Historical Audiobooks | Teen & YA

The Maya Empire: Tracing The Legacy Of A Civilization That Shaped History Through Innovation, Relig

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Maya Empire takes you on an extraordinary journey through one of the most advanced and enigmatic civilizations in history. From the majestic pyramids of Tikal to the intricate hieroglyphic writings and sophisticated calendar system, this book explores the remarkable achievements of the Maya people. Discover the empire’s rise to power, its unique cultural practices, religious beliefs, and eventual decline. Whether you are fascinated by ancient architecture, astronomy, or history, The Maya Empire provides a captivating overview of this complex society that shaped the course of Mesoamerican history. Perfect for history enthusiasts, travelers, or anyone curious about the mysteries of the Maya civilization.Narrated World"

Narrated World (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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World War I Made Simple: A Complete Study Guide to the Causes, Major Battles, Turning Points, and Gl

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Struggling to find a clear and engaging guide to World War I? Do you feel overwhelmed by disconnected facts and endless dates that make history seem dull? Are you looking for a structured, easy-to-understand study guide that not only explains the war but also shows why it still matters today? This audiobook is your ultimate guide to understanding why the war started, how it unfolded, and how it changed history forever. Inside this book, you will discover: ✔ The causes of World War I – Understand the tangled alliances, rising nationalism, and imperial ambitions that made war inevitable. ✔ Major battles and turning points – From the trenches of the Western Front to the global impact in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, explore how the war was fought and won. ✔ Life in the trenches – Experience the reality of war through the eyes of soldiers who lived through mud, gas attacks, and constant danger. ✔ New weapons and technology – See how World War I revolutionized warfare with tanks, airplanes, machine guns, and chemical warfare. ✔ The home front and civilians – Discover how people away from the battlefield played a crucial role in supporting the war effort. ✔ The end of the war and its consequences – Learn about the Treaty of Versailles, the fall of empires, and how unresolved tensions led to World War II. Perfect for students, history lovers, and curious minds! Whether you need a study guide for school, want to understand the war in a structured way, or just love history, this book gives you everything you need without overwhelming you with unnecessary complexity. Get your copy today and uncover the war that changed the world!"

Henry J. Calloway (Author), Digital Voice Andrew E (Narrator)

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Radium Revolution: How Marie Curie's Discovery Changed the World

"Step into the captivating world of scientific discovery and groundbreaking innovation with 'Radium Revolution.' This extraordinary book unveils the remarkable story of one of history's most iconic scientists, Marie Curie, and her groundbreaking discovery of radium. This revelation forever altered the course of human knowledge and progress. As you turn the pages, you'll witness the enchanting glow of radium, a mysterious substance that both fascinated and terrified the world. Through the lens of Marie Curie's pioneering work, you'll understand the profound implications of her discovery, from revolutionizing medicine to sparking the nuclear age. The book also explores the broader impact of Curie's work, delving into the societal and cultural shifts triggered by her discoveries. From the emergence of new medical treatments to the moral dilemmas of the atomic era, the 'Radium Revolution' offers profound insights into how science shapes our world."

Davis Truman (Author), John Sullivan (Narrator)

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Everything Is Poison

"This historical novel in prose and verse tells the story of a deadly secret hiding in plain sight and of the women who risk everything to provide care for those with nowhere else to turn, perfect for fans of Blood Water Paint and The Lost Apothecary. Early Seventeenth-Century Rome For as long as she can remember, Carmela Tofana has desperately wanted one thing: to be allowed behind the counter of her mother's apothecary in Campo Marzio, Rome. When she turns sixteen, she's finally allowed into the inner sanctum: the workroom where her mother, Giulia Tofana, and two assistants craft renowned remedies for their customers. But for every sweet-smelling flower extract in the workroom, there's another potion requiring darker ingredients. And then there's Aqua Tofana, the apothecary's remedy of last resort for husbands who are just as deadly as any disease. In all Carmela's years of wishing to follow in her mother's footsteps, she never realized one tiny vial could be the death of them all."

