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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....
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Better as a documentary - read review to the end
- By Sarah on 04-10-18
By: Pottermore Publishing, 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
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Everything you need to know about World War I!....
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great
- By Mr Martin on 30-07-15
By: Tony Robinson
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Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages
- By: Terry Deary, Martin Brown
- Narrated by: Terry Deary
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages on audio, narrated by Terry Deary....
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thoroughly enjoyable
- By R88JXN on 25-08-17
By: Terry Deary, and others
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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
- By: Naida Redgrave, Alleanna Harris
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost....
By: Naida Redgrave, and others
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: The Vikings
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Follow our fearless adventurers Cassandra and Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure....
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This is what I think of this book :
- By Amazon Customer on 04-01-24
By: Ladybird
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The Tale of Troy
- By: Roger Lancelyn Green
- Narrated by: Edward Lewis
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
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The Tale of Troy tells of the last great adventure of the Heroic Age....
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Short version of Iliad and Odyssey
- By James A. Macpherson on 25-01-19
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
- An Audio Documentary
- By: Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies
- Narrated by: Natalie Dormer
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears....
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Better as a documentary - read review to the end
- By Sarah on 04-10-18
By: Pottermore Publishing, 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
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Everything you need to know about World War I!....
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great
- By Mr Martin on 30-07-15
By: Tony Robinson
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Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages
- By: Terry Deary, Martin Brown
- Narrated by: Terry Deary
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages on audio, narrated by Terry Deary....
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thoroughly enjoyable
- By R88JXN on 25-08-17
By: Terry Deary, and others
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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
- By: Naida Redgrave, Alleanna Harris
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost....
By: Naida Redgrave, and others
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: The Vikings
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Follow our fearless adventurers Cassandra and Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure....
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This is what I think of this book :
- By Amazon Customer on 04-01-24
By: Ladybird
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The Tale of Troy
- By: Roger Lancelyn Green
- Narrated by: Edward Lewis
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
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The Tale of Troy tells of the last great adventure of the Heroic Age....
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Short version of Iliad and Odyssey
- By James A. Macpherson on 25-01-19
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders, Book 1: Romans
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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a good account
- By Patricia on 15-11-13
By: Tony Robinson
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Black in Time
- The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today
- By: Alison Hammond
- Narrated by: Daniel Reid-Walter, Natalie Simpson, Alison Hammond
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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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....
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Excellent
- By Len Albert on 12-12-22
By: Alison Hammond
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! World War II
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time....
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d day
- By Pete on 28-01-24
By: Tony Robinson
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: In the Midst of Wickedness
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
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Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian—and spy. He spoke out about the trouble in Germany when Adolph Hitler came to power, urging the Christian church to rescue disparaged people groups and resist Hitler's evil empire....
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Inspiring and historically illuminating
- By Joy Fowler on 17-04-20
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! British
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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Another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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VeryNIce and fun book
- By vjuturuk15 on 31-08-12
By: Tony Robinson
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Ancient Rome
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
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On this adventure, we're travelling back in time on our chariot to Ancient Rome! We will learn about Romulus and how he founded Rome, and the importance of the senate in this powerful empire....
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Super fun and educational
- By M K on 29-09-21
By: Ladybird
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: Egyptians
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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The first in a fantastically funny new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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Tony Robinson is great
- By bookworm mummy on 05-09-18
By: Tony Robinson
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Volcanoes
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith
- Length: 53 mins
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On this adventure, we're going to encounter a phenomenon of nature—the volcano! We'll travel through the different layers of the earth to reach its core and learn about how scientist document changes over years and years....
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Poo
- By Olivia Rebecca Orpin on 19-09-22
By: Ladybird
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Fantastic Female Adventurers
- Truly Amazing Tales of Women Exploring the World
- By: Lily Dyu
- Narrated by: Amy Putt
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
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Do you know how it feels to run for 1,900 miles? Or to look down at the Earth from a space station? Or to swim alongside a hungry shark? Fantastic Female Adventurers by Lily Dyu is a collection of 14 exciting and inspirational stories about the women that do....
