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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
- By: Naida Redgrave, Alleanna Harris
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Puffin. Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to...
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The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
- Narrated by: Weruche Opia
- Series: Extraordinary Lives
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Release date: 08-10-20
- Language: English
- Biographies · Europe · Geography & Cultures
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História do mundo para as crianças
- By: Monteiro Lobato
- Narrated by: Léo Senna
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Um dia Dona Benta recebe pelo correio o clássico "Child’s history of the world", de V. M. Hillyer. Depois de folhear o livro, decide contar aos netos a história do mundo, que, segundo ela, daria um verdadeiro romance. Com a turma toda reunida, começa a narrar os fatos de um jeito fácil de entender e encantador, que fazia todo mundo querer mais. É assim que Monteiro Lobato apresenta aos pequenos "A História do mundo para crianças".
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História do mundo para as crianças
- Narrated by: Léo Senna
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 09-07-20
- Language: Portuguese
- Biographies
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Fantastically Great Women
- The Bumper 4-in-1 Collection of Over 50 True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery
- By: Kate Pankhurst
- Narrated by: Kate Pankhurst, Adjoa Andoh, Harriet Carmichael, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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The complete audio collection of all the stories from Kate Pankhurst's best-selling Fantastically Great Women series. No dream is too big if you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and fantastically great women prove it. They've conquered the tallest mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women's rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet. Discover the inspirational lives of just some of the extraordinary women who have transformed people's expectations of what women can do in this stunning audio collection.
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Fantastically Great Women
- The Bumper 4-in-1 Collection of Over 50 True Stories of Ambition, Adventure and Bravery
- Narrated by: Kate Pankhurst, Adjoa Andoh, Harriet Carmichael, Paul Panting
- Series: Fantastically Great Women
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 14-10-21
- Language: English
- Growing Up · Biographies · Nonfiction
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She Led the Way
- Stories of Black Women Who Changed History
- By: Suzanne Curtis Briggs
- Narrated by: Machelle Williams
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Born into slavery, Rebecca Crumpler became the first Black female physician in America. Stuntwoman Bessie Coleman was the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot's license. The work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Selma Burke can be found on the American dime. The calculations of NASA mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson were critical to the success of US manned spaceflight. These Black women and many more overcame tremendous obstacles and prejudices to make their mark on American history.
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She Led the Way
- Stories of Black Women Who Changed History
- Narrated by: Machelle Williams
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 09-08-22
- Language: English
- Growing Up · Biographies · Nonfiction
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The Plot to Kill Hitler
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero
- By: Patricia McCormick
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Perfect for fans of suspenseful nonfiction such as books by Steve Sheinkin, this is a page-turning narrative about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and pacifist who became an unlikely hero during World War II and took part in a plot to kill Hitler. Written by two-time National Book Award finalist...
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The key character.
- By Lex on 12-11-24
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The Plot to Kill Hitler
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 13-09-16
- Language: English
- Biographies · Historical · Military & Wars
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- Racism, Antiracism, and You
- By: Sonja Cherry-Paul, Rachelle Baker, Ibram X. Kendi, and others
- Narrated by: Pe'Tehn Raighn-Kem Jackson
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This chapter book edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America RACE. Uh-oh. The R-word. But actually talking about race is one of the most important things to learn how...
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Stamped (For Kids)
- Racism, Antiracism, and You
- Narrated by: Pe'Tehn Raighn-Kem Jackson
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 15-06-21
- Language: English
- Growing Up · Biographies · Nonfiction
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Sole Survivor
- By: Norman Ollestad, Brendan Kiely
- Narrated by: Patrick Mealey
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Eleven-year-old Norman Ollestad is no stranger to extreme situations. Whether it's surfing big swells off Topanga Beach or skiing in a blizzard, he has braved one adrenaline-rush adventure after another, pushed by his thrill-seeking father to realize that "anything's possible." And with Dad by his side, sometimes Norman believes him. That motto is put to the ultimate test when the small plane Norman and his dad are aboard is engulfed by a snowstorm and crashes in the San Gabriel Mountains—with deadly consequences.
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Sole Survivor
- Narrated by: Patrick Mealey
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 28-10-25
- Language: English
- Biographies · Geography & Cultures · History
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Would You Rather Game Book for Kids
- 200+ Challenging Choices, Silly Scenarios, and Sidesplitting Situations Your Family Will Love
- By: Cooper The Pooper
- Narrated by: Derrick Magolski
- Length: 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Packed with over 200 “Would you rather?” questions, this is a book that will fire up your kids’ imaginations and have them in stitches as they choose whether they’d rather have fingernails for eyelashes or eyelashes for fingernails (just one tiny example from a wealth of mind-bending questions). If you’re looking for inspiration to peel your kids away from their devices and find something fun that will include the whole family, “Would you rather?” questions are your answer - and Cooper has come up with the very best.
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Makes a lot sense
- By Natasha Hodgson on 30-07-21
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Would You Rather Game Book for Kids
- 200+ Challenging Choices, Silly Scenarios, and Sidesplitting Situations Your Family Will Love
- Narrated by: Derrick Magolski
- Length: 37 mins
- Release date: 25-02-21
- Language: English
- Comedy · Activities & Hobbies · Biographies
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Helen Roseveare: Mama Luka
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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When she arrived at a clinic, usually five hundred, sometimes a thousand people were there to greet her. Helen's reputation as the unstoppable Mama Luka had gone before her—she could do more to heal a sick child or baby than all the witch doctors in the area combined. This was the work God had called her to pioneer, and that belief encouraged her.
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Helen Roseveare: Mama Luka
- Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 10-05-23
- Language: English
- Biographies · Religious
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Cristiano Ronaldo: The Boy Who Dreamed of Being a Champion
- From Madeira to Magnificence: A Tale of Passion, Perseverance and Prestige
- By: Michael Langdon
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Introducing the ultimate children’s biography of the soccer legend, Cristiano Ronaldo! Every child with a passion for soccer dreams of that perfect kick, that defining moment on the field. But do they know the story of one of the greatest players the world has ever seen? Dive into a tale that goes beyond the sport–it’s about aspiration, dedication, and the journey to greatness.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: The Boy Who Dreamed of Being a Champion
- From Madeira to Magnificence: A Tale of Passion, Perseverance and Prestige
- Narrated by: Adam Gold
- Length: 46 mins
- Release date: 28-03-24
- Language: English
- Biographies · Sports & Outdoors
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Football Facts for Fanatics!
- NFL, College, Super Bowl, and Behind the Scenes Secrets: With Tons of Trivia for Every End Zone Expert!
- By: Dune Johnson
- Narrated by: Glen A. Campbell
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is meticulously researched and designed with both newcomers and seasoned fans in mind. It’s a treasure trove of accurate, engaging, and digestible information that transforms football trivia into captivating stories. Whether you're seeking to impress at the next family gathering or simply want to enjoy a lively discussion with fellow fans, this book is your perfect companion.
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Fun and full of surprises
- By Aine on 11-10-25
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Football Facts for Fanatics!
- NFL, College, Super Bowl, and Behind the Scenes Secrets: With Tons of Trivia for Every End Zone Expert!
- Narrated by: Glen A. Campbell
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 31-07-25
- Language: English
- Biographies · Sports & Outdoors
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
- By: Nico Medina, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him...
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
- Narrated by: Maxwell Caulfield
- Series: Who-? by Who HQ
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Release date: 05-06-18
- Language: English
- Ancient Civilizations · Biographies · Europe
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Amos Fortune
- Free Man
- By: Elizabeth Yates
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Captured by slave traders when only 15, At-mun never forgot his roots as a prince. Nor did he ever lose his princely dignity and the courage to hold his head high. Sold at auction in America and haunted by the memory of his young sister left behind in Africa, At-mun, now Amos, began his long march to freedom. He dreamed of being free and of buying the freedom of his closest friends
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Amos Fortune
- Free Man
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 30-10-08
- Language: English
- Biographies · Historical · Literature & Fiction
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Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels’ Den
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Suddenly, Corrie's ordered life was lost in the insanity of war. With bravery and compassion, her family and countless other Dutch citizens risked everything to extend God's hand to those innocents marked for certain execution in a world gone mad. Corrie ten Boom's life of determination, faith, and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable brutality and hardship is a stunning testimony to the sustaining power of God.
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Enjoyed the book tremendously!
- By Anonymous on 01-02-18
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Corrie ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels’ Den
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 28-03-23
- Language: English
- Biographies · Religions · Religious
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My Life with the Chimpanzees
- By: Jane Goodall
- Narrated by: Jane Goodall
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Abridged
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From the time she was a girl, Jane Goodall dreamed of a life spent working with animals. Finally she had her wish. When she was twenty-six years old, she ventured into the forests of Africa to observe chimpanzees in the wild. On her expeditions she braved the dangers with leopards and lions in...
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My Life with the Chimpanzees
- Narrated by: Jane Goodall
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 14-02-01
- Language: English
- Nonfiction · Biographies · Conservation
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
- By: Bonnie Bader
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was...
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Great information
- By diana lowe on 27-05-21
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
- Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release date: 29-01-19
- Language: English
- Growing Up · Biographies · Nonfiction
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Chewing the Cud
- An Unexpected Life from Farmyard to Hollywood
- By: Dick King-Smith
- Narrated by: Dick King-Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Best known for his best-selling novel, Babe, which was made into a major motion picture, Dick King-Smith draws on his over 14 years of experience on Woodlands Farm to create this thoughtful and humorous memoir. His time on the farm inspired countless stories as well as the numerous lovable characters found in them. In Chewing the Cud, he candidly talks about what moved him to become a children’s author.
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Chewing the Cud
- An Unexpected Life from Farmyard to Hollywood
- Narrated by: Dick King-Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 17-11-11
- Language: English
- Animals · Biographies · Europe
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A Treasury of Wisdom
- True Stories of Hope and Inspiration
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Timeless wisdom drawn from 3,000 years of human experience offers hope, insight and inspiration to listeners of all ages. These true stories of great individuals include Raphael, Michelangelo, Diogenes, Alexander the Great, King Solomon, Jesus' The Good Samaritan, Beatrix Potter, Satchel Paige, and more.
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A Treasury of Wisdom
- True Stories of Hope and Inspiration
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Release date: 15-12-23
- Language: English
- Ancient Civilizations · Biographies · Historical
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Wilfred Grenfell: Fisher of Men
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Adventurous Wilfred Grenfell was no stranger to danger. As a new Christian, this English doctor ministered to fishermen on the deadly North Sea. And when her heard about the appalling poverty and injustice across the ocean in Newfoundland, he went to work among the deperately poor fishing communities of the wild, remote Labrador coast. There Dr. Grenfell pioneered life-saving hospitals, schools, orphanages, and fishermen's co-ops as he shared the hope of the gospel with people whose lives has offered only despair.
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Great story.
- By Ginger ninja on 18-05-23
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Wilfred Grenfell: Fisher of Men
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 03-04-23
- Language: English
- Biographies · Religions · Religious
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Ruby Bridges
- The Little Warrior and Trailblazer (Black History)
- Narrated by: Clarissa Sylvia Best
- Series: Black History
- Length: 14 mins
- Release date: 26-09-25
- Language: English
- Biographies · Social Activists · Women
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