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The Articles of Confederation was the first written US constitution. It was created hastily, because of the war and was ratified in 1781. If your fourth grader has read the US constitution, then this book will provide an excellent resource to spot differences between the Articles of Confederation and the current constitution. Make listening as productive as possible. Grab a copy today.

Describe the invention of Samuel Morse in this book for fifth graders. How did the telegraph help lead the economic growth in the Northeast states? What pushed Morse to create this invention and how was it received in the mid-1800s? Listen about the history of the invention and the inventor, too. Grab a copy of this book today.

The Mayflower was the great ship that brought the Pilgrims to a new land. It was big, but there were a lot of people on board, so there was hardly enough room for everyone. You don't encounter the same problem when you're traveling on ships these days. But for some time, can you image what it must have been like to travel in the Mayflower?

After America was discovered, foreigners kept pouring in. Later, immigration into the US changed with established rules and laws. This history audiobook covers US immigration history after 1870. It also include demographics and facts on settlements that kids would love to learn about. Go ahead and gret a copy of this history audiobook today.

America suffered under a powerful government so they were afraid to give too much power on any government for fear of another war. It’s interesting how their rules and laws gradually evolved to ensure equality while at the same time delegating sufficient power and authority to a central government. Most of these decisions were made during the Constitutional Convention.

Did you know that the idea of express mail was born way before the FedEx? In the olden times, they called it the Pony Express. Yes, it was literally the use of the pony to deliver mail and packages from one part of the country to the other. The Pony Express is one important part of the US history. Learn more about it by listening to this book today!

Do you know what’s interesting about history? Historic changes happen because of trivial things like fur. In fact, it was the fighting over fur that cause the English and French War. You will learn other mind-blowing facts about the French and Indian War in this book for fourth graders. Have a good listen!

Why is it called Death Valley? Death Valley was given its name by pioneers lost here in the winter of 1849 to 1850. They thought that they were going to die in this valley....

The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War, Harriet would often dress up in disguise to gain important information to share with the Union Army? Learn more from this book.

The American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans' way. When Gen. Washington needed someone to spy on the British, only one young man volunteered. That man was Nathan Hale, an early American hero.

No one expected Rose Greenhow to be a war hero. But when the American Civil War split the nation apart, this beautiful and popular hostess played an important role in the Confederate South's most important battle victory.

He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the earliest spies in US history?

There’s more to know about US history, but if you don't want to see all texts in a book, then this is a gift you'll love to have. In this audiobook lies a story about the Continental Congress and everything you need to know about it.

The Native Americans hold very sacred traditions. They believe that spirits are everywhere in nature. In this history book, you're going to learn about the Native American Indian religion, mythology, and legends. By listening to this audiobook, your child will be several steps closer to truly knowing who the Native American Indians are. Secure a copy of this book today!

Have you heard about the story of the colonies during Colonial America? You might have, and you might have been confused by the different dates, names, and events. Let’s take a breather and review the information through this edutaining learning resource.

In this book, you will learn about the definition as well as purpose of the constitutional convention. Learn about its historic origin in the American government. When was it first used and why? How did the constitutional convention influence the leaders elected and the type of government followed? Get this audiobook today.

What happened when the Spanish Conquistadors reached Aztec? Explore the world of historical facts and figures using informative edutaining books like this one.

The Mayan Empire was a civilization rich in stories. Some of these stories you can learn about today, thanks to the writings of historians. Learning about ancient history has been made more enjoyable with the help of cool resources like this one. We say it’s cool because it’s been created with young learners in mind.

Who were the first American slaves? More importantly, who started slavery? Know the answers to these interesting questions and more by listening to this history book. Learning history can be a lot of fun if a child is equipped with interesting and appropriate resources.

Before there were machines, every product had to be done manually. Even handling of dangerous substances were done by humans without proper protection. This resulted in a lot of health problems, but people didn’t care because they were given jobs. So when the machines were introduced, millions of lives changed.