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She Persisted: Rachel Levine
- She Persisted
- By: Lisa Bunker, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
- Narrated by: Eileen Noonan, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 34 mins
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As the first openly transgender government official to hold an office that requires Senate confirmation, the first openly transgender four-star officer in uniform service, and the first female four-star admiral in the commissioned corps, Rachel Levine faced many obstacles throughout her life....
By: Lisa Bunker, and others
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She Persisted: Patsy Mink
- By: Tae Keller, Chelsea Clinton
- Narrated by: Chloe Madriaga, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 45 mins
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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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She Persisted: Deb Haaland
- She Persisted
- By: Laurel Goodluck, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
- Narrated by: Isabella Lablanc, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 41 mins
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As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree....
By: Laurel Goodluck, and others
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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Who Was John Lewis?
- Who Was?
- By: Crystal Hubbard, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Leon Nixon
- Length: 55 mins
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Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series....
By: Crystal Hubbard, and others
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Lincoln
- A Photobiography
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. Here is a warm, appealing biography of our Civil War president. Russell Freedman begins with a lively account of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood, his career as a country lawyer....
By: Russell Freedman
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She Persisted: Rachel Levine
- She Persisted
- By: Lisa Bunker, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
- Narrated by: Eileen Noonan, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 34 mins
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As the first openly transgender government official to hold an office that requires Senate confirmation, the first openly transgender four-star officer in uniform service, and the first female four-star admiral in the commissioned corps, Rachel Levine faced many obstacles throughout her life....
By: Lisa Bunker, and others
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She Persisted: Patsy Mink
- By: Tae Keller, Chelsea Clinton
- Narrated by: Chloe Madriaga, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 45 mins
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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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She Persisted: Deb Haaland
- She Persisted
- By: Laurel Goodluck, Chelsea Clinton - introduction
- Narrated by: Isabella Lablanc, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 41 mins
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As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree....
By: Laurel Goodluck, and others
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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Who Was John Lewis?
- Who Was?
- By: Crystal Hubbard, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Leon Nixon
- Length: 55 mins
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Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series....
By: Crystal Hubbard, and others
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Lincoln
- A Photobiography
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. Here is a warm, appealing biography of our Civil War president. Russell Freedman begins with a lively account of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood, his career as a country lawyer....
By: Russell Freedman
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Kennedy's Last Days
- The Assassination that Defined a Generation
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Bill O’Reilly (introduction)
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century....
By: Bill O'Reilly
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The First Conspiracy (Young Reader's Edition)
- The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
- By: Brad Meltzer, Josh Mensch
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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1776. The early days of the Revolutionary War. It supposedly began with Thomas Hickey, a private in the Continental Army, and New York governor William Tryon. In an astonishing power grab, they plotted to kill Hickey's boss: a man by the name of George Washington....
By: Brad Meltzer, and others
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I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Ordinary People Change the World
- By: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren, Steven Jay Cohen, Kathleen Gati, and others
- Length: 21 mins
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Before Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the judge, she was a young Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn, inspired by books, past female trailblazers, and her mother to make the world a better, more just place to be....
By: Brad Meltzer
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Strongman
- The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy
- By: Kenneth C. Davis
- Narrated by: Cindy Kay, Terrence Kidd, Kenneth C. Davis
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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From the best-selling author of the Don't Know Much About books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators....
By: Kenneth C. Davis
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Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America
- The Jim Weiss Audio Collection
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
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This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts....
By: Jim Weiss
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George Washington: True Patriot
- Heroes of History
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
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On a dangerous mission for the British army, young Major Washington had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself, the most powerful empire in the world....
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What you would expect.
- By #earlyeditor🤓📚 on 31-07-20
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Who Was George Washington?
- By: Roberta Edwards, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution....
By: Roberta Edwards, and others
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The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
- By: Ashley Evans, E. L. Norry
- Narrated by: Theo Solomon
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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Nelson Mandela is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people....
By: Ashley Evans, and others
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Who Was John F. Kennedy?
- By: Yona Zeldis McDonough
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th US president fought his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he had scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the US....
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Black History Month for Kids
- You Are King
- By: Danielle Glover
- Narrated by: Onesia Thompkins
- Length: 17 mins
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In this Black history audiobook for kids, you will find inspirational biographies of civil rights activists, inventors, and leaders named Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Bessie Coleman, Ada Lovelace, Dr. Mae C. Jemison, and so many more....
By: Danielle Glover
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Napoléon
- L'Histoire racontée aux enfants
- By: John Mac
- Narrated by: Philippe Dormoy
- Length: 58 mins
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Vous allez découvrir l'Histoire de France, de la Révolution à l'Empire, en suivant Napoléon, ce personnage de légende, devenu Empereur...
