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Charles and Emma: the Darwins' Leap of Faith

by Heiligman, Deborah.
Narrated by Landor, Rosalyn.
Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2009.

From the Publisher: "A thought-provoking biography of the man behind evolutionary theory. Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. One hundred and fifty years later, the theory of evolution continues to cause tension between scientific and religious communities. But did you know this same debate raged within Darwin himself? Learn about the man behind the theory in an exploration of history, science, and religion."... Show More

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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion against Low Expectations

by Harris, Alex.; Harris, Brett
Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2008.

From the Publisher: "The next generation stands on the brink of a “rebelution”With over 10 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God.Written when they were 18 years old, DO HARD THINGS is the Harris twins’ revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact.Written by teens for teens, DO HARD THINGS is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of revolution already in progress challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today."... Show More

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Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow

by Bartoletti, Susan Campbell.
Narrated by Kana, Kathrin.
Publication: [New York] Random House, 2007.

From the Publisher: Award-winning nonfiction that personalizes the children who belonged to the Hitler Youth—the largest youth group in history. By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. It would become the largest youth group in history. Susan Campbell Bartoletti tells the history of this organization that begins with Hitler's rise to power and moves to the development of the movement, how and what its participants were taught, and the ways their roles changed with the onset of World War II. But this work of nonfiction is much more than an outline of dates. Bartoletti explores how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people. She does this through extensive research and includes telling interviews with surviving Hitler Youth members. Bonus Feature—Author Reads Introduction and Author’s Note Newbery Honor and Sibert Honor ALA Children’s Notable Book ALA Best Books for Young Adults... Show More

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Hole in My Life

by Gantos, Jack.
Publication: [New York], [Boulder, Colo Listening Library, 2007.

From the Publisher: "In the summer of 1971, Jack Gantos was an aspiring writer desperate for adventure, college cash, and a way out of a dead-end job. For ten thousand dollars, he recklessly agreed to help sail a sixty-foot yacht loaded with hashish from the Virgin Islands to New York City, where he and his partners sold the drug until federal agents finally caught up to them in a bust at the Chelsea Hotel. For his part in the conspiracy, the twenty-year-old Gantos was sentenced to serve up to six years in prison. In Hole in My Life, this acclaimed author of over thirty books for young people confronts the period of struggle and confinement that marked the end of his own youth. On the surface, the narrative tumbles from one intense moment to the next as Gantos pieces together the story of his restless final year of high school, his short-lived career as a smuggler, and his time in prison. But running just beneath the action is the story of how Gantos—once he found himself locked up in a small, yellow-walled cell—moved from wanting to be a writer to writing, and how this newfound dedication helped him endure the worst experience of his life. “The reading portrays not the drama of a fictional character caught in a drug-smuggling operation, but the straightforward story of a regular kid tempted by an easy solution.”—AudioFile Michael L. Printz Honor Sibert Honor YALSA Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults"... Show More

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The Magna Charta

by Daugherty, James Henry.
Narrated by Howard, Geoffrey
Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007.

From the Publisher: "In the rich turbulence of English history, one day stands magnificently apart—June 15, 1215, the day of the signing of the Magna Charta. On this day, the first blow for English freedom was struck and forever affected the Western world. Here is the story of three true men, Stephen Langton, Williams Marshall, and Hubert de Burgh, whose heroic deeds are set against those of the ever deceitful and crafty King John. "... Show More

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