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Bestsellers

Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised) Audiobook By Susan Wise Bauer cover art
Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised)
  • 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
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    57
  • Performance
    29
  • Story
    29

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....

  • Finally!!

  • By MarniSoup on 02-19-24

By: Susan Wise Bauer

History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition) Audiobook By Susan Wise Bauer cover art
History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition)
  • 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
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    46
  • Performance
    23
  • Story
    23

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....

  • Love these books!

  • By Jessica W. on 10-22-24

By: Susan Wise Bauer

History Smashers: The Titanic Audiobook By Kate Messner cover art
History Smashers: The Titanic
  • History Smashers: The Titanic

  • By: Kate Messner
  • Narrated by: Debi Tinsley
  • Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the...

By: Kate Messner

Inventos Accidentales Que Cambiaron Nuestro Mundo [Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World] Audiobook By Cooper The Poop
Inventos Accidentales Que Cambiaron Nuestro Mundo [Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World]
  • Inventos Accidentales Que Cambiaron Nuestro Mundo [Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World]

  • 50 historias reales de errores que funcionaron y sus orígenes [50 True Stories of Bugs That Worked and Their Origins]
  • By: Cooper The Pooper
  • Narrated by: Ernesto Tissot
  • Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

Estas historias te demostrarán que los errores y los fracasos no tienen por qué significar el fin de tu sueño. De hecho, podrían ser sólo el principio. Inspírate para convertir tus errores en éxitos y encuentra el potencial que hay detrás de cada accidente....

By: Cooper The Pooper

History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics Audiobook By Kate Messner cover art
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
  • History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

  • By: Kate Messner
  • Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
  • Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    5
  • Performance
    3
  • Story
    3

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT? WRONG!...

By: Kate Messner

Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids Audiobook By Diana Reinhart cover art
Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids
  • Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids

  • Fascinating Tales of Historic Moments, Accidental Inventions, Pop Culture Icons, Wildlife Mysteries, and Surprising Facts
  • By: Diana Reinhart
  • Narrated by: Vinnie Adams
  • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids isn't just another fact book. It's a collection of surprising, real-life stories told through fun characters and dialogue that make kids forget they're actually learning.

By: Diana Reinhart

Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised) Audiobook By Susan Wise Bauer cover art
Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised)
  • 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
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    57
  • Performance
    29
  • Story
    29

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....

  • Finally!!

  • By MarniSoup on 02-19-24

By: Susan Wise Bauer

History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition) Audiobook By Susan Wise Bauer cover art
History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition)
  • 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
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    46
  • Performance
    23
  • Story
    23

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....

  • Love these books!

  • By Jessica W. on 10-22-24

By: Susan Wise Bauer

History Smashers: The Titanic Audiobook By Kate Messner cover art
History Smashers: The Titanic
  • History Smashers: The Titanic

  • By: Kate Messner
  • Narrated by: Debi Tinsley
  • Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the...

By: Kate Messner

Inventos Accidentales Que Cambiaron Nuestro Mundo [Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World] Audiobook By Cooper The Poop
Inventos Accidentales Que Cambiaron Nuestro Mundo [Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World]
  • Inventos Accidentales Que Cambiaron Nuestro Mundo [Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World]

  • 50 historias reales de errores que funcionaron y sus orígenes [50 True Stories of Bugs That Worked and Their Origins]
  • By: Cooper The Pooper
  • Narrated by: Ernesto Tissot
  • Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

Estas historias te demostrarán que los errores y los fracasos no tienen por qué significar el fin de tu sueño. De hecho, podrían ser sólo el principio. Inspírate para convertir tus errores en éxitos y encuentra el potencial que hay detrás de cada accidente....

By: Cooper The Pooper

History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics Audiobook By Kate Messner cover art
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
  • History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics

  • By: Kate Messner
  • Narrated by: Jade Wheeler
  • Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    5
  • Performance
    3
  • Story
    3

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT? WRONG!...

By: Kate Messner

Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids Audiobook By Diana Reinhart cover art
Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids
  • Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids

  • Fascinating Tales of Historic Moments, Accidental Inventions, Pop Culture Icons, Wildlife Mysteries, and Surprising Facts
  • By: Diana Reinhart
  • Narrated by: Vinnie Adams
  • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

Incredible True Stories for Curious Kids isn't just another fact book. It's a collection of surprising, real-life stories told through fun characters and dialogue that make kids forget they're actually learning.

