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Are you ready to hop aboard a time machine and travel through 250 years of American adventures? In 1776, a brand-new nation was born against all odds. Almost nobody expected it to survive. It did. This audiobook brings history to life through the true stories that shaped America. Young listeners will sneak through the night with the Sons of Liberty, shiver beside Washington’s army at Valley Forge, follow Harriet Tubman to freedom, explore with Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea, and ride all the way to the Moon.

"Jaunty music opens the recording before Australian narrator Rebecca Ho presents the widely varying historical curiosities, with subjects ranging from royals to festivals to apparel and much more."—Kirkus Reviews An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random history facts that will lodge in your...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Oregon in this new installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Oregon? introduces you to the state, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Wyoming in this new installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Wyoming? introduces you to the state, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks...

From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama River. Some say water is the mightiest force on earth. But the yearning for freedom is even stronger...

Does your child love listening to exciting true stories? Are they always asking questions about how America became a country? Or maybe they just learn best when they can hear history come to life. This audiobook was made for them.

Read by the author Jemar Tisby. From New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby, I Am the Spirit of Justice uses lyrical text to take children on a journey through the history of the United States of America, highlighting the ways people have been fighting for justice from the very beginning...

Amazing Adventures for Curious Kids is packed with unbelievable but true stories from history, science, mystery, and adventure. These are the kind of stories that make children stop reading for a moment and say: "Wait... that really happened?"

This nonfiction audiobook for young listeners ages 7-10 reveals the true story of General George Washington’s brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution. General George Washington and his ragtag army are preparing to battle the powerful British...

Meet abolitionist Benjamin Lay—the man who changed the Quakers’ hearts and minds about slavery. This nonfiction audiobook for kids ages 7–10 about a man who didn’t mind being different, in both how he looked and what he believed. From the time he was young, Benjamin Lay’s heart burned...

Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Puerto Rico en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos, ¿Dónde está Puerto Rico? te presenta este lugar de una manera completamente nueva, ya sea que te sientas orgulloso...

This story follows Wilfred Smith during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the difficult days that followed. Based on the real letter he wrote to his family, the book describes what he saw, where he went, and how people worked together to survive and help one another after the disaster. This true story introduces young listeners to an important moment in California history through the experiences of a real person who lived through it.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. How did the captain, crew, and passengers of this ship disappear without a trace? Find out everything we know about the haunting, unanswered abandonment of the Mary Celeste. In December 1872, a ship was...

Before he was the Father of our Country, before he led the Continental Army, before he became America's first president — George Washington was a little boy with a brand new hatchet and a decision to make. This beloved American legend comes alive in a vibrant retelling perfect for young listeners ages 4–8. When young George's enthusiasm with his new hatchet leads him to chop down his father's prized cherry tree — a tree that had crossed the storm-tossed Atlantic all the way from England — he must make a choice. Will he tell the truth, or will he hide what he has done?

Spanning the sport's history and present-day highlights, this audiobook is a perfect choice for sports fans and striving listeners alike. The game's amazing moments, biggest wins, and most outrageous plays are all here in a fun, high-interest format.

Football is the most popular sport in the United States. Athletes throughout history have set incredible records and used their skills to overcome challenges on the field. Discover facts about the NFL's biggest winners, record-setting players, and more in this fun, captivating book.

Lincoln's legacy is everywhere--there he is on your penny and five-dollar bill. And we are still the United States because Lincoln helped hold them together. But who was he really? The little girl in this audiobook wants to find out. Among the many other things, she discovers our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all; had a dog named Fido; loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake; and kept his notes in his hat.

Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence--but there's so much more to discover. This energetic man was interested in everything. He played violin, spoke seven languages, and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician, and architect. He designed his magnificent home, Monticello, which is full of objects he collected from around the world. Our first foodie, he grew more than 15 kinds of peas and advocated a mostly vegetarian diet.

George Washington hated having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washington’s most lasting and recognized portrait—the one that’s used on the one-dollar bill.

Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy. New York Times-bestselling author Gary Golio and Caldecott Honor artist E. B. Lewis bring Whitman’s story and his passion for America to life.