Bestsellers
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Brown Girl Dreaming
- By: Jacqueline Woodson
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Woodson
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
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Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s....
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Memoir of a childhood, in verse.
- By Adam Shields on 02-18-19
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Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era....
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Good book for youth
- By Jackie O. on 01-05-15
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Harriet Tubman: Freedombound
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other slaves scoffed when Harriet resolved to escape north someday. Little did they know that this girl would one day lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad....
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Powerful, must-listen book
- By Stacy Barrett on 07-24-16
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space....
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Excellent for everyone to read
- By R. Robinson on 06-25-19
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Who Is Simone Biles?
- Who HQ Now
- By: Stefanie Loh, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
- Length: 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air....
By: Stefanie Loh, and others
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Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge
- By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van Cleve
- Narrated by: Robin Eller
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington’s runaway slave, who risked everything for a better life....
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Meh
- By Kindle Customer on 03-22-21
By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, and others
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Brown Girl Dreaming
- By: Jacqueline Woodson
- Narrated by: Jacqueline Woodson
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s....
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Memoir of a childhood, in verse.
- By Adam Shields on 02-18-19
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Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era....
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Good book for youth
- By Jackie O. on 01-05-15
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Harriet Tubman: Freedombound
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other slaves scoffed when Harriet resolved to escape north someday. Little did they know that this girl would one day lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad....
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Powerful, must-listen book
- By Stacy Barrett on 07-24-16
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
- By: Margot Lee Shetterly
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space....
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Excellent for everyone to read
- By R. Robinson on 06-25-19
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Who Is Simone Biles?
- Who HQ Now
- By: Stefanie Loh, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
- Length: 35 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air....
By: Stefanie Loh, and others
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Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge
- By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Kathleen Van Cleve
- Narrated by: Robin Eller
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington’s runaway slave, who risked everything for a better life....
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Meh
- By Kindle Customer on 03-22-21
By: Erica Armstrong Dunbar, and others
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Who Is Taylor Swift?
- Who Was?
- By: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series.
By: Kirsten Anderson, and others
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Rolling Warrior
- The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution
- By: Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner
- Narrated by: Ali Stroker
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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As featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp, and for fans of I Am Malala, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong....
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An Icon Ahead of Her Time
- By Tyler on 07-14-21
By: Judith Heumann, and others
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I Got This
- To Gold and Beyond
- By: Laurie Hernandez
- Narrated by: Amielynn Abellera
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages....
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Gymfans, don't waste your time
- By S.R.E. on 09-28-17
By: Laurie Hernandez
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Who Was Susan B. Anthony?
- By: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Susan B. Anthony may be an international icon but her campaign for women's rights had personal roots. Working as a school teacher in New York, Anthony refused to settle for less pay than her male colleagues which ignited her lifelong devotion to women's equality....
By: Pam Pollack, and others
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Who Was Rosa Parks?
- Who Was...?
- By: Yona Zeldis McDonough
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America....
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Who Was Rosa Parks?
- By shoeaddict on 03-04-19
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Who Was Queen Elizabeth II?
- Who Was?
- By: Megan Stine, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the number one New York Times best-selling Who Was? series....
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Yhhh
- By nahal on 04-02-24
By: Megan Stine, and others
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Helen Keller and Her Miracle Worker
- Biography 3rd Grade | Children's Biography Books
- By: Baby Professor
- Narrated by: Carmyn Block
- Length: 11 mins
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Helen Keller wouldn’t be Helen Keller if it weren’t for her teacher, Anne Sullivan. You can say that they’re a duo who made history. Anne Sullivan taught Helen, and she nurtured her brilliance. In return, Helen taught the world....
By: Baby Professor
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Who Was Amelia Earhart?
- By: Kate Boehm Jerome
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 49 mins
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Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, listeners will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story....
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Who was Amelia
- By A. M. on 04-13-23
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Who Was Catherine the Great?
- By: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This exciting Who Was? title explores how Catherine the Great was able to turn Russia into one of the great powers of Europe by expanding its borders, helping improve its educational system, and advocating for the arts. Her three-decade reign is considered the Golden Age of Russia....