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Inspiring!
- By Gee Jackson on 23-10-19
By: Lily Dyu
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Story of the World, Vol. 1
- History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)
- By: Susan Wise Bauer
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
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Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....
By: Susan Wise Bauer
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Greek Legends for Kids
- Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters & Mythology from Ancient Greece
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Angela Schuler
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
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Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Greece – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride!
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The History of England for Kids
- From Anglo-Saxons to Tudors & Modern Times
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: Jon Bolitho-Jones
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
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Are you ready to embark on an epic adventure through English history? Well look no further than The History of England for Kids. Join us on a journey through centuries of English history....
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Como escuchar a tu abuelito narrar epica historia
- By Are on 30-09-23
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Australia
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith
- Length: 56 mins
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On this adventure we're travelling right around the world - to visit Australia....
By: Ladybird
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Phillis Wheatley
- A Revolutionary Poet
- By: Jacquelyn McLendon
- Narrated by: Allyson Johnson
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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Phillis Wheatley kidnapped into slavery from Senegal as a child. She soon showed intellectual promise, eventually shocking a room of scholars by translating Ovid at age 14....
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D. L. Moody: Bringing Souls to Christ
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
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Seventeen-year-old Dwight Lyman Moody changed his name, moved to Boston, and began pursuing dreams of becoming a wealthy businessman. But God had other plans for him....
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers
- Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs
- By: Gary Paulsen
- Narrated by: Gary Paulsen
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen brings his love of the sport to readers on a personal level in this intimate essay about the life of a litter of pups born to pull sleds....
By: Gary Paulsen
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Women Warriors from History
- Badass Divas to Inspire Your Little Lady (History Buff Series)
- By: H.G. Hicks
- Narrated by: Belinda Washington
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Women Warriors from History gives young female listeners the inspiration and motivation to fight for what they believe in. From the ancient Mayans to the Vietnamese Revolution, the little lady in your life will get the chance to explore an entirely new world of powerful heroines....
By: H.G. Hicks
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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- By: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
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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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Not the full 1491 book.
- By Hoagy Cunningham on 01-07-22
By: Charles C. Mann
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Writing Hieroglyphics (With Actual Examples!)
- History Kids Books | Children's Ancient History
- By: Baby Professor
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 10 mins
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Do you want to learn how to write hieroglyphics? It’s an ancient form of Egyptian writing that is composed of drawings. It’s a beautiful writing style that was instrumental in learning about the life of ancient Egyptians....
By: Baby Professor
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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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Learnt a lot!
- By Amazon_shopper on 21-10-22
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Creepy Crawlies
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Sophie Aldred
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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Did you know that there are over a million different insects in the world? Cassandra is going to need to fire up her Shrink-O-Meter to discover the fascinating life of some of the world's smallest animals....
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A favourite already
- By Sarah on 29-08-21
By: Ladybird
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Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders! Greeks
- By: Tony Robinson
- Narrated by: Tony Robinson
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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Another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....
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great book from robinson
- By Greek person on 02-12-20
By: Tony Robinson
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: On the Farm
- By: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith
- Length: 51 mins
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Join our intrepid adventurers Otto and Cassandra (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they embark on a brand new Ladybird Audio Adventure....
By: Ladybird
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History Stinks!
- Poo Through the Ages
- By: Suzie Edge, Luke Newell - illustrator
- Narrated by: Suzie Edge
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
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Discover loads about the loo, piles about poo and the funniest and foulest facts from the smelliest corners of history, from TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge - perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Adam Kay....
By: Suzie Edge, and others
New Releases
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Susan B. Anthony
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
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How much do you know about Susan B. Anthony? Find out the facts you need to know about this activist in the women's right to vote movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Campfire Cooking: Wild Eats for Outdoor Adventures
- Outdoor Adventure Guides
- By: Blake Hoena
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 34 mins
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Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again! This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts.
