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Bestsellers
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The Gutsy Girl
- Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure
- By: Caroline Paul
- Narrated by: Tara Sands
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out lives of exhilaration. Once a young scaredy-cat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted....
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Intended for a younger audience
- By Amazon Customer on 03-22-17
By: Caroline Paul
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Lost on a Mountain in Maine
- By: Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob McNatt, James Fouhey
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages....
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Loved it!
- By chaser on 02-03-22
By: Donn Fendler, and others
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Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
- The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance
- By: Jennifer Armstrong
- Narrated by: Taylor Mali
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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It's a survival story almost too incredible to believe, but it's the extraordinary true tale of endurance in the harshest environment on earth...
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Shorter account with some colorful voices
- By Levi on 05-02-03
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Death on the River of Doubt
- Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure
- By: Samantha Seiple
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt....
By: Samantha Seiple
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Woodsong
- By: Gary Paulsen
- Narrated by: Gary Paulsen
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race....
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Turn off the music!
- By Janet on 04-10-16
By: Gary Paulsen
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How Angel Peterson Got His Name
- And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports
- By: Gary Paulsen
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Wacky, daring, just plain nuts - extreme sports lead to extreme fun in new stories from Gary’s boyhood....
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YES YES YES
- By Paul or Teresa Jackson on 06-04-23
By: Gary Paulsen
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The Gutsy Girl
- Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure
- By: Caroline Paul
- Narrated by: Tara Sands
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Gutsy Girl, author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out lives of exhilaration. Once a young scaredy-cat herself, Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted....
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Intended for a younger audience
- By Amazon Customer on 03-22-17
By: Caroline Paul
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Lost on a Mountain in Maine
- By: Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan
- Narrated by: Jacob McNatt, James Fouhey
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages....
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Loved it!
- By chaser on 02-03-22
By: Donn Fendler, and others
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Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World
- The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and the Endurance
- By: Jennifer Armstrong
- Narrated by: Taylor Mali
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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It's a survival story almost too incredible to believe, but it's the extraordinary true tale of endurance in the harshest environment on earth...
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Shorter account with some colorful voices
- By Levi on 05-02-03
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Death on the River of Doubt
- Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure
- By: Samantha Seiple
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt....
By: Samantha Seiple
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Woodsong
- By: Gary Paulsen
- Narrated by: Gary Paulsen
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race....
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Turn off the music!
- By Janet on 04-10-16
By: Gary Paulsen
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How Angel Peterson Got His Name
- And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports
- By: Gary Paulsen
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Wacky, daring, just plain nuts - extreme sports lead to extreme fun in new stories from Gary’s boyhood....
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YES YES YES
- By Paul or Teresa Jackson on 06-04-23
By: Gary Paulsen
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Ernest Shackleton: Going South
- Heroes of History
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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As adventurers from around the world raced to reach the South Pole and achieve other polar firsts in the early 1900s, outsider Ernest Shackleton and his motley expeditions would outshine even the British navy, becoming icons of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.....
By: Janet Benge, and others
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History Smashers: The Mayflower
- History Smashers
- By: Kate Messner
- Narrated by: Annette Amelia Oliveira
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day....
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Wonderful account of what happened
- By person on 11-27-22
By: Kate Messner
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Guts & Glory: The American Civil War
- By: Ben Thompson, C. M. Butzer - Illustrator
- Narrated by: Will Collyer, Brian Delaney
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers....
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I loved it!
- By Mark N on 05-10-24
By: Ben Thompson, and others
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Extraordinary feat of endurance
- By Jane on 02-18-12
By: Paul Rink
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Incredible Inventors
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Original Recording
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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....
By: Ladybird
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Dinosaurs for Kids
- The Most Fun, Cool, and Interesting Dinosaur Facts for Kids of All Ages
- By: Audio Education Academy
- Narrated by: Lyle Blaker
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you ever wondered how fast a T-Rex could really run, or how much a Triceratops weighed? How about how long a Brachiosaurus’s neck is, or how high a Velociraptor could jump? This audiobook has all of these answers and more....
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Entertaining and educational
- By ziggy on 11-10-22
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2
- By: Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo
- Narrated by: Alicia Keys, Ashley Judd, Danai Gurira, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls 2 features 100 more bedtime stories inspired by the lives and adventures of extraordinary women, from Nefertiti to Beyonce....
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Love the stories but difficult to navigate chapters
- By EG&CBC on 12-01-23
By: Elena Favilli, and others
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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- By: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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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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A Great Intro, Abridged and Edited
- By Chris Hummel on 10-24-20
By: Charles C. Mann
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In Harm’s Way (Young Reader’s Edition)
- The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors
- By: Doug Stanton, Michael J. Tougias
- Narrated by: Alex Boyles
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated three hundred men were killed upon impact; close to nine hundred sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy....
