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George Washington: The Rise of America’s First President
3-9 ┊ 1988 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1988 words, 17 minutes audio time. George Washington had fought bravely during the Revolutionary War. The people saw him as a hero. They wanted to make him king. But Washin…- 34
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Louis Armstrong: Jazz Legend
3-9 ┊ 2076 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 2076 words, 17 minutes audio time. Louis Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo” and “Pops”, became an American jazz legend in the 1920s. His voice and skill with instruments he…- 27
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X: A Biography of Malcolm X
3-9 ┊ 1622 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1622 words, 12 minutes audio time. Someone was trying to kill Malcolm X, and he knew who it was. From his troubled youth to his days as spokesman for the Nation of Islam, M…- 14
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Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain: The Story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce
3-9 ┊ 2006 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 2006 words, 15 minutes audio time. Chief Joseph wanted peace for his people. But the U.S. Army had different ideas. As the headman and spokesperson for the Nez Perce, Chief…- 20
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The Bambino: The Story of Babe Ruth’s Legendary 1927 Season
3-9 ┊ 1865 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1865 words, 16 minutes audio time. In 1927, Babe Ruth stepped up to the plate and looked history in the eye. With each swing of the bat his towering legacy grew larger. Bal…- 25
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Houdini: The Life of the Great Escape Artist
3-9 ┊ 1237 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1237 words, 10 minutes audio time. Harry Houdini never met a lock he didn’t like. Handcuffs, leg irons, and thumbscrews were child’s play for the world’s greatest escape ar…- 8
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Robert E. Lee: The Story of the Great Confederate General
3-9 ┊ 1692 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1692 words, 12 minutes audio time. Southern General Robert E. Lee felt that it was a mistake for the South to fight in the U.S. Civil War. In spite of his doubts, he led hi…- 21
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ELVIS: A Graphic Novel
3-9 ┊ 1928 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1928 words, 13 minutes audio time. Elvis Presley was the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. But his career was not all glitter and glory. The hip-shaking stardom of the 1950s sank into…- 46
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King of Pop: The Story of Michael Jackson
3-9 ┊ 1810 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1810 words, 13 minutes audio time. In the 1960s, Michael Jackson was just a young boy with a dream. By the time he died in 2009, he was a record setting musician and an int…- 38
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Jay-Z: Hip-Hop Icon
3-9 ┊ 1815 words ┊ ◄)) 3-9, 1815 words, 13 minutes audio time. In 2003, Jay-Z retired from making music. He had made award-winning albums, founded a record label, and had his own line of clothing. He …- 40
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