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Middle school level
- By joan mathews on 11-06-21
By: Pam Pollack, and others
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Who Was Helen Keller?
- By: Gare Thompson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
- Unabridged
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At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things....
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it suck butt
- By Kendra Maas on 05-20-21
By: Gare Thompson
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Who Was Georgia O'Keeffe?
- Who Was?
- By: Sarah Fabiny, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Elaine Wang
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Georgia O'Keeffe is famously known for her colorful, large paintings of flowers, but this artist's portfolio expands far beyond Jack-in-the-pulpits. In this book, young listeners will learn about O'Keeffe's childhood in Wisconsin and her years as a talented art school teacher....
By: Sarah Fabiny, and others
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I Am Harriet Tubman
- Ordinary People Change the World Series
- By: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: January LaVoy, Various
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook focuses on Harriet Tubman's brave heroism as part of the movement to abolish slavery. As one of the key players in the Underground Railroad, she helped enslaved African Americans escape and find freedom....
By: Brad Meltzer
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Who Is Jane Goodall?
- Who Was...?
- By: Roberta Edwards
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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A life in the wild! Jane Goodall, born in London, England, always loved animals and wanted to study them in their natural habitats. So at age 26, off she went to Africa! Goodall's up-close observations of chimpanzees changed what we know about them....
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It was so good it made me smile
- By Amazon Customer on 11-14-23
By: Roberta Edwards
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Who Was Lucille Ball?
- By: Pamela D. Pollack, Meg Belviso
- Narrated by: Tara Sands
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Much like her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, Americans in the 1950s fell in love with Lucy....
By: Pamela D. Pollack, and others
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The Oldest Student
- How Mary Walker Learned to Read
- By: Rita Lorraine Hubbard
- Narrated by: Nikki M. James
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who—with perseverance and dedication—proved that you're never too old to learn....
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Who Was Betsy Ross?
- By: James Buckley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Emily Lawrence
- Length: 54 mins
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Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies wanted independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause. Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation....
By: James Buckley, and others
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Flying Free
- How Bessie Coleman's Dreams Took Flight
- By: Karyn Parsons
- Narrated by: Karyn Parsons
- Length: 16 mins
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Based on Karyn Parson comes the story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female to earn her pilot's license....
By: Karyn Parsons
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Elisabeth Elliot: Joyful Surrender
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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s love. With a passion to translate the Bible into new languages, she followed God's call to work among tribes in Ecuador, including the Waorani (Auca), who had killed her husband and four others....
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My love for Elisabeth Elliot
- By Amazon Customer on 03-16-24
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Who Was Abigail Adams?
- By: True Kelley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls....
By: True Kelley, and others
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Florence Young: Mission Accomplished
- By: Geoff Benge, Janet Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Once timid and unsure of her own salvation, New Zealander Florence Young rose to her calling and became a fearless and faithful witness for Jesus Christ. Eventually serving in the remote Solomon Islands and in China during the deadly Boxer Rebellion, Florence began her service close to home....
By: Geoff Benge, and others
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She Persisted: Patsy Mink
- By: Tae Keller, Chelsea Clinton
- Narrated by: Chloe Madriaga, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress....
By: Tae Keller, and others
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Ada Lovelace
- Inspired Inner Genius, Book 5
- By: Inspired Inner Genius
- Narrated by: Lu Banks
- Length: 10 mins
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Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Ada Lovelace! Inspire strength, innovation, and unlimited possibilities. Are you looking for an empowering biography to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Then you will love our children-friendly biography! Listen to find out more....
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very good
- By Kindle Customer on 10-14-22
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Who Is Malala Yousafzai?
- Who Was?
- By: Dinah Brown, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change....
By: Dinah Brown, and others
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Reaching for the Moon
- The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
- By: Katherine Johnson
- Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11....
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Better than the movie!
- By WesternCOriver on 02-26-20
New releases
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
By: Carol Kim
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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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Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Deirdre R. J. Head
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!
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Wangari Maathai: Get to Know the Woman Who Planted Trees to Bring Change
- People You Should Know
- By: Lisa A. Crayton
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows listeners how little things can bring about big change.
