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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
- Narrated by: Jean Fritz
- Length: 44 mins
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With wit and scrupulous accuracy, Jean Fritz introduces the viewer to the delegates at the 1787 summer convention in Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, James Madison, and many others representing the 13 states gathered there to draft a plan that would unify these states while preserving their sovereignty.
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Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated. This witty audiobook highlights little-known facts about this historical figure.
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Highly recommend!
- By Joseph kubes on 01-01-23
By: Jean Fritz, and others
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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
- By: Robbie Robertson
- Narrated by: Piter Marek
- Length: 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker's message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century.
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Harmony, Unity and Peace
- By Anonymous User on 08-29-23
By: Robbie Robertson
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Children of the Longhouse
- By: Joseph Bruchac
- Narrated by: Elaina Erika Davis
- Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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When Ohkwa'ri overhears a group of older boys planning a raid on a neighboring village, he immediately tells his Mohawk elders. He has done the right thing - but he has also made enemies. Grabber and his friends will do anything they can to hurt him, especially during the village-wide game of Tekwaarathon (lacrosse). Ohkwa'ri believes in the path of peace, but can peaceful ways work against Grabber's wrath?
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Kept trying to listen to it- gave up.
- By Anonymous User on 05-19-23
By: Joseph Bruchac
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Heart of a Samurai
- By: Margi Preus
- Narrated by: James Yaegashi
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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Praised as “a timeless tale” by Booklist in a starred review, this Newbery Honor book by Margi Preus explores the cultural divide between the East and West circa 1841. When Manjiro, a Japanese teenager, is thrown from his fishing boat during a storm, he’s rescued by an American whaling ship. Befriending the ship’s captain, Manjiro decides to travel with the crew to Massachusetts. But years later, when Manjiro attempts to return to his homeland, he’s imprisoned as an outsider
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Wonderful !
- By Kimberly on 02-21-16
By: Margi Preus
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Sacajawea
- The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition
- By: Joseph Bruchac
- Narrated by: Nicolle Littrell, Michael Rafkin
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Before the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the United States stopped at the Mississippi River. However, their journey opened up the wilderness borders to the Pacific Ocean. The key to the success of this 18 month journey was a young Indian girl - Sacajawea. Without her, the corps of discovery would have been doomed from the start.
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- By JANE on 02-25-10
By: Joseph Bruchac
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Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary War Rider
- By: E. F. Abbott
- Narrated by: Erica Sullivan
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
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What would you do if your country was counting on you to deliver an important message? That’s the story of 16-year-old Sybil Ludington’s famous midnight ride. In 1777, Sybil and her family believe the American colonies should be free from British control, and Sybil’s father leads a regiment of New York militiamen. Using spy tactics and codes, the Ludingtons gather intelligence, hoping to stay one step ahead of their enemies. When British troops raid nearby Danbury, Connecticut, Sybil gallops through the night to call out her father’s men.
By: E. F. Abbott
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Before Columbus
- The Americas of 1491
- By: Charles C. Mann
- Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
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A companion book for young listeners based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking best seller by Charles C. Mann.
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A Great Intro, Abridged and Edited
- By Chris Hummel on 10-24-20
By: Charles C. Mann
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What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
- By: Jean Fritz
- Narrated by: Jean Fritz
- Length: 37 mins
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A new idea always in his mind, Ben Franklin's joy of living, his humor and ingenuity capture children's attention and spark their interest in American history.
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Doesn't seem to work well as an audiobook.
- By Lee Anne on 11-10-17
By: Jean Fritz
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Farewell to Manzanar
- By: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, James D. Houston
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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During World War II a community called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east of the Sierras. Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese-American internees. One of the first families to arrive was the Wakatsukis, who were ordered to leave their fishing business in Long Beach and take with them only the belongings they could carry. For Jeanne Wakatsuki, a seven-year-old child, Manzanar became a way of life in which she struggled and adapted, observed and grew. For her father it was essentially the end of his life.
