Non-Fiction Audiobooks

What's Inside A Flower?: And Other Questions About Science & Nature

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower. Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry. In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.

Rachel Ignotofsky (Author), Tashi Thomas (Narrator)

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I am Malala Yousafzai

The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women's rights activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world.   This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each audiobook are:      • A timeline of key events in the hero's history    • Childhood moments that influenced the hero    • Facts that make great conversation-starters    • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to  You'll want to collect each audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!

Brad Meltzer (Author), Danish Farooqui, Deepti Gupta, Kamran R. Khan, Keylor Leigh, Vidish Athavale, Zehra Fazal (Narrator)

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I am Muhammad Ali

The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today.   This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these audiobooks encourage kids to dream big. Included in each audiobook are:    • A timeline of key events in the hero's history       • Childhood moments that influenced the hero    • Facts that make great conversation-starters    • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to  You'll want to collect each audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!

Brad Meltzer (Author), Barrett Leddy, Damian Thompson, Deepti Gupta, Eileen Stevens, Joshua Scarlett, Keylor Leigh, Leon Nixon, Mark Bramhall, Mirron Willis (Narrator)

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What Are Castles and Knights?

Go back to the thrilling time of warring knights who were prepared to give their life in order to protect their lord and his castle. Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare. Author Sarah Fabiny dives into the history of castles and how they grew from simple wood structures to mighty fortresses in stone. She also explains who could become a knight and what their lives were like off of the battlefield, enjoying feasts, courting their lady loves, and showing off in tournaments. Listeners will be excited to listen to this latest addition to Who HQ!

Sarah Fabiny (Author), Dominique Franceschi (Narrator)

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Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y

Aspiring bakers will embrace this charming picture book about baking pie by using simple math, from one of the world's most creative and celebrated mathematicians. X + Y are dreaming of baking infinite pie. But they don't know if infinite pie is real. With the help of quirky and uber-smart Aunt Z, and a whole lot of flour and butter, X and Y will learn that by using math they can bake their way to success! This charming and tasty story from mathematician and author of How to Bake Pi, Eugenia Cheng, reassures young readers that math doesn't have to be scary-especially when paired with pie! Additional back matter includes: a letter from Eugenia encouraging readers not to be intimidated by math, explanations of the math concepts explored in the book, and a recipe for Banana Butterscotch Pie!

Eugenia Cheng (Author), Kim Mai Guest (Narrator)

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Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a wonderful audiobook for listeners of all ages. For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails were harvested in Eurasia for the tiny amounts of blue that their bodies would release.   And then there was indigo, which was so valuable that American plantations grew it as a cash crop on the backs of African slaves. It wasn't until 1905, when Adolf von Baeyer created a chemical blue dye, that blue could be used for anything and everything--most notably that uniform of workers everywhere, blue jeans. This vibrant and fascinating picture book, adapted for audio, follows one color's journey through time and across the world, as it becomes the blue we know today.

Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond (Author), Tashi Thomas (Narrator)

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The ABCs of Black History

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “In rhyming couplets, Cortez leads readers on a journey through Black life that acknowledges pain and struggle while building confidence with examples of triumph. It’s a tricky maneuver when writing for children, but Cortez pulls it off.” – The New York Times 'A uniquely crafted ABC book that portrays some of the most important events in Black History with a vibrancy and joy that young children will absolutely love.” – Parade  '...The layers of history are plentiful and complex....A useful mentor text for writing projects, a springboard for research, and an essential addition to classroom libraries.' – Booklist In addition to the rhyming text, this recording features introductory information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.  This moving performance by award-winning narrator Bahni Turpin is full of poetry, history, and inspiration for listeners of all ages. B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture.   Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy.   It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and triumph that can be enjoyed again and again.

Rio Cortez (Author), Bahni Turpin (Narrator)

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Mi primer verso

Los niños adoran las palabras, y si son rimadas, mejor. Con esta antología descubrirán la magia de los versos. Mi primer abecedario, mi primer atlas... Siempre hay un primer libro que nos ayuda a descifrar el universo. Con Mi primer verso los más pequeños descubrirán que en la poesía hay otros mundos, que detrás de cada palabra se esconden planetas paralelos. Poemas de Lorca, Neruda o Machado en un audiolibro perfecto para que toda la familia explore las sensaciones que contiene cada verso, con palabras que les harán cosquillas en el corazón.

Ana Belén Ramos, Coaner Codina (Author), Elena Silva (Narrator)

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Sing, Aretha, Sing!: Aretha Franklin, “Respect,” and the Civil Rights Movement

A young Aretha Franklin captivates her community with the song “Respect” during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, in this striking biography that will embolden today’s young listeners to sing their own truth. When Aretha Franklin sang, she didn’t just sing…she sparked a movement. As a performer and a civil rights activist, the Queen of Soul used her voice to uplift freedom fighters and the Black community during the height of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Her song “Respect” was an anthem of identity, survival, and joy. It gave hope to people trying to make change. And when Aretha sang, the world sang along. With Hanif Abdurraqib’s poetic voice, Sing, Aretha, Sing! demonstrates how one brave voice can give new power to a nation, and how the legacy of Aretha Franklin lives on in a world still fighting for freedom.

