Bestsellers
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Who Was Ben Franklin?
- Who Was...?
- By: Dennis Brindell Fradin
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 1 hr
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Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Listen to find out more....
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Excellent! Easy to understand and very thorough!
- By Matthew J Keefe on 03-27-21
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Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
- By: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American colonies and studied to become a lawyer....
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Who was Alexander Hamilton
- By Hannah on 07-01-18
By: Pam Pollack, and others
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Who Was George Washington?
- By: Roberta Edwards, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution....
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Everything!
- By Kiersten Noyes on 03-23-24
By: Roberta Edwards, and others
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The Day the President Was Shot
- The Secret Service, the FBI, a Would-Be Killer, and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 3 hrs
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The year was 1981. Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan was shot after leaving a speaking engagement in Washington, DC....
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Rawhide Is Down!
- By Tyler 963 on 01-21-22
By: Bill O'Reilly
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Kennedy's Last Days
- The Assassination that Defined a Generation
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Bill O’Reilly (introduction)
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century....
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Absolute waste of a credit
- By John on 06-13-13
By: Bill O'Reilly
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John Adams: Independence Forever
- Heroes of History
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
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John's heart sank. A British man-of-war was plowing through the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean in hot pursuit of his ship. If the British caught up with the Boston, John would be hanged. He had proudly signed the Declaration of Independence and was carrying the colonies' secret papers....
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Who Was Ben Franklin?
- Who Was...?
- By: Dennis Brindell Fradin
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Listen to find out more....
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Excellent! Easy to understand and very thorough!
- By Matthew J Keefe on 03-27-21
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Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
- By: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American colonies and studied to become a lawyer....
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Who was Alexander Hamilton
- By Hannah on 07-01-18
By: Pam Pollack, and others
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Who Was George Washington?
- By: Roberta Edwards, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution....
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Everything!
- By Kiersten Noyes on 03-23-24
By: Roberta Edwards, and others
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The Day the President Was Shot
- The Secret Service, the FBI, a Would-Be Killer, and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 3 hrs
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The year was 1981. Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan was shot after leaving a speaking engagement in Washington, DC....
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Rawhide Is Down!
- By Tyler 963 on 01-21-22
By: Bill O'Reilly
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Kennedy's Last Days
- The Assassination that Defined a Generation
- By: Bill O'Reilly
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann, Bill O’Reilly (introduction)
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Kennedy's Last Days is a gripping account of the events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century....
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Absolute waste of a credit
- By John on 06-13-13
By: Bill O'Reilly
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John Adams: Independence Forever
- Heroes of History
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
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John's heart sank. A British man-of-war was plowing through the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean in hot pursuit of his ship. If the British caught up with the Boston, John would be hanged. He had proudly signed the Declaration of Independence and was carrying the colonies' secret papers....
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
- By: Janet Pascal
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 59 mins
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Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age - literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As 16th president of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery....
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That I didn’t know many details about Lincoln
- By Barbara I Larrivee on 02-11-24
By: Janet Pascal
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Who Was Richard Nixon?
- By: Megan Stine, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Learn more about Richard Nixon - one of America's most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position....
By: Megan Stine, and others
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George Washington: True Patriot
- Heroes of History
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
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On a dangerous mission for the British army, young Major Washington had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself, the most powerful empire in the world....
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Spectacular reader and content
- By Jennifer Jones on 03-16-19
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Theodore Roosevelt: An American Original
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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Determined to make a difference and with an insatiable curiosity, love of adventure, and hunger for justice, Theodore Roosevelt exemplified a life directed by principles and not by circumstance.
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so great!
- By Jessica Filograsso on 04-09-23
By: Janet Benge, and others
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Alexander Hamilton
- The Making of America
- By: Teri Kanefield
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government....
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So many things I never knew!
- By Jennifer L Gee on 10-06-18
By: Teri Kanefield
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Who Was Abigail Adams?
- By: True Kelley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls....
By: True Kelley, and others
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Who Was Benedict Arnold?
- By: James Buckley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: James Buckley Jr.
- Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, Benedict was eager to join the militia and fight for the British colonies in America....
By: James Buckley, and others
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She Persisted: Patsy Mink
- By: Tae Keller, Chelsea Clinton
- Narrated by: Chloe Madriaga, Chelsea Clinton
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress....
By: Tae Keller, and others
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Napoléon
- L'Histoire racontée aux enfants
- By: John Mac
- Narrated by: Philippe Dormoy
- Length: 58 mins
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Vous allez découvrir l'Histoire de France, de la Révolution à l'Empire, en suivant Napoléon, ce personnage de légende, devenu Empereur...
By: John Mac
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Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
- By: Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Barbara Heller
- Length: 56 mins
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker always spoke her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did....
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Fabulous biography for kids
- By Mo Song on 02-01-23
By: Patricia Brennan Demuth, and others
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Lincoln
- A Photobiography
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. Here is a warm, appealing biography of our Civil War president. Russell Freedman begins with a lively account of Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood, his career as a country lawyer....
