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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....
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Disappointing for a HP fan
- By Toria Phillips on 17-10-2018
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The Enigma Girls
- How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II
- By: Candace Fleming
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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"You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged....
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: On the Farm
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith
- Length: 51 mins
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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....
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Black Potatoes
- The Story of the Great Irish Famine
- By: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
- Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and destroying the only real food of nearly six million people....
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Just the facts. Easy to listen to
- By Fiona remaj on 14-08-2019
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Nanberry
- By: Jackie French
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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It's 1789, and as the new colony in Sydney Cove is established, Surgeon John White defies convention and adopts Nanberry, an Aboriginal boy, to raise as his son. Nanberry is clever and uses his unique gifts as an interpreter to bridge the two worlds he lives in....
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The accurate history
- By Anonymous User on 05-02-2024
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Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages
- By: Terry Deary, Martin Brown
- Narrated by: Terry Deary
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages on audio, narrated by Terry Deary....
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Very nice
- By Anonymous User on 11-10-2023
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....
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Disappointing for a HP fan
- By Toria Phillips on 17-10-2018
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The Enigma Girls
- How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II
- By: Candace Fleming
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
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"You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged....
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: On the Farm
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith
- Length: 51 mins
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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....
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Black Potatoes
- The Story of the Great Irish Famine
- By: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
- Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and destroying the only real food of nearly six million people....
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Just the facts. Easy to listen to
- By Fiona remaj on 14-08-2019
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Nanberry
- By: Jackie French
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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It's 1789, and as the new colony in Sydney Cove is established, Surgeon John White defies convention and adopts Nanberry, an Aboriginal boy, to raise as his son. Nanberry is clever and uses his unique gifts as an interpreter to bridge the two worlds he lives in....
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The accurate history
- By Anonymous User on 05-02-2024
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Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages
- By: Terry Deary, Martin Brown
- Narrated by: Terry Deary
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages on audio, narrated by Terry Deary....
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Very nice
- By Anonymous User on 11-10-2023
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Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges
- By: Ruby Bridges
- Narrated by: Ruby Bridges, Ron Butler, Robin Miles
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
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In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event....
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
- History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
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Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Incredible Inventors
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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On this adventure, we're learning about incredible inventors. We'll travel through time to see how humans first discovered fire-making, all the way through to the modern scientific research of today....
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Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
- By: Yona Zeldis McDonough
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 54 mins
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Born in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old! Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at the young age of 35 Mozart left a legacy of more than 600 works....
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World War 1 & 2 History for Kids
- Courageous Tales, Stories & Fascinating Facts to Inspire & Educate Children about WW1 & WW2: (2 Books in 1)
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: R. E. Harter
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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Discover what caused World War 1 & 2, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, and the rise of Dictatorship in Germany, all showing how small events can change history in big ways....
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D. L. Moody: Bringing Souls to Christ
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
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Seventeen-year-old Dwight Lyman Moody changed his name, moved to Boston, and began pursuing dreams of becoming a wealthy businessman. But God had other plans for him....
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Father and I Were Ranchers
- Little Britches # 1
- By: Ralph Moody
- Narrated by: Cameron Beierle
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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The Moody family moves from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch....
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Enriching and thoroughly enjoyable
- By Georgia Kirby on 17-06-2023
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Story of the World, Vol. 2
- History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 2) (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands....
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Sterling Point Books
- Admiral Richard Byrd: Alone in the Antarctic
- By: Paul Rink
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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A tale of personal courage and dedication, all set against a backdrop of perhaps the harshest environment on earth....
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Elizabeth Fry: Angel of Newgate
- Heroes of History
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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Exposed to the horrendous living conditions of women prisoners and their children, Elizabeth Fry pledged to improve the lives of society's most desperate people—something no one else dared to do....
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John Williams: Messenger of Peace
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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The thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean were home to fierce warriors and cannibals who sacrificed their children to the many gods they worshiped. John Williams dedicated his life to bringing the message of Christ's love and peace to these brutal islands....
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History Stinks!
- Poo Through the Ages
- By: Suzie Edge, Luke Newell - illustrator
- Narrated by: Suzie Edge
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
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Discover loads about the loo, piles about poo and the funniest and foulest facts from the smelliest corners of history, from TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge - perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Adam Kay....
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History & Mythology for Kids
- Explore Timeless Tales, Characters, History, & Legendary Stories from Around the World - Egyptian, Greek, Norse & More: 4 Books (4 Books in 1)
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Eli Snuggs, Steve Connor, David Piper
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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Inside you will find some of the most famous highlights from history along with the greatest stories ever written. Children will learn about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways....
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History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition)
- Story of the World, Vol. 3
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
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Now more than ever, our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. This engaging guide to other lands weaves world history into a storybook format....
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Navy SEAL Training Class 144
- My BUD/S Journal
- By: Stephen Templin
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
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The United States Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training is one of the toughest military training in the world....
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The Happiest Boy on Earth
- The Incredible Story of the Happiest Man on Earth
- By: Eddie Jaku
- Narrated by: Jacek Koman
- Length: 20 mins
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Eddie lived with his family and adorable dachshund, Lulu, in the beautiful city of Leipzig in Germany. But one day, into the sunshine of his childhood crept a dark, heavy cloud. Not a rain cloud. Much worse than that. Adolf Hitler came to power....
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The Peasant Prince
- By: Li Cunxin
- Narrated by: Paul English
- Length: 15 mins
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In a poor village in northern China, a small boy is about to be taken away from everything he's ever known. He is so afraid, but his mother urges him to follow his dreams....
