propias para hacer descubrimientos y brillar como diamantina. Las mujeres de este libro se han reunido para contarte cómo le hicieron, cuánto buscaron hasta salirse con la suya. Porque la curiosidad no mata al gato. Las féminas, chicas y grandes, siempre terminan averiguando maneras para abrirse paso, aunque el camino esté lleno de piedritas. Mexicanas que hicieron historia: Laura Esquivel|Alondra de la Parra|Amalia González Caballero|Ana Gabriela Guevara|Aurora Reyes Carmen Serdán|Carmen Victoria Félix|Elena Garro|Elisa Acuña|Elvia Carrillo Puerto|Esperanza Brito de Martí|Esther Chapa|Eulalia Guzmán|Frida Kahlo|Graciela Iturbide|Hermila Galindo Acosta|Josefa OrtIz de Domínguez|Juana Belem Gutiérrez|Juana Cata|Karla Wheelock|La China Poblana|La Adelita|La Güera Rodríguez|La Malinche|Las Patronas de Veracruz|Laureana Wright de Kleinhans|Leona Vicario|Leonora Carrington|Lila Downs|Lola Beltrán|Lola Álvarez Bravo|Lucha Reyes|Lupita Tovar|Luz González Cosío de López|Lydia Cacho|Macuilxochitzin|Margarita Maza|María Izquierdo|María del Pilar Roldán|María Antonieta Rivas Mercado|María Félix|María del Refugio García|Matilde Montoya|Matilde Rodríguez Cabo|Nahui Ollin|Raquel Dzib Cicero|Rosario Castellanos Rosario Ibarra de Piedra Salma Hayek Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Fa Orozco, Fatima Orozco, Pedro Fernández, Pedro J. Fernández (Author), Fa Orozco, Fa Orozco Gina Jaramillo, Gilberta Mendoza Salazar, Gina Jaramillo (Narrator)

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Habemus Papam - Von Johannes Paul II. zu Benedikt XVI. (gekürzte Lesung)

Siebzehn Tage nach dem Tod von Johannes Paul II. wurde unerwartet rasch und mit offenbar großer Stimmenzahl der deutsche Kardinal Joseph Ratzinger zu dessen Nachfolger gewählt und die Freude in aller Welt war übergroß, als der Papst auf den Balkon über dem Petersplatz trat, um sein Amt zu beginnen als einfacher Arbeiter im Weinberg des Herrn, wie er sich selbst beschreibt. Hinter ihm liegen schwere Wochen: vor den Augen der Welt hielt er für seinen Vorgänger den Trauergottesdienst. Das nahezu öffentliche Sterben von Johannes Paul II. hat zahllose Menschen tief bewegt und die Fernsehbilder von der Trauerfeier im Vatikan waren überwältigend: Staatsoberhäupter, Kirchen- und Religionsführer aus allen Erdteilen verneigten sich gemeinsam mit einer riesigen Menge einfacher Gläubiger vor dem schlichten Sarg des Papstes. Eines der längsten und wohl bedeutendsten Pontifikate war zu Ende gegangen. Andreas Englisch, Jahrgang 1963, hat Johannes Paul II. rund um den Erdball begleitet; auch das Hörbuch seines Bestsellers 'Johannes Paul II.' erschien bei Audiobuch. Er lebt seit 1987 als Journalist in Rom und berichtet regelmäßig aus dem Vatikan. In 'Habemus Papam' berichtet Englisch über die Entwicklungen im Vatikan am Lebensende des schwerkranken Johannes Paul II.; er schildert im Detail die Umstände des Konklaves, zeichnet ein lebendiges Portrait des neuen Papstes und erklärt, warum Insider genau wussten, dass er zu den aussichtsreichsten Papabile zählte.

Andreas Englisch (Author), Johannes Steck (Narrator)

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