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Powerful story
- By Bridget on 04-23-21
By: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, 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, and his courtship and marriage to Mary Todd. Then the author focuses on the presidential years (1861 to 1865), skillfully explaining the many complex issues Lincoln grappled with as he led a deeply divided nation through the Civil War.
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Good History
- By Abigail on 12-23-19
By: Russell Freedman
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Who's That Stepping on Plymouth Rock?
- By: Jean Fritz, J. B. Handelsman
- Narrated by: Jean Fritz
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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In her inimitable style, Jean Fritz tells us the story about the unique history of Plymouth Rock and the First Comers, or Pilgrims who first came ashore in 1620.
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Completely About the Rock
- By Maggie James on 10-07-20
By: Jean Fritz, and others
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Homesick
- My Own Story
- By: Jean Fritz
- Narrated by: Jean Fritz
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
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This heartwarming fictionalized autobiography tells the story of what it is like for a little girl to be growing up in an unfamiliar place. While other girls her age were enjoying childhood in America, Jean Fritz was in China in the midst of political unrest. During this time, foreigners were becoming more and more unpopular, and evacuation at a moment’s notice was imminent. Although Jean appreciated the beauty of China - the mountains, the countryside, the sea - she knew she belonged in America and longed to make her home there.
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Great book!
- By R. SEVERSON on 10-19-18
By: Jean Fritz
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
- By: Elizabeth Yates
- Narrated by: Roslyn Ruff
- Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Amos Fortune was only 15 years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction. Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dignity and courage. For 45 years, Amos worked as a slave and dreamed of freedom. And, at age 60, he finally began to see those dreams come true.
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i love this book
- By Mike L. on 11-08-18
By: Elizabeth Yates
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The Landing of the Pilgrims
- Landmark Series
- By: James Daugherty
- Narrated by: Todd McLaren
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had every right to belong to whichever church they wanted. In the name of religious freedom, they fled to Holland, then sailed to America to start a new life. But the winter was harsh, and before a year passed, half the settlers had died. Yet, through hard work and strong faith, a tough group of Pilgrims did survive. Their belief in freedom of religion became an American ideal that still lives on today.
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If you love history, read this!
- By Becky Flanary on 10-01-24
By: James Daugherty
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King George: What Was His Problem?
- Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution
- By: Steve Sheinkin
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Steve Sheinkin
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Entire books have been written about the causes of the American Revolution. This isn't one of them. What it is, instead, is utterly interesting, anecdotes, from the inside out close-up narratives filled with little-known details, lots of quotes that capture the spirit and voices of the principals, and action. It's the story of the birth of our nation, complete with soldiers, spies, salmon sandwiches, and real facts you can't help but want to tell to everyone you know.
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A wonderful book!
- By Anonymous User on 11-03-24
By: Steve Sheinkin
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A Lion to Guard Us
- By: Clyde Robert Bulla
- Narrated by: Justine Eyre
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land. Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England.
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Don't bother
- By HMRT on 10-19-24
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- Amanda
- 07-04-18
What I liked about Shh! We're Writing the Constitution.By Ethen Mehlenbacher
What I dislike is the pauses in the middle of the sentence. I choose this rating because I love the history of America. I would recommend this book to people who like the history of America.
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- Picture Book Lover
- 06-07-19
Shh! We're writing the constitution
I think it is very educational, but it will help if the narrator would have more expression while reading the book. Otherwise she did a good job.👵
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- Bjorn
- 10-07-17
Weird gaps in recording
The recording has at least a dozen weird gaps where the recording stops and starts again a couple seconds later. Splitting hairs, but it is weird to listen to on a cell phone bc it makes you check for an incoming call or text when the sound stops. It is never mid sentence though. Otherwise great enthusiasm and subtle humor in performance.
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- Bethany Carpenter
- 10-03-17
Shh! We, re writing the constitution
I think it is a great book and I love it . the book is great.
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