Children's Non-fiction

Squirrels and Other Fur-bearers

by John Burroughs Read by Laura Caldwell 4.3
Squirrels and other Fur-Bearers, a collection of essays by American naturalist and essayist, John Burroughs, provides fascinating insight in…

Historic Girlhoods

by Rupert S. Holland Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.9
Biographical sketches of ten girls who became famous before becoming women - some not even making it to womanhood. From Joan of Arc to Cathe…

Hannibal

by Jacob Abbott Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Hannibal by Jacob Abbott offers a captivating exploration of one of history's most renowned military leaders. This biography delves into the…

The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh

by Margaret Duncan Kelly Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
"Relates the story of Raleigh from his boyhood days on the coast of Devonshire, to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry int…

The Adventures of a Grain of Dust

by Hallam Hawksworth Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.5
This charming book for children is full of interesting facts about all sorts of plants, insects, birds and animals and how they all help to …

Going His Way

by Rev. Gerald T. Brennan Read by Maria Therese 5
Going His Way offers a unique approach to spiritual education for children, presenting sermons designed to engage young minds and hearts. Re…

Stories of Great Composers for Children

by Thomas Tapper Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4.1
This is a collection of ten short, entertaining, informative picture-book biographies of famous composers. Each book tells about the childho…

The Story of Wool

by Sara Ware Bassett Read by David Olson 4.8
Join Mr. Clark and his young companion Donald as they embark on an enlightening journey to Crescent Ranch in Idaho, where they immerse thems…

Home Geography for Primary Grades

by C. C. Long Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Lessons and exercises for young children, exploring map and compass, mountains and rivers, trees and flowers, wind and rain, and more. (Summ…

Carpenter's Geographical Reader

by Frank G. Carpenter Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
In this book the children are taken by the author upon a personally conducted tour through the most characteristic parts of the South Americ…

A Guide to Mythology

by Helen Clarke Read by PhyllisV 4.3
My aim in this book on Mythology for young readers has been to give them solid knowledge on the subject, as far as it is advisable to go wit…

Abigail Adams and Her Times

by Laura E. Howe Richards Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 4.7
This is a young person's biography of Abigail Adams that will appeal to readers of all ages. In the author's own words, "I am not writi…

American History Stories

by Mara L. Pratt Read by Laura Caldwell 4.4
History is brought to life in the second volume of American History Stories by Mara L. Pratt. It is a wonderful introduction for children to…

First Communion Days

by A Sister Of Notre Dame Read by Maria Therese 4.8
A collection of 12 true stories of young children during the time leading up to their First Holy Communion. Written by a Sister of Notre Dam…

Wild Life in Woods and Fields

by Arabella B. Buckley Read by Laura Caldwell 4.5
Wild Life in Woods and Fields by Arabella B. Buckley is a collection of stories that will encourage children to become little naturalists an…

In God's Garden

by Amy Steedman Read by Laura Caldwell 4.5
In God's Garden invites young listeners into a curated collection of inspiring tales about the lives of saints, presented with warmth and si…

The Story of Japan

by Robert van Bergen and Robert Van Bergen Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Robert van Bergen was one of the first Americans to enter Japan after the country opened its borders to foreign visitors following centuries…

Historical Tales

by Charles Morris and Charles Mclean Andrews Read by Kalynda 4.8
Volume V of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This fifth volume covers th…

A Little Brother to the Bear

by William J. Long Read by Maggie Travers 4.6
William J. Long again introduces us to some of the Wood Folk and their stories of living based on his own observations in the woods. In this…

Historical Tales

by Charles Morris and Charles Mclean Andrews Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
These Russian tales span the time of Russia's founding in the 800s-900s all the way to the early twentieth century and are factually based, …

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