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Survival and Hope
- By Rebecca Hill on 03-20-23
By: Doug Stanton, and others
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Who Was Christopher Columbus?
- Biography for Kids 6-8 | Children's Biography Books
- By: Baby Professor
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Christopher Columbus was a brave and curious man. He was an explorer who went out to the unknown to discover new lands. It was Christopher Columbus who discovered the Americas, which he dubbed as the New World....
By: Baby Professor
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Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink
- Lost, Book 1
- By: Tod Olson
- Narrated by: Danny Campbell
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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World War II, October 1942: A plane carrying eight Americans crashes into the middle of the Pacific Ocean....
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Amazing
- By Allison Curley on 10-30-17
By: Tod Olson
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Cuentos para niños que se atreven a ser diferentes [Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different]
- By: Ben Brooks
- Narrated by: Various
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Historias verdaderas de chicos asombrosos que cambiaron el mundo sin matar dragones. Un libro que todo papá debe regalarle a sus hijos....
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Me parece horrible,
- By Ana on 03-01-21
By: Ben Brooks
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Guts & Glory: World War II
- By: Ben Thompson
- Narrated by: Aaron Landon
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Devastating surprise attacks, epic victories, unstoppable armies, and tough-as-nails men and women from the greatest war in human history....
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Awsome
- By memc on 04-18-18
By: Ben Thompson
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Davy Crockett
- The Legendary Frontiersman
- By: James Kunstler
- Narrated by: Nicolas Cage
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Davy Crockett is the ultimate American backwoods legend....
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What? Is this
- By Joe on 02-07-21
By: James Kunstler
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The Silk Roads
- The Extraordinary History That Created Your World - Children's Edition
- By: Peter Frankopan
- Narrated by: Peter Frankopan
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads....
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too easy to confuse with the full version
- By Alex on 01-10-23
By: Peter Frankopan
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The Story of Salt
- By: Mark Kurlansky
- Narrated by: Brett Barry
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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From the team that created the ALA Notable Book The Cod's Tale comes the fascinating history of salt, which has been the object of wars and revolutions and is vital for life....
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Nice snapshot for the young
- By IreneMBBT on 07-03-17
By: Mark Kurlansky
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Who Was First?
- Discovering the Americas
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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As artifacts are unearthed and analyzed, the story of human presence in the Americas continues to unfold....
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who was first
- By Anonymous User on 04-27-24
By: Russell Freedman
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The Whydah
- A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found
- By: Martin W. Sandler
- Narrated by: Jeff Cummings
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the exciting true story of the captaincy, wreck, and discovery of the Whydah - the only pirate ship ever found - and the incredible mysteries it revealed....
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A must for any authentic pirate enthusiast!
- By The Wizzzard on 01-17-23
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Fancy Nancy and the Fabulous Fashion Boutique
- By: Jane O'Connor
- Narrated by: Chloe Hennessee
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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to Fancy Nancy's Fabulous Fashion Boutique....
By: Jane O'Connor
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I Love You, Stinky Face
- By: Lisa McCourt
- Narrated by: Kirsten Krohn
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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The imaginitive son turns himself into a meat-eating dionsaur, a swamp creature, and he realizes that he is loved and nothing will change that....
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My kids love this!!
- By KristinaH on 04-12-16
By: Lisa McCourt
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Gone West
- Bold Adventures of American Explorers and Pioneers
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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America's founders dreamed of a day when the United States would reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Follow their dream into reality, as Jim Weiss thrillingly tells these stories of explorers, Native Americans, and pioneers....
By: Jim Weiss
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Who Was Marco Polo?
- By: Joan Holub
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Marco Polo was 17 when he set out for China...and 41 when he came back! More than 700 years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed....
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Good narration
- By Veronica Tift on 01-31-24
By: Joan Holub
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Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?
- By: Sydelle Kramer
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life....
By: Sydelle Kramer
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The King of Sting
- By: Coyote Peterson
- Narrated by: Coyote Peterson
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Wildlife expert and Emmy Award-winning Coyote Peterson brings his 12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a full exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting" - the Executioner Wasp....
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I love brave wilderness
- By James F Franks on 09-29-21
By: Coyote Peterson
New releases
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Life on the Mayflower Ship in 1620
- History, Book 40
- By: Rich Linville
- Narrated by: Brian Downs
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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It is 1620. We Pilgrims do not agree with the Church of England and decide to sail to America which is known as the New World. Ahead of us is a wooden cargo ship with no sails. We see a wooden mayflower carved and painted on the stern or back of the ship. I wonder what the ship is called?
