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Political Audiobooks

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    Who Was Julius Caesar?

    by Nico Medina, Who HQ ...
    Narrated by Maxwell Caulfield ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 4 min

    He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    The Founders Unmasked

    by Jennifer Sabin ...
    Narrated by Jennifer Sabin, Julienne Irons ...
    series True History

    Unabridged

    3 hours 3 min

    **"Its power to spark important conversations should not be underestimated." —Booklist"A powerful series that fills in the cracks and illuminates the shadows of the past." —Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of Flygirl"[Jennifer Sabin] does a concise, coherent job of breaking down complicated material … an important title for students and an immensely useful resource for educators." —School ... Read more

    $22.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    DK Life Stories: Nelson Mandela

    by DK ...
    Narrated by Joseph Balderrama ...
    series DK Life Stories

    Unabridged

    1 hour 38 min

    In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    What Was the March on Washington?

    by Kathleen Krull, Who HQ ...
    Narrated by Shayna Small ...
    series What Was?

    Unabridged

    57 min

    On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. The March is brought to life in this audiobook! ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    George Washington

    Primary Source Readers

    by Christi E. Parker ...
    Narrated by Teacher Created Materials ...
    series Primary Source Readers

    Unabridged

    13 min

    George Washington helped form the United States into what it is today by making wise decisions. After becoming a war hero in the French and Indian War, he went on to lead a fight against the British in the American Revolution. He continued his legacy by becoming the first president of the United States. ... Read more

    $13.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Puffin Lives: B.R. Ambedkar

    Saviour of the Masses

    by Payal Kapadia ...
    Narrated by Rohini Vij ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 7 min

    Born to a poor Mahar family in April 1891, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was a victim of casteism from his very childhood. He fought for the political rights of the Dalits at a time when India was being terrorised by the British. He was also the first ‘untouchable’ to receive college education as well as an eminent jurist, a brilliant politician, an astute economist, a committed anthropologist, a ... Read more

    $13.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    True Stories of Famous Americans

    by Elbridge Streeter Brooks ...
    Narrated by Jim Hodges ...
    series The Young Listeners Collection

    Unabridged

    6 hours 24 min

    Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges’ historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings.If you want facts about our forefathers, get any history text; this book is more interested in the personalities and character traits and family histories that contributed to the development of the great men who built our nation. It’s a phenomenal addition to the audio library of any who ... Read more

    $14.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Who Was George Washington?

    by Roberta Edwards, Who HQ ...
    Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 3 min

    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. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

    by E. L. Norry ...
    Narrated by Theo Solomon ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 14 min

    Brought to you by Puffin.The story of the first black president of South Africa.NELSON MANDELA is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    World War II Spies and Secret Agents

    by Stuart A. Kallen ...
    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...
    series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )

    Unabridged

    16 min

    Under cover and in secret during World War II, Allied spies and secret agents worked behind the scenes to send messages, take pictures, and find out about the enemy's plans. These spies broke codes and stopped weapons programs. Eventually, their work helped the Allies win the war. These brave men and women risked their lives to fight back against the Axis powers who invaded their homes and ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

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    Who Is Stacey Abrams?

    by Shelia P. Moses, Who HQ ...
    Narrated by Kamali Minter ...
    series Who HQ Now

    Unabridged

    31 min

    **Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author.Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!**Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired as a typist for a congressional campaign. From there, she worked hard to ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Barack Obama

    Hope For The World: Everything You Want To Know About The New President, And More!

    by Tim Alexander ...
    Narrated by Kerry Shale ...

