Kids Stories Biography

Against All Odds is a deeply moving account about one boy who had all the odds stacked against him, but through grit, hard work and determination, defied the statistics to become a success. Each chapter includes valuable life lessons and will inspire listeners from every walk of life to look beyond their circumstances, take responsibility for their choices, and move into the life they’ve always wanted.

How did Tom Longboat use his skills as a distance runner to campaign for the cultural awareness of the indigenous people of Canada? Know the answer by listening to this educational book that has been adapted for kids. Listening about the extraordinary lives of extraordinary people will help improve cultural and historical awareness. Get a copy now.

Rosemarie Kuptana is no ordinary woman. She is a Canadian politician and an Inuit rights activist. She is also a broadcaster and a journalist. But did you know that she was born on an igloo while her parents were out hunting? Her birth into the world is the best introduction to her story of great will and greater actions.

Stories about Hiawatha come in many versions. This educational book tells the tale of Hiawatha as an important precolonial figure who united the Five Nations. Listening to Hiawatha’s tale will open the eyes to the way of living of the early Canadian tribes as well as their customs, beliefs, and traditions. A lot can be learned about early Canada from the life of Hiawatha.

The Ultimate Gift for Young Listeners: Inspire Them to Believe Their Potential is Limitless! Embark with us on a unique journey where we walk side by side with some of the most iconic athletes in history, both male and female!

The Perfect Gift for Young Listeners: Inspire Them to Greatness With These Legendary Stories! Embark with us on a unique journey where we walk side by side with some of the most iconic athletes in history, both male and female!

Do you think women are courageous? Clever? Ambitious? Revolutionary? Innovative? Women can be all these things and more.... This audiobook covers the stories of 55 extraordinary women who impacted and shaped our world. From world leaders to activists, business leaders, scientists, inventors, educators, sports figures, poets, novelists, entertainers, and more. These women come from all walks of life; some were born in palaces, and others were born in poverty. However, all of them did remarkable things.

A long time ago, people looked down on the Native Americans because they had a rather peculiar way of living. But did you know that despite the prejudice, there were Native Americans who changed the world? These people did a very important role of educating the world about their existing, particularly their cultures and traditions. Grab a copy today!

In this audiobook we discuss the greatest US marshal of all time: Bass Reeves, the Texas Ranger that the character The Lone Ranger was based off of. Did you know that he was a real person? Learn about the man who was the real Lone Ranger! Share this and more amazing stories with your children! Give them a true historical foundation and a sense of belonging.

This is the perfect audiobook if you would like your kids to learn about Jesus and all of the miracles that he did. They will learn stories such as Jesus walking on water and raising Lazarus from the dead, and most of all learn how he died for the world's sins.

There have been many books written about women who changed the world a long time ago. This book goes in-depth and profiles 30 of the most influential girls, teens, and women who are actively changing the world right now. Their stories will inspire teens to take action now and begin creating the type of world that represents them, their values, and their passions.

Aretha Franklin was a musical and cultural icon whose legacy spanned six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer. She then set her sights on becoming a pop-music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list.

A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every listener, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, travelogues, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.

The true story of David 'Kid' Jensen, the DJ from Canada who launched his career on Radio Luxembourg and went on to conquer Radio 1, Capital Radio, and Heart. Hear how he started his own motor-racing team, became a passionate Crystal Palace supporter, and along the way won five Sony Gold Radio Awards.

This biography book for kids describes the life and words of Ernest Just. By learning about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons that might spur them into action. The circumstances behind Ernest’s childhood can be examined and used to anchor deeper understanding of his achievements. Start listening to the book today.

Brave women from diverse backgrounds make the world a better place through their businesses in this inspiring companion to the best-selling Girls Think of Everything by Sibert-winner Catherine Thimmesh and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science.

Here’s the whole, true story of Rosa Parks’ life - and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. Unlike other Rosa Parks books for kids, So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa’s lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice - when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality.

Set sail on an educational voyage with "A Pirate's Life: Real Stories on the High Seas" a captivating book designed to introduce young listeners to the thrilling world of real-life pirates. This book combines exciting stories with historical facts, bringing the golden age of piracy to life in an engaging and accessible way.

Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes that he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn’t know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do - and they’ve collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about him, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing career through his time as heavyweight champion of the world.

Born into slavery in 1862, Ida Bell Wells was freed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Yet she could see just how unjust the world she was living in was. This drove her to become a journalist and activist. Throughout her life, she fought against prejudice and for equality for African Americans. Ida B. Wells would go on to co-own a newspaper, write several books, help cofound the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and fight for women's right to vote.