Historical Audiobooks

America's First Diplomat

Do you know who Benjamin Franklin is? He is one of America's founding fathers! Learn about the many political contributions that he made during the Revolutionary War.

Barbara Brooks Simons (Author), David Armstrong (Narrator)

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American History Stories: 200 Elementary Stories of American History

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings. The 200 chapters cover all of American History from the time of the explorers through the end of the Civil War-stories of conflicts over religion, troubles with the Indians, the French and Indian War, the causes of the American Revolution, the daring exploits of those defending liberty, the early battles and struggles of the army, the heroes who led the colonists to victory, anecdotes from the time Washington became president, the War of 1812, the rise of Andrew Jackson, the sectional differences leading to the Civil War, stories from the time Lincoln and the southern states seceding, through the battles of Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, until the close of the war. Written in the 1800s, the Young Listeners Collection features children's stories from yesterday's classics. Learn from our nation's founders whose Christian faith was lived out in the lives of the characters in these stories.

Mara L. Pratt (Author), Jim Hodges (Narrator)

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Among the Great

A tale of courage and true heroism set during the reign of England's greatest king! The year is AD 877, and King Alfred has succeeded in driving the marauding Danes from his kingdom - for the time being. Edwin and his sister Edith are just beginning to enjoy their liberty when, one terrible night, their lives change forever. Separated from one another, and caught up in the turmoil of their times, Edwin and Edith must learn to discern between truth and falsehood, friend and foe, or be swept away on a tide of treachery. A blind bard, a lame blacksmith, and an ambitious warrior all have their role in this tale of courage and true heroism set during the reign of Alfred the Great. 'Captivating! Among the Great moves forward at a quick pace and kept me turning the pages to find out what happens next.' Emily Hall, Author of Becoming Lottie Moon 'This was excellently written and such an engaging story! ... Such a joy to read!' Darya C., Editor

Amy Ullrich (Author), Deedee Ash (Narrator)

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An American Army of Two Saves the Day

Were Rebecca and Abigail Bates real heroes of the War of 1812?

Edmund A. Fortier (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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An American Plague

Newbery Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor recipient Jim Murphy has written numerous stories based on historical events, such as The Boys' War and The Great Fire. In An American Plague, he tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Rush, who were involved in finding a cure for this horrific outbreak. Pat Bottino's captivating narration adds appeal to this interesting historical tale.

Jim Murphy (Author), Pat Bottino (Narrator)

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An Ancient Disk's Secret Message

For nearly a century scholars have been trying to solve the mystery of the Phaistos Disk.

Mary Morton Cowan (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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An Eagle in the Snow

The powerful new novel from the master storyteller - inspired by the true story of one man who might have stopped World War II.1940. The train is under attacks from German fighters. In the darkness, sheltering in a railway tunnel, the stranger in the carriage with Barney and his mother tells them a story to pass the time.And what a story. The story of a young man, a young soldier in the trenches of World War I who, on the spur of the moment, had done what he thought was the right thing.It turned out to have been the worst mistake he ever could have made - a mistake he must put right before it is too late...

Michael Morpurgo (Author), Paul Chequer (Narrator)

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Än lever Emil i Lönneberga

Emil, det är han som bor i Katthult i Lönneberga och som gör hyss nästan varje dag året runt. Efter varje nytt hyss sitter han inlåst i snickarboden och täljer sig en liten rolig trägubbe. 369 trägubbar står det på hyllan till sist! Här kan du läsa om hur det gick till när Emil gjorde en del lyckade vanvettsaffärer på auktionen i Backhorva, eller när han gjorde tre tappra försök att få ut Linas oxeltand och sedan målade lilla Ida illande blå, eller när han släppte grodan i kaffekorgen och sedan ställde till det så hemskt att man knappt kan tala om det …

Astrid Lindgren (Author), Astrid Lindgren (Narrator)

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Ancient Egypt: Ladybird Audio Adventures

Brought to you by Ladybird. Join our intrepid adventurers Otto and Cassandra (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they embark on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure! This time we're travelling back to Ancient Egypt! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on journey of discovery with the narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who). Ladybird Audio Adventures is an award-winning original series for four to seven-year-olds; a new, entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio with fun sound and musical effects, perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys. Other books in the Ladybird Audio Adventure series include Dinosaur Times, Deep Sea Dive, Outer Space, Amazing Vehicles, The Animal Kingdom, Rainforests, Creepy Crawlies, On the Farm, The Human Body and The Frozen Planet. These Ladybird stories were written by Sidra Ansari. (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Ladybird (Author), Sophie Aldred (Narrator)

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Ancient History

Episode 6 Ancient history. Encyclopaedia Britannica's Show What you Know staring Chris Lloyd.

