Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

Climbing into the Past: Read with Highlights

Distinguished sculptor Michael Naranjo "sees" with his hands.

Janelle Gray (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Climate Rebels

Brought to you by Puffin. On the outskirts of the Milky Way, floating slowly through space, there hangs a planet unlike any other. It has oceans, deserts, jungles and mountains. It has life that swims, life that soars and life that swings through the trees. It is a place of dazzling variety and infinite wonder - and it's the only world we've got. Climate change is happening, now. But it's not too late to change the story. Meet the humans, from around the world, who are fighting to save our planet. This is your call to arms. Featuring 25 hopeful stories including Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai - as well as lesser-known heroes, such as turtle-protector Len Peters, the guardians of the Amazon rainforest, and the poacher patrollers The Black Mambas. This book will transport you from the poles, to the oceans, to the rainforests, with iconic illustration. These are true stories to make you think, make you cry, make you hope - and these are stories to make us all stand together and protect our home. These stories are the proof that one person's small changes can grow into something big, and powerful, and world-changing. So read on to be inspired, as we take our future in our own hands, and together save Planet Earth - for all the living things that call it their home. © Ben Lerwill 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Ben Lerwill (Author), Maya Saroya, Prasanna Puwanarajah (Narrator)

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Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile

Established "Dear America" author Kristiana Gregory kicks off "The Royal Diaries" with the captivating story of a young Cleopatra's life. While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become Queen of Egypt some day.

Kristiana Gregory (Author), Josephine Bailey (Narrator)

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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice

On March 2, 1955, a slim, bespectacled teenager refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Shouting "It's my constitutional right!" as police dragged her off to jail, Claudette Colvin decided she'd had enough of the Jim Crow segregation laws that had angered and puzzled her since she was a young child. But instead of being celebrated, as Rosa Parks would be when she took the same stand nine months later, Claudette found herself shunned by many of her classmates and dismissed as an unfit role model by the black leaders of Montgomery. Undaunted, she put her life in danger a year later when she dared to challenge segregation yet again - as one of four plaintiffs in the landmark busing case Browder v. Gayle. Based on extensive interviews with Claudette Colvin and many others, Phillip Hoose presents the first in-depth account of a major, yet little-known, civil rights figure whose story provides a fresh perspective on the Montgomery bus protest of 1955-56. Historic figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks play important roles, but center stage belongs to the brave, bookish girl whose two acts of courage were to affect the course of American history.

Phillip Hoose (Author), Channie Waites (Narrator)

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Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer

Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation's first female engineer. This story traces her journey from being the only girl in a high-school math class to becoming a teacher to pursuing an engineering degree, joining the top-secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed, and being a mentor for Native Americans and young women interested in engineering. In addition, this story highlights Cherokee values such as working cooperatively, remaining humble, and helping ensure equal opportunity and education for all.

Traci Sorell (Author), Delanna Studi, John Ross, Traci Sorell (Narrator)

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Classical Composers

Smith Show Media presents Classical Composers written by Thomas Tapper. These are stories about classical music creators.

Thomas Tapper (Author), Uncredited (Narrator)

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Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross: The Childhood of Famous Americans Series

Young Clara Barton is shy and lonely in her early days at boarding school. She is snubbed by the other girls because she doesn't know how to talk to them. But when she gets an opportunity to assist the local doctor, her shyness disappears, and Clara begins to discover her true calling as a nurse. When her beloved dog, Patch, is run over by a wagon, Clara nurses him back to health. Clara will grow up to become the founder of the American Red Cross and the most famous woman in America! Geared for children ages eight and up, the Childhood of Famous Americans series is lively and inspirational, an ideal way to sweep today’s young reader into the era of America's historical heroes. “This excellent biography makes the life of young Clara Barton accessible and interesting to young readers….The narrator of this audio title reads the book clearly and slowly."—Looking Glass Children’s Book Review

Augusta Stevenson (Author), Marguerite Gavin (Narrator)

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Clang!: Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments

Like Bill Nye, the Science Guy today, Chladni popularized science. But during his work as an entertainer, he struggled to find the time and finances do actual research. This story provides a glimpse at the life of Ernst Chladni, the Father of Acoustics. It's an amazing example of how scientists collaborate internationally. The story is based on Chladni's own description of the event.

Darcy Pattison (Author), Josiah Bildner (Narrator)

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Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the New World

Christopher Columbus never knew he had discovered a New World. He died unaware that his determined voyages had changed the world forever. This biography teaches young listeners about the life of the famous Italian explorer who became the first European to discover the West Indies.

Carole Gallagher (Author), Bill Brooke (Narrator)

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Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus set out on August 3, 1492, to find the East by sailing west. Over the course of a few years, he convinced the king and queen of Spain to pay for his trip, promising them fame and riches in return. Columbus discovered more than he bargained for—he had found a new continent.

Wendy Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Christian Changemakers for Young Readers: Inspiring Stories that Make a Difference: Inspiring Storie

Young people want to make the world a better place. But many aren’t sure how to get started or what to do. Do you know a teenager in this position? Are you a teen who wants to change the world? If so, this is the book for you! Teens are busy exploring the world and their place within it. Many of them wonder about their purpose in life. They’re concerned about the environment and all the world’s problems, but they feel powerless to change anything because they’re just regular teenagers—right? Wrong. Some of the greatest Changemakers in history were ordinary people who took small steps that led them to extraordinary things. Young people can start their journey now to becoming a hero in their own lives and change the world for the better! Now, let these inspiring stories of discipleship inspire your teen! Inside Christian Changemakers for Young Readers, discover: ●      what it means to be a Changemaker in society ●      the key characteristics of people who make change happen ●      the life stories of some powerful Changemakers ●      how it’s possible to change the world in big AND small ways ●      how young people can become Changemakers themselves ●      And much, much more!  These uplifting stories can help build self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and self-reliance in teens and will encourage Christian teens to grow their faith and trust in God. So, whether you’re a parent, auntie, uncle, or friend of a teenager (or are a teenager yourself), buy this book today and help someone you love become a powerhouse of change and unlock the door to a better future!

Lina Allen (Author), Gia Valenzuela (Narrator)

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Chinese Cinderella : The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Publishers Weekly Best Book, Chinese Cinderella is the story of author Adeline Yen Mah's childhood. Adeline is just three days old when her mother dies. She is blamed for the death and considered bad luck. For years, she tries to please her family, wanting only acceptance and love, but often facing rejection. Finally, after discovering literature, she is given the chance to succeed.

Adeline Yen Mah (Author), Felice Yeh (Narrator)

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