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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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d day
- By Pete on 28-01-24
By: Tony Robinson
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Survivors Club
- The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz
- By: Michael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Michael Bornstein - preface and afterword, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat - preface
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
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In 1945, in a now-famous piece of World War II footage, four-year-old Michael Bornstein was filmed by Soviet soldiers as he was carried out of Auschwitz in his grandmother's arms....
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Never forget
- By Lisa Jones on 11-12-19
By: Michael Bornstein, and others
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One Day in Oradour
- By: Helen Watts
- Narrated by: Jean Brassard
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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On a hot summer afternoon in 1944, SS troops wiped out an entire French village. 644 men, women and children died that day. Just one child survived....
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Great book, horrible event
- By Mme Phillips on 06-06-20
By: Helen Watts
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World War 1 for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to the First World War (History for Children)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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In this audiobook, you’ll learn all about World War I: why it happened, who was involved, how and where it was fought, significant battles and people, the technological advancements, and how the war shaped the world for future generations....
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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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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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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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Survivors Club
- The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz
- By: Michael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Michael Bornstein - preface and afterword, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat - preface
- Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1945, in a now-famous piece of World War II footage, four-year-old Michael Bornstein was filmed by Soviet soldiers as he was carried out of Auschwitz in his grandmother's arms....
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Never forget
- By Lisa Jones on 11-12-19
By: Michael Bornstein, and others
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One Day in Oradour
- By: Helen Watts
- Narrated by: Jean Brassard
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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On a hot summer afternoon in 1944, SS troops wiped out an entire French village. 644 men, women and children died that day. Just one child survived....
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Great book, horrible event
- By Mme Phillips on 06-06-20
By: Helen Watts
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World War 1 for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to the First World War (History for Children)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
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In this audiobook, you’ll learn all about World War I: why it happened, who was involved, how and where it was fought, significant battles and people, the technological advancements, and how the war shaped the world for future generations....
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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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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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World War 1 & 2 History for Kids
- Courageous Tales, Stories & Fascinating Facts to Inspire & Educate Children about WW1 & WW2: (2 Books in 1)
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: R. E. Harter
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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Discover what caused World War 1 & 2, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, and the rise of Dictatorship in Germany, all showing how small events can change history in big ways....
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¡2 libros en 1!
- By Are on 17-02-24
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D-Day
- The World War II Invasion That Changed History
- By: Deborah Hopkinson
- Narrated by: Michael Yurchak
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings her signature action-packed narrative style to one of the most crucial battles of WWII. Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members....
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Lawrence of Arabia
- Lawrence of Arabia
- By: Alistair Maclean
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
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Colorful characters, a larger-than-life hero, stirring battles, death-defying desert treks, and an adventure rich in mystery and romance, are all depicted by a great writer....
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Read by a speak and spell machine
- By PDM on 04-11-16
By: Alistair Maclean
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Bomb
- The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Roy Samuelson
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents....
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Torpedoed
- The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship"
- By: Deborah Heiligman
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII....
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great
- By K. Morgan on 14-09-22
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World War I and II for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the First and Second World War
- Making the Past Come Alive
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to World War I and II for Kids and learn about the captivating stories of the two world wars....
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Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents
- A World War II Book for Kids
- By: Carole P. Roman
- Narrated by: Lily Ganser
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
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Discover World War 2's hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war....
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Fascinating for all ages
- By AI on 25-12-20
By: Carole P. Roman
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World War 2 History for Kids
- A Timeline of Fascinating Facts, Characters and Stories of Courage That Inspire & Educate
- By: History Brought Alive
- Narrated by: R. E. Harter
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
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Told through the eyes of parents who personally experienced the war, you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of World War II....
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Good Content and Well Narrated!
- By Are on 18-08-23
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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia....
By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, and others
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World War 2 for Kids
- A Captivating Guide to the Second World War (History for Children)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jay Herbert
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
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In this audiobook, you’ll discover all about WWII, including who was involved and why it started, a timeline of events, what life was like at the time, the major battles, who some of the main heroes and villains were, and the lasting impact the war left behind....
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Spying on Spies
- How Elizebeth Smith Friedman Broke the Nazis' Secret Codes
- By: Marissa Moss
- Narrated by: Sandy Rustin
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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One of the founders of US cryptology who would eventually become one of the world’s greatest code breakers, Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892-1980) was a brilliant mind behind many important battles throughout the 20th century, saving many lives through her intelligence and heroism....
