Disasters in Natural World & Kids Audiobooks

Audiobook

Volcanoes

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Volcanoes, early fluent readers learn what volcanoes are, why they form, and what makes them so dangerous. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest volcanoes and how to stay safe when the ground spits fire.An infographic illustrates the different parts of a volcano, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Volcanoes, early fluent readers learn what volcanoes are, why they form, and what makes them so dangerous. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest volcanoes and how to stay safe when the ground spits fire.An infographic illustrates the different parts of a volcano, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend
... Read more
Audiobook

Worst Hurricanes of All Time, The

by Terri Dougherty ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Epic Disasters
Unabridged

27 min

Powerful gusts and heavy rains starting in the ocean can mean only one thing: hurricane! The storm’s forceful winds can uproot trees and send cars flitting through the air. From Hurricane Katrina to the Great Hurricane of 1780, stand up to the storm surges and read about the worst hurricanes in history. ... Read more

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Powerful gusts and heavy rains starting in the ocean can mean only one thing: hurricane! The storm’s forceful winds can uproot trees and send cars flitting through the air. From Hurricane Katrina to the Great Hurricane of 1780, stand up to the storm surges and read about the worst hurricanes in history.
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Audiobook

Droughts

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Droughts, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic water shortage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest droughts and how to help prevent them.An infographic illustrates areas of the world at risk for drought, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery ... Read more

$13.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Droughts, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic water shortage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest droughts and how to help prevent them.An infographic illustrates areas of the world at risk for drought, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery
... Read more
Audiobook

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, The

Core Events of an Industrial Disaster

by Steven Otfinoski ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series What Went Wrong?
Unabridged

28 min

Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building. ... Read more

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Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught fire in the early 1900s. And discover why so many workers were unable to escape the blazing building.
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Audiobook

What Was the Great Chicago Fire?

by Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Minka Wiltz ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Did the Great Chicago Fire really start after a cow kicked over a lantern in a barn? Find out the truth in this addition to the What Was? series.On Sunday, October 8, 1871, a fire started on the south side of Chicago. A long drought made the neighborhood go up in flames. And practically everything that could go wrong did. Firemen first went to the wrong location. Fierce winds helped the blaze jump ... Read more

$9.50 CAD

Did the Great Chicago Fire really start after a cow kicked over a lantern in a barn? Find out the truth in this addition to the What Was? series.On Sunday, October 8, 1871, a fire started on the south side of Chicago. A long drought made the neighborhood go up in flames. And practically everything that could go wrong did. Firemen first went to the wrong location. Fierce winds helped the blaze jump
... Read more
Audiobook

Tornadoes

Be Aware and Prepare

by Martha Rustad ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

6 min

Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

$5.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
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Audiobook

1918 Flu Pandemic, The

by Katherine Krohn ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Unabridged

15 min

Tells the story of the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

$10.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tells the story of the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Audiobook

Anatomy of a Hurricane

by Terri Dougherty ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Disasters
Unabridged

35 min

It's hurricane season. Scientists have detected a storm at sea, and it's growing. Learn about how these monster storms form, how scientists track them, and how people respond to their destruction. ... Read more

$6.77 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It's hurricane season. Scientists have detected a storm at sea, and it's growing. Learn about how these monster storms form, how scientists track them, and how people respond to their destruction.
... Read more
Audiobook

Impact!

Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World

by Elizabeth Rusch ...

Narrated by Aaron Shedlock ...

Series series Scientists in the Field
Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

In this this thrilling entry into the Scientists in the Field series, follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have crashed into the ground, and strive to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic ... Read more

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In this this thrilling entry into the Scientists in the Field series, follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have crashed into the ground, and strive to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic
... Read more
Audiobook

Landslides

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

7 min

In Landslides, early fluent readers learn what happens in a landslide and about the conditions that cause the earth to give way. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest landslides and how to help prevent them.An infographic illustrates locations that are historically susceptible to landslides, and an activity offers kids an ... Read more

$13.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Landslides, early fluent readers learn what happens in a landslide and about the conditions that cause the earth to give way. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest landslides and how to help prevent them.An infographic illustrates locations that are historically susceptible to landslides, and an activity offers kids an
... Read more
Audiobook

Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, The

by Michael Burgan ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Unabridged

14 min

Tells the story of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tells the story of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Audiobook

Rescue of the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy

by Douglas A. Campbell, Michael J. Tougias ...

Narrated by Alex Boyles ...

