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Bestsellers
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Hitler's Last Days
- The Death of the Nazi Regime and the World's Most Notorious Dictator
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly - introduction, Robert Petkoff
- Length: 4 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Hitler's Last Days is a gripping account of the death of one of the most reviled villains of the 20th century - a man whose regime of murder and terror haunts the world even today....
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2/3 end of WW2 1/3 Demise of Hitler~4 STAR
- By Molly on 09-02-15
By: Bill O'Reilly
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Clear and Concise History of the First Bomb
- By Chrissie on 10-18-13
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Going Solo
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Superb stories, daring deeds, fantastic adventures! Going Solo is the action-packed tale of Roald Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Learn all about his encounters with the enemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries he sustained in a plane accident....
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Live of a master, read beautifully
- By Bel on 06-04-16
By: Roald Dahl
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Sterling Point Books
- The Sinking of the Bismarck: The Deadly Hunt
- By: William L. Shirer
- Narrated by: Benjamin Becker
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire....
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Audible KIDS Title - Narration for 10 year olds
- By Shivram on 10-08-09
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Good background on events I was too young to understand at the time.
- By nightowl on 08-19-23
By: Steve Sheinkin
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War, Terrible War
- A History of US, Book 6
- By: Joy Hakim
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Riveting, moving, and impossible to put down, War, Terrible War takes us into the heart of the Civil War....
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Civil War history for tweens and teens
- By EmilyK on 03-11-15
By: Joy Hakim
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Hitler's Last Days
- The Death of the Nazi Regime and the World's Most Notorious Dictator
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly - introduction, Robert Petkoff
- Length: 4 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Hitler's Last Days is a gripping account of the death of one of the most reviled villains of the 20th century - a man whose regime of murder and terror haunts the world even today....
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2/3 end of WW2 1/3 Demise of Hitler~4 STAR
- By Molly on 09-02-15
By: Bill O'Reilly
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Clear and Concise History of the First Bomb
- By Chrissie on 10-18-13
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Going Solo
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Superb stories, daring deeds, fantastic adventures! Going Solo is the action-packed tale of Roald Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Learn all about his encounters with the enemy, his worldwide travels, the life-threatening injuries he sustained in a plane accident....
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Live of a master, read beautifully
- By Bel on 06-04-16
By: Roald Dahl
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Sterling Point Books
- The Sinking of the Bismarck: The Deadly Hunt
- By: William L. Shirer
- Narrated by: Benjamin Becker
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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The Bismark was the greatest warship ever built, with guns so powerful and accurate it could destroy an enemy ship while safely staying outside the line of fire....
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Audible KIDS Title - Narration for 10 year olds
- By Shivram on 10-08-09
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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
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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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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Good background on events I was too young to understand at the time.
- By nightowl on 08-19-23
By: Steve Sheinkin
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War, Terrible War
- A History of US, Book 6
- By: Joy Hakim
- Narrated by: Christina Moore
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Riveting, moving, and impossible to put down, War, Terrible War takes us into the heart of the Civil War....
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Civil War history for tweens and teens
- By EmilyK on 03-11-15
By: Joy Hakim
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Napoleon and the French Revolution
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Jim Weiss guides listeners on a journey to encounter the fascinating people, high ideals, and bloody battles of the French Revolution and Napoleon's empire....
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Excellent clarity on a complex topic
- By Katie Calicchia on 01-20-24
By: Jim Weiss
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What Was World War I?
- What Was?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Tanis Parenteau
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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The Plot to Kill Hitler
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero
- By: Patricia McCormick
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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It was April 5, 1943, and the Gestapo would arrive any minute. Dietrich Bonhoeffer had been expecting this day for a long time....
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Eerily similar?
- By Robert Weinhold on 11-05-18
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What Was Pearl Harbor?
- What Was?
- By: Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Eric Sharp
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: Four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II....
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Listen to it!
- By Shannon M Fitzgerald on 01-27-22
By: Patricia Brennan Demuth, and others
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders - World War I
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Everything you need to know about World War I!....