By: Lisa A. Crayton
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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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Chloe Kim: Gold-Medal Snowboarder
- Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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At 17-years-old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography.
By: Matt Chandler
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
By: Carol Kim
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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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Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Deirdre R. J. Head
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!
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Wangari Maathai: Get to Know the Woman Who Planted Trees to Bring Change
- People You Should Know
- By: Lisa A. Crayton
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Wangari Maathai was a fierce protector of the environment and a couragous advocate for women's rights, especially in her native country of Kenya. Her journey from a girl of rural Africa to college professor, founder of the Green Belt Movement, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate shows listeners how little things can bring about big change.
By: Lisa A. Crayton
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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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Chloe Kim: Gold-Medal Snowboarder
- Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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At 17-years-old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography.
By: Matt Chandler
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The Untold Story of Annie Turnbo Malone: Hair Care Millionaire
- First but Forgotten
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker’s success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products for Black women.
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The Untold Story of Sarah Keys Evans: Civil Rights Soldier
- First but Forgotten
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Most people have heard about Rosa Parks’s brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans—a veteran—refused to give up her seat on a bus traveling through the South.
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The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer
- First but Forgotten
- By: Leticia Gonzales
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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You probably know that the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case was an important part of ending segregation in schools. But it wasn’t the only one. In 1947, Mendez v. Westminster helped end segregation in California’s schools. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book will uncover Mendez’s story and show how it connects to Brown v. Board of Education.
By: Leticia Gonzales
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Candace Parker
- Basketball Star (Stars of Sports)
- By: Shane Frederick
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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When Candace Parker beat out all the boys at the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest in 2004, she became the first female player to win the event. In the years that followed, Parker's list of achievements became long and ever-growing. She was WNBA rookie of the year, a two-time WNBA most valuable player, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and more. Parker is also a mother, broadcaster, and role model. Discover more about Parker's amazing life in this inspiring biography.
By: Shane Frederick
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Alex Morgan
- Soccer Champion (Stars of Sports)
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Alex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. From there, she grew to become a world-class soccer player, reaching incredible heights including a FIFA Women's World Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal. Learn about Alex's rise in soccer in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.
By: Matt Chandler
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Breanna Stewart: Pro Basketball MVP
- Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Breanna Stewart is a basketball superstar! She dominated in high school. Stewart then went on to play college ball for the UConn Huskies. From there she was tapped to play for Team USA in the Olympics—where she scored the last shot! Find out how Breanna overcame a difficult childhood to go on to achieve her dreams.
By: Matt Chandler
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Beyoncé
- Influential People
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Beyoncé has been at the top of the music industry for decades. She uses her platform to bring awareness to social issues. Learn more about her passion for helping others.
By: Emily Hudd
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Yara Shahidi
- Influential People
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Yara Shahidi has acted in popular TV shows and movies. Now, she uses her popularity to teach others about important issues. Learn more about her activism!
By: Emily Hudd
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Daya
- Influential People
- By: Martha London
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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Singer-songwriter Daya writes songs that bring positive messages to young women. Learn more about the impact she is making in the music industry!
By: Martha London
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The Disastrous Wrangel Island Expedition
- Deadly Expeditions
- By: Katrina M. Phillips
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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In 1921, Inupait seamstress Ada Blackjack joined a a group of four white men who wanted to establish a trading post on Wrangel Island in the freezing Arctic Ocean. The explorers were stranded on the island when their return ship was forced to turn back due to ice. Facing harsh conditions and dwindling food supplies, the men died one by one, but Ada remained. Find out how she alone managed to survive the disastrous expedition.
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What You Never Knew About Ariana Grande
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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What are the names of Ariana Grande’s pets? Who was her first celebrity crush? Go behind the scenes to discover little-known facts about this superstar singer and actor. High-interest details of her fascinating life will enthrall listeners.
By: Mari Schuh
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What You Never Knew About Beyoncé
- Behind the Scenes Biographies
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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She’s not called Queen B for nothing! What makes Beyoncé a megastar? High-interest details of her fascinating life will enthrall listeners.
By: Mari Schuh