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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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Robert Rogers
- Rogers' Rangers and the French and Indian War
- By: Jennifer Quasha
- Narrated by: Benjamin Becker
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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Major Robert Rogers codified colonial military strategies into a document, known as Standing Orders, and put these principles to practice in many battles, campaigns, and scouting....
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What Is the Declaration of Independence?
- By: Michael C. Harris, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Marc Cashman
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation - The United States of America....
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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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Who Was George Washington?
- By: Roberta Edwards, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution....
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The Impossible Rescue
- The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
- By: Martin W. Sandler
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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Whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative in 1897....
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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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Robert Rogers
- Rogers' Rangers and the French and Indian War
- By: Jennifer Quasha
- Narrated by: Benjamin Becker
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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Major Robert Rogers codified colonial military strategies into a document, known as Standing Orders, and put these principles to practice in many battles, campaigns, and scouting....
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What Is the Declaration of Independence?
- By: Michael C. Harris, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Marc Cashman
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation - The United States of America....
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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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Who Was George Washington?
- By: Roberta Edwards, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution....
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The Impossible Rescue
- The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure
- By: Martin W. Sandler
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
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Whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska’s coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative in 1897....
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Abraham Lincoln
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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Attacked at Sea
- A True World War II Story of a Family’s Fight for Survival (The True Rescue Series, Book 4)
- By: Michael J. Tougias, Alison O’Leary
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
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On May 19, 1942, during World War II, a German submarine, a U-boat, in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey 50 miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family....
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George Washington
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
- By: Lisa L. Owens
- Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
- Length: 16 mins
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Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese aircraft and ships attacked the US military base at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Following the attack, the United States would officially enter World War II, and people around the country would join together to support the war effort....
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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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Fallout
- Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Samuelson
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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New York Times best-selling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking listeners on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction....
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¿Qué es la Declaración de Independencia? [What Is the Declaration of Independence?]
- By: Michael C. Harris, Who HQ, Yanitzia Canetti - translator
- Narrated by: Ulises Cuadra
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Retroceda en el tiempo al nacimiento de Estados Unidos en esta obra en español de la serie WHO HQ, y conozca a los rebeldes de la vida real que hicieron libre a este país....
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Becoming Kareem
- Growing Up on and off the Court
- By: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld
- Narrated by: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
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At one time Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness....
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Gunpowder Girls
- The True Stories of Three Civil War Tragedies
- By: Tanya Anderson
- Narrated by: Carrie Olsen
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
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In the Civil War, the government hired women and girls - some as young as nine - to make millions of rounds of ammunition. Gunpowder Girls is a story of child labor and immigrant hopes and the cruel, endless demands of an all-consuming war....
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The Electric War
- Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Light the World
- By: Mike Winchell
- Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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Brimming with action, suspense, and rich historical information, this rousing account reveals the true story behind one of the world's defining scientific competitions....
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A Computer Called Katherine
- How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon
- By: Suzanne Slade, Veronica Miller Jamison - illustrator
- Narrated by: Jeanette Illidg
- Length: 13 mins
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The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson - made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures - who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon....
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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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What Was the Titanic?
- What Was?
- By: Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Eric Sharp
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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For more than 100 years, people have been captivated by the disastrous sinking of the Titanic that claimed over 1,500 lives. Now young listeners can find out why the great ship went down and how it was discovered 75 years later....
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I Am Frida Kahlo
- By: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Fabiola Stevenson, Carolina Ayala, Kyla Garcia, and others
- Length: 16 mins
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The famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is the 23rd hero in the New York Times best-selling biography series....
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Disasters!: A Who HQ Collection
- What Was?
- By: Who HQ
- Narrated by: Minka Wiltz, Lisa Flanagan, Thérèse Plummer, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Perfect for curious young listeners, these eight titles provide exciting details about notable tragedies throughout history. Learn about the impact of catastrophes like the Titanic, Pompeii, the San Francisco Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the Hindenburg....
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The 1619 Project
- Born on the Water
- By: Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson
- Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones
- Length: 23 mins
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The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States....
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Kennedy's Last Days
- The Assassination that Defined a Generation
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Bill O’Reilly (introduction)
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century....
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Sterling Point Books
- Stampede for Gold: The Story of the Klondike Rush
- By: Pierre Berton
- Narrated by: Andy Caploe
- Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
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The Klondike gold rush, which occurred between 1896 and 1899, was one of the strangest outbreaks of "gold fever" ever to take place....
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The Inca Empire for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to the Incas and Their Civilization, from Early Beginnings to the Spanish Conquest
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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Grab your investigative tools, and get ready to meet the Inca people....
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The Rise and Fall of Senator Joe McCarthy
- By: James Cross Giblin
- Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
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When Cold War tension was at its height, Joseph ("call me Joe") McCarthy conducted an anti-Communist crusade endorsed by millions of Americans, despite his unfair and unconstitutional methods.....
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Bunker Hill to WWI
- Great Battles for Boys Series, Book 1
- By: Joe Giorello, Sibella Giorello
- Narrated by: Daniel Giorello
- Length: 2 hrs
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In this volume of the popular history series, find out which strategies, weapons, and military leaders won - or lost - these famous American fights. And none of it's boring....
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Of Thee I Sing
- A Letter to My Daughters
- By: Barack Obama
- Narrated by: Andre Braugher
- Length: 16 mins
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Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful audiobook that's made to be treasured! In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to 13 groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation....
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The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)
- The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (The True Rescue Series, Book 1)
- By: Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
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On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm....
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Most Dangerous
- Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
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On June 13, 1971, the front page of the New York Times announced the existence of a 7,000-page collection of documents containing a secret history of the Vietnam War....