By: Marissa Moss
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Most Dangerous
- Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
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On June 13, 1971, the front page of the New York Times announced the existence of a 7,000-page collection of documents containing a secret history of the Vietnam War....
By: Steve Sheinkin
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Civil War Chronicles
- Unforgettable Stories of Courage, Compassion, and Heroism for Kids: Inspiring Tales of Patriotism and Bravery (Young Heroes of History, Book 1)
- By: Pathways Press
- Narrated by: Elsa Wagner
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
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Educational and engaging, "Civil War Chronicles" isn't just a book; it's a gateway to understanding a pivotal period in history. It combines rich narratives with learning, providing a profound connection to the past while inspiring creativity, resilience, and empathy in young minds....
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Great History Book for Kids
- By BMC on 04-02-24
By: Pathways Press
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Peace Is a Chain Reaction
- By: Tanya Lee Stone
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii, June Angela
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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Adults wage war, while children are unwitting victims, pulled into a maelstrom of fear and hate without any choice. This is a story about two groups of teenagers on opposite sides of the world, forever connected by an act of war....
By: Tanya Lee Stone
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500 World War 1 and 2 Facts - Interesting Events and History Information to Win Trivia
- By: Scott Matthews
- Narrated by: Micah Howey
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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This book delves into all the conflicts in the war, including Germany’s disastrous invasion of Russia, the air raids that decimated much of London, and why the US started communicating in the Navajo language....
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kid friendly world war facts
- By Anonymous User on 02-09-21
By: Scott Matthews
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Fallout
- Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Roy Samuelson
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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New York Times best-selling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build - and Steal - the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking listeners on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction....
By: Steve Sheinkin
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True War Stories
- By: Terry Deary
- Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
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What is war really like....
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True war stories from eyewitness accounts
- By Ms. E. Morgan on 26-11-16
By: Terry Deary
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The Bite of the Mango
- By: Mariatu Kamara, Susan McClelland
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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The astounding story of one girl's journey from war victim to UNICEF Special Representative....
By: Mariatu Kamara, and others
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We Had to Be Brave
- Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport
- By: Deborah Hopkinson
- Narrated by: Lauren Irwin
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson illuminates the true stories of Jewish children who fled Nazi Germany, risking everything to escape to safety on the Kindertransport....
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Disasters!: A Who HQ Collection
- What Was?
- By: Who HQ
- Narrated by: Minka Wiltz, Lisa Flanagan, Thérèse Plummer, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Perfect for curious young listeners, these eight titles provide exciting details about notable tragedies throughout history. Learn about the impact of catastrophes like the Titanic, Pompeii, the San Francisco Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, the Hindenburg....
By: Who HQ
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Courage & Defiance
- Stories of Spies, Saboteurs, and Survivors in World War II Denmark
- By: Deborah Hopkinson
- Narrated by: David de Vries, Deborah Hopkinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson traces the stories of the heroic young men and women who would not stand by as their country was occupied. Rather, they fought back....
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Navy SEAL Training Class 144
- My BUD/S Journal
- By: Stephen Templin
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
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The United States Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training is one of the toughest military training in the world....
By: Stephen Templin
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Who Was Joan of Arc?
- By: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Karyn O'Bryant
- Length: 55 mins
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At age 11, Joan of Arc began to see religious visions telling her to join forces with the King of France. As a teenager, she was leading troops into battle. Though she was captured and executed for her beliefs, Joan of Arc became a Catholic saint and captured the world's imagination....
By: Pam Pollack, and others
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World War I
- Great Battles for Boys, Book 6
- By: Joe Giorello, Sibella Giorello
- Narrated by: Daniel Giorello
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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Great Battles for Boys takes kids to the front lines of iconic battles. In this volume of the popular history series, find out which strategies, weapons, and military leaders won - or lost - these famous American fights. And none of it's boring....
By: Joe Giorello, and others
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
By: Christy Serrano
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The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
- Days That Changed America
- By: Amy Maranville
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one devastating day changed America forever.
By: Amy Maranville
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Cynthia Paul - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Listen to the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe.
By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, and others
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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
By: Carrie Myers
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Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, Salima Alikhan
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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During World War II, Germany’s Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes—and, ultimately, stop them.
By: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, and others
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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
By: Emily Hudd
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Christy Serrano
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now, listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one infamous day changed America forever.
By: Christy Serrano
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The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
- Days That Changed America
- By: Amy Maranville
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now listeners can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one devastating day changed America forever.
By: Amy Maranville
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Cynthia Paul - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Listen to the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced. And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe.
