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When was the first special forces unit established? What daring feats have taken place throughout history? This unique timeline of the US Army Ranger missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

What would you find in a time capsule of the Jamestown Colony? Perhaps a portrait of John Smith, glass beads, or skeletal remains? Listeners examine artifacts like these as they explore the history of the first permanent English settlement in North America in this Time Capsule History book.

You may know of Abraham Lincoln, but there is more to his story. Learn about life in the time that Lincoln lived, and how he impacted the US Civil War.

If the founding fathers and mothers of the United States had built a time capsule to tell the story of the nation's beginnings, what artifacts would be packed inside? Tea leaves, a lantern, yellowed documents, and more tell a part of the story of the colonists' fight for independence. In this Time Capsule History book, listeners can examine primary sources of the Revolutionary Era to explore this exciting moment in history!

A Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, listeners are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II.

You may know of Pocahontas, but there is more to her story. Learn about life in the time that Pocahontas lived, and how she impacted the First Colonies.

You may know of George Washington, but there is more to his story. Learn about life in the time that Washington lived, and how he impacted the American Revolution.

You may know of many Native American tribes, but there is more to their story. Learn about life in the time that the First Americans lived.

“O say can you see” begins one of the most recognizable songs in the US. Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem tells the story of the American flag rising high above a fort after a night of intense battle during the War of 1812. But there is much more to the story than what is sung at ball games. What was this battle about? Whose bombs were bursting, and why were rockets glaring? Who sewed those broad stripes and bright stars? Why were free Black soldiers fighting on both sides? Who was Francis Scott Key anyway, and how did he end up with such a close view?

In October 1781, American, French, and British forces converged on a small village named Yorktown—a place that the British would try to forget and Americans would forever remember. In his riveting, balanced, and thoroughly researched account of the Revolutionary War’s last pivotal conflict, author-historian Tim Grove follows the true stories of American, French, and British players, whose lives intersected at Yorktown.

In this key civil rights and social justice book for young listeners, Scipio Africanus Jones—a self-taught attorney who was born enslaved—leads a momentous series of court cases to save twelve Black men who'd been unjustly sentenced to death.

Who is Phil Bucklew? Why is World War II so important to SEAL history? This unique timeline of the US Navy SEAL missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Dive in and follow along to learn more!

When the Depression strikes America, throwing millions out of work, Petey Williamson's family seems safe. Hadn't the boss promised Petey's father that he'd always have a job? But during the Depression, promises cannot always be kept, and Petey finds his family sliding rapidly into poverty. And when Petey's much-admired cousin, Steve, starts working as a union organizer in the battle to improve conditions for workers, poverty turns into tragedy.

Let’s take a look at what happened in US politics, from 1801 to 1840. Who were the key players during this time? What events transpired that left marks in history books? You may think that history has no relation to the past, but that’s incorrect. History is actually the force that dictates the present and the future. Add this audiobook to your learning collection today.

At the end of this audiobook, you should have all the information you need to successfully construct a timeline of the American Revolutionary War Era. A timeline will help you to better see how and why the revolutionary war took place. Examine its beginnings and its end. Know the key personalities involved in every historic part of the timeline.

Civil War Battles is an informative introduction to the subject. For four straight years, the people of the United States fought against one another in a brutal civil war that resulted in the deaths of approximately 620,000 men in uniform. Between 1861 and 1865, more Americans died during this bloody conflict than in all other American wars combined. With fighting across the South and in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Kentucky, some battles proved to be key in the overall outcome of the war.

Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds—Black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more—who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the 100th anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet to be told.

Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of the New York Times Magazine solely dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate-change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today’s generation, and crucial questions of how we understand the world we live in—and how we can work together to change the outlook for the better.

Know the facts about the Spanish American War of 1898. Listen to this audiobook to learn about what caused the war, who the main personalities were, how it ended, and what were the treaties that contributed to it. Listening to historical truths does not have to be too overwhelming. Take it one step at a time. Start with this audiobook today!

Why should your fifth grader care about the US economy in the mid-1800s? Let’s just say that the information will reveal the way of life of the people and how different it was from today. It will also help kids appreciate the advantages of living today. Raise kids who are conscious of the nation’s past. Add this book to their learning collections today.