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My Lost Freedom
- A Japanese American World War II Story
- By: George Takei
- Narrated by: George Takei
- Length: 36 mins
- Unabridged
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February 19, 1942. George Takei is four years old when his world changes forever. Two months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares anyone of Japanese descent an enemy of the United States. George and his family were American in every way. They had done nothing wrong. But because of their Japanese ancestry, they were removed from their home in California and forced into camps with thousands of other families who looked like theirs.
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Moving and Grooving to Fillmore’s Beat
- By: Rachel Werner, Jerrard K. Polk - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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From music to art to poetry, creativity filled the air in the Fillmore District. The creativity and inclusion brought communities together—with no exceptions. Everyone was welcome, and everyone was accepted. In this beautiful story about the historical Fillmore District in San Francisco, author Rachel Werner touches on themes of inclusivity and culture.
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The 1899 Newsboys' Strike
- Movements and Resistance
- By: Nel Yomtov, Silvio dB - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
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In the late 1800s, newsboys—or “newsies”—were a critical part of the newspaper industry. They bought stacks of papers from newspaper publishers and then sold them on city streets for a small profit. But in 1898, William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World raised the cost of 100 papers by 10 cents. The price increase cut into the newsboys’ profits, and by the summer of 1899 their frustration boiled over. They banded together and showed the world how activists of any age can use a strike.
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Kamala Harris
- Biographies
- By: Jehan Jones-Radgowski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.
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Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Danielle Smith-Llera
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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Many know Paul Revere by the infamous words, “The British are coming!” But did he really say that? Listeners will learn the facts and the fiction behind Paul Revere’s midnight ride.
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Science on the Mayflower
- The Science of History
- By: Tammy Enz
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
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You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard.
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My Lost Freedom
- A Japanese American World War II Story
- By: George Takei
- Narrated by: George Takei
- Length: 36 mins
- Unabridged
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February 19, 1942. George Takei is four years old when his world changes forever. Two months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares anyone of Japanese descent an enemy of the United States. George and his family were American in every way. They had done nothing wrong. But because of their Japanese ancestry, they were removed from their home in California and forced into camps with thousands of other families who looked like theirs.
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Moving and Grooving to Fillmore’s Beat
- By: Rachel Werner, Jerrard K. Polk - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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From music to art to poetry, creativity filled the air in the Fillmore District. The creativity and inclusion brought communities together—with no exceptions. Everyone was welcome, and everyone was accepted. In this beautiful story about the historical Fillmore District in San Francisco, author Rachel Werner touches on themes of inclusivity and culture.
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The 1899 Newsboys' Strike
- Movements and Resistance
- By: Nel Yomtov, Silvio dB - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In the late 1800s, newsboys—or “newsies”—were a critical part of the newspaper industry. They bought stacks of papers from newspaper publishers and then sold them on city streets for a small profit. But in 1898, William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World raised the cost of 100 papers by 10 cents. The price increase cut into the newsboys’ profits, and by the summer of 1899 their frustration boiled over. They banded together and showed the world how activists of any age can use a strike.
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Kamala Harris
- Biographies
- By: Jehan Jones-Radgowski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.
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Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Danielle Smith-Llera
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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Many know Paul Revere by the infamous words, “The British are coming!” But did he really say that? Listeners will learn the facts and the fiction behind Paul Revere’s midnight ride.
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Science on the Mayflower
- The Science of History
- By: Tammy Enz
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 34 mins
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You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard.
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Henry Hudson and the Murderous Arctic Mutiny
- Deadly Expeditions
- By: John Micklos Jr.
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain’s leadership and began to plot...mutiny!
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The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party
- Deadly Expeditions
- By: John Micklos Jr.
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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This Deadly Expeditions tale transports listeners back in time to follow the Donner Party’s disastrous trek west and their struggle to survive.
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The Greely Expedition's Fatal Quest for Farthest North
- Deadly Expeditions
- By: Golriz Golkar
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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In 1881, U.S. Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Farthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team’s dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world.
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Joe Biden
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How much do you know about President Joe Biden? Find out the facts you need to know about the 46th president of the United States. You’ll learn about Joe’s early life, the challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments of this American leader.
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Daniel Boone
- Biographies
- By: Laura Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about Daniel Boone? Find out the facts you need to know about this pioneer and explorer in early America. You’ll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this famous American.
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The First Thanksgiving
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Peter Mavrikis
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America’s favorite holidays.
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Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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In 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since then, the famous speech has led to many stories about it—but not all of them are true. Listen to discover what’s real and what’s fiction!
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Christopher Columbus and the Americas: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Peter Mavrikis, Katrina M. Phillips, Roberto Borrero - consultant
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Listeners will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus’s famous voyage.
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What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919?
- What Was?
- By: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Allison Strong
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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An unusually warm winter day resulted in 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooding the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The disaster killed twenty-one people and injured 150 others. Rescue missions were launched to save people from the sticky and deadly mess, led by the Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School. With the help of hundreds of volunteers over the course of several weeks, the streets were cleaned up. But the smell of molasses and the horror of the preventable tragedy lingered for decades to come.
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What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916?
- What Was?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: André Santana
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-eight-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water off Beach Haven, New Jersey—the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a “War on Sharks.”
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Betsy Ross and the U.S. Flag: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Danielle Smith-Llera
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
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Betsy Ross made many flags during the American Revolution, but did she sew the first flag? Learn to separate fact from fiction by listening to this story of the stars and stripes!
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Abner Doubleday and Baseball's Beginning: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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Step up to the plate and separate fact from fiction in baseball’s origins! Did Abner Doubleday really create America’s favorite pastime, or does this story strike out? Listen to learn all you can about baseball’s beginnings!