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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different
- By: Ben Brooks
- Narrated by: Joshua Higgott, Thomas Judd
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative....
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- By jacqui on 26-08-2022
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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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Lionel Messi: The Boy Who Dreamed of Being a Champion
- An Argentinian Boy's Tale of Grit, Talent, and Triumph
- By: Michael Langdon
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 48 mins
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This book from best-selling author Michael Langdon tells the incredible story of Lionel Messi, from his humble beginnings in Argentina to his rise as a global soccer superstar....
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Brother Andrew
- God’s Secret Agent (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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When he became God's smuggler, Brother Andrew was already familiar with risk. As a boy, the intrepid Andrew Van Der Bijl joined the Dutch Resistance against the Nazi occupation....
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The Education of Little Tree
- By: Forrest Carter
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
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The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression....
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Feel Good Story
- By Vivien Moss on 23-05-2020
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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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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different
- By: Ben Brooks
- Narrated by: Joshua Higgott, Thomas Judd
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative....
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- By jacqui on 26-08-2022
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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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Lionel Messi: The Boy Who Dreamed of Being a Champion
- An Argentinian Boy's Tale of Grit, Talent, and Triumph
- By: Michael Langdon
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 48 mins
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This book from best-selling author Michael Langdon tells the incredible story of Lionel Messi, from his humble beginnings in Argentina to his rise as a global soccer superstar....
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Brother Andrew
- God’s Secret Agent (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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When he became God's smuggler, Brother Andrew was already familiar with risk. As a boy, the intrepid Andrew Van Der Bijl joined the Dutch Resistance against the Nazi occupation....
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The Education of Little Tree
- By: Forrest Carter
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
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The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression....
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Feel Good Story
- By Vivien Moss on 23-05-2020
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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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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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Code Breaker, Spy Hunter
- How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
- By: Laurie Wallmark
- Narrated by: Romy Nordlinger
- Length: 42 mins
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In this biography, young listeners will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit....
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I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, A.D. 79
- I Survived, Book 10
- By: Lauren Tarshis
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
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During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? Find out....
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Rice
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- By: Matt & Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes
- Narrated by: Alex Wingfield
- Length: Not Yet Known
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When Declan Rice was released by Chelsea's youth academy at the age of 14, he was devastated. But he wasn't going to let that get in the way of his Premier League dreams.
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Ida Scudder: Healing Bodies, Touching Hearts
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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Ida Scudder was sure she would never follow in the footsteps of her medical missionary father. But when she witnessed Indian women dying because their religious beliefs didn't allow male doctors to treat them, Dr. Ida Scudder lived out the truth and compassion found in Christ....
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Elisabeth Elliot: Joyful Surrender
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
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s love. With a passion to translate the Bible into new languages, she followed God's call to work among tribes in Ecuador, including the Waorani (Auca), who had killed her husband and four others....
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Foden
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- By: Matt & Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes
- Narrated by: Alex Wingfield
- Length: Not Yet Known
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Foden is one of the hottest talents in the world and his rise through the Manchester City first team has been remarkable.
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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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Thomas Edison: Inspiration and Hard Work
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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With only three months of formal education, Thomas Edison grew up to be one of the most successful inventors of all time. Applying scientific principles to practical use, he made scores of inventions and held over thirteen hundred patents....
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Orville Wright: The Flyer
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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When Orville Wright (1871-1948) and his brother Wilbur set out to solve the problem of flight, they recognized that success would come with careful observation, perseverance, and ingenuity....
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Behind the Bookcase
- Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
- By: Barbara Lowell
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 10 mins
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Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II....
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My Story: Pompeii
- By: Sue Reid
- Narrated by: Carol Drinkwater
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Available for the first time as an audio book from the bestselling My Story series, Pompeii is an engaging story of one of history's most eruptive disasters....
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What Bumosaur Is That?
- By: Andy Griffiths
- Narrated by: Stig Wemyss
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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Find the answers to these and many other questions in this guide to prehistoric bumosaur life....