By: Blake Hoena
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Matthew Henson
- Biographies
- By: A.M. Reynolds
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: A.M. Reynolds
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Explorers of the Remotest Places on Earth
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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Of all the places to explore on Earth, remote places are often said to be the most challenging. Yet, brave explorers travel to the most remote corners of the world, pushing through vast forests, icy polar regions, and other landscapes.
By: Nel Yomtov
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Beasts on the Battlefield
- Animals in Combat
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, learn about the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Egyptians?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Nick Hunter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eyeliner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.
By: Nick Hunter
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Susan B. Anthony
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Susan B. Anthony? Find out the facts you need to know about this activist in the women's right to vote movement. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Campfire Cooking: Wild Eats for Outdoor Adventures
- Outdoor Adventure Guides
- By: Blake Hoena
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again! This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts.
By: Blake Hoena
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Matthew Henson
- Biographies
- By: A.M. Reynolds
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: A.M. Reynolds
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Explorers of the Remotest Places on Earth
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Of all the places to explore on Earth, remote places are often said to be the most challenging. Yet, brave explorers travel to the most remote corners of the world, pushing through vast forests, icy polar regions, and other landscapes.
By: Nel Yomtov
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Beasts on the Battlefield
- Animals in Combat
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, learn about the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Egyptians?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Nick Hunter
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eyeliner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.
By: Nick Hunter
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Beastly Armor: Military Defenses Inspired by Animals
- Beasts and the Battlefield
- By: Charles C. Hofer
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 16 mins
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The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, learn how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
By: Charles C. Hofer
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Romans?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Don Nardo
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like socks, fast food restaurants, and movie theaters got their start in Ancient Rome and evolved into things we enjoy today.
By: Don Nardo
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Chinese?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Claire Throp
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.
By: Claire Throp
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Beastly Firepower
- Military Weapons and Tactics Inspired by Animals
- By: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
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In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.
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Why Should I Care About the Ancient Greeks?
- Why Should I Care About History?
- By: Don Nardo
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
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Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today.
By: Don Nardo
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Ancient Civilizations of the World: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome
- A Fun Homeschooling History Curriculum for Kids!
- By: The Insightful Scholar, Vida Mercer
- Narrated by: Jess Moran
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
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This book is not just for homeschoolers. We hope it will be used by any parent wanting to give their child knowledge of and an appreciation for ancient history and provide perspective on why studying history is essential.
By: The Insightful Scholar, and others
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Cinco de Mayo
- Holidays, Book 6
- By: Rich Linville
- Narrated by: Brian Downs
- Length: 6 mins
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Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo which is Spanish for May 5th? In 1861, Napoleon III sent military ships to attack Mexico. On May 5, 1862, the French met with heavy resistance from the Mexicans. What would be the outcome?
By: Rich Linville
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Exclusion and the Chinese American Story
- Race to the Truth
- By: Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
- Narrated by: Elaine Wang
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
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If you've learned about the history of Chinese people in America, it was probably about their work on the railroads in the 1800s. But more likely, you may not have learned about it at all. This may make it feel like Chinese immigration is a newer part of this country, but some scholars believe the first immigrant arrived from China 499 CE—one thousand years before Columbus did!
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When Forests Burn
- The Story of Wildfire in America
- By: Albert Marrin
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fire—it's as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight. But some fires burn out of control, destroying everything and everyone in their path.
By: Albert Marrin
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The United States Army
- All About Branches of the U.S. Military
- By: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of soldiers and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, vehicles, and weapons the Army uses. When duty calls, the Army is always ready to defend.
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The United States Marine Corps
- By: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of Marines and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Marines use to complete their tough missions.
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The United States Air Force
- By: Tracy Vonder Brink
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Learn about the roles of airmen and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Air Force uses.