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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.

There are certain things that you want and those that you need. It is imperative that you know how to differentiate between the two so that you spend your money wisely. This book teaches you to know the difference between wants and needs. Later, you will be taught about the relationship of producers and consumers in conjunction with wants and needs. Start listening 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.

Why is this information important? Because you want your child to appreciate all the hardwork that went into every technology and level of comfort that he/she enjoys today. This is a list of some of the most famous inventors of all time. How many does your child know? Grow his/her knowledge. Get a copy today!

Identify the accomplishments of Louis Braille, who invented the Braille system that the blind use today. Hear about his childhood, education, and how he came to develop the Braille system. Also, study how Braille is used today and its overall impact to written communication. Be inspired by the story of Louis Braille. Listen to this book today.

The forces of the Roman Empire, Judaism and Christianity roiled the first-century Middle East. One man had a stake in all three camps and through him God changed the world. This fast-paced, action-packed short story delves into the amazing life of Saint Paul - originally known as Saul. Saul was born as a Roman citizen into a rich family of Jewish Pharisees in Damascus. Inspired by zeal in the faith of his forefathers, Saul launched a crusade to cleanse Israel of the heresy of the Jesus followers and eventually the Roman conquerors.

Any society won't be fun without its monsters. In ancient Greece, that sure wasn't the case! The Greeks were very imaginative, and they created characters to inspire them in everything that they do. Their stories have been passed on from one generation to the next, carrying truths about beliefs, traditions, and customs.

Open your eyes to the truth behind the Reign of Terror. Of course, there won’t be pretty sights during these trying times, but focus instead on the bravery of those who fought for what they believed in. Looking into past battles will help children better appreciate the freedom experienced today. What realization will your sixth-grader have after listening to this audiobook?

Let’s skip the little historical details and focus on the major ones instead. Tackling major milestones will help establish event relationships, so there’s a fluid flow from one event to another. Your fourth grader doesn't have to memorize all the dates, names, and places. Rather, he/she just needs to understand what went wrong and what right. Listen to this book today!

Listen about how and why the Vikings are hailed as history’s greatest ship builders and seafarers. Through this audiobook, your child will learn about the reasons why the Vikings had to travel by sea to find other lands. What were the navigation systems that they used to identify locations and directions? Know the answers, and so much more.

Investigate the geography of ancient Egypt. Focus on its physical features such as the natural environment of the Nile River Valley and the Sahara Desert. How did its geography influence the cultures and traditions of ancient Egyptians? How important was the Nile and the Sahara to them? Grab a copy, and start listening today.

Wouldn’t it be interesting to listen about tales from long ago, and from a far-away country at that? Listening about the past, myths and truths combined, will help create a picture of what life was like all those years ago. You can compare living then and today to better appreciate the comforts provided to you by those lived before you. Listen and learn today!

Ancient history sure is eye opening! It is rich in cultural, societal, and humane facts about our ancestors. This time, listen about the Phoenician civilization. Discover historical facts that made these people special. What lessons can the present generation learn from the lives these ancient people lived? This interesting book will give you the answers. Grab a copy today!

This book will not just tell you who built the Berlin Wall, because it will also tell you why and how. Becoming aware of these bits of information will help create the general picture of what transpired in Berlin so many years ago. Learn about history by listening to one book at a time. Start with this copy today!

Let’s connect some events, shall we? It’s a brain game that your third grader should play because it makes learning history much more fun and interactive. It also allows a child to see the relationship between the past and the present. The decisions made before have shaped the world that we know today. Yes, it was ancient Greece, but its effects reached the modern West.

Think of the ancient Greek society like a ladder. The bottom steps are always the slaves and the soldiers while the high steps are the aristocrats. The slaves and the soldiers lived pitiful lives doing all the dirty work but with little or no pay. They’re made to feel like they were only born to serve. Unfair, isn’t it? This audiobook will detail more.

You don’t need to step into a time machine to know what life was like in a typical Greek town. You can simply open this book to be transported to the olden times. If you do, you will begin to see how societies have changed, along with science and technology. Looking back to the past will make you appreciate the present. Go ahead and listen today!

Ancient Greece was home to philosophers, mathematicians, and other great minds who shaped civilization. You're going to meet 25 of them in this ancient history book for kids. It is hoped that by the end of this book, you will develop a sense of gratitude for all the contributions of these famous people. Who do you think made the most significant mark in history?

Hitler would have thought that he was a great man because of all the atrocities he did during his time. But history tells us that Hitler had bold challengers, too. Who were these people and what did they do to oppose the fuhrer? Meet them, and listen about them in this informative book for children.

Listen about the features of the Mayan civilization focused on writing, art, architecture, and government. Understand the way of life of the ancient Mayans who lived around 4,000 years ago. Examine how this group of people organized their society. How did they choose their leaders? What materials did they use to build their cities? How did they write and make art? Get a copy, and listen about the Mayans.