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Bums and bums and bums
- By Anonymous User on 15-10-2020
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My Life with the Chimpanzees
- By: Jane Goodall
- Narrated by: Jane Goodall
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
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From the time she was a girl, Jane Goodall dreamed of a life spent working with animals. Finally she had her wish. When she was 26 years old, she ventured into the forests of Africa to observe chimpanzees in the wild....
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Famous Heroes of the American West
- By: William Roberts
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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Famous Heroes of the American West is a lively account of the "Wild West" and its renowned figures, narrated with vigor by Adam Sims....
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Basketball Dreams
- By: Chris Paul
- Narrated by: Chris Paul, "Little Chris" Paul, Camryn Paul
- Length: 17 mins
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This program offers an immersive audio experience, fully sound designed to enhance your enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of the court and the shouts from the crowd as you sit back and enjoy the incredible audiobook experience that is Basketball Dreams....
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Haaland
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- By: Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield
- Narrated by: Alex Wingfield
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Norwegian international Erling Haaland is the rising star of Europe. Having already smashed Messi, Ronaldo and Harry Kane's record of quickest player to twenty Champions League goals, 'The Terminator' is proving to be a ruthless, efficient goalscoring machine....
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I think Haaland will be one of the best footballers. But Messi is the goat peace
- By Natasha on 10-09-2023
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My Story: Catherine of Aragon
- By: Alison Prince
- Narrated by: Carol Drinkwater
- Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins
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Available for the first time as an audio book from the bestselling My Story series, Catherine Of Aragon is a thrilling story-diary....
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The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
- By: Maggie Cole, Devika Jina
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 46 mins
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In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece....
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I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944
- I Survived, Book 18
- By: Lauren Tarshis
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, author Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the story of the Normandy landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history and foundation for the Allied victory in World War II....
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Ronaldo
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- By: Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
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Cristiano Ronaldo overcame poverty and childhood illness to become one of the best football players ever. Escaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson....
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Inspiring Sports Stories for Young Champions
- 12 Epic Tales of Sporting Legends That Will Inspire Any Kid to Reach for the Stars
- By: Hayden Fox
- Narrated by: Seth Binderup
- Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
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The Perfect Gift for Young Listeners: Inspire Them to Greatness With These Legendary Stories!
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Cricket Biographies for Kids
- The 25 Greatest Cricketers of All Time
- By: Paragon Publishing
- Narrated by: John Matthews
- Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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This book has selected the 25 greatest cricketers of all time. It will take you on a step-by-step guide through their cricket careers, starting with their childhood, making sure to highlight all of the countless records that they set along the way....
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Messi
- Ultimate Football Heroes
- By: Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when he was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough....
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- By Anonymous User on 14-08-2023
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In the Spotlight Volume 2
- By: Various
- Narrated by: Various
- Length: 18 mins
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How is Serena Williams working for schools? How does Anthony Rizzo help kids with cancer? How is Elon Musk increasing the use of alternative energy? In the Spotlight introduces early listeners to the activists and celebrities making an impact in today’s world. Features include tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
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Signs of Survival
- A Memoir of the Holocaust
- By: Renee Hartman, Joshua M. Greene
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable—together. This is their true story. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta, and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Eventually they, too, would be taken to the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.
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Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes
- 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God
- By: Shirley Raye Redmond
- Narrated by: Christopher St. John
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, accessible chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.
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The Year of the Buttered Cat
- A Mostly True Story
- By: Lexi Haas, Susan Haas
- Narrated by: Alexandra Ryan
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When she was just a tiny baby, something terrible happened to Lexi. It left her with an out-of-control body and without a voice. Now, as a precocious, superhero-obsessed thirteen-year-old, Lexi is counting down the final 24 hours to a risky brain surgery that might help her talk or—dare she dream it?—to walk and use her hands. As surgery grows closer, Lexi finds an urgent, relentless need to share the story of the year in her life she calls The Year of the Buttered Cat. That year, on the verge of shutting out the rest of the world, Lexi began a solitary quest to find her "missing" body.
