Historical Audiobooks

三國演義: 少兒版

《三國演義》是我國古代第一部成熟的長篇章回體歷史小說,也是我國最偉大的長篇歷史小說。它以其宏大的敘事結構、豐富的思想意蘊、壯麗的戰爭畫卷、複雜的權謀智慧,以及傑出的藝術手法,受到了一代又一代讀者的喜愛,奠定了在中國文學史上的崇高地位。三國故事在我國古代民間頗為流行。宋代民間說書中已有專說“三分”的專門科目和專門藝人。金元時期出現了大量的三國戲,據記載,當時搬演的三國劇碼達60多種。三國故事的講史話本,有元代至治年間新安虞氏所刊的《全相三國志平話》和近年在日本發現的《至元新刊全相三分事略》。以上兩書的故事輪廓與《三國演義》大體相同。元末明初,偉大作家羅貫中以《三國志平話》為框架,結合陳壽《三國志》和裴松之注的史料,綜合民間傳說、戲曲和話本,根據他個人對社會人生的體悟,創作了《三國志通俗演義》這部彪炳千秋的煌煌巨著。《三國演義》描寫了從東漢末年到西晋初年之間近一百年的歷史風雲,起自黃巾起義,終於西晋統一。小說在廣闊的社會歷史背景上,集中描繪了三國時期以曹操、劉備、孫權為首的魏、蜀、吳三個政治、軍事集團之間的衝突和鬥爭,展示出那個時代尖銳複雜又極具特色的政治軍事衝突。全書可分為三大部分。第一部分,主要寫漢末的社會動亂和政治集團的相互爭奪,曹操集團的崛起和壯大;第二部分,主要寫劉備集團的崛起和壯大,三國鼎立,互相爭雄的局面;第三部分,主要寫三國的衰落,並最終為司馬氏所統一。 

羅貫中 (Author), Sound Rush (Narrator)

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Who Was Julius Caesar?

He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end.

, Nico Medina (Author), Maxwell Caulfield (Narrator)

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I am Sacagawea

Sacagawea, the only Native American included in Lewis and Clark's historic expedition, joins the inspiring list of heroes whose stories are told in this New York Times Bestselling biography series.   Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone tribe across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. By the time the expedition arrived at the west coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer.   This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great-the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each entry tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest children and that always includes the hero's childhood influences.

, Brad Meltzer, Various (Author), Tanis Parenteau (Narrator)

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The Long Ride

In the tumult of 1970s New York City, seventh graders are bussed from their neighborhood in Queens to integrate a new school in South Jamaica. Jamila Clarke. Josie Rivera. Francesca George. Three mixed-race girls, close friends whose immigrant parents worked hard to settle their families in a neighborhood with the best schools. The three girls are outsiders there, but they have each other. Now, at the start seventh grade, they are told they will be part of an experiment, taking a long bus ride to a brand-new school built to 'mix up the black and white kids.' Their parents don't want them to be experiments. Francesca's send her to a private school, leaving Jamila and Josie to take the bus ride without her. While Francesca is testing her limits, Josie and Jamila find themselves outsiders again at the new school. As the year goes on, the Spanish girls welcome Josie, while Jamila develops a tender friendship with a boy--but it's a relationship that can exist only at school.

Marina Budhos (Author), N'jameh Camara (Narrator)

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I Am Leonardo da Vinci

The famous Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is the twentieth hero in the New York Times bestselling biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. AThis book features Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance artist and inventor.

Brad Meltzer (Author), Bailey Carr, Danny Campbell, Edoardo Ballerini, Johnny Heller, Oliver Wyman (Narrator)

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On the Horizon

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young listeners. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima.  Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world.   In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind listeners of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.

Lois Lowry (Author), Lois Lowry (Narrator)

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Thurgood Marshall

When Thurgood Marshall-the great-grandson of a slave-was born, African Americans were denied equal rights in America. Segregation was legal. Lynching was common. In some places, African Americans were entirely excluded from public life; they were forbidden to enter public parks and museums or use public swimming pools and restrooms.After being denied admission to the University of Maryland Law School because of his race, Marshall enrolled at Howard University. He graduated first in his class and set out as a young lawyer determined to achieve equality for all Americans. Here is the story of how he did it-how he devised his legal strategy for expanding "we the people" to include all people.Thurgood Marshall explores his life, from his childhood in Baltimore to his trailblazing career as a civil-rights lawyer and, finally, to his years as a United States Supreme Court justice.

Teri Kanefield (Author), David Sadzin (Narrator)

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Leaving Lymon

It's 1946, and Lymon, uprooted from his life in the Deep South and moved up North, needs that chance. Lymon's father is, for the time being, at Parchman Farm-the Mississippi State Penitentiary--and his mother, whom he doesn't remember all that much, has moved North. Fortunately, Lymon is being raised by his loving grandparents. Together, Lymon and his grandpops share a love of music, spending late summer nights playing the guitar. But Lymon's world as he knows it is about to dissolve. He will be sent on a journey to two Northern cities far from the country life he loves-and the version of himself he knows. In this companion novel to the Coretta Scott King Honor-winning Finding Langston, listeners will see a new side of the bully Lymon in this story of an angry boy whose raw talent, resilience, and devotion to music help point him in a new direction.

Lesa Cline-Ransome (Author), Dion Graham (Narrator)

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Felix Frost Time Detective: Ghost Plane

As every respectable scientist knows, messing with the space-time continuum is more trouble than it's worth. That's why Felix Frost, secret child genius, has locked up his time machine for good. Yes, sir. But, when your best friend is an adventure-loving bossy pants and you've got a history project to do. Well, that changes things. When Missy and Felix visit Bill Hudson, Missy's great grandfather, to ask him about his years as a pilot in WW2, he tells them the story of the ghost plane: a fighter jet that went out on a routine mission, and when it came back, its pilot had vanished. Join Felix, Missy and Einstein as they dust off the time machine to travel back to England, 1943. Can they solve the mystery of the ghost plane without getting caught out as time travellers? Or worse, spies! (P)2016 WF Howes Ltd

Eleanor Hawken (Author), Lee Maxwell Simpson (Narrator)

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Hoofbeats: Lara and the Gray Mare # 1

Nine-year-old Lara is the daughter of the leader of her cattle-raising clan. While she spends her days tending to the cattle, her heart lies with her beloved gray mare. When Lara goes to the highlands to set the cattle out to graze, she finds the mare in the process of a difficult birth.

Kathleen Duey (Author), Suzy Meyers (Narrator)

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When the Soldiers Were Gone

Henk was hidden on the farm when he was young and the Nazi soldiers came. But the war is over now, and Henk finds out that the people he lives with, the people he loves, are not his real family. He doesn't remember his real parents, and now a new life in the city lies ahead of him. Will things ever be the same?

Vera Propp (Author), Suzanne Toren (Narrator)

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Really Puzzled (Book 2)

An adventure story series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teens Two years have passed since Peter and his friends went up against Zoltan—a supernatural being—in a battle of minds and wits, with the fate of the Earth on the line. Life is great for Peter now: He and Nicola are still dating. He’s about to start high school, where he will be taking advanced science and math classes. But then, out of nowhere, something happens… Something confusing and terrifying, which has the potential to cause immeasurable destruction. Is Zoltan angry again? Is Peter not living up to his promise? Or… is something else going on? So once again, Peter and his friends’ problem-solving skills are needed. But this time, what they are faced with is way more puzzling, and the stakes are much, much higher.

P.J. Nichols (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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