Children's audiobooks
Martin Luther King Jr.
By: Wendy Conklin
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 31 minutes
Abridged: No
Martin Luther King Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated, and he held a dream from the time he was a young boy that he would help make that change happen. Unlike most of the activists in the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. was committed to nonviolence. Read more
View audiobookThe Invaders
By: John Flanagan
Narrated by: John Keating
Length: 12 hours 17 minutes
Abridged: No
The adventure continues in the Ranger's Apprentice companion trilogy!
Hal and the Herons have done the impossible. This group of outsiders has beaten out the strongest, most skilled young warriors in all of Skandia to win the Brotherband competition. But their celebration comes to an abrupt end when the Skandians' most sacred artifact, the... Read more
Cold War Leaders
By: Wendy Conklin
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 28 minutes
Abridged: No
During the Cold War, communism was seen as a viable threat to the world. Vladimir Lenin led two rebellions against the Russian czar and became the first Communist leader in 1905. He was followed by Joseph Stalin and then Nikita Khrushchev who led the Soviet Union with open hostility toward the United States fueling the Cold War. Read more
View audiobookModern Middle East
By: Blaine Conklin
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 28 minutes
Abridged: No
The Middle East is a place of conflict based on the controversial nation of Israel, religious extremism, and the Middle Eastern oil supply. The Middle East produces 65% of the world’s oil. Oil has been responsible for many interactions between industrialized countries and the Middle East. Many times, those interactions have led to conflict. Its... Read more
View audiobookLeaders of the Middle East
By: Blaine Conklin
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 27 minutes
Abridged: No
The Middle East is comprised of many small countries, each with its own government. Volatile issues of religious extremism, the supply and demand of oil, and the establishment of the nation of Israel in 1948 have caused constant conflict. Several prominent leaders have arisen in the Middle East and have worked toward peace in this region, while... Read more
View audiobookDolley Madison: First Lady of the United States
By: Melissa Carosella
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 18 minutes
Abridged: No
Dolley Madison was married to James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. Dolley was known for her kind heart and gracious hospitality. She was an intelligent woman who helped not only her husband, but also President Thomas Jefferson. Dolley was a woman with great courage. Her strong will and unique personality helped her... Read more
View audiobookFounding Mothers: Women Who Shaped America
By: Melissa Carosella
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 21 minutes
Abridged: No
Brave women began to fight for equality early in America’s history. They wanted equal rights. They led by example and worked hard to change laws. Some of these women fought for America’s freedom and helped create the laws of the new nation. Women worked to end slavery. Female pioneers helped expand the boundaries of the nation. And other... Read more
View audiobookSusan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton
By: Melissa Carosella
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 18 minutes
Abridged: No
When the United States became a country, women had very few rights. Women could not own property or go to some colleges. Women were not allowed to vote. The fight to allow women to vote was called the Suffrage Movement. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony were two leaders of the Suffrage Movement. They gave speeches and wrote... Read more
View audiobookHillary Rodham Clinton: First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State
By: Melissa Carosella
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 18 minutes
Abridged: No
Hillary Clinton started her life as a little girl listening to her parents. They told her to work hard and help other people. Clinton did just that. She worked hard to graduate from college and then law school. She used her law degree to help children. She also helped her husband campaign for the presidency. When her husband was elected... Read more
View audiobookStill Marching Strong: Women in Modern America
By: Melissa Carosella & Stephanie Kuligowski
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 20 minutes
Abridged: No
For centuries, women’s work was limited to the home. There were strict limits on what they could do and who they could become. Those who tested the limits faced harsh criticism. But, these women dared to be different. By breaking rules, they also broke down barriers. Their courage paved the way for the women featured in this book to achieve... Read more
View audiobookEgypt
By: Shirley J. Jordan