By: Diana Reinhart

Who Were the Beatles? Audiobook By Geoff Edgers cover art
Who Were the Beatles?
  • Who Were the Beatles?

  • By: Geoff Edgers
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    11
  • Performance
    8
  • Story
    8

Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book. Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays...

  • I love the of Who Were The Beatles

  • By yahaira on 07-09-22

By: Geoff Edgers

Isaac Newton Audiobook By Kathleen Krull cover art
Isaac Newton
  • Isaac Newton

  • The Giants of Science Series, Book 2
  • By: Kathleen Krull
  • Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
  • Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    2
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

What was Isaac Newton like? Secretive, vindictive, withdrawn, obsessive, and oh, yes, brilliant. His imagination was so large that, just “by thinking on it”, he invented calculus and figured out the scientific explanation of gravity....

By: Kathleen Krull

History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment Audiobook By Kate Messner cover art
History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
  • History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment

  • By: Kate Messner
  • Narrated by: Lee Osorio
  • Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
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    0

Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs! In April 1970...

By: Kate Messner

Permanent Record (Young Readers Edition) Audiobook By Edward Snowden cover art
Permanent Record (Young Readers Edition)
  • Permanent Record (Young Readers Edition)

  • How One Man Exposed the Truth About Government Spying and Digital Security
  • By: Edward Snowden
  • Narrated by: Vikas Adam
  • Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    10
  • Performance
    7
  • Story
    7

A young listener’s adaptation of whistleblower and bestselling author Edward Snowden's memoir, Permanent Record - featuring a brand-new afterword that includes resources to learn about the basics of digital security. In 2013, Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed that the United...

  • My favorite read this year

  • By Jesse D. on 06-28-22

By: Edward Snowden

Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal Audiobook By Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier cover art
Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal
  • Progressivism, the Great Depression, and the New Deal

  • 1901 - 1941
  • By: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier
  • Narrated by: Jim Manchester
  • Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    20
  • Performance
    17
  • Story
    16

History is dramatic - and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young listeners....

  • Short and pithy CAUTIONARY TALE

  • By Sarah on 10-26-22

By: Christopher Collier, and others

More Deadly Than War Audiobook By Kenneth C. Davis cover art
More Deadly Than War
  • More Deadly Than War

  • The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War
  • By: Kenneth C. Davis
  • Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews, Adenrele Ojo
  • Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    54
  • Performance
    45
  • Story
    46

From bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis comes a fascinating account of the Spanish influenza pandemic 100 years after it first swept the world in 1918. "Davis deftly juggles compelling storytelling, gruesome details, and historical context. More Deadly Than War reads like a terrifying dystopian...

  • How the folk of 2918 and up were used as gunipigs.Doctors were not knowing just how or even if their medicine would work.

  • By Bump1 on 01-12-24

By: Kenneth C. Davis

Black in Time Audiobook By Alison Hammond, E. L. Norry cover art
Black in Time
  • Black in Time

  • The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today
  • By: Alison Hammond, E. L. Norry
  • Narrated by: Daniel Reid-Walter, Natalie Simpson, Alison Hammond
  • Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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Brought to you by Puffin. Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about. Let me ask you a question: How many...

By: Alison Hammond, and others

Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents Audiobook By Carole P. Roman cover art
Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents
  • Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents

  • A World War II Book for Kids
  • By: Carole P. Roman
  • Narrated by: Lily Ganser
  • Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    70
  • Performance
    58
  • Story
    58

Discover World War 2's hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war....

  • Wow.

  • By PineappleSquid on 09-19-20

By: Carole P. Roman

Marie Curie and Her Daughters Audiobook By Imogen Greenberg, Isabel Greenberg cover art
Marie Curie and Her Daughters
  • Marie Curie and Her Daughters

  • By: Imogen Greenberg, Isabel Greenberg
  • Narrated by: Gaia Wise, Olivia Forrest
  • Length: 54 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
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Everyone thinks they know the story of Marie Curie - the first woman to win two Nobel Prizes for science. But she was a mother too, and her daughters, Irene and Eve, were extraordinary. This book tells their inspiring story.

By: Imogen Greenberg, and others

The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol Audiobook By Kate Andersen Brower cover art
The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol
  • The Hill: Inside the Secret World of the U.S. Capitol

  • By: Kate Andersen Brower
  • Narrated by: Patricia Santomasso
  • Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    3
  • Performance
    3
  • Story
    3

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special look inside America’s Capitol and highlights what the people who work there mean to the future of democracy. Perfect for readers of Brower’s first middle grade book, Exploring the White House! There’s a secret world...