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Perfect introduction for children. Very well read
- By Renee on 04-27-16
By: Tony Robinson
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Survivors Club
- The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz
- By: Michael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Michael Bornstein - preface and afterword, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat - preface
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1945, in a now-famous piece of World War II footage, four-year-old Michael Bornstein was filmed by Soviet soldiers as he was carried out of Auschwitz in his grandmother's arms....
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Must read!
- By Cynthia C on 06-05-17
By: Michael Bornstein, and others
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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
- Unabridged
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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....
By: Joe Giorello, and others
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Gripping
- By rb on 08-06-18
By: Steve Sheinkin
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George Washington's Secret Six (Young Readers Adaptation)
- The Spies Who Saved America
- By: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The American Revolution is well under way in 1776, but things are looking bleak for General George Washington and his Continental Army. Washington soon realizes he can't win with military might. Instead, he must outsmart the British, so he creates a sophisticated intelligence network....
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Loved the TV show TURN? You'll love this book !
- By Amazon Customer on 10-16-19
By: Brian Kilmeade, and others
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World War I
- Great Battles for Boys, Book 6
- By: Joe Giorello, Sibella Giorello
- Narrated by: Daniel Giorello
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Great Battles for Boys takes kids to the front lines of iconic battles. 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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A favorite for my boys
- By Rhode Island Parent on 04-17-24
By: Joe Giorello, and others
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Stubby the War Dog
- The True Story of World War I's Bravest Dog
- By: Ann Bausum
- Narrated by: Andrea Gallo
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of a dog so brave he saved lives and won hearts....
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Great story of a great dog!
- By Lora Donnelly on 11-12-18
By: Ann Bausum
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Great Battles for Boys: The Korean War
- By: Joe Giorello
- Narrated by: Craig Andrew
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In this seventh book in the series, boys learn about The Korean War (1950-53), also known as the “The Forgotten War"....
By: Joe Giorello
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The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz
- A True Story Retold for Young Readers
- By: Jeremy Dronfield
- Narrated by: Fred Berman
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Fritz Kleinmann was fourteen when the Nazis took over Vienna. Kurt, his little brother, was eight. Under Hitler’s brutal regime, their Austrian-Jewish family of six was cruelly torn apart....
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Great book
- By Jack on 10-10-23
By: Jeremy Dronfield
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Sabotage
- The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb
- By: Neal Bascomb
- Narrated by: Jason Culp
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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April 9, 1940.The invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping up a silent fjord. Soon planes full of paratroopers roar over the mountains and in two months the Nazis occupy Norway....
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Fantastic Alpine WW2 adventure - well told, well read
- By Sandra on 01-21-23
By: Neal Bascomb
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Torpedoed
- The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
- By: Deborah Heiligman
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII....
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great story, perfect length,
- By ANDREA WEAVER on 05-05-21
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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
- Unabridged
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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....
By: Michael J. Tougias, and others
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Full of Information!
- By Karla Al on 04-20-24
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History Smashers: The American Revolution
- History Smashers
- By: Kate Messner
- Narrated by: Donna Allen
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution....
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All the History of The American Revolution
- By Adam B. West on 01-21-24
By: Kate Messner
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King George: What Was His Problem?
- Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Steve Sheinkin
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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New York Times best-selling author and Newbery Honor-recipient Steve Sheinkin gives young listeners an American history lesson they'll never forget....
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fascinating and entertaining
- By brittany on 06-23-23
By: Steve Sheinkin
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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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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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Courage Has No Color
- The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers
- By: Tanya Lee Stone
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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World War II was raging, with thousands of American soldiers fighting overseas against the injustices brought on by Hitler....
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outstanding
- By Maphil N Belfon-Ellie on 10-25-15
By: Tanya Lee Stone
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The War to End All Wars
- World War I
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: Zach McLarty
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Nonfiction master Russell Freedman illuminates for young readers the complex and rarely discussed subject of World War I....
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Clear Understanding
- By Michelle on 11-20-10
By: Russell Freedman
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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
New releases
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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.
By: Debbie Vilardi, and others
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The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
- Days That Changed America
- By: Amy Maranville
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one devastating day changed America forever.
