Non-Fiction Audiobooks

An Unspeakable Crime: The Prosecution and Persecution of Leo Frank

Was an innocent man wrongly accused of murder? On April 26, 1913, thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan planned to meet friends at a parade in Atlanta, Georgia. But first she stopped at the pencil factory where she worked to pick up her paycheck. Mary never left the building alive. A black watchman found Mary's body brutally beaten and raped. Police arrested the watchman, but they weren't satisfied that he was the killer. Then they paid a visit to Leo Frank, the factory's superintendent, who was both a northerner and a Jew. Spurred on by the media frenzy and prejudices of the time, the detectives made Frank their prime suspect, one whose conviction would soothe the city's anger over the death of a young white girl. The prosecution of Leo Frank was front-page news for two years, and Frank's lynching is still one of the most controversial incidents of the twentieth century. It marks a turning point in the history of racial and religious hatred in America, leading directly to the founding of the Anti-Defamation League and to the rebirth of the modern Ku Klux Klan. Relying on primary source documents and painstaking research, award-winning novelist Elaine Alphin tells the true story of justice undone in America.

Elaine Marie Alphin (Author), Kevin Orton (Narrator)

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An Ocean on Europa?

Evidence of water on one of Jupiter's moons could lead to the discovery of new life forms.

Vicki Oransky Wittenstein (Author), Highlights For Children (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 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 Alarm Clock That Crows!

Ranga uses his chicken to wake him up in the morning

Cecil Dzwowa (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Amma, Take Me to the Golden Temple 

Come, explore the places we worship Join Amma and her children as they travel to the famous Golden Temple in Amritsar. Take a tour through the wonderful sights, sounds and history of Darbar Sahib. Hear stories about the Sikh gurus. Visit Darshani Deori and Akal Takht. Savour a drink from the sacred waters at Har Ki Pauri and the langar from the world's biggest kitchen! Learn Guru Nanak's eternal message of equality, love and service. Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this new series introduces readers to the history of different faiths and their associated monuments.

Bhakti Mathur (Author), Priyanka Bhandari (Narrator)

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Amma, Take me to Shirdi

Join Amma and her boys as they travel to Shirdi, home to one of India's most celebrated saints-Sai Baba. Hear the story of one of the most loved and revered mystics. Walk around the neem tree that gave him shelter. Relish a few moments in Dwarka Mai, the dilapidated mosque that became his home. Visit Dhuni Mai, the ever-burning fire Sai Baba had lit, and receive his blessings. Hear stories of the countless miracles he performed as you pay respects at the Shri Samadhi Temple, where he rests. Feel Sai Baba's all-pervasive presence, blessings and grace as you soak in the spirit of this sanctum. Listen to his teachings of Shraddha and Saburi and his beliefs of 'Allah Malik' and 'Sabka Malik Ek'. Let Amma take you on a journey to witness the life of this unique saint who taught by example, compassion and kindness and who, for a century, has been drawing millions of adoring devotees every year. Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this book brings alive an important place of worship in an engaging and non-preachy way.

Bhakti Mathur (Author), Priyanka Bhandari (Narrator)

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American Olympic Gold Medal Teams: Voices Leveled Library Readers

Highlights presents American Olympic Gold Medal Teams written by Rick Helwig. American athletes have created many indelible memories with their Olympic accomplishments. Some of these accomplishments belong to legendary individual athletes, but American teams have also created their share of magical moments. Some have been overwhelming favorites, while others have been definite underdogs. This audiobook shares inspiring stories and the drama of athletes following their dreams.

Rick Helwig (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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American Legends: Fact Versus Fiction: Voices Leveled Library Readers

Tamika Catchings, shows true sportsmanship and talent in the game of basketball despite her handicap and gives some of her tips for life in general.

Terry Miller Shannon (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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American Indian Radio Voices: Voices Leveled Library Readers

Highlights presents American Indian Radio Voices written by Colleen Keane. This audiobook describes how American Indians have radio stations on their reservations so that they can spread the news and keep people informed, ensuring that their voices can be heard by everyone.

Colleen Keane (Author), Highlights For Children (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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American Bison: Voices Leveled Library Readers

Highlights presents American Bison written by Debbie Grant. This is a nonfiction selection about the American bison. It describes their habitat and physical characteristics, as well as their importance to Native American culture and American history.

Debbie Grant (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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