    Unabridged

    49 min

    With every page bursting with facts and photos, read about Barack Obama's childhood days, his rise to the top job in the world and how he plans to change America, and the world, for good.In celebration of the great man, HOPE FOR THE WORLD provides an easy to follow history of America and how a new day dawned with Barack's election to the White House.With global peace, climate change and our ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    On Liberty By John Stuart Mill

    by John Stuart Mill ...
    Narrated by Malcolm Cameron, Brenden Holland, Silas Harper, Luigi Simmons ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 21 min

    On Liberty Audiobook is a philosophical work by English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended as a short essay. The work, published in 1859, applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality which he conceived as a prerequisite ... Read more

    $17.99 AUD $14.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Hero Tales

    by Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge ...
    Narrated by John Lescault ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 41 min

    In 1895, two young men destined to make their mark on American life, Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge, discovered they shared a common interest in the remarkable way ordinary Americans demonstrated the real character of the young nation. They were convinced that the brilliance of American liberty could best be found in the lives of everyday heroes.These two men researched and wrote the ... Read more

    $24.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Strongman

    The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy

    by Kenneth C. Davis ...
    Narrated by Kenneth C. Davis, Cindy Kay, Terrence Kidd ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 12 min

    From the bestselling author of the Don't Know Much About books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators.What makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian leaders-strongmen-capable of killing millions acquire their power? How are they able to defeat the ideal of democracy? And what can ... Read more

    $22.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

    by Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso ...
    Narrated by P.J. Ochlan ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 10 min

    Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of Major General, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war, he became ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Joe Biden

    Our 46th President

    by Beatrice Gormley ...
    Narrated by Jim Seybert ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 42 min

    A biography of Joe Biden, the forty-sixth president of the United States: from childhood through the Senate to his election as vice president and, in 2020, as president. The road to the presidency of the United States was a long-and determined-one for Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. From Joe's childhood in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, his close-knit, devoted family gave him the ... Read more

    $19.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Strong Voices

    Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing

    by Tonya Bolden, Cokie Roberts ...
    Narrated by Prentice Onayemi, Lisa Renee Pitts ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 5 min

    **"A wide-ranging collection of speeches and a worthwhile resource for students of American history." —Booklist**"A golden celebration of the multicultural voices who demand the U.S.—and the world—do better." —Kirkus**"An important addition to American history collections." *—*School Library JournalStrong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing is a colle... ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Teddy Roosevelt Was a Moose? (Wait! What?)

    by Dan Gutman ...
    Narrated by Kimberly Woods, Evan Lewis Smith ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 14 min

    Teddy Roosevelt had a zebra, a lion, and a one-legged rooster at the White House! He helped save football! He was shot before a rally and still gave his speech with the bullet in his chest!Wait! What?Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the larger-than-life president, from his childhood and his Rough Rider days to his rise in politics and his ... Read more

    $13.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

    by Carole Boston Weatherford ...
    Narrated by Carole Boston Weatherford ...

    Unabridged

    14 min

    Multi award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford delivers a message of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this audiobook biography of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.Whatever she did, wherever she was, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top.From the time their daughter was born, Ketanji Brown’s parents taught her that if she worked hard and believed ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Who Is Hillary Clinton?

    by Heather Alexander ...
    Narrated by Nan McNamara ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    56 min

    Who Is Hillary Clinton? Readers of our New York Times best-selling series can find out now!At age fourteen, Hillary Clinton thought it would be thrilling to become an astronaut, so she sent an application to NASA. The reply was a flat out rejection: the space program didn't take women. It was a critical moment for the young girl, one that made her realize the world she lived in needed changing and ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Beyond Courage

    The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust

    by Doreen Rappaport ...
    Narrated by Emily Beresford, Jeff Crawford ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 36 min

    In a stirring chronicle, Doreen Rappaport brings to light the courage of countless Jews who organized to sabotage the Nazis and help other Jews during the Holocaust.Under the noses of the military, Georges Loinger smuggles thousands of children out of occupied France into Switzerland. In Belgium, three resisters ambush a train, allowing scores of Jews to flee from the cattle cars. In Poland, four ... Read more

    $21.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Alexander Hamilton: the Outsider

    by Jean Fritz ...
    Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 14 min

    Acclaimed biographer Jean Fritz writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, and his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr.Born in the British West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an "outsider." He fought in the Revolution and became Washington's most valuable aidede- camp. He was there with Washington, Madison, ... Read more

    $22.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    George Washington

    Leading a New Nation

    by Matt Doeden ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...

    Unabridged

    15 min

    A biography telling the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial