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My Football Hero: The Collection
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In this biography designed for children, your child will learn all about their football hero in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. We dive deep into the player's upbringing with the situations and circumstances that made them the player they are today....
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I Will Protect You
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- By: Eva Mozes Kor, Danica Davidson - contributor
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A vital memoir of survival, loss, and forgiveness, I Will Protect You is the illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust....
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The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
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The name of Horatio Nelson is intrinsically linked with a great number of decisive British naval victories. His most notable battles were during the Napoleonic Wars culminating in his death during his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar....
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James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change....
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Quantum Physics for Beginners
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My beginner's book is your ticket to one of the coolest and most mysterious subjects out there. This isn't your average physics book. It's a portal to understanding the stuff that makes up... well, everything....
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In this true story, the author relates how the life of her family changed when Hitler came into power and they were forced to live in refugee, transit, and prison camps....
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Horrible Histories: Stormin’ Normans
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Hilarious and so much fun!
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There Once Is a Queen
- By: Michael Morpurgo
- Narrated by: Michael Morpurgo
- Length: 17 mins
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From the nation’s favourite storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our queen and longest reigning monarch....
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- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
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The Education of Little Tree
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- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
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The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression....
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One of the best books you'll ever read.
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Our Island Story (Complete)
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- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
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Sadio Mané is one of Liverpool FC's 'Fab Four'. Along with Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shakiri, Sadio's goals have helped make Liverpool the deadliest attacking team in the Premier League. Since he moved to the Premier League, Sadio has been setting the bar to new heights....
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Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider
- By: Jean Fritz
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Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an "outsider". He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp....
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Epic Encounters in the Animal Kingdom (Brave Adventures Vol. 2)
- By: Coyote Peterson
- Narrated by: Sean Kenin
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
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Wildlife expert and YouTube phenomenon, Coyote Peterson, is back with the sequel to the best-selling Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World. Once again, Coyote and his crew voyage to new environments and encounter an even more eclectic ensemble of the planets' animals....
By: Coyote Peterson
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My Football Hero: Harry Kane
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- By: Rob Green
- Narrated by: Steve King
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Harry Kane is now regarded as one of the top attackers in the world. The English marksman isn’t just a poacher; he’s also developed a creative side to his game over the years, frequently presenting opportunities for his teammates....
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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different
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- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative....
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Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy AKA the smartest raven in the universe as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure....
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Villette
- By: Charlotte Brontë
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The story follows the fortunes of a young teacher at a girls’ school in the French town of Villette and is superbly told by Mandy Weston....
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História do mundo para as crianças
- By: Monteiro Lobato
- Narrated by: Léo Senna
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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....
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Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in....
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Such a disappointment
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Ladybird Audio Adventures: Artists
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Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy, as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! Paintbrushes at the ready! Get your apron on! On this adventure we’re going to enter the stylish world of art and learn about some incredibly talent artists....
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My Life with the Chimpanzees
- By: Jane Goodall
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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 26 years old, she ventured into the forests of Africa to observe chimpanzees in the wild....
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Excellent
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The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell
- By: Jordan Sonnenblick, Marta Kissi
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
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In a typical school year, every kid has one or two things go wrong. But for Jordan, there’s a lot going wrong all the time. By keeping his cool (some of the time), banging on the drums (a lot), and keeping his sense of humor (all the time), Jordan makes it....
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Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
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In September 2019, “Truth Hurts” became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows, and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar.
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight
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- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
- Narrated by: uncredited
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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School Strike for Climate
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In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread.
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Lizzo: Award-Winning Musician
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In September 2019, “Truth Hurts” became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows, and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar.
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight
- History's Mysteries
- By: Megan Cooley Peterson
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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Mary Anning Breaks New Ground: Courageous Kid of Paleontology
- Courageous Kids
- By: Carol Kim
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- Length: 23 mins
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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology.
By: Carol Kim
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Benjamin Franklin and the Discovery of Electricity: Separating Fact from Fiction
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In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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School Strike for Climate
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In August 2018, a teenager named Greta Thunberg missed school to sit outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read School Strike for Climate. She was demanding that government leaders take stronger action against climate change due to global warming. At first, Greta sat alone. But her message spread.
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Boyan Slat: Pioneering the Ocean Cleanup
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- By: Isaac Kerry
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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- By: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
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On April 14, 1865, only days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford’s Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped forward in his seat. Hours later, the United States had lost its leader. Now listeners can step back in time to learn about what led up to the assassination plot, how the fateful evening unfolded, and the ways in which one tragic day changed America forever.
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Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's Leading Human Computer
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In 1949, Dorothy Vaughan became the first African American woman to lead a team at NASA's Langley Research Center. Her work as a mathematician was an important part of helping the United States explore space. Learn more about Vaughan's life as a famous mathematician!
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Chance the Rapper
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Chance the Rapper rose to fame in the late 2000s. He collaborates with many other musicians and gives back to his home city, Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Chance's life as a famous rapper!
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Bubba Wallace: Stock Car Racing Star
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Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn’t slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.: Big-Time Hitter
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- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
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Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day. Learn more about this Dominican shortstop superstar!
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The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II
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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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Millicent Simmonds: Actor and Activist
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, Nancy Starr - consultant
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 22 mins
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Deaf actor Millicent Simmonds captivated audiences with her performances in Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place. She has appeared in music videos, TV episodes, and at awards shows that have brought awareness to how deaf people experience the world. Learn more about this talented young actor and how she intends to give deaf people the space to tell their own stories.
By: Rachel Smoka-Richardson, and others
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R.L. Stine: Author with a Flair for Scare
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Martha London
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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R. L. Stine has written hundreds of children's books, including the scary, creepy Goosebumps series. His books have inspired TV shows and movies. Learn more about Stine's life as a famous writer!
By: Martha London
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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
- Unabridged
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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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Scott Kelly: Astronaut Twin Who Spent a Year in Space
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Anna Saxton
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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Scott Kelly, an American astronaut, went to space in the 1990s and 2000s. In 2015, he spent nearly a year in space. While there, his body was compared to his twin's on the ground. The data helped us learn about the impacts of space on the human body. Learn more about Kelly's life as an astronaut!
By: Anna Saxton
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Nikola Tesla: Engineer with Electric Ideas
- Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
- By: Emily Hudd
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Nikola Tesla was a scientist and inventor in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among his many inventions and experiments, he helped create the modern electricity system. Learn more about Tesla's life as a famous inventor!
By: Emily Hudd
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
- Stars of Sports
- By: Matt Chandler
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 18 mins
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As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award.
By: Matt Chandler