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The story of Franklin Roosevelt is a curious one, and by listening to this book, you’ll soon find out why! Discover the reasons why Roosevelt is known as The US President Who Served Longer Than Any Other President. What was he like, as a child, a man, and a leader? What were his accomplishments? Know the answer to these questions today.

Saint Constantine was no ordinary person. Some say he was destined for greatness; others say he simply made decisions based on his beliefs and principles. Let’s hear about his life to better understand how he handled mistakes and pushed himself to be a better person.

Who were the Wright Brothers? This biography book for third graders will allow you to get to know them by listening to the story about their lives and works.

Did you know that some of the heroes of the American Revolution were not military men? Take for instance the case of Paul Revere. Paul was a silversmith and engraver. He is well known for his midnight ride in order to alert the Colonia militia in 1775. He was very brave that he dared approach the British forces before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, too. Enjoy the listen!

You probably know about the story of John Smith and Pocahontas as told by Disney. This time, however, you will learn about the true story of John Smith. You will also study his involvement in the establishment of the Jamestown colony, which was the first English colony in America. Learn from his story. Have a good listen!

This biography book for kids describes the life and words of Ernest Just. By learning about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons that might spur them into action. The circumstances behind Ernest’s childhood can be examined and used to anchor deeper understanding of his achievements. Start listening to the book today.

Julius Caesar may have been a “dictator”, but he was deeply loved by his people. Why is that? How come a Roman general and dictator is well-loved by everyone in the nation? This biography book will allow you to really know Julius Caesar and understand why he was loved. There are a lot of lessons to learn from this biography book. Start learning today!

Levi pants were once handcrafted to perfection. Those pants were created as powerful workwear that will survive the wear and tear of regular use. But this book is not about the fashion. It’s about the creator Levi Strauss. Learn about his decisions, inspirations, and motivations. Listen to this book today!

Lewis and Clark were American explorers who were tasked the ambitious project of crossing what is now the western portion of the United States. This biography book will explain who these men were, why they did what they did, and who asked them to do it. Listening to biography books will expose eras and histories as told in certain people’s eyes.

Let’s talk about the expeditions of Zebulon Pike. He was an American brigadier general and adventurer who explored the new Louisiana territory. Because of his significance contribution to the US expansion, the El Capitan mountain in Colorado was named after him - the Pikes Peak. Learn more about the life, times, and adventure of Zebulon Pike.

Christopher Columbus was a brave and curious man. He was an explorer who went out to the unknown to discover new lands. It was Christopher Columbus who discovered the Americas, which he dubbed as the New World. Know about his life and his story in this biography book for kids ages 6 to 8. What’s your favorite part of Christopher’s story? Grab a copy today!

Columbus did not name the Americas. It was Amerigo Vespucci who did it. This educational book features Amerigo Vespucci as the Italian trader and explorer, who first sailed to the New World in 1499. His voyages confirmed that what Columbus found was not India, but it was indeed America. Your child will surely find Amerigo Vespucci’s story inspiring. Grab a copy today.

Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States. This book will feature the life of Dwight as he was growing up, until the time that he was president. It will also include information on his significant contributions to the country. Listening to his life story will hopefully create a desire in the young ones to follow his good examples. Grab a copy today!

Listen about the story of Nicolaus Copernicus and how he challenged the church with his theory of heliocentrism. Be inspired by his brilliance and also learn about the theory that he developed, too. What an amazing book on biography and space this is! So, grab a copy and encourage your third grader to begin today.

Why do people hate Joseph Stalin as much as they hate Hitler? Listen on, and you'll know the answer soon! You want your child to learn about Stalin, because you want him/her to understand the thought process and why decisions were made that way. Yes, this is not an easy listen, but it’s very enlightening.

Who was the Red Barron? If he wasn’t a political figure or a celebrity, then why does he have a place in history books? What valuable contributions did he do? You will learn all about the Red Baron in this biography book for kids aged 9-12. What are your favorite details about him? Would you like to be the Red Barron, too?

Today, let’s meet Thomas Edison and know him as the man with 1093 patents. Looking at the number of patents, you can already tell that Edison was a brilliant inventor. Listening to his story will probably give you the boost of self-confidence that you need to also follow your own dreams. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and grab a copy today!

You know Bill Gates. Everybody does. He’s a very successful businessman with unique ideas and strategies that pushed him to become a world leader in his own right. His biography will remind the struggles that he had to overcome as well as lessons that can be learned from his experiences.

Have you heard the name Michael Faraday? He was not as popular as Einstein, but he made great contributions to science nonetheless. He focused on the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. This book will focus on Faraday and the life he lived as a citizen and a scientist. Listen and learn about his life today!

Your family probably owns a Ford, but do you know the man who first created the Ford? He is Henry Ford, and you will know about his life if you listen to this interesting biography book for kids 9-12. Learning about the life story of successful individuals will rekindle your passion and interests in certain subjects. Be inspired. Listen to this book today!