By: Amy Maranville
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
By: Christy Serrano
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Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Agnieszka Biskup, Samantha Feriolla Chow - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, they also attacked U.S. military installations in the Philippines. For the army and navy nurses stationed there, what had been a peaceful outpost quickly turned into a raging war zone. When the U.S. and Philippine forces retreated to the Bataan Peninsula and the fortress island of Corregidor, the nurses followed them to the field hospitals to care for the wounded. Persevering through enemy assault and imprisonment, these heroic women became angels of mercy amid the war in the Pacific.
By: Agnieszka Biskup, and others
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Cynthia Paul - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Listen to the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe.
By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, and others
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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
By: Carrie Myers
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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.
By: Debbie Vilardi, and others
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The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
- Days That Changed America
- By: Amy Maranville
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one devastating day changed America forever.
By: Amy Maranville
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
By: Christy Serrano
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Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Agnieszka Biskup, Samantha Feriolla Chow - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, they also attacked U.S. military installations in the Philippines. For the army and navy nurses stationed there, what had been a peaceful outpost quickly turned into a raging war zone. When the U.S. and Philippine forces retreated to the Bataan Peninsula and the fortress island of Corregidor, the nurses followed them to the field hospitals to care for the wounded. Persevering through enemy assault and imprisonment, these heroic women became angels of mercy amid the war in the Pacific.
By: Agnieszka Biskup, and others
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Cynthia Paul - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Listen to the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe.
By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, and others
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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
By: Carrie Myers
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Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, Salima Alikhan
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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During World War II, Germany’s Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes—and, ultimately, stop them.
By: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, and others
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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
By: Emily Hudd
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- By: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.
By: Kaitlyn Duling
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The Attack on Fort Sumter
- Days That Changed America
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On April 9, 1861, soldiers gathered outside Fort Sumter. They were fighting for the Confederacy, which was made up of southern states that had left the United States. The soldiers demanded the U.S. Army leave the fort. Even though the fort had less than a week’s worth of supplies, the Army refused. Three days later, a fight for the fort began. That battle was the start of the Civil War. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to this historic conflict, how the costly event unfolded, and the ways in which one explosive day changed America forever.
By: Isaac Kerry
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Days That Changed America
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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For years, the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonists had been wearing thin. Colonists felt they were being treated unfairly. The British thought they were putting down a rebellion. On April 19, 1775, the two sides clashed at Lexington and Concord. The American Revolution was about to begin. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the battles, how the historic events unfolded, and the ways in which one shot changed America forever.
By: Isaac Kerry
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Military Ships and Submarines
- Amazing Military Machines
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Militaries use amazing vehicles on the water. Aircraft carriers and submarines are just a few of the mighty military machines that get the job done!
By: Mari Schuh
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Tanks and Other Military Vehicles
- Amazing Military Machines
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 2 mins
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Militaries need tough fighting machines on land. Tanks and other vehicles roll through deserts and speed through rugged mountains to get the job done!
By: Mari Schuh
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Military Aircraft
- Amazing Military Machines
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Militaries need fast and powerful machines in the air. Fighter jets, cargo planes, and other amazing aircraft zoom over land and water to get the job done!
By: Mari Schuh
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The Unbreakable Zamperini: A World War II Survivor's Brave Story
- Amazing World War II Stories
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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In the 1930s, Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943, Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal. After surviving for more than six weeks on a raft at sea, he was captured by Japanese forces and sent to a POW camp.
By: Nel Yomtov
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U.S. Ghost Army: The Master Illusionists of World War II
- Amazing World War II Stories
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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When you need to mislead the enemy, who are you going to call? The Ghost Army of course! During World War II, this top secret group of artists and special effects experts worked to deceive German forces on the front lines. Using fake combat vehicles and artillery, dummies dressed as soldiers, and broadcasting the sounds of troops and equipment, the Ghost Army often tricked the Germans into believing U.S. forces were about to attack in one place while the real troops moved against another target.
By: Nel Yomtov
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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls of adolescence on their family’s little island in the middle of the Una River. When finally confronted with the harsh truths of the adult world around them, their bond gives them the resilience to discover and hold fast to their true selves.
By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, and others
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Sergeant Reckless Braves the Battlefield: Heroic Korean War Horse
- Heroic Animals
- By: Bruce Berglund, Mark Simmons - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war.
By: Bruce Berglund, and others