Non-fiction Audiobooks

Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game: A Sports Book for Kids

"DIFFERENT SPORTS. DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. DIFFERENT BARRIERS TO BREAK. ONE THING IN COMMON: THEY GOT THERE FIRST … FEARLESSLY. Read about more than 50 athletes who took risks, overcame the odds, and changed the rules. From historical figures to modern trailblazers, these athletes never gave up, wouldn’t take no for an answer, and transformed the world of sports forever. Ernie Davis First Black Heisman Trophy Winner Kyle Maynard First Quadruple Amputee Professional Athlete Simone Biles First Gymnastics Champion to Promote Mental Health Jason Collins First Openly Gay Male in a Major American Sport Nancy Lopez First Hispanic LPGA Champion Abby Roque First Indigenous U.S. Women’s Hockey Player Discover more inspiring stories, from the first Autism advocate in pro surfing to the first legally blind Olympic runner, and take their fearless spirit with you both on and off the court!"

Ellen Labrecque, James Buckley Jr. (Author), James Buckley Jr., Jasmin Walker (Narrator)

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Chooch Helped

"Sissy’s younger brother, Chooch, isn’t a baby anymore. They just celebrated his second birthday after all. But no matter what Chooch does—even if he’s messing something up, which is basically all the time!—their parents just say he’s “helping.' Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything! When Elisi paints a mural, Chooch helps. When Edutsi makes grape dumplings, Chooch helps. When oginalii gigs for crawdads, Chooch helps. When Sissy tries to make a clay pot, Chooch helps … “Hlesdi!” Sissy yells. Quit it! Chooch bursts into tears. What follows is a tender family moment that will resonate with anyone who has welcomed a new little one to the fold. Chooch Helped is the story of an older sibling learning to make space for a new child, told with grace by Andrea L. Rogers and showing one Cherokee family immersing themselves in their cultural traditions."

Andrea L. Rogers (Author), DeLanna Studi (Narrator)

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Frank and the Big Mistake

"Frank and Sunny’s humans are bringing home their nibling for a visit. But what exactly is a “nibling”? Frank says it’s a small bite of something, and Sunny thinks that sounds delicious. But then there is a knock on their door, and this nibling is a far cry from what they expected! Nelly has strong ideas about how to play and what constitutes fun, including a nauseating basket ride around the house and a mandatory play wedding—with costumes!—between Frank and Captain Keith, the parrot. How will the friends survive the terror of a little girl?"

Martha Brockenbrough (Author), Christopher Gebauer (Narrator)

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Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox: Secret Society of Rebel Girls

"A school election. A mysterious mailbox. And a letter from . . . Cleopatra? Middle school is so weird. Nina’s best friend Maya has her heart set on being elected class representative. The trouble is, she’s running against the super popular Kai Nakamura. Together, the girls come up with a plan to expose Kai’s less than honourable intentions. But things go wrong—like seriously wrong. As a result, Nina is given her first ever detention. There, she has an assignment: write a letter to a woman from history. Dear Cleopatra, Nina starts. On a long-cut home, Nina and Maya stumble upon a battered old mailbox in the woods. The girls drop Nina’s letter into it, hoping that’s the end of this terrible day. Turns out, it’s only the beginning. Because the next day, Nina finds a giant scroll adorned with hieroglyphics and a single signature at the bottom: Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator. As the girls scramble to put Cleopatra’s strategy for winning their school election into action, a mystery unfolds: Did this letter really come from the past? If so, how? There’s only one way to find out. But who should they write to next? Rebel Girls is a global, multi-platform entertainment brand, dedicated to inspiring and instilling confidence in a generation of girls around the world. Rebel Girls started from a 2016 international bestselling children's book, featuring real-life, extraordinary women throughout history, geography and field of excellence, focusing on creators, innovators, leaders and champions. Its community of self-identified Rebel Girls spans more than 100 countries, with six million books sold in 51 languages and 13 million podcast downloads. Marti Dumas is a mom, teacher, writer, and creative entrepreneur from New Orleans. An expert in childhood literacy, Marti has worked with children and teachers across the country for the last 15 years to promote an early love of reading both in and out of the classroom. ©2024 Marti Dumas; Rebel Girls (P)2024 DK Audio"

Marti Dumas (Author), Dana Heath (Narrator)

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The Human Body: An Alien's Guide

"Take a journey inside the body-as an alien! Hop aboard a flying saucer and travel alongside your alien guides who are on a mission to understand the wonders of human body systems. Explore the circulatory system, the digestive system, the skeletal system, and more. Lively audio introduces concepts such as what the body is made of and how it responds to stimuli such as broken bones, burns, and illnesses. From major organs to types of blood cells, story-driven text delivers expert-reviewed nonfiction information about the amazing human body and how it works to stay healthy. Get a close-up view of how a healthy body works to fight invaders like viruses… or spaceships. A raucous exploration of body systems with a twist. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic."

