Showing results for "Colony" in Children's Audiobooks

When a group of bees lives together, it's called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.

In 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony’s leader left the island to get supplies. His return trip was delayed. When he finally returned in 1590, the colony and its settlers were gone. What happened to the settlers?

What would you find in a time capsule of the Jamestown Colony? Perhaps a portrait of John Smith, glass beads, or skeletal remains? Listeners examine artifacts like these as they explore the history of the first permanent English settlement in North America in this Time Capsule History book.

Why did the Pilgrims and other settlers come to North America? How did American Indians react to white settlers on their land? How was North America changed by the colonists? The colonization of the New World led to major changes for both European colonists and the native peoples who already lived there. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will learn all about the historic changes that took place in the land and various people's lives at the beginning of Colonial America.

In May 1607, English settlers stepped off their ship in North America. They were about to start the first permanent English settlement in North America. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices in the new land. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather suffer from intestinal problems after becoming infected with dysentery or have bleeding gums after getting scurvy? Would you want to work as a blacksmith or tend the tobacco fields?

Where did everyone go? This series explores the history or mystery behind the world’s most famous ghost towns and other abandoned sites. Curious listeners will sort through reasons or theories that explain why people left places like Bodie, California; Machu Picchu, Peru; and the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

The fascinating companion title to the award-winning historical novel Blood on the River: James Town 1607. After the colony of James Town is founded in 1607. After Captain John Smith establishes trade with the Native Americans. After Pocahontas befriends the colonists. After early settlers both...

This bundle includes Basil and the Lost Colony, Basil and the Big Cheese Cook-Off, Basil and the Royal Dare, and Basil and the Library Ghost.

I gasped in horror. Would it be my friend's dreadful fate to perish in the swirling torrent below? "Take care! Take care!" I shouted. But my worst fears were realized. Ratigan went over the edge, dragging the detective with him!

Dive into the captivating world of the Virginia Colony through the eyes of a young boy named Richard Mutton in Richard of Jamestown by James Otis. This engaging tale is crafted specifically for children, offering a vivid glimpse into the daily life and adventures of the early colonists. Join Richard as he navigates the challenges and joys of colonial life, making this story both educational and entertaining. (summary by Laura Caldwell)

Step into the shoes of 12-year-old Ruth as she journeys from London to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in James Otiss captivating tale. Through the eyes of a young girl, this story vividly illustrates the daily challenges and adventures faced by children in the early days of colonial life. Join Ruth on her exploration of a new world, where every day brings new discoveries and experiences. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

People are coming to America, all kinds of people. If you're European, you come in search of freedom or riches. If you're African, you come in chains. And what about the Indians, what is happening to them? Soon 13 colonies are born, each with its own story.

Bueno, bueno, bueno, esto se pone interesante... No sé si sabes, inculto mortal, que hace diez mil años las familias mágicas decidieron vivir en el subsuelo para ocultarse de vosotros. Todos menos una: la de los demonios. Gracias a un hechizo temporal, permanecieron en otro lugar y en otro tiempo, preparándose para la gran batalla que debían librar contra vosotros, miserables humanos. Pero hasta los magos se equivocan y el hechizo está empezando a fallar: yo sabía -aunque te explicara por qué, tu inteligencia de mosquito no lo entendería- que el primer demonio aparecería en Barcelona.

Find out what really happened when an entire colony disappeared in 1590, just five years after it was founded. What is the truth about the missing members of the lost colony of Roanoke? In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to found the very first permanent English settlement in the Americas...

Freezing weather, lack of food, and sickness make the first winter at Plymouth Colony a difficult and dangerous time. What would that winter be like for a ten-year-old girl? Find out in Rebekah in Danger, part of the Sisters in Time series.

Several little spiders set out to find an abundant food supply. They were from all areas around the globe. One was a burrower, one was an avid roamer, and the other had to stay in a vertical position all of the time. Will they ever find their perfect spider bailiwick? Will they become friends? What will they form?

In 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker, sole proprietorship of more than 450,000 acres of land. The colony of Pennsylvania soon offered thousands of European settlers the civil liberties, representative government, and affordable land they wanted.

Tensions simmer in 1765 Boston, home to twelve-year-old Lizzie Murray. Residents of the city are dividing over loyalty to England—and the divisions strike within Lizzie's own family, as her brother and father often find themselves at odds. When a mob wounds a young British soldier, Lizzie chooses to help the frightened Redcoat—a move that brings even more trouble to her life. Where is God in the emotional upheaval afflicting the colonies? Can Lizzie overcome the fear that weighs on her soul?

Our Island Story, originally published in 1905 and later updated, details the history of Britain up to World War I (including some myths and legends associated with British history). Author H. E. Marshall based the book on her answers to her children's questions about the history of their "home island" (Great Britain). This combined volume covers the next 250 years and the period from the American Revolution to the Industrial Revolution.

You may know of Pocahontas, but there is more to her story. Learn about life in the time that Pocahontas lived, and how she impacted the First Colonies.