Joy McCullough (Author), Joy McCullough (Narrator)

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Who Owns the Moon?: And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space

"Today's teens may travel to the Moon in their lifetimes. This primer on what to know for a future in space combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject. For teens who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of space and developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it also considers the laws that have been drafted for space travel and space etiquette-the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict. The book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism. It provides details about the Artemis missions and plans for the Gateway space station, and so much more. It challenges young readers to think about the decisions that need to be made in the years ahead to ensure that space exploration remains an exhilarating and peaceful activity. And the final chapter provides guidance on careers in the space industry-being an astronaut is only one of many exciting paths to pursue."

Cynthia Levinson, Jennifer Swanson (Author), Jaime Lamchick (Narrator)

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Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between

"As a presidency unravels and the fight for women's rights intensifies, a teen girl's future will be determined by her willingness to seek the truth, in this stunning work of historical fiction perfect for fans of Monica Hesse and Malinda Lo. Patty Appleton is making history. As one of the Senate's first female Congressional Pages, she's not only paving the way for other politically minded girls, she has a front-row seat to debates dividing the nation, especially around women's rights and roles. The battle between the old ways and the new polarizes the women in Patty's life, and she finds herself torn between traditional expectations-to be anobedient daughter aspiring to become a perfect wife-and questions new friends like fiercely feminist Simone encourage her to ask. But the questions don't stop at women's rights: The Watergate scandal is intensifying. As evidence mounts that the White House engaged in crimes, smears, and cover-ups to manipulate an election, Patty worries her dad, a fundraiser for President Nixon, could somehow be involved. Determining truth from lies becomes ever more essential for the nation's future-and for Patty's as well. This timely exploration of 1973-the year of Watergate hearings, the Equal Rights Amendment, and Roe v. Wade-unfolds through the story of a young woman driven to question everything as she learns to think for, and rely on, herself."

L. M. Elliott (Author), Elizabeth Wiley (Narrator)

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Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings

"Trace the history of life science in the first of a four-part MITeen series by mega-best-selling author Joy Hakim, who brought us The History of US. When did we start learning the scientific secrets of life? Step back to the Islamic Golden Age, when scholars ask questions about life science and medicine that will establish those fields. Chart a path through the Renaissance, as Leonardo da Vinci dissects cadavers by candlelight to learn human anatomy firsthand. In this first of four volumes spanning hundreds of years of scientific innovation and discovery, follow the evolution of life science up to the late 1800s, when a baffled Dutch biologist finds a tiny infectious particle destroying tobacco crops and gives this particle a new name: virus. With Biology's Beginnings: Discovering Life's Story, best-selling author Joy Hakim begins a quartet of volumes mapping the path of human discovery as we unlock the biological secrets of our own existence. This STEM treasure trove features a wealth of information certain to kindle the appetite of science lovers."

Joy Hakim (Author), Erin Tripp (Narrator)

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Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea

"In the second volume of the Discovering Life's Story series by best-selling author Joy Hakim, the theory of evolution takes hold-transforming ideas about survival, extinction, and life itself. Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they've been since life's creation. The Evolution of an Idea, the second volume of Discovering Life's Story, opens with the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, who attempts to create an organizing system for the myriad forms of life on earth. It continues into the late 1800s, when two Englishmen-Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace-each develop their own version of a startling new theory of how life-forms change over time. This evolutionary idea will alter the understanding of our place in the great web of life on earth. In this remarkable volume, author Joy Hakim continues charting the path of human discovery and shows how groundbreaking thinkers began to unlock the biological secrets of our own existence."

Joy Hakim (Author), Erin Tripp (Narrator)

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A Traitorous Heart

"A noblewoman in the scandalous French court finds herself under the dangerous and watchful eye of the Parisian royalty when she falls in love with the handsome king who is betrothed to her former lover in this bisexual The Three Musketeers by way of Bridgerton and F.T. Lukens. Paris, 1572. Seventeen-year-old Jacqueline "Jac" d'Argenson-Aunis is lady-in-waiting to her best friend and former lover, the French Princess Marguerite "Margot" de Valois, but she dreams of more. If Jac plays her cards right, one day, she'll become a full member of the Societas Solis, a secret society of spies—just like her uncle and guardian, Viscount Gabriel d'Argenson-Aunis. But it's hard to think about her own ambitions while France is on the brink of war, and the only thing that might save the country is an alliance—a marriage between the Catholic Princess Margot and Henry, the awful son of the Huguenot queen. Who would be the perfect person to play matchmaker? Jac, of course. Jac resents lying to her best friend almost as much as she resents the brazen and arrogant King Henry, but it's her one chance to prove to the Societas Solis that she belongs among their ranks before her uncle can marry her off or worse. The more time Jac spends in the French Court's clandestine corners, though, the more she starts to wonder if Henry is…not as terrible as she once believed. And the Societas Solis may not be what they seem. Politics. Spies. Chaos in the French court. Perhaps even witchcraft? Everything's more dangerous when love is involved."