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Good History
- By Abigail on 12-23-19
By: Russell Freedman
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The Leadership Journey
- By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and leading historian Doris Kearns Goodwin comes a definitive middle grade guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson and how they became leaders.
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Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
- By: Gare Thompson
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Listen to learn more about Eleanor Roosevelt....
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It's a Nice book!
- By Kindle Customer on 03-25-20
By: Gare Thompson
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Beacon of Hope
- The Life of Barack Obama
- By: Doreen Rappaport, Tonya Engel
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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This addition to the acclaimed Big Words biography series celebrates Barack Obama: a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first Black president of the United States of America.
By: Doreen Rappaport, and others
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George Washington's Secret Six (Young Readers Adaptation)
- The Spies Who Saved America
- By: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The American Revolution is well under way in 1776, but things are looking bleak for General George Washington and his Continental Army. Washington soon realizes he can't win with military might. Instead, he must outsmart the British, so he creates a sophisticated intelligence network....
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Loved the TV show TURN? You'll love this book !
- By Amazon Customer on 10-16-19
By: Brian Kilmeade, and others
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The Young Abe Lincoln (Dramatized)
- By: Your Story Hour
- Narrated by: Carole Pezet, Chet Damron
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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Dramatized audio stories about Abraham Lincoln, starting with his birth to the time of his election as the President of the United States of America....
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Most informative and inspirational as an overview
- By Anonymous User on 06-04-20
By: Your Story Hour
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Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates (Young Readers Adaptation)
- The War That Changed American History
- By: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America was deeply in debt and needed its economy to grow quickly, but its merchant ships were under attack. Pirates from North Africa routinely captured American sailors and held them as captives....
By: Brian Kilmeade, and others
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George Washington: First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
- The Jim Weiss Audio Collection
- By: Jim Weiss
- Narrated by: Jim Weiss
- Length: 1 hr and 21 mins
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The action-filled, moving story of George Washington for young listeners. Character shapes a nation as Jim Weiss tells the story of George Washington, a man of remarkable physical strength and equally powerful emotions....
By: Jim Weiss
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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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Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....
By: Nico Medina, and others
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Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher
- By: Jon Meacham
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
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In this special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young listeners will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers....
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Written for young readers, but appealing for all
- By David on 02-25-15
By: Jon Meacham
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Who Was Thomas Jefferson?
- By: Dennis Brindell Fradin
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life....
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Perfect short biography
- By John Sun on 06-07-23
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O Captain, My Captain
- Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, and the Civil War
- By: Robert Burleigh
- Narrated by: Chris Lutkin, David Bendena
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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Dramatic, lyrical, and beautiful, O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America’s greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America’s greatest presidents....
By: Robert Burleigh
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Malala
- My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights
- By: Malala Yousafzai, Sarah J. Robbins - adapter
- Narrated by: Neela Vaswani
- Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
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Malala tells her story in clear, accessible language perfect for children who are too old for Malala's Magic Pencil and too young for her middle-grade memoir. Malala teaches a new audience the value of speaking out against intolerance and hate....
By: Malala Yousafzai, and others
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Ronald Reagan: Destiny at His Side
- By: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
- Narrated by: Tim Gregory
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Achieving success as an athlete, sports announcer, and actor, Ronald Reagan discovered his greatest role late in life, as the fortieth president of the United States and The Great Communicator....
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Fantastic
- By Sharon Killen on 03-02-16
By: Janet Benge, and others
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Kamala Harris
- Biographies
- By: Jehan Jones-Radgowski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.
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Joe Biden
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How much do you know about President Joe Biden? Find out the facts you need to know about the 46th president of the United States. You’ll learn about Joe’s early life, the challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments of this American leader.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox
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Thurgood Marshall
- Biographies
- By: Lakita Wilson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Lakita Wilson
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Benjamin Franklin
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin? Find out the facts you need to know about this Founding Father, author, and inventor. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Thomas Jefferson
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
- A Day That Changed America
- By: Jessica Gunderson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Kamala Harris
- Biographies
- By: Jehan Jones-Radgowski
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 5 mins
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How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.
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Joe Biden
- By: Jaclyn Jaycox
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 6 mins
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How much do you know about President Joe Biden? Find out the facts you need to know about the 46th president of the United States. You’ll learn about Joe’s early life, the challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments of this American leader.
By: Jaclyn Jaycox
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Thurgood Marshall
- Biographies
- By: Lakita Wilson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Lakita Wilson
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Benjamin Franklin
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin? Find out the facts you need to know about this Founding Father, author, and inventor. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Thomas Jefferson
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Find out the facts you need to know about the 3rd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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James Madison
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about James Madison? Find out the facts you need to know about the fourth president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Theodore Roosevelt
- Biographies
- By: A.M. Reynolds
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: A.M. Reynolds
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George Washington
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about George Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about the 1st president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Get to Know the Rising Politician
- People You Should Know
- By: Leticia Gonzales
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 24 mins
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate listeners.
By: Leticia Gonzales
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Franklin Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 32nd president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray
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Abraham Lincoln
- Biographies
- By: Laura K. Murray
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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How much do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Find out the facts you need to know about the 16th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
By: Laura K. Murray