By: Rich Linville
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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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Science on Viking Expeditions
- The Science of History
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Isaac Kerry
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Nikola Tesla: Engineer with Electric Ideas
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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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!
By: Emily Hudd
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Fighting to Survive Airplane Crashes: Terrifying True Stories
- Fighting to Survive
- By: Sean McCollum
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying airplane disasters, and what they did to survive.
By: Sean McCollum
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Freeriding and Other Extreme Motocross Sports
- Natural Thrills
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Check out the fast sport of freeriding! Learn about freeriding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other motocross sports, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
By: Elliott Smith
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Life on the Mayflower Ship in 1620
- History, Book 40
- By: Rich Linville
- Narrated by: Brian Downs
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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It is 1620. We Pilgrims do not agree with the Church of England and decide to sail to America which is known as the New World. Ahead of us is a wooden cargo ship with no sails. We see a wooden mayflower carved and painted on the stern or back of the ship. I wonder what the ship is called?
By: Rich Linville
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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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Science on Viking Expeditions
- The Science of History
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
- Unabridged
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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.
By: Isaac Kerry
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Nikola Tesla: Engineer with Electric Ideas
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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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!
By: Emily Hudd
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Fighting to Survive Airplane Crashes: Terrifying True Stories
- Fighting to Survive
- By: Sean McCollum
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying airplane disasters, and what they did to survive.
By: Sean McCollum
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Freeriding and Other Extreme Motocross Sports
- Natural Thrills
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Check out the fast sport of freeriding! Learn about freeriding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other motocross sports, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
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The Super Bowl
- Sports Championships
- By: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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A quarterback dodges three defenders to throw to his wide receiver, who makes a miraculous catch, pinning the ball against his helmet as he falls to the turf. Four plays later, that same QB makes a game-winning throw to the end zone to win the Super Bowl. This is the NFL's ultimate prize. Young fans will savor the surprising facts, amazing stories, and legendary players found in this book.
By: Tyler Omoth
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The WNBA Finals
- Sports Championships
- By: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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A speedy defender steps in front of a pass and takes off down the court. As the home fans roar, her opponents race to catch up. The Women's National Basketball Association's championship is on the line. Hoops fans will find plenty of thrills as they discover the amazing stories of the WNBA Finals and the legendary stars who have made their names in the championship series.
By: Tyler Omoth
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The World Cup
- Sports Championships
- By: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The crowd roars. Soccer's ultimate prize is on the line. Listeners will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games, and long history of the World Cup.
By: Tyler Omoth
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The NBA Finals
- Sports Championships
- By: Tyler Omoth
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The clock ticks down. The point guard sets up the play at the top of the key while his center jockeys for position at the hoop. A quick toss into the lane, and the center sinks the shot. The home fans roar. The National Basketball Association's ultimate prize is on the line. The NBA Finals are full of amazing shots, legendary games, and star players. Listeners will discover it all in this book.
By: Tyler Omoth
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Surfing and Other Extreme Water Sports
- Natural Thrills
- By: Drew Lyon
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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Ride a wave and check out the wild world of surfing! Learn about surfing, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other water sports, and how learn how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
By: Drew Lyon
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Freeskiing and Other Extreme Snow Sports
- Natural Thrills
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
By: Elliott Smith
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Downhill Skateboarding and Other Extreme Skateboarding
- Natural Thrills
- By: Drew Lyon
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 19 mins
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Explore the breathtaking sport of downhill skateboarding! Learn about skateboarding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other styles of skateboarding, and find out how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.
By: Drew Lyon
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Backpacking Hacks: Camping Tips for Outdoor Adventures
- Outdoor Adventure Guides
- By: Raymond Bean
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes, hygiene hacks, and unplugged entertainment options.
By: Raymond Bean
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1803, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Louisiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it—but not all of them are true.
By: Matt Chandler
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Sutter's Mill and the California Gold Rush: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what’s real and what’s fiction about the California Gold Rush through primary sources and expertly leveled text.
By: Carol Kim
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The Vanished Northwest Passage Arctic Expedition
- Deadly Expeditions
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons, Eugene Smith - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not in the cards for Franklin’s expedition.
By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons, and others
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The Amazing History of Medicine
- Amazing Histories
- By: Heather Murphy Capps
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Going to the doctor today looks a lot different than it did in the past. In fact, the entire history of medicine is riddled with unusual, amazing, and sometimes strange facts. Learn about how people used inventions, treatments, and more to survive and thrive in everyday life.