Rick Siggelkow (Author), Chris Lloyd, Kurt Heintz (Narrator)

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Ancient Mythology: Captivating Stories, Magic, Mystery & Legendary Myths of The World Throughout His

A Treasure Trove of Intrigue, Drama & Passion If you want a huge collection of the best myths & captivating stories of Gods, Supernatural Beings & Heroes With Extraordinary Powers then keep reading… Ancient Mythology is the foundation of The World. Every civilization and culture has its own myths, legends, and heroic acts that define them. Myths tell the stories of our ancestors and the origins of The World. Stories that have been formed by people from all over the Earth, throughout all of the time. All over the world, there are marvelous stories, stories that once upon a time were believed to be true but are today limited to the sphere of ancient myths and legends. Did you know that many consumer products get their names from Greek mythology? Nike sneakers are the namesake of the goddess of victory and the website Amazon is named after the race of mythical female warriors. Many high schools, college, and professional sports teams (Titans, Spartans, and Trojans, for instance) also get their names from mythological sources. Escape from everyday life to the timeless tales of Ancient Mythology. From the earliest known myth, the Epic of Gilgamesh to the Heavenly Journey of Ra, the Mythical Realms of Chinese Mythology, and much, much more. Uncover, what we believe, is one of the most important pieces of knowledge we can ever acquire as human beings – our beginnings. In this book you will discover: ●Mythical Animals, Demons, and Monsters ●Natural Phenomena Inspiring Myths ●The Major Figures of Greek mythology ●The Sphinx, A Creature with the Body of a Lion and the Head of a Human ●Common Elements Across Ancient Mythologies ●Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, and Pharaohs ●The Epic of Gilgamesh ●The Most Famous Celtic Myths ●The Hundred-handed Ones ●The Most Famous Sumerian Myths ●Aztec Mythology ●Chinese Mythology And Much, much more…. Don't miss out on this captivating world of Ancient Mythology

Sofia Visconti (Author), Cameron Scriven (Narrator)

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Ancient Mythology: Captivating Stories, Magic, Mystery & Legendary Myths of The World Throughout His

A Treasure Trove of Intrigue, Drama & Passion Ancient Mythology is the foundation of The World. Every civilization and culture has its own myths, legends, and heroic acts that define them.  Myths tell the stories of our ancestors and the origins of The World. Stories that have been formed by people from all over the Earth, throughout all of the time. All over the world, there are marvelous stories, stories that once upon a time were believed to be true but are today limited to the sphere of ancient myths and legends.  Did you know that many consumer products get their names from Greek mythology?  Nike sneakers are the namesake of the goddess of victory and the website Amazon is named after the race of mythical female warriors. Many high schools, college and professional sports teams (Titans, Spartans, and Trojans, for instance) also get their names from mythological sources. Escape from everyday life to the timeless tales of Ancient Mythology. From the earliest known myth, the Epic of Gilgamesh to the Heavenly Journey of Ra, the Mythical Realms of Chinese Mythology, and much, much more.  Uncover, what we believe, is one of the most important pieces of knowledge we can ever acquire as human beings – our beginnings.  In this book you will discover: - Mythical Animals, Demons and Monsters - Natural Phenomena Inspiring Myths - The Major Figures of Greek mythology - The Sphinx, A Creature with the Body of a Lion and the Head of a Human - Common Elements Across Ancient Mythologies - Egyptian Gods, Goddesses and Pharaohs - The Epic of Gilgamesh - The Most Famous Celtic Myths - The Hundred-handed Ones - The Most Famous Sumerian Myths - Aztec Mythology - Chinese Mythology And Much, much more. Don't miss out on this captivating world of Ancient Mythology.

Sofia Visconti (Author), Cameron Scriven (Narrator)

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