By: Kate Andersen Brower

Tales of World War II Audiobook By Hattie Hearn, Margarida Esteves, Neon Squid cover art
Tales of World War II
  • Tales of World War II

  • Amazing True Stories from the War that Shook the World
  • By: Hattie Hearn, Margarida Esteves, Neon Squid
  • Narrated by: Ell Potter
  • Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Tales of World War II. Listen out for the sounds of fighter jets and music from Eastern Europe. It’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before—discover the hidden stories of incredible human...

  • everything

  • By Orly Nhaissi on 10-02-25

By: Hattie Hearn, and others

Epic Stories for Kids and Family: Accidental Discoveries That Changed Our World Audiobook By Riddleland cover art
Epic Stories for Kids and Family: Accidental Discoveries That Changed Our World
  • Epic Stories for Kids and Family: Accidental Discoveries That Changed Our World

  • Fascinating Origins of Discoveries and Inventions to Inspire Curious Young Readers
  • By: Riddleland
  • Narrated by: Anthony J. Santora
  • Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    11
  • Performance
    11
  • Story
    11

This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you....

  • Perfect for Families!

  • By Daniel S on 03-28-25

By: Riddleland

Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World Audiobook By Riddleland cover art
Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World
  • Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World

  • Fascinating Origins of Inventions to Inspire Young Readers (Epic Stories for Kids and Families)
  • By: Riddleland
  • Narrated by: Anthony J Santora
  • Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    20
  • Performance
    20
  • Story
    20

Accidents happen. Sometimes that’s a good thing. Did you realize cheese puffs, Coca-Cola, Bubble Wrap, and the Post-it note were all invented by accident? This audiobook covers fascinating origin stories of 60 everyday items that were invented by accident....

  • Inspiring Accidental Inventions

  • By KC on 02-19-25

By: Riddleland

Epic Stories for Kids and Family Audiobook By Riddleland cover art
Epic Stories for Kids and Family
  • Epic Stories for Kids and Family

  • Historic Events That Changed the World
  • By: Riddleland
  • Narrated by: Anthony J Santora
  • Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    2
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

Have you ever made pivotal decisions that changed your life? At least 55 points have happened in world history where a single decision has caused the world to pivot in a different direction. It may have been a war, an invention, or an idea....

By: Riddleland

Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers Audiobook By Gary Blackwood cover art
Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers
  • Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers

  • A History of Codes and Ciphers
  • By: Gary Blackwood
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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History's amazing secrets and codes—and how to crack them yourself. This fascinating look at history's most mysterious messages is packed with puzzles to decode and ciphers that kids can use themselves. Here are the encrypted notes of Spartan warriors, the brilliant code-crackers of Elizabeth...

By: Gary Blackwood

World War 1 History for Kids Audiobook By History Brought Alive cover art
World War 1 History for Kids
  • World War 1 History for Kids

  • Stories of Courage, Cautionary Tales & Fascinating Facts to Inspire & Educate Children About the History of WW1
  • By: History Brought Alive
  • Narrated by: R. E. Harter
  • Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    2
  • Performance
    2
  • Story
    2

Inside you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of World War 1....

  • A must-have for young history buffs!

  • By Frank Jones on 07-10-25

By: History Brought Alive

DK Life Stories: Black History Month Audiobook By DK, Kitson Jazynka, Stephen Krensky, Ebony Joy Wilkins, Laurie Calkhoven co
DK Life Stories: Black History Month
  • DK Life Stories: Black History Month

  • By: DK, Kitson Jazynka, Stephen Krensky, and others
  • Narrated by: Samya De Me, Ako Mitchell
  • Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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An inspiring collection of DK audiobooks focused on Black history. Discover the obstacles that many Black people faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You'll find out how they created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. This fantastic resource pack for...

By: DK, and others

Sherlock Holmes & Co Audiobook By Daniela Wakonigg cover art
Sherlock Holmes & Co
  • Sherlock Holmes & Co

  • Die Geschichte der Kriminalistik
  • By: Daniela Wakonigg
  • Narrated by: Norman Matt, Edda Fischer, Matthias Haase, and others
  • Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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Seit wann werden eigentlich Fingerabdrücke zum Aufklären von Verbrechen eingesetzt? Was ist ein genetischer Fingerabdruck? Und kann man...

By: Daniela Wakonigg

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