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What You Never Knew About BTS
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- By: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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South Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they’re not singing and dancing? High-interest details of this musical supergroup will enthrall listeners.
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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
- By: Kate Pankhurst
- Narrated by: Anushka Chakravarti, Kate Pankhurst
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars.
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In the Spotlight Volume 2
- By: Various
- Narrated by: Various
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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How is Serena Williams working for schools? How does Anthony Rizzo help kids with cancer? How is Elon Musk increasing the use of alternative energy? In the Spotlight introduces early listeners to the activists and celebrities making an impact in today’s world. Features include tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
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Signs of Survival
- A Memoir of the Holocaust
- By: Renee Hartman, Joshua M. Greene
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable—together. This is their true story. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta, and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Eventually they, too, would be taken to the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen.
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Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes
- 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God
- By: Shirley Raye Redmond
- Narrated by: Christopher St. John
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, accessible chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God.
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The Year of the Buttered Cat
- A Mostly True Story
- By: Lexi Haas, Susan Haas
- Narrated by: Alexandra Ryan
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When she was just a tiny baby, something terrible happened to Lexi. It left her with an out-of-control body and without a voice. Now, as a precocious, superhero-obsessed thirteen-year-old, Lexi is counting down the final 24 hours to a risky brain surgery that might help her talk or—dare she dream it?—to walk and use her hands. As surgery grows closer, Lexi finds an urgent, relentless need to share the story of the year in her life she calls The Year of the Buttered Cat. That year, on the verge of shutting out the rest of the world, Lexi began a solitary quest to find her "missing" body.
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What You Never Knew About BTS
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- By: Martha E. H. Rustad
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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South Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they’re not singing and dancing? High-interest details of this musical supergroup will enthrall listeners.
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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories
- By: Kate Pankhurst
- Narrated by: Anushka Chakravarti, Kate Pankhurst
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars.
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Born Naughty
- My Childhood in China
- By: Jin Wang, Tony Johnston
- Narrated by: Jin Wang
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Growing up in Inner Mongolia, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor, but like kids everywhere, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees, digging for mushrooms, and even looking for wolves.
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Anne Frank Writes Words of Hope
- Courageous Kid of World War II
- By: Debbie Vilardi, Christian Papazoglakis - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A preteen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.
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Elena Delle Donne: Basketball Record Breaker
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019. Get the highlights of Delle Donne’s amazing career and learn about her community involvement off the court.
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Exciting Events Volume 14
- Your Story Hour
- By: Your Story Hour
- Narrated by: Aunt Nikki, Uncle Jon
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
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Two exciting stories about explorer missionary David Livingstone, two historical stories about children in the 1800s in the United States, and two true-to-life stories about music and acts of kindness!
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The ABCs of Queer History
- By: Seema Yasmin
- Narrated by: Indya Moore, Yalini Dream
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Writer and poet Seema Yasmin celebrates all the joys and challenges of queer history in the United States. This is a book of people, of ideas, of accomplishments and events. It’s a book about Allies and Ancestors, about Belonging and Being accepted, about Hope, Knowledge, and Love. And ultimately, it’s a book to help kids learn a different kind of ABCs—not just words like apple, ball or cat, but rather the essence of what it means to be diverse, to be equitable, to be inclusive.
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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
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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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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
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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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School Strike for Climate
- Movements and Resistance
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread.
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Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Karen Latchana Kenney
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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In September 2019, “Truth Hurts” became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows, and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar.
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Boyan Slat: Pioneering the Ocean Cleanup
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
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Dutch student Boyan Slat always loved inventing. A visit to the oceans of Greece inspired his greatest invention ever. Why were there more plastic bags than fish? How could he save the sea? Learn more about Boyan’s Great Pacific Garbage Patch project; The Ocean Cleanup and his plastic cleanup invention, System 001; and the challenges behind removing trash from our oceans and rivers.
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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.