By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner, and others
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Michaela DePrince: From War-Torn Childhood to Ballet Fame
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Carrie Myers
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 30 mins
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Michaela DePrince was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in the United States. She rose to fame as a ballet dancer in the late 2000s. Learn more about DePrince's life as a famous ballerina!
By: Carrie Myers
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Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II
- Women Warriors of World War II
- By: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, Salima Alikhan
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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During World War II, Germany’s Nazi forces stormed across Europe, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and others. In 1942, 21-year-old Sophie Scholl formed a student-led, anti-Nazi organization called the White Rose. Their goal: distribute informational pamphlets to draw public attention to Nazi crimes—and, ultimately, stop them.
By: Alessia Trunfio - illustrator, and others
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Nuclear Weapon Bunkers: Protecting Stockpiles of Deadly Weapons
- High Security
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!
By: Emily Hudd
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Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information
- High Security
- By: Kaitlyn Duling
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.
By: Kaitlyn Duling
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Military Ships and Submarines
- Amazing Military Machines
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Militaries use amazing vehicles on the water. Aircraft carriers and submarines are just a few of the mighty military machines that get the job done!
By: Mari Schuh
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Tanks and Other Military Vehicles
- Amazing Military Machines
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 2 mins
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Militaries need tough fighting machines on land. Tanks and other vehicles roll through deserts and speed through rugged mountains to get the job done!
By: Mari Schuh
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Military Aircraft
- Amazing Military Machines
- By: Mari Schuh
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 mins
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Militaries need fast and powerful machines in the air. Fighter jets, cargo planes, and other amazing aircraft zoom over land and water to get the job done!
By: Mari Schuh
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Days That Changed America
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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For years, the relationship between Great Britain and the American colonists had been wearing thin. Colonists felt they were being treated unfairly. The British thought they were putting down a rebellion. On April 19, 1775, the two sides clashed at Lexington and Concord. The American Revolution was about to begin. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the battles, how the historic events unfolded, and the ways in which one shot changed America forever.
By: Isaac Kerry
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The Attack on Fort Sumter
- Days That Changed America
- By: Isaac Kerry
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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On April 9, 1861, soldiers gathered outside Fort Sumter. They were fighting for the Confederacy, which was made up of southern states that had left the United States. The soldiers demanded the U.S. Army leave the fort. Even though the fort had less than a week’s worth of supplies, the Army refused. Three days later, a fight for the fort began. That battle was the start of the Civil War. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to this historic conflict, how the costly event unfolded, and the ways in which one explosive day changed America forever.
By: Isaac Kerry
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The Unbreakable Zamperini: A World War II Survivor's Brave Story
- Amazing World War II Stories
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 27 mins
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In the 1930s, Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943, Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean. But that was just the beginning of his ordeal. After surviving for more than six weeks on a raft at sea, he was captured by Japanese forces and sent to a POW camp.
By: Nel Yomtov
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U.S. Ghost Army: The Master Illusionists of World War II
- Amazing World War II Stories
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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When you need to mislead the enemy, who are you going to call? The Ghost Army of course! During World War II, this top secret group of artists and special effects experts worked to deceive German forces on the front lines. Using fake combat vehicles and artillery, dummies dressed as soldiers, and broadcasting the sounds of troops and equipment, the Ghost Army often tricked the Germans into believing U.S. forces were about to attack in one place while the real troops moved against another target.
By: Nel Yomtov
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Three Summers
- A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War
- By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, Laura L. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Selma Ducanovic, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls of adolescence on their family’s little island in the middle of the Una River. When finally confronted with the harsh truths of the adult world around them, their bond gives them the resilience to discover and hold fast to their true selves.
By: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, and others
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Sergeant Reckless Braves the Battlefield: Heroic Korean War Horse
- Heroic Animals
- By: Bruce Berglund, Mark Simmons - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war.
By: Bruce Berglund, and others
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Cher Ami Comes Through
- Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I
- By: Nel Yomtov
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
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Listen all about the brave little pigeon that carried out a dangerous mission to deliver a desperate message across a deadly battlefield.
By: Nel Yomtov
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Drummer Boys Lead the Charge: Courageous Kids of the Civil War
- Courageous Kids
- By: Bruce Berglund, Aleksandar Sotirovski - illustrator
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 20 mins
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In the early 1860s, the United States is torn apart by Civil War. The conflict between the North and the South affects everyone, including many boys who want to join in the fight. Among them are young Edward Black, Lyston and Orion Howe, and Charles Moore. They're too young to fight in combat, but they show their courage by marching to battle as drummer boys.
By: Bruce Berglund, and others