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not worth the credit
- By bethy on 11-12-2022
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Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised)
- History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
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Spend an entire year investigating the fascinating story of the modern world, from the American Civil War through the end of the twentieth century—from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and both North and South America....
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David Livingstone: Africa's Trailblazer
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast unexplored areas of Africa, sharing the gospel with whomever he encountered....
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Absolutely Inspirational
- By Anonymous User on 08-04-2023
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Die große GEOLINO-Wissens-Box
- By: Martin Nusch
- Narrated by: Wigald Boning
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Die besten GEOLINO-Abenteuer: acht Sach-Hörspiele zum Hören! In acht spannenden Hörspielen führt Wissensexperte Wigald Boning durch die beliebtesten...
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Sachiko
- A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
- By: Caren B. Stelson
- Narrated by: Katherine Fenton, John Chancer
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
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This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking aftermath....
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William Wilberforce: Take Up the Fight
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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For 200 years, British slave ships plied in the Middle Passage, taking African men, women, and children to their doom. Ending slavery in the British Empire seemed impossible, but once William Wilberforce resolved to represent the abolitionists in Parliament, he would fight to the bitter end....
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
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This Book is awesome! A must listen
- By Anonymous User on 19-02-2021
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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- By: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
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A companion book for young listeners based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking best seller by Charles C. Mann....
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Disappearance of Skyjacker D. B. Cooper
- History's Mysteries
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn’t his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight
- History's Mysteries
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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Shays' Rebellion
- Movements and Resistance
- By: Blake Hoena
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1786, the Massachusetts government was seizing farmers’ lands and throwing them in jail for unpaid debts and taxes. But many people couldn’t pay because they had not yet been paid for fighting in the Revolutionary War just a few years before. Frustrated by this treatment, Daniel Shays led upset citizens in an armed revolt. Although their rebellion was short lived, it made clear to America’s leaders that the young nation needed to change its laws, paving the way for the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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The Lost Roanoke Colony
- History's Mysteries
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony’s leader left the island to get supplies. His return trip was delayed. When he finally returned in 1590, the colony and its settlers were gone. What happened to the settlers?
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How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower
- By: Emma Bland Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down!
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Disappearance of Skyjacker D. B. Cooper
- History's Mysteries
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn’t his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight
- History's Mysteries
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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Shays' Rebellion
- Movements and Resistance
- By: Blake Hoena
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1786, the Massachusetts government was seizing farmers’ lands and throwing them in jail for unpaid debts and taxes. But many people couldn’t pay because they had not yet been paid for fighting in the Revolutionary War just a few years before. Frustrated by this treatment, Daniel Shays led upset citizens in an armed revolt. Although their rebellion was short lived, it made clear to America’s leaders that the young nation needed to change its laws, paving the way for the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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The Lost Roanoke Colony
- History's Mysteries
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony’s leader left the island to get supplies. His return trip was delayed. When he finally returned in 1590, the colony and its settlers were gone. What happened to the settlers?
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How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower
- By: Emma Bland Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and amateur scientist, had built the incredible structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Created using cutting-edge technology, it stood taller than any other building in the world! More than a million delighted people flocked to visit it during the fair. But the officials wondered, beyond being a spectacle, what is it good for? It must come down!
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On April 14, 1865, only days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford’s Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped forward in his seat. Hours later, the United States had lost its leader. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the assassination plot, how the fateful evening unfolded, and the ways in which one tragic day changed America forever.
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The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
- Days That Changed America
- By: Amy Maranville
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one devastating day changed America forever.
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Science on Viking Expeditions
- The Science of History
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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Vikings were fierce warriors who sailed the seas looking for new lands. They were expert sailors and shipbuilders. Find out the science behind their explorations, shipbuilding, and daily life. Discover how modern technology is being used to discover more about the lives of Vikings and their expeditions.
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Presidents' Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Melissa Ferguson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Presidents’ Day celebrates the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all U.S. presidents. Some people go to parades, visit historical sites, or read books about presidents. Others dress up in costumes. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Nikola Tesla: Engineer with Electric Ideas
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
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Nikola Tesla was a scientist and inventor in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among his many inventions and experiments, he helped create the modern electricity system. Learn more about Tesla's life as a famous inventor!
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The Bill of Rights
- Shaping the United States of America
- By: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Young listeners are encouraged to take a closer look at the U.S. Constitution's first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Citizens of the newly independent United States proposed several freedoms, including speech, assembly, and worship—many of which are still recognized and honored today.
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The Mayflower Compact
- Shaping the United States of America
- By: Marcia Amidon Lusted
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Listeners will explore the events and people behind the Mayflower Compact, the first written framework for a government for the United States of America. Students will gain a stronger understanding of the events surrounding the signing of the Mayflower Compact and the groundwork of democracy in America.
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Cynthia Paul - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Listen to the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe.
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The March on Washington: A Day That Changed America
- Days That Changed America
- By: Margeaux Weston
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 13 mins
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On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people marched on the United States capital to demand equal economic opportunities and civil rights for Black Americans. And at the end of the event, Martin Luther King Jr. took to the podium and delivered his unforgettable “I Have a Dream” speech.
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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
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Ghosts of the O.K. Corral and Other Hauntings of Tombstone, Arizona
- Haunted History
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Tombstone, Arizona, is known for its Wild West roots. Did the gun fights, showdowns, and foul play that happened there lead to today's haunted stories? Learn about the O.K. Corral and other paranormal hotspots in this spooky historic town. Listeners will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.