By: John Mac
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I Am George Washington
- Ordinary People Change the World Series
- By: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Various
- Length: 16 mins
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George Washington was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. He was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America....
By: Brad Meltzer
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Speaking of America
- United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History
- By: Jared Cohen
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
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In Speaking of America, the meaning and historical impact of quotes from the first forty-five American presidents are illuminated with wit and warmth.
By: Jared Cohen
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Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
- By: Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Barbara Heller
- Length: 56 mins
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker always spoke her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did....
By: Patricia Brennan Demuth, and others
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Eleanor Roosevelt
- A Life of Discovery
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
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Almost anything scares young Eleanor: mice, the dark, and a host of imaginary dangers....
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Inspiring and eternal.
- By Agnieszka Sinno on 22-04-16
By: Russell Freedman
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Puffin Lives: Mahatma Gandhi
- The Father of the Nation
- By: Subhadra Sen Gupta
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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A courageous freedom fighter, a shrewd politician, a passionate social reformer, and a staunch nationalist, Mahatma Gandhi was all this and much more....
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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice
- Her Impact on the Civil Rights Movement, the White House, and the World
- By: Ilene Cooper
- Narrated by: Laurel Lefkow
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows listeners how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Although now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and role in the world....
By: Ilene Cooper
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The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
- By: Dr Sheila Kanani, Sarah Walsh
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 50 mins
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Michelle Obama is a lawyer, a writer, an activist and a first lady of the United States of America....
By: Dr Sheila Kanani, and others
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Joey
- The Story of Joe Biden
- By: Dr. Jill Biden, Kathleen Krull
- Narrated by: Dr. Jill Biden
- Length: 18 mins
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Joey is about the young life of Joe Biden, the 47th vice president of the United States, and includes never-before-told family stories about the president-elect and former vice president’s childhood - written by Jill Biden, his spouse....
By: Dr. Jill Biden, and others
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I Am Abraham Lincoln
- Ordinary People Change the World
- By: Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by: Oliver Wyman, Various
- Length: 13 mins
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Abraham Lincoln always spoke up about fairness, and thus he led the country to abolish slavery. This audiobook follows him from childhood to the presidency, including the Civil War and his legendary Gettysburg Address....
By: Brad Meltzer
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In Harm's Way
- JFK, World War II, and the Heroic Rescue of PT-109
- By: Iain Martin
- Narrated by: Dan Bittner
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
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A thrilling true survival story that follows one of America's most beloved presidents, John F. Kennedy, as he fought to save his crew after a deadly shipwreck in the Pacific during World War II. In Harm's Way tells the story of what happened next as JFK fought to save the survivors....
By: Iain Martin
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Who Is Kamala Harris?
- By: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Andia Winslow
- Length: 28 mins
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The inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics....
By: Kirsten Anderson, and others
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U.S. Presidents
- Ken Jennings' Junior Genius Guides
- By: Ken Jennings
- Narrated by: Ken Jennings
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings....
By: Ken Jennings
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The Complete List of US Presidents from 1789 to 2016
- US History Kids Book | Children's American History
- By: Baby Professor
- Narrated by: Frank Block
- Length: 16 mins
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Does your child need help familiarizing all the US presidents? Then here’s the book to help! It has a list of all the US presidents from 1789 to 2016....
By: Baby Professor
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Kamala Harris
- Biographies
- By: Jehan Jones-Radgowski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.
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Joe Biden
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How much do you know about President Joe Biden? Find out the facts you need to know about the 46th president of the United States. You’ll learn about Joe’s early life, the challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments of this American leader.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox
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George Washington
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Benjamin Franklin
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
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How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin? Find out the facts you need to know about this Founding Father, author, and inventor. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Thomas Jefferson
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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James Madison
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about James Madison? Find out the facts you need to know about the fourth president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Kamala Harris
- Biographies
- By: Jehan Jones-Radgowski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.
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Joe Biden
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How much do you know about President Joe Biden? Find out the facts you need to know about the 46th president of the United States. You’ll learn about Joe’s early life, the challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments of this American leader.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox
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George Washington
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Benjamin Franklin
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin? Find out the facts you need to know about this Founding Father, author, and inventor. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Thomas Jefferson
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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James Madison
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about James Madison? Find out the facts you need to know about the fourth president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Theodore Roosevelt
- Biographies
- By: A.M. Reynolds
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: A.M. Reynolds
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Get to Know the Rising Politician
- People You Should Know
- By: Leticia Gonzales
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate listeners.
By: Leticia Gonzales
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Thurgood Marshall
- Biographies
- By: Lakita Wilson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Lakita Wilson
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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How much do you know about Franklin Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 32nd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Michelle Obama
- Get to Know the Influential First Lady and Education Advocate
- By: Lakita Wilson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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Listeners will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today.
By: Lakita Wilson
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Abraham Lincoln
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray