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Sterling Biographies
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!
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One of the great thinkers of all time, Thomas Jefferson helped shape America in its early years, and his ideas continue to inspire us today. His amazing contributions include not only writing the Declaration of Independence, but his actions as the United States' third President, as well as his influence as a scientist, inventor, farming pioneer, and educator. The engrossing life of this founding father is fully captured in this richly detailed biography.
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In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!
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- Thomas Jefferson
- By: Rita Thievon Mullin
- Narrated by: Roscoe Orman
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 17
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One of the great thinkers of all time, Thomas Jefferson helped shape America in its early years, and his ideas continue to inspire us today. His amazing contributions include not only writing the Declaration of Independence, but his actions as the United States' third President, as well as his influence as a scientist, inventor, farming pioneer, and educator. The engrossing life of this founding father is fully captured in this richly detailed biography.
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- Abraham Lincoln: From Pioneer to President
- By: Ellen Blue Phillips
- Narrated by: Roscoe Orman
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"Honest Abe", "The Great Emancipator", "The Martyr": Abraham Lincoln was perhaps America's greatest president. He is also deeply beloved by many, who are inspired by Lincoln's unwavering sense of justice and willingness to fight for his beliefs.
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Lincoln: an excellent overview.
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
- By: Janet Pascal
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age - literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As 16th president of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater - the first president to be assassinated.
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George vs. George
- The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides
- By: Rosalyn Schanzer
- Narrated by: Jonathan Hogan
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
George Washington and King George III of Britain had a great deal in common - aside from sharing the same first name. Both loved to hunt and farm, both towered above most other men of their day, and both were dedicated husbands and fathers. Yet despite their similarities, they were destined to become bitter enemies. As the Revolutionary War erupted, people on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean formed very different opinions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great short intro to Revolutionary War figures
- By EmilyK on 05-03-15
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Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
- By: Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Ben Franklin: Inventing America
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- By: Thomas Fleming
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Perhaps more than even Washington, Jefferson, or Adams, Ben Franklin is the Founding Father who best exemplifies the authentic American spirit and values. Eminent historian Thomas Fleming paints a lively portrait of this self-made man blessed with a wealth of talents: a best-selling author, the most important newspaper publisher in America, and a world-renowned scientist and inventor before he took on the task of becoming the true "Father" of American independence.
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Amazing and Inspiring
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Who Was Thomas Jefferson?
- By: Dennis Brindell Fradin
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Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third US president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and - what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life - a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life.
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Who Was Ben Franklin?
- Who Was...?
- By: Dennis Brindell Fradin
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 1 hr
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author - a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny but always honest and awe inspiring.
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Sterling Biographies
- Benjamin Franklin
- By: Maria Mihalik Higgins
- Narrated by: Emilio Delgado
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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What do libraries, streetlights, and fire stations have in common? What about bifocal lenses and the odometer? Sayings like "haste makes waste?" Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents: a scientist who experimented with electricity; a diplomat who served as envoy to France and negotiated peace with England; a mapmaker, printer, and writer famous for his Poor Richard's Almanack.
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The Brave Learner
- Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life
- By: Julie Bogart, Susan Wise Bauer - foreword
- Narrated by: Julie Bogart
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. Author Julie Bogart distills decades of experience - homeschooling her five now grown children, developing curricula, and training homeschooling families around the world - to teach parents how to make education an exciting, even enchanting, experience for their kids, whether they're in elementary or high school.
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Uplifting
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Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
- By: Joan Holub
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- Length: 42 mins
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The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the Midwest. Over John Chapman’s lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone - in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head! - Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities.
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Four Great Americans
- Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Webster, and George Washington
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
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Essential learning for any young student of American History, biographies of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln. These stories help us get to know the gentleman as people and then take us through their great accomplishments that make us appreciate their place in American history.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition
- By: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
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When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. The family was starving, and they could hardly find money for food, let alone school fees. Forced to drop out, William began to explore the science books in his village library. There, he came up with an idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill.
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Who Was Betsy Ross?
- By: James Buckley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Emily Lawrence
- Length: 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Born the eighth of 17 children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.
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Clementine
- The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill
- By: Sonia Purnell
- Narrated by: Susan Lyons
- Length: 17 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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By Winston Churchill's own admission, victory in the Second World War would have been "impossible without her". Until now, however, the only existing biography of Churchill's wife, Clementine, was written by her daughter. Sonia Purnell finally gives Clementine her due with a deeply researched account that tells her life story, revealing how she was instrumental in softening FDR's initial dislike of her husband and paving the way for Britain's close relationship with America.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Well told history of inspirational unsung heroine
- By Go Steelers on 02-10-18
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Who Was Sacagawea?
- Who Was?
- By: Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Sacagawea was only 16 when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history, traveling 4,500 miles by foot, canoe, and horse - all while carrying a baby on her back! Without her, the Lewis and Clark expedition might have failed.
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Who Was Daniel Boone?
- By: Sydelle Kramer
- Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Called the "Great Pathfinder", Daniel Boone is most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky. A symbol of America's pioneering spirit Boone was a skilled outdoorsman and an avid reader, although he never attended school. Sydelle Kramer skillfully recounts Boone's many adventures, such as the day he rescued his own daughter from kidnappers.
Publisher's Summary
From Washington's Virginia childhood, through his days as a soldier and general, to his inauguration as the first president of the brand-new United States, and into retirement, this biography captures the full breadth and achievements of his life. It covers both the personal and the private, reveals his views on everything from governmental power to the abolition of slavery, and separates fascinating truth from well-worn legend - including that infamous, but false, tale about chopping down the cherry tree.
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- Brian
- 02-26-15
Good information
Good information in a understandable manner. Great for kids or someone trying to learn more about the history of our country.
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- Lee
- 06-03-12
Review from a 61/2 year old boy
Where does Sterling Biographies rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This was my favorite book after The Sword in the Stone by TH White, read by Neville Jason.
Who was your favorite character and why?
George Washington, because he was a hero in the American Revolution
What about Roscoe Orman’s performance did you like?
He talked just right so I could understand him.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, I listened to it twice, but the second time I didn't listen to it all at once.
Any additional comments?
It was very good. I am looking for more Sterling Biographies to listen to now.
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- ralph j.
- 05-05-19
Great
It's an excellent historical summation of our founding father George Washington. Highly recommend. I love it!
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- Camille
- 02-12-17
Terrific
A magnificent short story about George Washington with fantastic narration, excellent read. Good family book.