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Ancient Egyptian civilization first began along the Nile River when nomads grew tired of the dangers of traveling and settled into villages for safety. They constructed the great pyramids and were strong mathematicians. Because of the location of Egypt, pharaohs had constant problems protecting the land from intruders, and Egypt was eventually... Read more
View audiobookHatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh
By: Shirley J. Jordan
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 24 minutes
Abridged: No
Hatshepsut was a young woman who became the first female pharaoh of Egypt. When her father, Thutmose I, died, Hatshepsut was the only heir. Since she was female, leaders were afraid to make her pharaoh. She finally declared herself the pharaoh in 1501 B.C. and ruled Egypt for about 20 years. Read more
View audiobookIndia
By: Lisa Zamosky
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 22 minutes
Abridged: No
India’s history is closely tied to its location. Because it is between the East and the West, it has been invaded and overtaken multiple times. Each culture that came to India made a lasting contribution in some way. Read more
View audiobookSiddhartha Gautama: The Buddha
By: Lisa Zamosky
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 22 minutes
Abridged: No
Siddhartha Gautama was born to the king of a tribe in northern India. He became known as “The Buddha.” Buddha traveled India for 45 years, teaching anyone who would listen. Read more
View audiobookRome
By: Christine Dugan
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 27 minutes
Abridged: No
Ancient Rome was a city of rich history that influenced others in many ways, including politics, architecture, and language. Even though the Roman Empire ended in A.D. 476, its legacy still lives on today. Read more
View audiobookGreece
By: Lisa Zamosky
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 25 minutes
Abridged: No
Greece is located on the southern tip of Europe, bordering the Aegean, Adriatic, and Mediterranean seas. Various civilizations, Greek gods, and Greek wars influenced Greek culture, which is rich in arts, philosophy, and government. Through these influences, a great nation and culture was developed. Read more
View audiobookChina
By: Gisela Lee
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 25 minutes
Abridged: No
China is the third largest country in the world. The Chinese culture has changed greatly over the years, but the Chinese people still celebrate the great changes in their culture and nation. Read more
View audiobookConfucius: Chinese Philosopher
By: Wendy Conklin & Gisela Lee
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 23 minutes
Abridged: No
Confucius was born in 551 B.C. There was great suffering and chaos during this time in China. He wanted to devote his life to relieving the suffering he saw and believed government reform was needed. He devoted his life to making this reform occur. Read more
View audiobookMansa Musa: Leader of Mali
By: Lisa Zamosky
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 22 minutes
Abridged: No
Mansa Musa was the king of Mali. Located in western Africa, Mali became one of the largest empires during the time of Musa’s rule. Musa helped his empire grow in size and culture by encouraging the arts, literature, and architecture. Read more
View audiobookMesopotamia
By: Christine Mayfield & Kristine M. Quinn
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 24 minutes
Abridged: No
Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East. It was made up of empires such as the Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire, Persian Empire, and Phoenician Empire. Each empire made contributions and influenced the world as it exists today. Read more
View audiobookHammurabi: Babylonian Ruler
By: Christine Mayfield & Kristine M. Quinn
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 22 minutes
Abridged: No
Hammurabi was a king of Babylon, but he wanted to rule the entire area of Mesopotamia. After only five years of being king, Hammurabi reached his goal. Hammurabi changed Mesopotamia in many ways. Read more
View audiobookMayas, Incas, and Aztecs
By: Wendy Conklin
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 30 minutes
Abridged: No
The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas. Though they were clearly alike, they were also unique. All three civilizations ended when Spanish explorers moved into the Americas. Read more
View audiobookMoctezuma: Aztec Ruler
By: Wendy Conklin
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 26 minutes
Abridged: No
Moctezuma was the most famous ruler of the powerful Aztec empire. After leading the Aztecs for 17 years as a fair leader, Moctezuma’s reign came to a dramatic close. The Spanish explorer Hernan Cortés conquered the Aztecs and Moctezuma died. Read more
View audiobookGet Moving
By: Lisa Greathouse
Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials
Length: 11 minutes
Abridged: No
Are you tired of sitting all day? Well, get moving! Getting exercise not only gets your body in shape, but can also make you feel happier. Moving helps your muscles stay strong, and getting exercise can even help you do better in school! Read more
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