Series Audiobook 6 - The True Rescue Series
Unabridged

3 hours 50 min

Book six in the True Rescue series for young readers, this pulse-pounding account of disaster and survival at sea follows the HMS Bounty whose fateful course through Superstorm Sandy would lead to one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever.On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New ... Read more

$20.29 CAD

Book six in the True Rescue series for young readers, this pulse-pounding account of disaster and survival at sea follows the HMS Bounty whose fateful course through Superstorm Sandy would lead to one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever.On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New
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Audiobook

What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?

by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Akaina Ghosh ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

In this addition to the What Was? series, kids will experience what it was like to be in San Francisco in 1906 when the ground buckled in a major, catastrophic earthquake.One early April morning in 1906, the people of San Francisco were jolted awake by a mammoth earthquake—one that registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale. Not only was there major damage from the quake itself but broken gas lines ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

In this addition to the What Was? series, kids will experience what it was like to be in San Francisco in 1906 when the ground buckled in a major, catastrophic earthquake.One early April morning in 1906, the people of San Francisco were jolted awake by a mammoth earthquake—one that registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale. Not only was there major damage from the quake itself but broken gas lines
... Read more
Audiobook

Tornadoes

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

7 min

In Tornadoes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during a tornado, including how and where tornadoes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tornadoes and how to stay safe when a tornado is sighted.An infographic illustrates the role air temperature plays in creating a tornado, and an activity offers kids an ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Tornadoes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during a tornado, including how and where tornadoes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tornadoes and how to stay safe when a tornado is sighted.An infographic illustrates the role air temperature plays in creating a tornado, and an activity offers kids an
... Read more
Audiobook

What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919?

by Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Allison Strong ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest disasters in history—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On an unusually warm winter day in Boston, Massachusetts, a storage tank in the city's North End burst, flooding the neighborhood with 2.3 million gallons of molasses. The Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest disasters in history—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On an unusually warm winter day in Boston, Massachusetts, a storage tank in the city's North End burst, flooding the neighborhood with 2.3 million gallons of molasses. The Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School
... Read more
Audiobook

Detecting Volcanic Eruptions

by Trudi Strain Trueit ...

Narrated by Charon Normand-Widmer ...

Series series Focus Readers: Detecting Disasters
Unabridged

14 min

Examines how scientists study volcanic eruptions. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection. ... Read more

$13.56 CAD

Examines how scientists study volcanic eruptions. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.
... Read more
Audiobook

Superpower Dogs: Henry

Avalanche Rescue Dog

by Cosmic ...

Narrated by Corey Carthew ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Join Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max!In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Join Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max!In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet
... Read more
Audiobook

Heat Waves

by Vanessa Black ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

7 min

In Heat Waves, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic heat waves. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest heat waves and how to stay safe in heat wave conditions.An infographic illustrates how a heat wave forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Heat Waves, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic heat waves. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest heat waves and how to stay safe in heat wave conditions.An infographic illustrates how a heat wave forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery.
... Read more
Audiobook

Hindenburg Explosion, The

Core Events of a Disaster in the Air

by Steven Otfinoski ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series What Went Wrong?
Unabridged

27 min

Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster? ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster?
... Read more
Audiobook

Fire Truce, The

A Wildlife Story about Fire Adaptation

by Alice Louise Meredith ...

Narrated by Alice Louise Meredith ...

Series Audiobook 48 - A Teapot Full of Tales - Individual Stories
Unabridged

10 min

One burrow. Seven animals. One impossible truce.In the Florida flatwoods, wildfire isn't a disaster. It's a season. And for the animals that live there, a gopher tortoise burrow is the safest place on earth when the flames arrive.In this narrative nonfiction story, six Florida wildlife species, each a real animal with real fire-adapted behaviors, find their way to one ancient burrow. Florida Mouse ... Read more

$8.13 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

One burrow. Seven animals. One impossible truce.In the Florida flatwoods, wildfire isn't a disaster. It's a season. And for the animals that live there, a gopher tortoise burrow is the safest place on earth when the flames arrive.In this narrative nonfiction story, six Florida wildlife species, each a real animal with real fire-adapted behaviors, find their way to one ancient burrow. Florida Mouse
... Read more
Audiobook

Challenger Explosion, The

by Heather Adamson ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Unabridged

11 min

Tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986. ... Read more

$10.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986.
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Audiobook

Supervivencia para Principiantes

by Rafael Craft ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Simón G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¿Estás preparado para lo inesperado?Supervivencia para Principiantes es la guía esencial para cualquier persona que quiera aprender a enfrentarse con confianza a situaciones extremas. Ya sea que te encuentres perdido en la naturaleza, atrapado en una emergencia urbana o simplemente quieras estar listo para cualquier imprevisto, este libro te ... Read more

$13.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¿Estás preparado para lo inesperado?Supervivencia para Principiantes es la guía esencial para cualquier persona que quiera aprender a enfrentarse con confianza a situaciones extremas. Ya sea que te encuentres perdido en la naturaleza, atrapado en una emergencia urbana o simplemente quieras estar listo para cualquier imprevisto, este libro te
... Read more
Audiobook

Droughts

Be Aware and Prepare

by Martha Rustad ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

5 min

It hasn’t rained in weeks. Crops are wilting, and the grass is dry. Rivers run low. Is it a drought? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

$5.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It hasn’t rained in weeks. Crops are wilting, and the grass is dry. Rivers run low. Is it a drought? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
... Read more
Audiobook

Smoke Jumpers

by Clara Cella ...

Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...

Series series Dangerous Jobs (UpDog Books ™)
Unabridged

3 min

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these firefighting heroes face. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these firefighting heroes face.
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