Erin Cotter (Author), Gilli Messer (Narrator)

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THE DUTY OF WOMEN

"Feisty heroine Kat Cooke returns to the Tudor court, where danger lurks around every corner and even love is uncertain. Now a musician for Anne Boleyn, Kat struggles to keep her marriage afloat as she balances her loyalties, risking her heart and her life. In The Duty of Women, Queen Anne champions new ideas and liberties, but the glamour and brilliance of Anne’s reign hide the tragedy of her fate. As a queen without a male heir, she is betrayed by powerful men, including those she loved. In the second installment of her Tudor Queens series, Caroline Willocks gives readers an inside view of the dangerous games Tudor women must play to defend their power, their passions, and their lives."

Caroline Willcocks (Author), Caroline Willcocks (Narrator)

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The Psychology of Travel: Why Exploring Makes Us Happier

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Why does travel make us feel more alive, inspired, and connected? The Psychology of Travel: Why Exploring Makes Us Happier dives deep into the transformative power of travel, uncovering the science and emotions behind our innate desire to explore. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a journey to the farthest corners of the globe, travel does more than change our surroundings—it changes us. This fascinating book blends psychology, neuroscience, and real-world stories to reveal how travel rewires our brains, boosts creativity, and fosters personal growth. Discover why stepping out of your comfort zone enhances emotional resilience, how immersing yourself in new cultures builds empathy, and why the anticipation of travel is often as fulfilling as the journey itself. From the therapeutic effects of nature to the joy of serendipitous discoveries, The Psychology of Travel explores the profound mental and emotional benefits of exploration. It also delves into the modern challenges of travel—digital overload, environmental concerns, and the quest for authenticity in a hyperconnected world—offering strategies to make your travels more meaningful and fulfilling. Perfect for adventurers, dreamers, and anyone curious about the deeper effects of wanderlust, this book will inspire you to embrace the joy of exploration, unlocking a happier, more enriched life one journey at a time. Travel isn’t just a luxury; it’s a path to understanding ourselves and the world around us."

Prisca j. okatta (Author), Digital Voice Archie G (Narrator)

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The Holocaust: The Systematic Genocide and Its Impact on World History

"The devastating events of World War II, particularly the Holocaust, left an indelible mark on the history of humanity. This chapter sets the stage for understanding the roots of hatred that led to one of the most horrific genocides in human history, and the role of ordinary people in shaping the course of events during the war. The Holocaust was not just an isolated act of mass murder; it was the culmination of a complex set of political, social, and cultural factors that had been brewing for decades. To grasp the magnitude of the atrocities, we must first look at the deep-seated prejudices and ideologies that laid the groundwork for such violence. The roots of hatred can be traced back to centuries of anti-Semitism in Europe. Jews, along with other minority groups, had long been scapegoated for various societal issues. This animosity intensified during times of political and economic upheaval, particularly in post-World War I Europe, where the Treaty of Versailles created a climate of resentment and instability. The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party capitalized on this frustration, offering a vision of a united and racially pure Germany. This vision, however, was built on a foundation of hate, exclusion, and dehumanization. Nazi ideology emphasized the superiority of the 'Aryan' race and portrayed Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, and others as inferior and dangerous. Propaganda played a critical role in spreading these ideas, as the Nazi regime sought to indoctrinate the German public through media, education, and political rallies. Hitler's vision for Germany was one in which racial purity was paramount, and the systematic exclusion of those deemed undesirable was essential to achieving this goal."

Sage Winters (Author), Valentine Hatchers (Narrator)

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Historical Audiobooks in Teen & YA