Hanif Abdurraqib (Author), Angel Moore Choyce (Narrator)

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Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? Wir entdecken Autos

Sonja hat ein neues E-Auto. Aber was sind eigentlich die Unterschiede zum Auto mit Verbrennungsmotor? In einer Autofabrik erfahren Sonja und die Kinder Jette und Anton das ganz genau. Dort erleben sie Schritt für Schritt mit, wie ein Auto gebaut wird. Eine Ausstellung führt die drei anschließend durch die Geschichte des Autos - vom Dampfkraftwagen zum modernen E-Auto. Und gemeinsam überlegen sie, wie wohl die Autos der Zukunft sein werden und was davon noch Vision oder schon Wirklichkeit ist. Authentische Geräusche, viel Musik und das Eröffnungslied machen das Ganze zum spannenden Hörerlebnis nach dem Motto 'Ich bin ganz Ohr!'. Gesprochen von Sonja Szylowicki, Julia Meier und Kindern. Das Hörspiel wird für Kinder ab vier Jahren empfohlen. Das gleichnamige Buch von Markus Humbach und Andrea Erne ist im Ravensburger Buchverlag erschienen.

Andrea Erne (Author), Julia Meier, Sonja Szylowicki, Various Artists (Narrator)

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Sprachförderspiele: Die besten Spiele, Techniken und Methoden zur kindlichen Sprachförderung

Viele Kinder sind im Laufe ihrer Entwicklung von sogenannten Sprachproblemen, die häufiger bei Jungen , als bei Mädchen auftreten, betroffen. Bei Missachtung frühzeitiger Sprachprobleme und nicht rechtzeitigem Entgegensteuern, können sich die Sprachprobleme sogar bis ins hohe Erwachsenenalter ziehen. Aber keine Sorge, wir werden Ihnen nicht nur dabei helfen Sprachprobleme bei Ihrem Kind zu erkennen, sondern auch diese gezielt zu spezifizieren und erfolgreich zu beheben. Auszüge aus dem Hörbuch -Sprachförderung - Was, Wann, Warum, Wie? -Sprachliche Probleme frühzeitig erkennen -Methoden und Techniken der Sprachförderung von zu Hause aus -Das Zusammenspiel von Sprachförderung und Sprachtherapie Leseprobe Sprachen zu erleben geht nicht ohne soziale Interaktionen. Das stärkt nicht nur die Motivation, sondern fordert den Lernenden auch heraus. Aus diesem Grund sollte Sprachbildung und auch Sprachförderung immer interaktiv gestaltet werden. Das bedeutet, dass das lernende Kind zusammen mit dem Therapeuten interaktive Übungen durchführt. Phonologie, Semantik, Literalität und Co werden auf diese Weise quasi nebenbei erlernt, denn Theorie und Praxis liegen eng zusammen. Zusammengefasst kann also gesagt werden, dass die normale Sprachbildung in jeder Familie und jedem sozialen Gefüge stattfindet. Sie kommt durch das alltägliche Sprechen mit den Kindern zustande, wodurch die kleinen Intelligenzbestien automatisch ihre Muttersprachen erlernen. Sprachförderung hingegen findet erst dann statt, wenn bereits eine Sprachverzögerung diagnostiziert wurde. Sprachförderung findet in Kleingruppen oder in Einzelsitzungen statt und soll bereits bestehende Sprachprobleme wieder ausgleichen. Förderung wird im Regelfall von Therapeuten, Lehrern, Erziehern oder Ärzten durchgeführt.

Die Erziehungsexperten (Author), Felix Borrmann (Narrator)

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Yuri Gagarin: The Counterfeit Cosmonaut Hero

Would you be shocked to find out that the greatest moment of our recent history in space was a disaster that was covered up? Would you be shocked to find out that the greatest hero since Christopher Columbus, a cosmonaut named Yuri Gagarin, turns out to be a lie and that he was not the first man in space, contrary to what the millions of history books claim? Would you be shocked to find out that Yuri Gagarin could not handle his life of a lie, and spiraled down into a horrible state of alcoholism, depression, and mood swings, and was ultimately murdered by the KGB? The Oscar-nominated actor, Elliott Gould, narrates this true story of recent developments and brand-new declassified evidence, now clearly showing that there’s much, much more than meets the public eye about the secret life, and purported death, of Yuri Gagarin…Also included in this audiobook are uncut and unfiltered interviews by Sergei Khrushchev (the son of the former head of the old Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev), along with interviews of a Soviet historian, as well as a former CIA analyst.

Dr. Elliott Haimoff (Author), Elliott Gould (Narrator)

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