Ruth Redford (Author), Pete Cross, Stephanie Willing (Narrator)

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Kid Musicians: True Tales of Childhood from Entertainers, Songwriters, and Stars

"Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers. Every great musician started out as a kid—and many discovered their love of music early on. Whether they became world-famous pop stars, groundbreaking jazz artists, or award-winning songwriters, these musicians pushed boundaries and left their mark. In Kid Musicians, tune in to the childhood stories of musical legends such as: - Beyoncé, who used to play truth or dare in the middle of the night with the rest of her music group. - Dolly Parton, who sometimes made up her own title, author, and story when she had to give a book report in class. - Louis Armstrong, who played instruments in parades all over New Orleans. - Taylor Swift, who grew up on a Christmas tree farm! Kid Musicians highlights renowned musicians who have made an impact on the world of music."

Robin Stevenson (Author), Pete Cross (Narrator)

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Like A Boss (Best Wishes #4)

"Pass the wishes on! This New York Times bestselling multi-author series is like American Girl with magic. In this installment, written by acclaimed authors Sarah Mlynowski and Hena Khan, the magic, wish-granting bracelet lands with a girl in Washington, D.C., who ends up being put in charge of... well, everything! Maya Amir of Washington, D.C. is having a bad day. Her family visiting from out of town have taken over her room, and worst of all, an annoying classmate has taken over the Environmental Club but doesn't seem to care about the environment the way Maya does. Then Maya receives a mysterious, magic bracelet in the mail from Lucy, a girl in Fort Worth, Texas, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes and Maya is having a hard time deciding what to wish for. Until she accidentally wishes to be in charge during a meeting of the Environmental Club. Suddenly, Maya is the head of the club! At first, Maya is thrilled by her newfound authority. That is, until everyone starts asking for her help! Her teacher leaves the classroom to her for a day and then the principal of her entire school puts Maya in charge. One day, the President of the United States shows up with a very important request: Maya needs to step in as Commander-in-Chief! How can she say no? Maya does her best but soon, she's overwhelmed by her newfound responsibilities, and she's terrified she's going to let everyone down. With the support of her new long-distance friends, Addie, Becca, and Lucy, and some help from her family, can Maya untangle the bracelet's magic, all while learning what it means to be a real leader?"

Hena Khan, Sarah Mlynowski (Author), Reena Dutt (Narrator)

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Karen's In Love (Baby-sitters Little Sister #15)

"It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister! At first, Karen and Ricky were enemies. But now they like each other. They are even going to get married. Only now Karen and Ricky are in a big fight! First Karen puts gum in Ricky's desk. Then Ricky calls Karen Four-eyes. Will Karen and Ricky make up . . . or break up?"

M. Martin Ann (Author), Stephanie Drake (Narrator)

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Hatching Chicks

"A gorgeous new Paddington audio book about the arrival of new chicks based on the Emmy-award winning TV series The Adventures of Paddington! Something very exciting is going on at the City Farm – three chicken eggs are about to hatch and it’s Paddington and his friends’ job to watch over them. The trouble is that Paddington’s egg is taking rather a long time to hatch and he's feeling rather sleepy! Will he be able to stay awake until the egg hatches to see what's inside?"

HarperCollins Children’s Books (Author), Paul Panting (Narrator)

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The Great Balloon Chase

"A fantastic new audiobook based on the Emmy-award winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington! When Paddington lets go of Jonathan’s amazing new helium dinosaur balloon, he goes on an epic adventure to try and retrieve it, drifting over London’s most famous landmarks on his way. Will Paddington be able to catch the runaway balloon before it is lost forever?"

HarperCollins Children’s Books (Author), Paul Panting (Narrator)

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[German] - Baby Sleep Sound Edition, Folge 11: Geräusch von Vögeln im Wald

"Geräusch von Vögeln im Wald. Das charmante Geräusch von Vogelzwitschern ist der perfekte, naturnahe Klang, der eine Atmosphäre erzeugt, in denen sie ihren Gedanken freien Lauf lassen können. Vogelgezwitscher, rauschende Bäche und das sanfte Rascheln von Bäumen: Waldgeräusche wirken sich positiv auf unser Wohlbefinden aus. Ein einfacher Spaziergang im Wald, in denen das Echo rufender Vögel zu hören ist und das befriedigende Knirschen abgefallener Blätter und Zweige unter den Füßen, ist das perfekte Mittel, um Stress abzubauen. Schon seit Generationen unterstützt dabei das Abspielen von konstanten Alltagsgeräuschen die Kleinen - und damit auch ihre Eltern."

Jolma ASMR Hörkino (Author), Jolma Collective (Narrator)

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K for Kara 16-20. Pixels and Pools

"In this collection of five exciting stories, follow Kara as she navigates the complexities of friendships, love interests, and school. From playing weird games on iPads and going to waterparks to feeling like an outsider and falling in love, ´K for Kara 16-20´ seamlessly weaves together the ups and downs of childhood. A heartfelt series, ´K for Kara 16-20´ is ideal for young readers seeking relatable characters as well as exciting stories about navigating youth. Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's and YA books in 2003. Since then, she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark."

Line Kyed Knudsen (Author), Jennifer Wagstaffe (Narrator)

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