Children's Nonfiction

Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer Young Patriots Series ; 1 by Howe, Jane Moore. Narrated by Taccogna, Lynn. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Did you know that Amelia Earhart built her own roller coaster before she was ten years old? And what do you suppose happened to her while she was exploring a spooky, dark cave? Find the answers and share the rest of Amelia Earhart's childhood adventures in this award-winning volume of the Young Patriots Series."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross by Stevenson, Augusta. Narrated by Gavin, Marguerite. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Children will enjoy listening to early evidence of young Clara Barton’s calling as when Patch, her beloved dog, is injured and Clara nurses him back to health. They will sympathize with her boarding school days when she is snubbed because she is too shy to talk to other girls. But her shyness disappears when she assists the local doctor. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Eddie Rickenbacker: Boy Pilot and Racer Young Patriots Series by Sisson, Kathryn Cleven. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick G. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Eddie Rickenbacker was a World War I Flying Ace, a Medal of Honor winner, and even a racecar driver. But did you know that his first attempt at flying was to ride his bicycle off the roof of his house while holding an umbrella?"... Show More View Details | Order Now

George Rogers Clark: Boy of the Northwest Frontier Young Patriots Series by Wilkie, Katharine Elliott. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick G. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "George Rogers Clark was a famous general in the Revolutionary War, and his explorations served as the inspiration for his younger brother William, the leader of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Now you can read about the boyhood of Roger and share in the first adventures of this lifelong hero."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Heroes of American History Publication: [Roseland, N.J.], [Boulder, Colo Listen and Live Audio, Inc., 2007. From the Publisher: "Educational and entertaining, this full-cast original production presents the exciting biographies of three of America’s greatest men: George Washington, military general and first President of our great land; Daniel Boone, courageous pioneer and explorer; and Benjamin Franklin, inventor and beloved statesman."... Show More View Details | Order Now

James Whitcomb Riley: Young Poet Young Patriots Series ; 5 by Mitchell, Minnie Belle.; Dunham, Montrew. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Travel back in time to the boyhood of one of the most popular poets of the early twentieth century. ""Bud"" Riley spent his childhood in mid-nineteenth century Indiana, where stagecoaches were a common sight, rope swings were the only thrill rides, and telling spooky stories by firelight was the best entertainment of all."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Jim Thorpe: Original All-American by Bruchac, Joseph. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. View Details | Order Now

John Hancock: Independent Boy Young Patriots Series ; 9 by Sisson, Kathryn Cleven. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick G. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "The life of John Hancock, contemporary of Samuel Adams and Paul Revere and first to sign the Declaration of Independence is featured in this volume of the Young Patriots series. Detailing Hancock's early years, this work focuses on his relationship with boyhood friend John Adams and his academic struggles with what he would later become most famous for—his writings. Hancock's famous achievements later in life are also chronicled, from attending the Boston Tea Party to becoming president of the Continental Congress. The entirety of his life is colorfully illustrated with renderings that convey the drama of the birth of the United States."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Young Patriots Series ; 4 by Higgins, Helen Boyd. Narrated by Taccogna, Lynne. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Share the childhood adventures of the young girl from Savannah, Georgia , who would grow up to found the Girl Scouts®. ""Daisy"" Gordon would rather climb a tree and ride a horse than learn to dance and sew. ""There's not one thing I can't do that boys can,"" said Daisy, and the organization she created years later proved her words."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Lang Lang: Playing With Flying Keys by Lang, Lang.; French, Michael Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. From the Publisher: "He started learning to play the piano when he was three years old in Shenyang, China. Today he is one of the world’s most outstanding pianists. In this engrossing life story, adapted by Michael French, Lang Lang not only recounts the difficult, often thrilling, events of his early days, but also shares his perspective on his rapidly changing homeland. He thoughtfully explores the differences between East and West, especially in the realm of classical music and cultural life. Shining through his rags-to-riches story of a child prodigy who came of age as a renowned musician, Lang Lang’s positive spirit, his dynamic personality, and his enduring passion for music will inspire readers of all ages."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Lew Wallace, Boy Writer by Schaaf, Martha E. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Life of Robert E. Lee by Williamson, Mary L. Narrated by James, Lloyd. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "“In preparing the Life of Lee for Children, for use in the Public Schools, I beg leave to place before teachers good reasons for employing it as a supplementary reader. “First, I urge the need of interesting our children in history at an early age. From observation I find that the minds of children who study history early expand more rapidly than those who are restricted to the limits of stories in readers. While teaching pupils to read, why not fix in their minds the names and deeds of our great men, thereby laying the foundation of historical knowledge and instilling true patriotism into their youthful souls? “Secondly, in looking over the lives of our American heroes we find not one which presents such a picture of moral grandeur as that of Lee. Place this picture before the little ones and you cannot fail to make them look upward to noble ideals.”—Mary L. Williamson, 1898"... Show More View Details | Order Now

The Life of Stonewall Jackson by Williamson, Mary Lynn. Narrated by James, Lloyd. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "“In this brief sketch of our great Southern hero, I have endeavored to portray, amid the blaze of his matchless military genius, the unchanging rectitude of his conduct, the stern willpower by which he conquered all difficulties, his firm belief in an overruling Providence, and his entire submission to the Divine Will. These traits of character were the cornerstones upon which he reared the edifice of his greatness and upon which the young people of our day will do well to build.” —from the author"... Show More View Details | Order Now

Lincoln: a Photobiography by Freedman, Russell. Narrated by Petkoff, Robert. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2009. From the Publisher: "“Few, if any, of the many books written for children about Lincoln can compare with Freedman’s contribution. . . Like Lincoln himself, it stands head and shoulders above its competition.”—School Library Journal “Relying on the recent scholarly biographies that have argued that many famous Abraham Lincoln stories are myths, Freedman carefully introduces a more realistic portrait than is usually found in juvenile biographies. . . Lincoln comes alive as a conscientious lawyer who put clients at ease with stories but was a hopeless slob with files and papers. . . This is a necessary purchase for all collections—and an opportunity for librarians to scrutinize earlier biographies on Lincoln that have long occupied their shelves.”—KirkusIncludes a bonus CD feature with an author interview and and Flash® slideshow. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

A Little History of the World by Gombrich, E. H. Narrated by Cosham, Ralph. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion Young Patriots Series ; 7 by Dunham, Montrew. Narrated by Ward, Pam. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: """Halie"" Jackson grew up in poverty on the levees of New Orleans. But every Sunday young Mahalia sang proudly in the church choir, the youngest member at age five! She left school after eighth grade and worked as a maid to help support her family. However, her passion for singing her special brand of music known as ""gospel"" never waned."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Martin Luther: Lionhearted Reformer by Morrison, John Arch. Narrated by Lewis, Edward. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Princess Pocahontas by Watson, Virginia. Narrated by Benjamin, Vanessa. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Sing a Song of Tuna Fish: Hard-to-swallow Stories From Fifth Grade by Codell, Esmé Raji. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2006. From the Publisher: "Esmé tells us about the night she and her mother became "egg vigilantes" against an illegally parked car; her freewheeling first school, where kids sat on sofas instead of at desks and could choose disco dancing instead of math; her dangerous neighborhood, which her father made seem friendly and wondrous; the Passover dinner when she stole a matzoh right out from under a rabbi; the awe-inspiring, life-threatening Chicago snowstorms; and lessons about love from tea-reading gypsies and Popeye cartoons. In stories that perfectly evoke the perspective of her ten-year-old self, author Esmé Raji Codell demonstrates her gift for making the ordinary extraordinary, and the unusual familiar. Sing a Song of Tuna Fish is a memoir of a Chicago childhood; a tribute to the art of attention; and most of all, a joyful listening experience for kids and families. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

Story of America Publication: [Roseland, N.J.], [Boulder, Colo Listen and Live Audio, Inc., 2007. From the Publisher: "The birth of America is one of the greatest stories ever told. In this full-cast original production you’ll learn about three of the most important periods in nation’s history: The Pilgrims, who sowed the seeds of what would become America; The American Revolution and the fight for our independence; and The War of 1812, which yielded our national anthem—The Star-Spangled Banner."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Susan B. Anthony: Champion of Women's Rights by Monsell, Helen Albee. Narrated by Gavin, Marguerite. Publication: Ashland, OR Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Six-year-old Susan helps her grandmother in the kitchen and learns the role of women in the household. It is 1825, when women cannot vote and by law must obey their husbands. Struck by the unfairness of such a law, Susan is determined to gain women the right to vote. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Teddy Roosevelt: Young Rough Rider Childhood of Famous Americans Series by Parks, Edd Winfield. Narrated by James, Lloyd. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Focusing on the childhood of this dynamic president, this book describes Teddy working hard to improve his poor health and developing a lifelong interest in nature and conservation, eventually growing up to be a president keenly interested in social reform. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Who Was First?: Discovering the Americas by Freedman, Russell.; Ganser, L. J. Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2008. View Details | Order Now

William Henry Harrison: Young Tippecanoe by Peckham, Howard Henry. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

World Myths Don't Know Much About by Davis, Kenneth C. Narrated by Harris, Jason.; Lloyd, John Bedford. Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: Whether it's the popular adventures of Greek gods and goddesses, or African trickster tales, we all love to hear a good story. Bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis gives listeners a taste of world mythology in this diverse collection, arranged by geographical area. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

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